Play: Don't Stop the Music Album Review

 Today I'm reviewing Play's third album, "Don't Stop the Music".  The album was released in 2004 and was the first album to feature new member Janet after Faye had left the group before the end of 2003.  Here is my track by track review of the album:

1) evergirl: The second and final single from the album.  The song was used to promote a clothing line of the same name and for some reason it had two videos.  Two videos for a crappy song, I don't understand.  The song is not just their worst single but also the worst song they ever recorded.  Hate the song.  1/10

2) Don't Stop the Music: The title track.  The song is a cover and was originally recorded by Swedish pop singer, "Robyn" who also co-wrote and released the song has as a single.  I prefer Play's version more because Robyn's voice sounds way too high.  The song is much better than the previous song.  10/10

3) Every Little Step (featuring Aaron Carter): The first single from the album.  This song is also a cover that was originally performed by "Bobby Brown".  The song didn't have a video but it did get some radio airplay on Radio Disney (hey, it's better than the airplay that "evergirl" got which was no airplay).  Once again they do a good job covering this song with Anais and Janet singing lead and even Aaron Carter's feature is pretty good.  10/10

4) Girls Can Too: From three pop songs to a pop/rock song.  The song is a reworked and reworded version of Japanese singer "Nanase Aikawa".  It's an empowering song that say "anything that boys do, don't cha know that girls can too."  Good song.  8/10

5) Hand in Hand: This song is a ballad where Anna and Rosie both have a lead.  Sadly the song isn't as memorable as the rest of the songs on the album, despite the vocals being good.  6/10

6) You Found Me: This song was one of my favorites when I first heard it but now it's kinda boring.  6/10

7) It's the Hard Knock Life: This song is from the musical/film "Annie".  Play initially covered and made a video for the song with Faye before she left the group.  This version of the song has Janet's vocals on the song.  I like both the version with Faye and the version with Janet so I'm glad to see the song on here.  10/10

8) Ain't No Mountain High Enough: This is obviously a cover song since I mentioned that when I reviewed Play's "Replay" album which had a different version of this song.  This version has Janet singing Faye's parts in the song.  While I think it's strange that they'd cover the song again I kinda like this version better than the one on "Replay".  10/10

9) Seven: They have a song called "Seven" and it's track number 9.  Anyone else find that weird?  Anais sings lead on this song and it's kind of a weird song.  It's good for awhile but after a few more listens it doesn't sound like a standout track.  7/10  LOL!

10) Another Love Story: There are two versions of this song.  The one on this album and the one with Faye's vocals on the "Girl's Mind" album.  While Faye's vocals are stronger on the "Girl's Mind" of the song, the version on this album has Anna, Rosie, Anais, and Janet each getting a solo whereas the other only had Faye and Anais singing leads.  I wish this song was a single instead of "evergirl".  10/10

 "Don't Stop the Music" ended up being one of the group's worst selling albums, despite having more promotion than the last album.  But since the last album, "Replay" had a mature sound to it that likely confused people since "Don't Stop the Music" had more of a Disney-like vibe.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Another Love Story", "Don't Stop the Music", "Every Little Step (featuring Aaron Carter)", and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough".  Out of 100 points I give the album 78 points which is 78%, a C+.  Thank for reading this review, I hoped you liked it and feel free to comment.