Songs from Instant Star 4 Album Review

 Today I review the "Songs from Instant Star 4" soundtrack.  This was the last "Instant Star" soundtrack to be released given that the show was cancelled after its fourth season.  It was supposed to get a fifth season but its networks decided to pull the funding which would lead to the cancellation of the show.  Like with the last soundtrack, "Alexz Johnson" only sings 4 of the songs on the soundtrack despite singing most of the songs on the show.  This was because she had signed a new record deal with "Epic Records".  Thankfully almost all of her versions of the songs she sang on the show have leaked.  The only one that hasn't leaked is "The Music"  which was used in the series finale.  So let's begin my track by track review:

 1) Deeper: One of the songs sung by "Alexz".  It's an upbeat love song that was featured in the episode "She Drives Me Crazy".  The version that was used in the song was mostly a piano ballad until "Alexz" got to the lyric "Maybe this can last forever", the song was the upbeat version that appears on the album.  The song is my favorite on the album.  10/10

 2) Ultraviolet: The version of the that appears on the album is sung by "Luke McMaster" who not only co-wrote this song but also co-wrote several of the songs on the "Instant Star" soundtracks such as "Natural Disaster", "Deeper", "White Lines" and many others.  "Alexz" sang a version of the song in the episode "Your Time Is Gonna Come" which was the first episode of season 4.  "Alexz's" full version of the song has leaked and I love her version more but I have to say "Luke" did a great job both at singing and co-writing the song.  9/10

 3) Perfect: I reviewed "Alexz's" version of the song yesterday on the "Songs From Instant Star: Greatest Hits".  The version of the song that appears on this album is sung by "Valerie Poxleitner", better known as "Lights".  "Alexz's" version of the song was in the episode "Us and Them."  I kinda like "Lights" version of the song a little more just because the high notes seemed too high for "Alexz" to hit, while "Lights" didn't seem to have a problem singing them.  Not dissing "Alexz" in anyway, I just feel that the notes in the chorus were a little too high for her.  7/10

 4) 2 A.M.: This song is a beautiful ballad sung by "Alexz".  It was featured in the episode "Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment".  Loved the part in the episode where "Alexz" sings the lyric "Sirens ringing down the street, did the po po get my call?"  I kept laughing at that part.  Anyway the song is amazing and I'm called that "Alexz" sang it both on the show and on the soundtrack.  10/10

 5) Live Like Music: "Alexz" sang a version of the song in the episode "Brilliant Mistake" but on the soundtrack it was sung by "Kyle Riabko".  "Kyle" not only co-wrote the song but he was also on the show playing the character "Milo" for the the fourth and final season.  "Alexz's" version of the song has leaked and is amazing but you give "Kyle's" version of the song a listen.  8/10

 6) The Music: This song was sung by "Alexz" on the series finale episode "London Calling" but the version that appears on the soundtrack is performed by "Damhnait Doyle".  While "Damhnait" has great voice and she also co-wrote the song, her voice doesn't work with "the music" to the song which makes the song sound a little weird.  "Alexz" did record a version of the song but to this we have only got clips of that version and not a full version like we should have.  The clips from "Alexz's" version are a lot better than the version on the soundtrack.  5/10

 7) Pavement: This song was sung and co-written by "Cassie Steele" who played "Blu" on the show.  She is best known for playing "Manny Santos" on "Degrassi: The Next Generation" which was on the same network as "Instant Star".  Her voice is really amazing voice and I kinda wish she had more songs on the soundtrack.  The song was featured in the episodes "We Belong" and "Possession".  8/10

 8) Remind Yourself: This song is sung by "Tyler Kyte".  It was featured in the episodes "Changes" and "London Calling".  The song, like most of the ones on the soundtrack, had a music video which featured some of the cast members and it was very funny seeing "Cory Lee" mouth "cut" in parts of the video.  Great song.  10/10

 9) Ghost of Mine: Sung by "Cory Lee", this R&B song was featured in the episode "Every Breath You Take".  The video had "Dreamgirls-esque" stye to it.  It's hard to watch the video without laughing because of "Tyler Kyte" making faces.  8/10

10) Higher Ground: This song is sung by "Alexz" both on the soundtrack and on the episode "Possession".  The strange thing was when I first heard the song it was one of my favorites but over the years I find it a little boring.  I don't know why though.  7/10

11) Here We Go Again: On the show the song was sung by "Alexz" and "Luke" ("Tim Rozon", who played "Tom "Tommy Q" Quincy", mimed "Luke's" vocals on the show).  Their version was in the episode "My Hometown".  The version on the soundtrack maintains "Luke's" vocals but replaces "Alexz's" with "Katia Zuccarelli".  "Katia" is good but I prefer "Alexz's" version over hers.  The song was co-written by "Lights".  The song is listed as "Songs from Instant Star" on the Canadian iTunes.  No idea why that is.  6/10

12) I Still Love You: "Alexz" sang a version in the episode "We Belong."  On the soundtrack "Damhnait's" version is on instead of "Alexz's".  "Alexz's" version of the song leaked in full around the time of the soundtracks release and it's amazing but "Damhnait" did do a pretty good job singing this song for the soundtrack.  8/10

13) Song for Amanda: This song is sung by "Kyle Riabko".  The song was partially featured in the episode "She Walks on Me" and is also on "Kyle's" "Song for Amanda" ep.  The song is a beautiful acoustic ballad that was inspired by "Amanda Bynes".  (Keep in mind this song was released in 2008).  I don't listen to the song that much but I should given how amazing "Kyle's" voice is.  7/10

14) That Was Us: The song is performed by "Alexz" on the soundtrack but it is not featured in any episode of the series.  Despite that, the song was given a video.  The video featured "Alexz" singing the song while flashbacks of her and "Tim Rozon's" characters "Jude" and "Tommy" play in the background.  It's an amazing ballad that I wish was shown on the season but I'm glad it had a video.  8/10

 While I wish the soundtrack included "Alexz's" versions of the songs she sang, I'm glad that almost all of them have been heard by the public.  I really hope that one day we get the full versions of "The Music", "Unraveling", and "Worth Waiting For" though.  It's sad to that this is the final soundtrack from the series and that a fifth could've happen if the networks it was on didn't pull the funding.  Okay, I need to stop being negative so I'll just say what my favorite songs are.  They are: "Deeper", "Remind Yourself", and "2 A.M.".  There would've been more if "Alexz's" versions of "I Still Love You", "Ultraviolet", "Live Like Music", "Here We Go Again", and "The Music" were included.  Anyway out of 140 points I give the album 111 points which is 79%, a C+.

 Thank you for reading this review.  Sorry if parts of it seem negative, I'll try to be a little more positive tomorrow.

Songs From Instant Star: Greatest Hits Album Review

 I bet everyone thought I was gonna review the fourth "Instant Star" soundtrack given the order I was going in.  But I decided to do the greatest hits soundtrack instead.  The soundtrack was released on September 22nd, 2009, the same day the fourth "Songs from Instant Star" soundtrack was released in the U.S.  Strange given that the fourth soundtrack was released on June 17th, 2008 in Canada.  The greatest hits soundtracks features "Alexz Johnson" on but one song on the soundtrack.  The song she doesn't sing on is sung by "Tyler Kyte".  "Cory Lee" is on one song with "Alexz".  Here's my track by track review:

 1) Temporary Insanity (Remix): This song is from the first "Instant Star" soundtrack.  The song was remixed and re-recorded for the soundtrack.  The instrumental sounds almost exactly the same as the original with a little change during the verses.  Also the "Da da da" parts that "Alexz" did on the first verse are not on this version.  The song still sounds amazing.  10/10

 2) Liar Liar (Remix): Like "Temporary Insanity", this song was also remixed.  Although I was terrified what the remixed version of this song would sound like because the song is one of my favorites on the second soundtrack.  Thankfully the remixed version is very similar to the original version which made me happy.  So glad it didn't get a drastic change.  10/10

 3) 24 Hours: The first and only single from the first "Instant Star" soundtrack.  Given that it was the only song from any of the soundtracks to get a video, it was obvious that it would be included.  It was also the first song to be played on the series.  Glad it was included on this album.  10/10

 4) Let Me Fall: My favorite song from the first soundtrack.  It's an amazing ballad that a lot of people can relate to and I'm happy it's on here.  10/10

 5) Skin: You can't have make an "Instant Star" greatest hits album without including "Skin".  To this day it's still the most download song from the series.  Not surprising given it's powerful lyrics, the amazing acoustic guitar played throughout the song, and of course "Alexz's" perfect vocals.  It's a raw track that will give you chills.  10/10

 6) How Strong Do You Think I Am: The first and only single from the second "Instant Star" soundtrack.  Out of all the songs from the "Instant Star" series, this is my favorite song.  It's an empowering pop/rock song that I love so much.  Happy to see it made the greatest hits album.  10/10

 7) There's Us: Why was this put on this greatest hits album?  I'm sorry but I feel the song is too slow and too long.  If the rock version of the song was included I'd be okay but I'm not.  I wish they put "Natural Disaster" on this album instead.  4/10

 8) Anyone But You: While I would've loved for the acoustic version that was partially played in the second season episode "When I Come Around", I'm glad the original version of the song is on the album because it's fun to air-guitar to.  10/10

 9) White Lines: The song is an amazing ballad that a lot of fans who watched the show love as well.  It's also the last song from the second "Instant Star" soundtrack to be included.  9/10

10) I Will Be the Flame: The song was sung by "Cory Lee" on the third season soundtrack but the version on this album is sung by both "Cory Lee" and "Alexz Johnson".  This was due to popular demand after the two sang part of the song in the third season episode "Like a Virgin".  "Cory" sings the first verse, "Alexz" sings the second verse, and they sing the chorus together.  It makes it an awesome song and they sound great together.  10/10

11) I Don't Know If I Should Stay: While it is an amazing ballad, I'm a little surprised it's on the great hits album.  I feel "Where Does It Hurt" should've been on the album instead given that it was a single.  7/10

12) Unraveling: This song is sung by "Tyler Kyte".  While I'm sad that "Alexz's" version of the song wasn't  included, I'm glad "Tyler's" version of the song is on here because his version is amazing and fun to rock out to.  So happy it's on the album.  10/10

13) Perfect: This song is on the fourth season soundtrack only on the soundtrack it is sung by "Lights" but it was sung by "Alexz" in the episode "Us and Them".  "Alexz's" version of the song is put on the soundtrack.  It's good to hear "Alexz's" version but the song sounds WAY too high.  I wish they would've included "Deeper" or her versions of "The Music" or "Ultraviolet" on the album instead.  4/10

14) I Just Wanted Your Love: While it was on the "Instant Star" episode "Not An Addict" it was not included on the fourth season soundtrack.  The song was written by "Alexz" and her brother "Brendan Johnson".  Glad to see that's on here.  9/10

 While I wish they would've included "Deeper", "Natural Disater, "Alexz's" versions of "Unraveling", "The Music", "Darkness Round the Sun"...this list will go on and on at this rate...  I'm happy that show got to release a greatest hits album.  My favorite songs are: "How Strong Do You Think I Am", "Anyone But You", "Liar Liar (Remix)", "Skin", "Let Me Fall", "I Will Be the Flame", "Unraveling", "Temporary Insanity (Remix)", and "24 Hours".  Out of 140 points I give the album 123 which is 87%, a B+.

 Thank you for reading this reviews and leave some comments telling which songs you like from this album and which songs you wish were included on it.

Songs from Instant Star Three Album Review

 Today I'll be reviewing the soundtrack, "Songs from Instant Star Three".  Unlike the first two soundtracks, this one features "Tyler Kyte", "Cory Lee", "Damhnait Doyle", "Lindsay Robins", and of course "Alexz Johnson" whereas on the first two "Alexz" sang all the songs".  "Alexz" sang a total of 10 songs on the show but her label "Capital Records" has produced legal issues which led to "Alexz" only having four songs on the soundtrack.  Here's my track by track review:

 1) Where Does It Hurt: This was the first and only single from the album.  The song is a ballad about a friend who's going through a hard time and the narrator tells them that they are there for them because that friend has always been there for the narrator when they've been in a rough spot.  The song was played in the third season finale episode "All I Want Is You".  Great song that was sung by "Alexz".  10/10

 2) Waste My Time: This song was on the first "Instant Star" soundtrack but it was sung by "Alexz Johnson".  The version on this album is sung by "Cory Lee" who played "Karma" on the show.  The song was played in the episodes "Lose Yourself", "Like a Virgin", and a small clip in "Start Me Up".  "Cory" is a good singer but "Alexz's" version of the song is better in my opinion.  6/10

 3) What You Need: "Tyler Kyte" sang this song.  I already reviewed the song in my review of his album "Talking Pictures".  The version is a little bit different than the one of his album though.  It was played in the episode "Nowhere to Run".  10/10

 4) I Don't Know If I Should Stay: This song was performed by "Alexz" in season three's first episode"Lose Yourself".  It is a ballad that showcases "Alexz's" amazing vocals but it's not my favorite on the album.  8/10

 5) Just the Beginning: "Alexz" sang the song on the show's episode "Heart of Gold" but for the soundtrack it was performed by "Damhnait Doyle" who co-wrote the show.  "Alexz's" version of the song leaked a few years after the soundtrack was released though.  I like "Alexz's" version of the song more.  8/10

 6) Love to Burn: "Alexz" sang the song in the episodes "18 Part 1" and "18 Part 2" but the version on the soundtrack is sung by "Cory Lee".  "Cory" sings the song very well and her voice works really well with the R&B beat but I like "Alexz's" version of the song more.  (Be prepared to see this a couple more times.)  "Alexz's" version of the song leaked a few years after the soundtrack was released.  8/10

 7) Unravelling: "Alexz" sang the song in the third season episode "Nowhere to Run" and the series finale episode "London Calling."  The version on the album is performed by "Tyler Kyte".  "Tyler's" version of the song is awesome and I'm actually not sure whether I like "Tyler's" version or "Alexz's" version more.  To this day, only clips of "Alexz's" version have leaked and the full version hasn't leaked fully yet.  It's an amazing song.  10/10

 8) Don't You Dare: A piano ballad that is sung by "Alexz".  It was featured in the episode "The Long & Winding Road" and while "Alexz" sings amazing on the song, I don't listen to the song that much.  8/10

 9) I Will Be the Flame: This song was performed by "Cory" in the episode "Like A Virgin".  On the episode "Alexz's" character sings the song with "Cory's" character.  It's a pretty good song.  9/10

10) Worth Waiting For: It was performed by "Alexz" in the episode "Start Me Up".  On the soundtrack it is performed by "Tyler".  Like "Unravelling", "Alexz's" version of the song has not leaked fully yet.  The clips of "Alexz's" version that have leaked are really good though.  9/10

11) Darkness Round the Sun: This song actually has 4 versions.  "Zoie Palmer", who played "Patsy Sewer" sang a little bit of it in the episode "Helter Skelter".  "Alexz" sang an acoustic version of the song in the episode "Let It Be", which was the episode where "Alexz" won a "Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series".  The third version is sung by "Damhnait Doyle" whose version appears on the soundtrack.  The fourth version is musically similar to "Damhait" but is sung by "Alexz".  All versions of the song are amazing and it's my favorite song on the album.  10/10

12) Shooting Star: On the show it was sung by "Zoie Palmer" in the episode "Start Me Up" but the soundtrack has "Lindsay Robins" singing the song.  It's an awesome rock song and I don't listen to it as much as I should.  8/10

13) The Breakdown: Performed by "Alexz" on both the soundtrack and in the episode "Celebrity Skin".  It was written by "Alexz's" brother "Brendan Johnson" and I love the song.  I don't understand why it's not as popular as it should be.  10/10

14) No Shoes, No Shirt: The song is performed by "Cory" and was featured as in the episode "Sympathy For The Devil".  It was also released as a single from "Cory's" album, "Sinful Innocence" under the name "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service".  I don't really listen to the song that much and I don't want it seem that I'm hating on "Cory Lee" on anything like that because she is a great singer.  7/10

 The third season soundtrack is really good but it would've been better if the versions of the songs that "Alexz" did on the show were on the soundtrack.  While most of "Alexz's" versions of the songs were leaked, "Unravelling" and "Worth Waiting For" have not leaked in full despite it being 10 years since the release of the soundtrack.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Darkness Round the Sun", "The Breakdown", "Where Does It Hurt", "Unravelling", "What You Need", and "Worth Waiting For".  Out of 140 points I give the album 121 points which is 86%, a B+.

 Thanks for reading this review and if you haven't take a listen to the music from "Instant Star" because it's awesome!

Alexz Johnson: Songs from Instant Star

 Today I'll be reviewing the first "Instant Star" soundtrack.  Like the second soundtrack, this soundtrack was also performed entirely by "Alexz Johnson".  Here's my track by track review:

 1) 24 Hours: This song was the first and only single from the album.  It was also one of five songs that "Alexz" co-wrote for the album.  The song had a video that was played on "The N" a lot and when it was first played I wasn't a fan until I saw the first episode "Even Better Than The Real Thing".  The chorus is very relatable.  10/10

 2) Temporary Insanity: This song was originally recorded by Canadian band "The Weekend", no to be confused by R&B singer "The Weeknd", for their album "Beatbox My Hearbeat" which was released only two months before this album.  The was used in the season one finale, "Should I Stay or Should I Go?".  It's starts off slow but picks up when the chorus comes in.  Great song.  10/10

 3) Waste My Time (featuring Evren Ozdemir): On the show this was picked as "Alexz Johnson's" character's single.  Wikipedia says that the song features rapper "Evren Ozdemir" who was not on the show but actor "Matthew Brown", who played "Shay" the boyfriend then ex-boyfriend of "Alexz Johnson's" character "Jude", who was seen rapping the song.  Either wikipedia made a mistake or "Matthew Brown" lip-synced the rap part.  The song was featured in two episodes of the show "You Can't Always Get What You Want", where it was being written and recorded, and "Kiss Me Deadly", which showed part of a music video being filmed for it.  The song was covered by french singer, "Marie-Mai" in french and I have to say her version of the song is pretty good.  10/10

 4) Let Me Fall: While "24 Hours" didn't make me a fan when I first heard it, this song I like instantly.  I first heard it when "The N" previewed a lit bit of it on TV before hearing the whole song.  It was featured on the second episode "Come As You Are".  It is an amazing ballad that "Alexz" co-wrote.  It's about what to be able to make mistakes and be yourself without anyone telling you how and what you should be.  10/10

 5) Skin: Every "Instant Star" fan knows this song.  In fact if you go on iTunes and type "Alexz Johnson you will see that it is still her most downloaded song, just like it was when I looked at iTunes back in 2008.  The song is played on acoustic guitar and showcases "Alexz's" amazing vocals.  On the show it was featured on the episode "Won't Get Fooled Again" when "Alexz's" character finds out her father is cheating on her mother.  She then writes and performs the song which leads her father to admit the truth to his wife.  "Alexz" wrote this song with her brother "Brendan" and I'm not sure whether they wrote it for the show or from a personal experience.  Either was this raw ballad is a favorite for any fan of the show.  10/10

 6) I'm In Love With My Guitar: The music to the song is very similar to "24 Hours".  It was used in the third episode "Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind".  I used to love the song but over the years it's only pretty good now.  The instrumental after the third verse is still amazing though.  7/10

 7) Criminal: This song was the only song on the album that was not featured on "Instant Star and for awhile it was the only song from any of the soundtracks that was never featured on the show until "That Was Us" from the fourth soundtrack didn't appear on the show.  This may be why I don't listen to the song much.  It was written by "Alexz Johnson" and her brother "Brendan Johnson" but it's kinda forgettable after a few listens.  5/10

 8) Time to Be Your 21: The song was used in the episode "Unsweet Sixteen".  Six years later the song would also be played on the season one finale of "Pretty Little Liars".  I remember freaking out when it was played on "Pretty Little Liars" like "OMG, I know this song!".  It's a beautiful ballad that should've been a single.  10/10

 9) It Could Be You: The song was featured in the episode "Hey Sister" and on the show it seems like it was going to be an acoustic song but the song became as upbeat bubblegum pop/rock song.  The song is about two people who obviously have feelings for each but both are afraid to make the first move.  It would be a great song if the production wasn't so distracting.  7/10

10) Me Out of Me: This song is a fast pace rock about telling people that they can't change who you are because you like who you are.  I love the scream part that's played before the chorus is sung a third time.  It was featured in the episode "Lose This Skin".  I wish it was a little longer though.  8/10

11) Pick Up the Pieces: This song was played in the episode "All Apologies".  The song is a pop ballad that's okay but not that great.  It's just too poppy for me.  7/10

12) Your Eyes: This song was played in the episode "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend".  It's a ballad that's pretty okay but I honestly only like the song for the chorus and third verse.  7/10

13) That Girl: Like "Skin" and "Criminal", this song was written by "Alexz" and "Brendan Johnson".  Only a little bit of the song was played in the episode "Train In Vain".  I love the song and wish it was more popular.  10/10

14) Stupid Girl: This song is a cover that was originally performed by the band "Garbage" who released it as a single in 1996 and peaked at number 24 in the U.S.  "Alexz's" version of the song was not released as a single.  The was not played at all in the first season of "Instant Star" but it was played in "No Sleep Til Brooklyn Part 2", the second episode of the second season of the show.  "Alexz's" version is good but sadly not as great as the original.  5/10

 The season one soundtrack was the only "Instant Star" soundtrack where "Alexz" co-wrote any material.  She didn't due any writing for the other three soundtracks because she was working on her first non-soundtrack album "Weight" which would later be shelved and leaked onto the internet later on.  Thankfully she eventually would release a new first album called "Voodoo" in 2010.  

 My favorite songs on the album are: "Let Me Fall", "Skin", "Temporary Insanity", "That Girl", "24 Hours", and "Waste My Time(featuring Evren Ozdemir).  Out of 140 points I give the album 116 points which is 82%, a B.

 Thank you for reading this review and leave a comment about what you think of the album.

Alexz Johnson: Songs From Instant Star Two

 Today's album review will be of a soundtrack album called "Song From Instant Star Two".  Usually soundtracks have a lot of different artists singing songs but this soundtrack is performed solely by "Alexz Johnson".  For those who don't know "Instant Star" was a TV show that ran for four seasons from 2004-2008, a fifth season was originally planned but the show's networks "CTV" and "The N" both pulled funding after the fourth season so a fifth season didn't happen.  The show followed "Jude Harrison", played by "Alexz Johnson", and her experiences being a singer as well as relationships.  It was a great show.  I'm reviewing the show's second soundtrack because it's my favorite one out of the four soundtracks that the show had.  Here's my track by track review:

 1) Liar Liar: This song is played on the piano during the verses and the drums and guitar come in during the chorus.  The was used in the "Instar Star" episode "Hallelujah".  My favorite line is "hold your eyes up to my veins, call out call out my name."  I'm sure why but that part always gives me goosebumps.  Love the song.  10/10

 2) How Strong Do You Think I Am: This is said to be the first and only single from the album.  It is my favorite song on the album.  The chorus is really empowering and it helped my out through a rough time in high school.  On the show "Alexz" performed part of an acoustic version of the song in the episode "Mother's Little Helper".  While the full version of that was never released, it was still cool to hear it.  10/10

 3) Anyone But You: An upbeat happy song that either be about a friend or lover always being there for you not matter what.  There are three versions of the song.  The first is the one on this album, the second version was featured in the episode "The Jean Genie" which sounds almost the same except "Tyler Kyte" sings in the background, and the third version was an acoustic version that was only partially played in the episode "When I Come Around".  Another great song.  10/10

 4) How I Feel: This song took me a long time to like.  Strange because lyrically it was a song I could relate to when I first heard it.  It's basically about how you're having a bad day and when someone asks you how you're feeling, but instead of saying "I'm fine" you instead blurt out exactly how you really feel.  The song was used in the episode "Problem Child".  9/10

 5) There's Us: I have to be honest.  This is my least favorite song on the album.  "Alexz's" voice is amazing and the lyrics are great but the music to it just doesn't work with it, in my opinion.  There are two other versions of the song.  One is a version that was played in the "Instant Star" season two finale episode, "Date With the Night" where she sings the song with "Zoie Palmer" who played "Patsy Sewer" and that version switches between being acoustic to rock.  The other version is a small clip of a rock version that was played in season three's episode, "Helter Skelter".  Both versions are way better than the album version.  The song was covered by the "Backstreet Boys" as a bonus track for their album, "Unbreakable".  4/10

 6) Over-Rated: This song is strange for me.  On a good day it's just okay, but on a bad day I love it.  The song was played in the episode "I Fought the Law".  I loved the part in the episode when "Alexz" says, after performing the song, "There's no encore so you can all shove it."  The song was covered by "Suzi Rawn" for her debut album "Naked".  8/10

 7) Natural Disaster: This is an acoustic pop/rock song that made me cry when I first heard it.  It doesn't do that as much anymore.  I love the song and wish it was released as a single.  It was performed in the episode "Stranger In the House".  The only thing is not that the song title is never sung in the song at all.  10/10

 8) Fade to Black: This song was used in the episode "Viciousness" which was the name of the movie in that the song was used in the episode.  (The movie doesn't exist in real life, it was just part of the episode.)  The song kinda got part of a music in the episode.  The song is almost great but just not there yet.  7/10

 9) Not Standing Alone: Some people refer to the song as "Not Standing Alone" and some people see it as "Not Standing Around".  It was used in the episode "Miss World".  It reminds me a lot of "Anyone But You" but it's not as great as that song.  7/10

10) My Sweet Time: This song was used in the episode "No Sleep Til Brooklyn, Part 1".  It is also one of the two songs from the album that were actually performed live before the second season premiered.  I initially hated the song at first but over the years it has grown on me.  9/10

11) Another Thin Line: This song was written by "Alexz's" brother "Brendan Johnson" who collaborates with "Alexz" a lot.  The song is the other song that was performed live before the second season of "Instant Star" premiered.  It was played in the season two finale "Date With the Night" with "There's Us".  Unlike "There's Us", I like this song.  10/10

12) Who Am I Fooling: This song talks about trying to show the world that you're perfect and happy all the time but in reality you feel like you want to scream because you're not.  The song was used in the episode "Personality Crisis".  Perfect episode title for this song to be used in.  Good song.  9/10

13) White Lines: This song is a piano ballad that was used in the episode "When I Come Around".  While a lot of "Instant Star" fans loved it, I actually thought it was kinda boring and didn't understand what the big deal was about the song.  After re-watching the second season though I decided to give the song a couple more listens.  These days I think the song is great.  9/10

 "Alexz Johnson" sang all the songs for this soundtrack as well as the soundtrack for the first season soundtrack of "Instant Star" but the third and fourth season soundtracks feature other singers despite "Alexz" singing a majority of the songs on the show.  My favorite songs on the album are: "How Strong Do You Think I Am", "Liar Liar", "Natural Disaster", "Anyone But You", "Another Thin Line",  "Who Am I Fooling", and "How I Feel".  Out of 130 points I give the album 112 points which is 86%, a B+.

 Thank you for reading this review and if you haven't check out "Instant Star", even though it was cancelled you can still watch it on hulu and amazon.  Also check out "Alexz Johnson's" music because she is an AMAZING singer!

Atomic Kitten: Atomic Kitten Album Review

 Today I'll be reviewing "Atomic Kitten's'" self-titled album.  The album was released as the group's first album in the U.S. and consists of tracks from their first two albums, "Right Now" and "Feels So Good".  The album was released in 2003, before iTunes had all of their albums in its store like it does now.  Anyway here's my track by track review:

 1) It's OK!: The song was the first single from "Feels So Good".  It's a ballad about getting over an ex.  Great song.  8/10

 2) Be With You: This song was released as a double A-side single with "The Last Goodbye" from "Feels So Good".  It is an upbeat dance song with a little bit of a disco-esque vibe to it.  The song would later be included on the group's third album, "Ladies Night".  I'm still trying to like the song but it's kinda boring.  7/10

 3) The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling): The second single from "Feels So Good."  It was released as the first, and only, single from this album in the U.S.  It was used to promote the "Lizzie McGuire Movie" but it sadly didn't chart.  It did however get a lot of airplay on Radio Disney and its video was played a lot while the movie was in theaters.  10/10

 4) Feels So Good: The title track from "Feels So Good" as well as the unreleased fifth single from that album.  "Kylie Minogue" wrote and recorded a version of the song but decided to give it to "Atomic Kitten".  Glad she did because the song is fun to dance to.  10/10

 5) Walking on the Water: From the album "Feels So Good".  Great song that should've had a single release.  10/10

 6) Love Doesn't Have to Hurt: The fourth and final single from "Feels So Good".  Lyrically, musically, and vocally beautiful with a great video.  10/10

 7) Love Won't Wait: From the album "Feels So Good".  I'm not a fan of the song and wish it wasn't on the album.  I wish they had put the single version of "You Are" from "Right Now" on instead.  5/10

 8) Whole Again: The fifth single from "Right Now".  It was originally performed with "Kerry Katona" when she was still in the band but once she left it was re-recorded with "Jenny Frost".  The song was actually supposed to be the group's first single in the U.S. and even had a different video for the U.S. as well.  The release was cancelled due to the "September 11th attacks".  The U.S. version of the video was still shown in the U.K. though.  10/10

 9) The Last Goodbye: The third single from "Feels So Good".  This version is the single where "Liz" and "Natasha sing the first verse, "Jenny" and "Natasha" sing the second verse, and "Jenny" and "Liz" sing the last verse.  Love this song.  10/10

10) Right Now: The title track from their first album "Right Now".  The was the group's first single when the group was "Natasha", "Liz", and "Kerry" but once "Kerry" left "Jenny" re-recorded her vocals on the song.  The version that's on this album is the one with "Natasha", "Liz", and "Jenny".  I actually like that one better.  10/10

11) Eternal Flame: The 6th single from "Right Now".  The song is almost exactly the same as the video version except that instead of "Liz" singing "Is this burning, an eternal flame" in the second verse, it's sung by "Natasha".  Not complaining because both versions sound great and I love their version of the song.  It was originally performed by "The Bangles".  10/10

12) The Moment You Leave Me: From the album "Feels So Good".  It's not a bad song but after the last four songs being so awesome, this one is kinda just okay.  7/10

 Sadly for "Atomic Kitten", the album failed to chart.  This would lead the girls to focus on their third album "Ladies Night".  I'm sad the album wasn't a success because it had a bunch of great songs.  My favorite songs on the album are: "The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)", "Eternal Flame", "The Last Goodbye", "Feels So Good", "Love Doesn't Have to Hurt", "Walking on the Water", "Right Now", and "Whole Again".  Out of 120 points I give the album 107 which is 89%, a B+.

 I know this review was short given that I had reviewed "Feels So Good" awhile ago and I apologize for that.  It was a long day today and it slipped my mind.  It means a lot to whomever reads this review or any of my other reviews.  I really appreciate it and thank you all.

Play: Us Against the World Album Review

 I originally thought about reviewing an E.P. because I'm feeling very exhausted but then I found out that "Play's" self-titled mini album was originally a 12 track album called "Us Against the World".  This is good because reviewing an E.P. wouldn't count as an "album review".  This album, along with "Play Around the Christmas Tree" were the only "Play albums that I hadn't reviewed yet.  The rest of my album reviews of their other albums were done in between 2014 and 2015.  Here's my track by track review:

 1) I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (featuring Chris Trousdale from Dream Street): The second single from the album.  The video was pretty just the girls and "Chris" singing in a recording booth.  The song was also originally performed by "Diana Ross & the Supremes" and "The Temptations".  I had never heard the original before but this wouldn't be the first time "Play" would cover a song from "Diana Ross".  7/10

 2) Us Against the World: The first single from the album and the title track.  If you were a kid/teenager during the early 2000's and watched "Lizzie McGuire", chances are you know this song.  The song peaked at number 14 in Sweden and was the group's only single to chart there until "Famous" was released 9 years later.  The video was pretty good and the only is pretty catchy.  8/10

 3) Cinderella: The third and final single from the album.  While "The Cheetah Girls" version of the song is the most popular, "Play's" released their version of the song first.  Although it turns out the song was originally sung by girl group "i5" who were unable to release it as a single due to their album failing to chart.  The video for "Play's" version showed performances of the song and some behind the scenes of the "Destiny's Child" tour that the group was an opening act for.  The song is about a girl who doesn't need a man to help her because she is independent.  You go girls.  10/10

 4) Hopelessly Devoted: This song was originally performed by "Olivia Newton-John" for the film "Grease".  While her version is a ballad, "Play's" version was an upbeat pop song.  Not bad, but not great.  6/10

 5) Is It Love: This song is a ballad about falling for someone for the first time and wondering if it's love.  While "Faye's" solo's are amazing, the song is kinda cheesy.  6/10

 6) I Don't Get Down Like That: The first time I heard this song was back in 2002 when my sister had got a cd from McDonalds that had this song along with "Wonderland" by "Solange" and "Hanging Up on You" by "Myra".  The song is edgier than the previous ones having a little bit of a rock element to it.  It's song is about a guy who doesn't get the hint that you don't want to be with him.  Why wasn't this a single?!?!  10/10

 7) Disco Hippie: I don't know what's weirder, the title or the song.  3/10

 8) Remember to Forget: This song talks about remembering how badly your ex treated you so that he doesn't have a chance to win you back.  It has the same kinda music style as "I Don't Get Down Like That".  Great song.  10/10

 9) To Live and to Die For: This is a love song and a ballad about not wanting to lose a guy because to you his love is "to live and to die for".  It's cute but they were kids when they were singing these lyrics.  8/10

10) Never Neverland: In this song the narrator has found out that their boyfriend has cheated on them.  The boyfriend then apologizes and thinks everything will go back to normal but the narrator is done with him.  Great song that should've been a single.  10/10

11) Boys Lie: This song talks about a girl who has had her heart broken and now feels that all boys lie.  Apparently some versions of the album didn't include the track on the album because the girls didn't want to offend any boys that may hear it.  That was very sweet of them.  Even though I'm a guy and I felt offended by the lyrics for a minute, I have to admit the song is pretty good.  9/10

12) Watch Me Now: This was apparently the first song the girls ever recorded as a band.  Weird because the song sounds like a song that a popular band would release as their final single as they've broken up.  That's really what I get from this song.  It's still good though.  8/10

 When "Play" were going to release "Us Against the World" in the U.S., it was re-titled as "Play" and "Remember to Forget", "To Live and to Die For", "Never Neverland", "Boys Lie", and "Watch Me Now" were not included which made the album "Play" feel more like an E.P. than an actual album.  It sucks given that some of the songs that didn't make on it were much better than some of the ones that made it on the E.P.  My favorite songs are: "Remember to Forget", "Never Neverland", "I Don't Get Down Like That", and "Cinderella".  Out of 120 points I give the album 95 points which is 79%, a C+.

 Thank you for reading this review and sorry it's so late!  I'll try to make the next one early!