Living Proof [Extra tracks]

I was expecting a CD full of tracks attempting to re-create the Believe phenomenon, and yet still sounding all the same.

But oh, how one can be so wrong.

'Believe' gave us 9 new tracks and 1 remix. Here we have 12 all new numbers, each one of them a unique marvel.

Thankfully, not all the tracks have the extensive vocal treatments like 'The Music's no good...', and for the first time since the likes of her 'Heart of Stone' album, many of tracks show the power in Cher's magnificent voice.
Like 'All or Nothing' from her last release, the tracks that do use sythesized vocals executes them to great effect. They are excellently placed for maximum effect, and they compliment, rather than the overload the tracks.

Its like 'Heart of Stone' Cher, with a touch of the originiality of 'Believe' (single), and rhythm for clubs, parties and bedrooms alike.

Will the tracks get in to the charts? Yes.
Will Cher fans like the album? Definitely.

'Song for the Lonely' & 'When the Money's Gone' are two tracks to watch out for.
Utterly Compelling.

We love you Cher x

Opening with "The Music's No Good Without You" probably wasn't the best move in the world, because it is in my opinion the weakest track (although I must admit it is starting to grow on me!). However, the rest of the album is a non-stop dance spectacular...

2. Alive Again - produced by Chicane, this tune has a great feel-good factor, with a hook in the chorus that'll never leave your head!! 10/10

3. (This Is) A Song For The Lonely - hi-NRG dance groove with another anthemic chorus 9/10

4. A Different Kind Of Love Song - I love the bass line in this one; compliments Cher's vocals beautifully! 10/10

5. Rain, Rain - a slower pace for this one, produced by the geniuses at Stargate in Scandanavia; not their best song, but fits in perfectly on this album, and allows Cher to show off her great vocals! 8/10

6. Love So High - back to hi-NRG dance brilliance, this one has a great beat; just one question though...the line "I tie the sun around a cup" - how exactly do you do that?!?!?!?! 10/10

7. Body to Body, Heart to Heart - a latin flavour from one of the bestsongwriters of modern times, Diane Warren. Very sexy, imagine dancing the salsa to this, up close and personal with the one you love, nice! 9/10

8. Love Is A Lonely Place Without You - nice tune, although it does sound a bit half-hearted, not the best production either 7/10

9. Real Love - I love this! very up-to-date house groove...the verse builds up to the chorus beautifully, and Cher loves every minute of it!

10. Love One Another - another good dance tune 8/10

11. You Take It All - a change of style, Cher tries a bit of drum n bass...and pulls it off in spectacular fashion! Chicane provides great production to a simple yet intriguing song 9/10

12. When The Money's Gone - CHOOOON!!!! what more can i say? sound like the whole album builds up to this great anthem - one of the catchiest melodies on the album, and a future no.1 I'm sure!!! 10/10

If you liked Kylie's "Fever", but thought that it possibly could have been slightly better produced in places, then you need "Living Proof" by Cher. Here's hoping she continues to produce such high quality recordings for some years to come!