Amazon.co.uk Review
Anastacia, the self-titled third album from the former wedding singer picks up where
Freak of Nature left off, completing her transformation from disco-pop diva to full-on rock goddess. "Seasons Change" opens the album with a nu-metal guitar riff and pretty much sets the tone for the other 11 songs. Lead single "Left Outside Alone" demonstrates the diversity of Anastacia's voice: she starts off very pronounced in an Evanessence style before going back to her old self. Sadly, the vocals are more restrained than usual, with only a few songs showing off her range. The ballad "Heavy on my Heart" builds to some dynamic choruses, reminiscent of Joe Cocker's screaming rendition of "With a Little Help from My Friends" but the only time Anastacia really lets loose is on "Sexy Single", where her distinctive nasal vibrato loosens up and puts a real feel into the music. It's a shame there are none of the funk or disco numbers that made her debut so explosive but with such a unique voice, Anastacia could sing anything and it would sound great. --
David Trueman
CD Description
Self titled third album from the self professed performer of 'Sprock' music (soul, pop and rock). Following on from 2002's 'Freak Of Nature', 'Anastacia' keeps to the melodic pop style fueled by soulful vocal lines as seen on previous releases. However this release shows a maturity in lyric writingless evident on her earlier albums.