I figure with there only being a few more days until the month is over, I'd just let the rest of the reviews for the month be Girls Aloud albums. Today I'll be reviewing their second album, "What Will the Neighbors Say". Here's my track by track review:
1) The Show: The first single from the album. While the video is funny, I think the song was too safe to release as the first single from the album. I like it, but I think it should've been the fourth single from the album instead. 8/10
2) Love Machine: The second single from the album. The album title comes from a lyric in this song. It's pretty funny how the group didn't want this song released as a single and yet it was successful on the charts. It's a very catchy song that's fun to dance to. 8/10
3) I'll Stand by You: The third single from the album. I think it's a good cover with a good video. I don't know why the group always got negative reviews when they did cover songs. The song became their second number 1 in the UK. 9/10
4) Jump: Didn't I just review this song yesterday? This is the fourth time I've reviewed it, so I'll make it short. It's a good song. 10/10
5) Wake Me Up: The fourth and final single from the album. I like how this song is more edgier than the previous four songs. I wish it was the first single from the album. I didn't think Nicola had a solo on this song until I saw the video and saw the she had the first part of the second verse. I was surprised because her voice is low in this song unlike the rest of the group's songs and singles. 10/10
6) Deadlines & Diets: The group wanted this song to be the second single from the album instead of "Love Machine", kinda glad that didn't happen. The production is good and it's an okay ballad but it feels like one of those songs that you've heard a million times before. 5/10
7) Big Brother: This song was co-written by Cheryl Cole. While the production is great, the overall sounds weak. 2/10
8) Hear Me Out: This song was co-written by Sarah Harding. It's a mid-tempo ballad that feels boring at first but after a couple of listens, it's pretty good. 6/10
9) Graffiti My Soul: This is my favorite song on the album. It was supposed to be given to Britney Spears but I'm so glad it went to Girls Aloud. The song was going to be the fifth and final single from the album, but it was cancelled so the group could record, "Chemistry". It sucks that this song wasn't a single when it's so good. Cheryl Cole even wished the band released this song as a single. 10/10
10) Real Life: From Sarah and Kimberly singing the chorus in the beginning to the ending, this song is awesome. The lyrics are awesome and the song is really good. Wonder why it wasn't a single. 10/10
11) Here We Go: This song is a cover, it was originally recorded by Moonbaby a.k.a. Miranda Cooper who has co-written a majority of the band's songs with Brian Higgins. This is probably the only cover song the band has done that has got mainly positive reviews. The song is pretty good, especially the chorus. 10/10
12) Thank Me Daddy: Kimberley Walsh co-wrote this song. I kinda feel it's boring. 3/10
13) I Say a Prayer for You: Nicola Roberts co-wrote as well as sang this song by herself. While her vocals are amazing, I forget about this song a lot. 6/10
14) 100 Different Ways: Nadine Coyle co-wrote and sang lead on this song. It's a good ballad and her vocals are great. It's still growing on me. 5/10
"What Will the Neighbors Say" continued the group's success with four top 5 hits in the UK. My favorite songs on the album are: "Graffiti My Soul", "Wake Me Up", "Real Life", "Jump", "I'll Stand by You", and "Here We Go". Out of 140 points I give the album 112 which is 80%, a B. Thanks for reading my review and come back tomorrow to read my review of their third album, "Chemistry"!
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