Play: Under My Skin Album Review

 Today I will be reviewing Play's final album, "Under My Skin".  The album was the first (and only album) to feature new Sanne Karlsson as well as the return of Faye Hamlin, who left the group in 2003.  The album was recorded while the original line-up were on a show called "Made In Sweden" after Play had disbanded in 2005.  While Anais and Faye returned to the group, Anna did not participate in the group reunion and Rosie dropped out at the last minute.  Janet was already busy with a solo career so they held auditions for a new member.  Sanne joined the group after coming in to demo a song for the album.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Famous: The first single from the album, as well as the only song to have a video.  The song was covered by "Big Time Rush", funny enough the same year.  I think it's okay song but I think it would've been better as the third single.  The song did hit number 1 in Sweden though so maybe I'm wrong.  9/10

2) Consequence of You: This song talks about trying to get over your ex even though it's hard but you know it's the right thing to do.  Great song.  10/10

3) Show Me What You Got: Another great song.  This should've been the second single and I think it would've done good worldwide if the album wasn't just released in Sweden (you can get the album on Amazon.com though).  Fun song to dance to.  10/10

4) Not the One: The second and final single not just from the album but also Play's overall final single.  It's a pop/rock ballad about ending a relationship because the person you're with is not "the one".  It's a good song but I was annoyed that the song was a single.  8/10

5) Under My Skin: The title track.  The song is an empowering song that talks about how people can look and act more superior but you don't let them phase you because you know that as much as they try, they can't get "under your skin".  One of my favorites.  10/10

6) Trash: In this song the girls talk about how a girl would rather be lazy all day except when it comes to partying.  It's an upbeat song that will have you dancing instantly.  9/10

7) Second Hand Love: This song is about being in a relationship with someone who isn't over their and you're sick of the person not getting over the person.  The song is unfortunately very forgettable and is the weakest song on the album.  6/10

8) Girls: This was one of the first songs recorded for the album.  It was also supposed to be the first single from the album.  That didn't happen and it was a b-side for "Famous".  The song talks about girls just wanting to have fun, no it's not a cover of Cyndi Lauper's song.  The song is my favorite on the album, even though I'm a guy (yeah I admit I like the song).  It should've been a single!  10/10

9) When Love Is Bleaching Bad: This song was actually co-written by the group.  It's an amazing ballad about wishing that the relationship didn't end.  The vocals are amazing and like a lot of the songs on the album, it should've been a single.  10/10

10) Personal Victory: Like "Under My Skin", this is an empowering song.  It's about getting over a breakup and instead of feeling sad, you feel empowered and glad that to be able to their own decisions.  10/10

 "Under My Skin" proved to be an amazing album and should've been the follow-up album to "Replay" instead of "Don't Stop the Music".  Play planned on releasing the album in the U.S. but Faye left the group and was then replaced by Emelie Norenberg.  Play were very close to releasing an EP in the U.S., unfortunately the group broke up again.  Hopefully the group will reunite again one day because "Under My Skin" was amazing and we need more from this group!  My favorite songs on the album are: "Girls", "Under My Skin", Show Me What You Got", "When Love Is Bleaching Bad", Personal Victory", and "Consequence of You".  Out of 100 points I give the album 92 points which is 92%, an A.  Hopefully this isn't the end of Play.  Thank for reading this review!