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The title of Martine McCutcheon's autobiography is Who Does She Think She Is?--the answer, if this her second solo album is anything to go by, is Kylie Minogue. On Wishing Martine ditches the string-led epic ballads of her debut, slips on her spangly hot pants and steps back in time for a bit of fluffy 1980s disco. The mid-tempo ballad "I'm Over You" kick starts the proceedings, which feature no less than five tracks co-written by Martine herself. There are slow numbers aplenty here, giving Martine plenty of opportunity to put her undoubtedly strong vocals to plenty of practice, but none of the tracks particularly stand out. The disco-thing is rapidly becoming a cliché and unfortunately none of these songs, unlike Ms Minogue's comeback Light Years, have the classic status needed to outlive the fad. It's all very pleasant and inoffensive, but just a little on the bland side and some over the top production swamps a few of the more sedate numbers. You've got to hand it to her for trying though, and it's obvious she has still to come up with the best album she is capable of making, but it's just a shame that there aren't really that many perfect moments here. --Jonathan Weir
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Callum
Format:Audio CD
Ok, Martine hasnt released an album for nearly 4 years now (I dont count the silly musicals album!). After hearing this album way back in 2000, i was SO impressed because her debut album had been quite weak. This album is still one of the few that never fails to lift my mood - the songs are alot more groovy and catchy than the debut album. The disco songs are the standouts, notably "Tonight" and "Everybody" both written by Martine. The single from this were the infectious "Im over you" and "On the radio" which was still a good effort but there could have been better singles because this album is FULL of potential hits! Its a shame that Martine seems to have abandoned her pop career as this album was signs of greater things to come. So even thought this album was released over 3 years ago, if u like uplifting dancy (but not too cheesy) pop, this album will not disappoint.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Martine ditches some of the ballads and opts instead for disco inspired pop. She handles the change well and highlights include Tonight and the single I'm Over You. Some of the songs don't quite work for example Together We Are Beautiful, but on the whole it is a great pop album. I'm looking forward to the next one.
By Mr Nice Guy
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I like this record but I didn't love it as much as I hoped I would after being pretty excited after hearing 'Im Over You' which saw Martine step it up a notch from the ''safe'' ballads and mid-tempos of her debut album.
Sadly this album does feature some weaker/filler tracks amongst the slightly above par songs.
I can understand the change in direction - a 2nd album similar to 'You Me & Us' may have labeled her as a one-hit wonder who couldn't do anything other than sing a pretty ballad. So with this album is was mainly about doing more uptempo material. Plus, if she ever got to tour, at least she'd have a wider range of music to perform.
I think vocally her best album is probably 'Musicality'. In terms of songs her best album is 'You Me & Us' and 'Wishing' works best as a fun album.
I'd heard rumours 2 or 3 years ago that she was working on new material but as nothing has surfaced I'm assuming that's not going to happen now.
I do think she could easily put out something mid-tempo but more pop/electronic.
Sadly this album does feature some weaker/filler tracks amongst the slightly above par songs.
I can understand the change in direction - a 2nd album similar to 'You Me & Us' may have labeled her as a one-hit wonder who couldn't do anything other than sing a pretty ballad. So with this album is was mainly about doing more uptempo material. Plus, if she ever got to tour, at least she'd have a wider range of music to perform.
I think vocally her best album is probably 'Musicality'. In terms of songs her best album is 'You Me & Us' and 'Wishing' works best as a fun album.
I'd heard rumours 2 or 3 years ago that she was working on new material but as nothing has surfaced I'm assuming that's not going to happen now.
I do think she could easily put out something mid-tempo but more pop/electronic.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing follow up album
I really enjoyed Martine's first album and thought it showed a great deal of promise.
Sadly I bought this album when it came out and I can't say express how terrible I... Read more
Sadly I bought this album when it came out and I can't say express how terrible I... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2009 by J. V. Mcateer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bland, but still good!
There is no doubting that this album is blander and less adventurous than her previous effort- You Me And Us. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2008 by Sam
3.0 out of 5 stars
Martine's second album
Martine's second album 'Wishing' is quite different from her debut. When i first heard this I was hoping for some more of the same sort of material from 'You me & us'. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2004 by Mr. P. Cushion
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No star at all!
Cringe again as Martine shows her lack of singing ability and a complete lack of understanding of the songs. She does them no justice whatsoever. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars
Quite Good But Missing Something
This album has a problem, and I think its too many fillers. However it is enjoyable, I dont highly recommend it but it'll do.
1. I'm over you - The 2nd best song. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2002 by "celticstarlet"
1.0 out of 5 stars
VERY REPETITIVE AND WEAK
After liking 'I'm Over You' and thinking that this album might be better than her first 'You me and Us' which I thought was so-so, I was disappointed with most of 'Wishing'... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS ALBUM IS A MUST BUY!!!!!!!
I brought this album yesterday and it is fantastic. It is slightly different from the first album, and it has lost a few of the ballads, and gained some faster tracks. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2000 by minkymoo@talk21.com
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
I've heard some of the songs on this album and it's absolutley fab! I bought You Me and Us and if you liked that you'll love this. She's lost a few ballads but it's still tops. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2000
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