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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Young Songs, BIG Voice, 21 May 2000
Billie is arguably the biggest and most talented U.K. teen pop star. The only thing preventing her from storming up the U.S. billboard charts is promotion. At just 17 years of age, she has an amazingly strong voice and pop songs so powerful with an R'n'B flavour to them. 'Honey To The B' caters for all age groups with it's young rebellious lyrics in 'Because We Want To' to the more mature 'Honey To The Bee'. 1. Because We Want To - This is an up-beat, extremely catchy song that you can dance too. The lyrics are young, but a good song. 4/5 2. Girlfriend - A mid-tempo song, and very sing-a-long to. The chorus isn't as good, but it will really grow on you. 4/5 3. Officially Yours - Unusal beginning, and a little boring. It's a slower song, with an R'n'B sound to it. 3/5 4. She Wants You - Upbeat pop song. This is my favorite upbeat song on this album. 4.5/5 5. Love Groove - A very American sounding song, again with the R'n'B sound to it. Reminds me of another song, but can't think what. 2.5/5 6. Party On The Phone - Very young sounding pop intro. Mid-tempo song, that will grow on you the more you hear it. It's not a bad song. 3.5/5 7. Saying I'm Sorry Now - Again a mid-tempo song with a strong beat. A little boring, but is ok. 3/5 8. You've Got It - Billie's voice sounds a little like Mandy Moore in this song. Another song that will grow on you as you hear it. 3.5/5 9. I Dream - Slower song and really nice. Her voice could have stood out a little more, as it sounds a little washed out. 4/5 10. Honey To The Bee - You'll either love or hate this song. Personally, I love it, it's a lovely song and the best on the album. 5/5 11. Whatcha Gonna Do - Awful song, it's boring and doesn't do anything. 2/5 12. Don't Forget To Remember - Piano, jazz sounding intro. It takes a while to get into the song, but when it does it's a good up-beat song. 4/5 Billie has an amazing voice, particularly for her young age. It's strong and holds up well on the pop songs, but also is perfect for her R'n'B songs. Overall, the album is above average, but it's the songs that drag it down, not Billie's vocal ability. 'Day And Night' is the title of her debut single from her second album. Let's hope Billie has matured her sound, and she will go a long long way with that voice.
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