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!

Vanessa Carlton: Be Not Nobody Album Review

 Today I'll be reviewing Vanessa Carlton's first album, "Be Not Nobody".  It's strange to think it's been almost 13 years since the album was released.  It's also strange that I still have no idea why the album was titled "Be Not Nobody".  If anyone knows why then please let me know in the comments.  Anyway here's my track by track review:

1) Ordinary Day: The second single from the album.  I mentioned in my review for Vanessa Carlton's "Icon: Best of Vanessa Carlton" that the song was originally called "Divide and Conquer" because of a lyric that the song initially had before being changed.  The song is Vanessa's second, and to date last, single to reach the top 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.  One of my favorites on the album.  10/10

2) Unsung: From start to finish the song is amazing.  I wish it was released as the fourth single from the album.  It's about wanting to say what you feel without feeling judged.  I think we can all relate to that.  10/10

3) A Thousand Miles: The first single from the album and to date Vanessa's most successful single.  Like, "Ordinary Day", I reviewed this song on my review of Vanessa Carlton's "Icon: Best of Vanessa Carlton" and I mentioned there that the song was originally titled, "Interlude" but it was changed before it became a single.  10/10

4) Pretty Baby: The third and final single from the album.  The song was remixed for a single release.  Not sure why it was remixed but both versions are great.  The remixed version of the single was included on some versions of the album once it was released.  Like "Ordinary Day" and "A Thousand Miles" I reviewed this song when I reviewed Vanessa Carlton's "Icon: Best of Vanessa Carlton".  The song failed to hit the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, which is sad because it was a great choice for a single.  10/10

5) Rinse: When Vanessa was first signed to a record label, she recorded an album called, "Rinse".  The album was never released but five of the songs from "Be Not Nobody" (including this track, obviously) were originally on "Rinse".  This song is about not wanting but needing to "rinse away" a relationship that needs to be finished.  The song has a haunting sound to it.  9/10

6) Sway: I really like this song.  It took me awhile to figure out what the song was about though.  Apparently the song is about a person in a relationship saying one thing but then doing another and it upsets the other person.  And to think when I first heard it I thought it was a happy song.  Boy, was I wrong.  9/10

7) Paradise: I usually skip this song.  I'm listening to the song as I type this review and I have to say it' pretty good.  It's a sad ballad and hopefully it'll grow on me.  6/10

8) Prince: This song should've been called "Willing and Able" because the word, "Prince" is only heard once.  The song is okay, but it doesn't stand out to me on the album at all.  5/10

9) Paint It Black: This is the only song that Vanessa did not write.  This is because it is cover of "The Rolling Stones" song that was a hit back in the '60's.  Vanessa does a pretty good job of covering the song.  I heard her version of the song before I heard the original.  Great song.  10/10

10) Wanted: This song shows off Vanessa's amazing piano skills.  The song is also pretty good.  I wasn't a fan of the song at first but after a couple listens I liked it.  It's about wanting to be "more than wanted".  9/10

11) Twilight: Like "Ordinary Day", "A Thousand Miles", and "Pretty Baby" I reviewed this song in my review for Vanessa Carlton's "Icon: Best of Vanessa Carlton".  With that being said I still haven't listened to this track that much.  I do like the ending of the song though.  7/10

 To this day, "Be Not Nobody" is still Vanessa Carlton's most successful album.  Vanessa's fifth album, "Liberman" will be released later this year and I can not wait!  My favorite songs on the album are: "Unsung", "Ordinary Day", "A Thousand Miles", "Pretty Baby", "Paint It Black", "Sway", "Rinse", and "Wanted".  Out of 110 points I give the album 95 point which is 86%, a B+.  Thank you reading this review and I apologize for it coming so late at night.  I'll try to type one up earlier tomorrow.  Hope you liked this review!

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.

Rachel Stevens: Funky Dory (Re-Issue) Album Review

 Hello viewers, today I'll be reviewing the re-issue of Rachel Stevens' first album "Funky Dory".  The album was released in the UK in 2003 before being released with two new songs and a few remixed tracks.  Here is my track by track review of the album:

1) Some Girls: This was the third single from the album.  This song was also the reason why the album was re-released.  I reviewed the song last November, when I reviewed Rachel's second album, "Come and Get It".  Still a great song.  10/10

2) Sweet Dreams My LA Ex: The first single from the album.  It was initially written for Britney Spears for her album, "In The Zone" but Britney turned it down and Rachel got the song.  The song peaked at number 2 in the UK and is tied with "Some Girls" a her highest charting single there.  10/10

3) Funky Dory: The title track and second single from the album.  The version on this album is the single version of the song.  It samples David Bowie's song, "Andy Warhol" from his album, funny enough called, "Hunky Dory".  The song was darker than the previous and surprising peaked at number 26 in the UK.  It's one of my favorite songs.  10/10

4) Fools: This is my favorite song on the album.  The song was also included on "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" soundtrack with different lyrics.  Wish it was released as a single.  10/10

5) Breathe In, Breathe Out (SWAT-Team Version): This was supposed to be the third single from the album but after the success of "Some Girls" the release was cancelled.  This version on the album was version that was going to be released as a single.  This version and the original version are amazing.  Sad that single release was cancelled.  10/10

6) Glide: The instrumental is awesome, but it's my least favorite song on the album.  Very boring.  5/10

7) Heaven Has to Wait: An amazing ballad that showcases Rachel's amazing vocals.  Love the song.  9/10

8) More, More, More: The fourth and final single from the album.  It is a cover of Andrea True's song.  The song peaked at number 3 in the UK, which out peaked the original version of the song in that country.  The video was boring though.  9/10

9) Blue Afternoon: At first I didn't like the song but after a couple listens I liked it.  It's very laid back and relaxing.  9/10

10) I Got Money: This song is fun to dance to and very catchy.  I love the chorus.  9/10

11) Little Secret: Like the last song, this one has an R&B sound to it.  It was used as a b-side for "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex".  It would've been cool if it had a video.  9/10

12) Solid: This song is about having a person who's "solid as a rock".  I ignored the song initially but after awhile it grew on me.  9/10

13) Silk: The song has a dark, sensual kinda vibe.  8/10

14) Some Girls (Rhythm Masters Vocal Mix): A remixed version of the song.  I perfect the original version more than this.  7/10

 Rachel's first album is amazing and it was very successful in UK.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Fools", "Funky Dory", "Breathe In, Breathe Out (SWAT-Team Version)", "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex", "Little Secret" and "I Got Money".  Out of 140 points I give the album 124 which is 88%, a B+.  Thank you for reading this review, hoped you liked it and I'll type up another one tomorrow.

Girls Aloud: The Collection: Studio Albums/B-Sides/Live (Disc 6)

 Just when I thought I had run out of Girls Aloud albums to review, I find this one.  YAY!  Today I'm review Girls Aloud's "The Collection: Studio Albums/B-Sides/Live" which includes 7 cds.  The reason why I'm reviewing Disc 6 is because the first 5 cds are the group's first 5 albums, "Sound of the Underground", "What Will the Neighbors Say", "Chemistry", "Tangled Up", and "Out of Control", all of which I reviewed a year ago.  The 7th cd is from their "Tangled Up" tour.  The cd I'm reviewing, disc 6, is most of the group's songs that were released as b-sides to their singles.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Androgynous Girls: This song was not only supposed to be on the group's second album, "What Will the Neighbors Say", but it was also close to being the first single from the album.  "The Show" was the first single from that album instead and the song was later placed as a b-side for "Love Machine".  While the song fits perfectly on the album it's still taking awhile to get used to it.  7/10

2) History: No, it's not a demo version of "Whole Lotta History".  The song is a ballad that was co-written by the group and was a b-side for "Wake Me Up".  Unfortunately the song is kinda boring.  5/10

3) Loving Is Easy: I reviewed this song in my review for Girls Aloud's "The Sound of Girls Aloud: The Greatest Hits (Limited Edition)" back in June 2014.  Like "History", this song was also a b-side for "Wake Me Up".  It still hasn't grown on me at all though.  5/10

4) Nobody But You: This song was a b-side for "Biology".  Why the song wasn't on "Chemistry" is a complete mystery.  The song is an amazing ballad and one of my favorite songs from the group.  It should've been on "Chemistry" and released as the third single instead of "See the Day".  10/10

5) I Don't Really Hate You: This song was a b-side for "See the Day".  I like it's a pretty good song and also should've been on "Chemistry".  Nicola's voice on the chorus is what made me like the song.  8/10

6) Crazy Fool: This song was a b-side for "Whole Lotta History".  Cheryl sings lead on this song.  I reviewed the song on Girls Aloud's "Ten (Deluxe Edition) and my opinion of the song has changed a little bit since then.  While the beginning is a little weird the rest of the song is pretty good.  7/10

7) The Crazy Life: This song was a b-side for "Something Kinds Ooooh".  Kimberley sings lead on this song and it's a really good song.  Why Kimberley wasn't given more solos in group is mystery (I'm likely gonna use that term again soon.  Just a heads up.)  8/10

8) Why Do It: This song is the b-side for "I Think We're Alone Now".  Nadine sings lead on the song and it feels like "Long Hot Summer" and "Control of the Knife" combined.  The song talks about not giving into peer pressure.  The song has a good message.  7/10

9) Dog Without a Bone: This song was a b-side for "Sexy! No No No...".  The song was initially supposed to be the lead single from the group's first greatest hits album, "The Sound of Girls Aloud: The Greatest Hits".  The song sounds like it samples Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus".  I love this song and I wish it was put on "Tangled Up" instead of "Damn".  10/10

10) Blow Your Cover: This song was a b-side for "Call the Shots".  It was co-written by the group and it was also the reason why I'm reviewing this album.  Mainly because I've been listening to the song for the last few days.  What can I say I love it.  It should've been on "Tangled Up" instead of "I'm Falling".  10/10

11) Je Ne Parle Pas Francais: This song was a b-side for "Can't Speak French".  The song is the french version of "Can't Speak French".  So they're singing "Can't Speak French" in french...  The irony...  Despite that it's still good.  10/10

12) Hoxton Heroes: This song was also a b-side for "Can't Speak French".  I reviewed the song on my review of Girls Aloud's "Ten (Deluxe Edition)" and I still like the song a lot.  The group co-wrote the song as a response to people calling them a manufactured band.  I still think it should've been a single.  10/10

13) She: This song was a b-side for "The Promise".  I'm kinda glad the song wasn't on "Out of Control" because it doesn't really fit the album.  That being said it's still pretty good song.  It's been going on me a lot the last couple minutes (LOL).  9/10

14) Memory of You: This song was a b-side for "The Loving Kind".  Many critics felt this song was better than "The Loving Kind".  I love the song and I wish it was on "Out of Control" instead of "Turn to Stone".  Nicola covered the song and I'm not sure which version I like more since they're both perfect.  The song also got to most votes to be included on Girls Aloud's "Ten (Deluxe Edition)".  10/10

15) It's Your Dynamite: This song is the b-side for "Untouchable".  The song is pretty good, fun to dance to, and reminds me of the group's song "We Wanna Party" from "Out of Control".  I think the song should've been on "Out of Control" instead of "Love Is Pain".  9/10

16) Something Kinda Ooooh: While this was the first single from "The Sound of Girls Aloud: The Greatest Hits" and not a b-side, it' still amazing.  Since I've already reviewed it before, I'm just gonna say it's awesome.  10/10

17) I Think We're Alone Now (New Mix): The new mix is the single mix.  It's better than the version on "The Sound of Girls Aloud: The Greatest Hits" where it was the second and final single from the album.  7/10

18) Something New: The first single from "Ten" and the last song on this album.  I still wonder why it wasn't a number 1.  10/10

 Girls Aloud have a lot of amazing b-sides.  In fact some of those b-sides should've been included on the albums.  My favorite songs on this album are: "Nobody But You", "Dog Without a Bog", "Hoxton Heroes", "Blow Your Cover", "Memory of You", "Something New", "She", "Something Kinda Ooooh", and "It's Your Dynamite".  Out of 180 points I give the album 152 points which is 84%, a B.  Thank you reading this review, I hope you liked it and I'll be back with another one tomorrow.

Cheryl Cole: Messy Little Raindrops

 Hello viewers!  It's been awhile, I know and I'm sorry I haven't reviewed an album in the last 4 months but I promise I will be back to reviewing albums soon.  Also you may have noticed that the blog name has been changed.  I figured it needed a different title since it didn't make much sense to have it titled "Album Reviews and Strange Topic" when there weren't any strange topics posted.  Maybe I'll do a separate blog about that one day.

 Now for today's review.  Today I'm reviewing Cheryl Cole's second album, "Messy Little Raindrops".  It was the followup to her first album, "3 Words", so here's my track by track review:

1) Promise This: The first single from the album.  The song was released after Cheryl's battle with malaria and her divorce from then husband Ashley Cole.  It became Cheryl's second number 1 in the U.K., the first being "Fight for This Love".  The song has a darker feel to it than her previous singles and also has her singing in french in some parts of the song, ironic considering her band "Girls Aloud" had a single called "Can't Speak French".  Regardless it's a great song.  10/10

2) Yeah Yeah (featuring Travie McCoy): The music and Cheryl's verse in the beginning are great, but the rest of the song is kinda boring.  I used to like it but nowadays, not so much.  7/10

3) Live Tonight: I really want to love this song but it's hard to.  I think if the song had a little bit more uptempo in the chorus then the song would be perfect.  5/10

4) The Flood: The second and final single from the album.  This is my favorite song on the album.  It's an amazing ballad and made me cry the first time I heard it.  Sadly the song is Cheryl's lowest charting single in the U.K., peaking at number 18.  It deserved to be a top 5 but that's my opinion.  10/10

5) Amnesia: Before this album was released, it was rumored to have been a cover of Britney Spears' song from her "Circus" album.  But it was revealed that it wasn't a cover.  I've been listening to the song a lot the last couple weeks and I like it, especially the "now who has amnesia, let me remind ya, you were the one who said those things to me last night."  8/10

6) Everyone (featuring Dizzee Rascal): This song was set to be the third single from the album.  The release scrapped after "The Flood" didn't perform well and because Cheryl joined the U.S. X Factor for two episodes.  The song is uplifting and it's a shame that it was cancelled as single but like the song says in the chorus, "sometimes life's not fair".  8/10

7) Raindrops: The album's title comes from a lyric in this song.  Cheryl proves that she has a great voice on this song because it's vocally perfect.  But other than that the song gets boring quick.  6/10

8) Hummingbirds: I go back and forth with this song.  One day I think it's pretty good and then the next day I'll think it's boring.  6/10

9) Better to Lie (featuring August Rigo): This song is okay, but I think it would've been better off if the song was just sung by one person.  Also I wish the music was a little more upbeat.  7/10

10) Let's Get Down (featuring will.i.am): Despite will.i.am being on this song, it's kinda boring.  Cheryl even sounds bored singing this song.  5/10

11) Happy Tears: This song is rumored to be about Cheryl's divorce to Ashley Cole.  Lyrically and vocally amazing.  The song has been growing on me the last couple days.  8/10

12) Waiting: This was actually the first song from the album I heard.  This was because the song samples Vanessa Carlton's song, "A Thousand Miles".  It's an amazing song and one of my favorites.  I wish it was a single!  10/10

 I hate to be critical of Cheryl because I like her but her second album was half great songs and half filler songs.  My favorite songs are: "The Flood", "Promise This", "Waiting", "Amnesia", and "Everyone (featuring Dizzee Rascal).  Out of 120 points I give the album 90 which 75%, a C+.  Thank you for reading this review!  Let me know in the comments if you agree my rating or if you disagree with it.

Rachel Stevens: Come and Get It Album Review

 Today, or rather tonight where I'm at, I'll be reviewing Rachel Stevens' second album, "Come and Get It" which was released 9 years ago.  I figured since S Club 7, the band Rachel was in from 1998-2003, is reuniting it made sense to review this album.  So here is my track by track review:

1) So Good: This song was released as the second single from the album.  The album title comes from a lyric in this song.  The production and the vocals are amazing.  The only negative I had was that the video was terrible.  The song peaked at number 10 on the U.K. charts.  10/10

2) I Said Never Again (But Here We Are): The third and sadly final single from the album.  Before I heard the song I thought it was a ballad.  That was not the case!  The song has a little bit of a rock sound to it.  It was a perfect choice as a single and it's my favorite song on the album.  The video for the song featured Rachel in prison, though she escaped at the end of the video.  The song talks about how you want to be done with your ex, but there's something about them that keeps bringing you back to them.  I'm surprised that it peaked at number 12 on the U.K. charts though.  10/10

3) Crazy Boys: This was apparently released as a promo single and was at one point considered to be a single but that was scrapped.  I thought the song was strange at first but after a couple more listens I liked the song.  It was produced and co-written by "Richard X" who also co-wrote and co-produced Rachel's single "Some Girl", which is also on this album.  9/10

4) I Will Be There: "Round and round we go, here we go again", that the opening lyric in the song and it always gets stuck in my head.  The song is a haunting ballad and it highlights Rachel's amazing vocals.  10/10

5) Negotiate With Love: The first single from the album.  When I first heard the song I didn't like it and questioned why it was released as a single.  But then I listened to it a few more times and I liked the song.  The song talks about wanting respect and not negotiating with love.  Like "So Good", this song peaked at number 10 on the U.K. charts.  9/10

6) All About Me: This song samples "The Cure's" hit song "Lullaby".  I go back and forth with this song.  It's not a bad so but it's not as memorable as the rest of the album.  The chorus is really good but the verses are kinda forgettable.  9/10

7) Secret Garden: How much helium did swallow?  Seriously her voice is so high on this song.  It has a dreamy vibe to it but it has taken the longest to grow on me.  8/10

8) Nothing Good About This Goodbye: This is my second favorite song on the album.  It was supposed to be the fourth single from the album, but since the album wasn't commercially successful the release was cancelled.  The song about a feeling you have when you breakup with someone and wonder if it was the right thing to do because they may have been "The One".  10/10

9) Some Girls: This song was released as a single from the re-release of Rachel's first album, "Funky Dory".  It was almost given to Geri Halliwell but Richard X gave the song to Rachel.  The song peaked at number 2 on the U.K. charts and was added to this album at the last minute but I feel this song fits this album more than "Funky Dory".  The song is about a girl who's willing to do anything for a man so he can make her a star.  10/10

10) Je M'Appelle: The title of this song is french for "I am called", "I call myself", and/or "My name is".  It's a very sensual song and it shows a different side of Rachel.  The only weird thing is that it sounds like she's calling herself Rachelle on the part, "Je M'Appelle, Rachel", but the song is overall amazing.  10/10

11) Funny How: Like "Nothing Good About This Goodbye", this song was co-written by Xenomania, who wrote and produced almost all of Girls Aloud's songs.  This is also the only song on the album that Rachel co-wrote.  The song sounds a little bit haunting in the beginning but it quickly turns into an upbeat pop song.  I wish it was released a single but I feel it would've had a crazy, awesome video.  10/10

12) Every Little Thing: I ignored this song at first but then I got bored and ended up liking this song.  While I haven't listened to the song as much as the others, I still think it's great and my favorite part is the chorus.  10/10

13) Dumb Dumb: This song talks about a girl who sacrificed many things and while on the outside everything seems fine but deep down she's miserable and all she wants is love.  I didn't understand why the song was called "Dumb Dumb" until I listened to the chorus more realized it was because of the "dumb-da-da-dumb" part".  10/10

 In the end Rachel Stevens' second album is amazing from start to finish.  Not only was it critically acclaimed, but two years after the album was released it was added onto "Thee Guardian's 1000 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" list.  But for some strange reason the album wasn't commercially successful.  I have no idea why.  I love all the songs on the album and out of 130 points I give the album 125 points which is 96%, an A+.  Amazing job Rachel and please release a third album soon!