Vanessa Carlton: Harmonium Album Review

 In 2004 Vanessa Carlton released her second album, "Harmonium".  The album was darker than her first album "Be Not Nobody", in fact the album was almost called "Pleased to Meet You: Vanessa Carlton, the New American Goth".  Wow that's a mouthful.  Here is my track by track review:

1) White Houses: The first single from the album and the only single to be released in the U.S.  The song only peaked at number 86 though, this was due to the song not being played on radio much because it was a "coming of age" song about a girl losing her virginity.  They played songs like "Slow Motion" and "Lean Back" during those days but "White Houses barely got any airplay?  What has this world come to?  The song was the only single to have a video.  10/10

2) Who's to Say: Many people don't know this, but this was the third and final single from the album.  It was only released in Asia though.  The song is about being in a relationship that everyone disapproves of.  Many people can relate to this, especially teenagers.  Wish it had a video.  10/10

3) Annie: Vanessa wrote this song after she met a girl on tour who had leukemia.  It is a beautiful song but it's hard to listen to sometimes because it's sad.  A beautifully sad song.  9/10

4) San Francisco: I still find it hard to believe that her label at the time felt that there wasn't a song on this album that could be a hit on radio, when this amazing song is on the album.  If it was a single then it would've put the album back in the charts.  This song feels like it could've been on "Be Not Nobody" and it makes me cry sometimes.  10/10

5) Afterglow: I usually ignore this song.  Not because it's bad or anything like that, it just doesn't jump out to me.  Oddly enough this was one of Vanessa's favorites on the album.  The song is about letting go of your anger.  8/10

6) Private Radio: The second single from the album.  It was initially set to be the first single from the album but it was changed for unknown reasons.  When I first heard it I instantly loved it.  I was surprised when I found it was about insomnia.  Great song that should've been a hit!  10/10

7) Half a Week Before the Winter: This is my favorite song on the album.  It's also a very dark song.  Anyone can relate to this for example the lyric "the unicorns are riding high, powerful in coats of white" are the entertainers, actors, jocks, etc. and lyric later "the vampires are growing tired, the coats of white will turn to red", the vampires being the people that want to see them fail.  The song is basically about survival of the fittest.  While the it's strange to have the song be called "Half a Week Before the Winter" when it doesn't really represent the song, I still love the song and wish it had a video.  10/10

8) C'est la Vie: No this isn't a cover of "B*Witched's" song.  Vanessa wrote the song after being dumped and to her the term "c'est la vie" at the time meant "f*** it".  It actually means "that's life" but the song is great so doesn't matter.  10/10

9) Papa: I thought the song was called "Plastic Love" for awhile.  Vanessa has said that the song isn't about her father and it was about, in her words, "a different kind of daddy".  Hmmmm.  Interesting.  The song is good but I wish it was longer.  10/10

10) She Floats: This song is another dark song.  Both musically and lyrically.  I read someone that Vanessa wrote it from the perspective of someone who has passed away.  Very creepy.  The screams also freaked me out when I first heard it.  The song is the longest song on the album at 5 whole minutes.  8/10

11) Where the Streets Have No Name: From a dark song to a more upbeat song.  If you bought the Japanese version of this album, then you got this song as a bonus track.  It is cover that was originally performed by "U2".  It's very uplifting and positive and a great rendition of the song.  10/10

12) The Wreckage: This song is a hidden track on the album.  Vanessa wrote this song about wanting to start a car crash.  Well if does that I hope she's able to pay for the damages.  Yes that was a bad attempt to be funny when the song is a little dark.  8/10

 While Vanessa had more control on this album then the last one, her label wasn't happy with it.  This led to the label barely promoting it which in turn led to poor album sales.  After this, her then label, A&M Records, told her to go back to the studio to write some "hit songs for radio so they could release a re-release of the album.  She initially did go and wrote songs with Linda Perry (who's written for Christina Aguilera and P!nk) and The Matrix (who worked with Avril  Lavigne) she later had a "revelation" and left the label after promotion for the album.  It's an amazing and it's a shame it didn't get the attention it deserved.  I love all the songs and the album.  Out of 120 points I give the album 113 points which is 94%, an A.  Thank you for reading this review and I hope you like it!

Billie Piper: Walk of Life Album Review

 When most people think Billie Piper they either think "Rose Tyler" from "Doctor Who" or "Brona Croft" in "Penny Dreadful" but before she was an actress, Billie Piper was a singer.  She had two albums, "Honey to the B" and "Walk of Life" before leaving the music business and doing acting.  Today I'll be reviewing her second and final album, "Walk of Life" so here's my track by track review:

1) Day & Night: The first single from the album.  The song was Billie's third and final number 1  in the UK.  The song was produced by Stargate who's produced songs for Rihanna, Samantha Mumba, Beyonce, etc.  The video featured Billie in a nightclub and later at a laundromat.  Great song and perfect first single.  10/10

2) Something Deep Inside: The second single from the album.  The version on the album is the radio mix,unless you got the Japanese version of the album then it's the original version.  Billie has said that she regrets the releasing the song.  The song hit number 4 in the UK and in the video Billie was in a futuristic house where she did some dance moves.  It's an okay song.  8/10

3) Walk of Life: The third and final single, as well as the title track.  The song is Billie's last single as well as her lowest charting single in the UK, peaking at number 25.  The song was a ballad that is really good and the video was also pretty good.  10/10

4) Safe with Me: This song should've been a single!  The song is a ballad about how someone is sad and the narrator tells that person to tell them what's wrong because their secret is safe with them.  10/10

5) Bring It On: This was co-written by Kara DioGuardi who has written songs for Delta Goodrem, Hilary Duff, Christina Aguilera.  It's kinda a mixture of latin pop meets pop/rock vibe to it.  I ignored at first but after a couple listens I liked it.  9/10

6) Ring My Bell: This song has a sexy vibe to it.  I thought the song was stupid at first but the song's kinda grown on me.  8/10

7) The Tide Is High: This song is a cover song that was originally performed by "The Paragons" and made famous by "Blondie".  The song was supposed to the fourth single from the album but after a court case against a woman who had sent Billie, her friends, and family death threats Billie told her label not to release it because she was worn out and done with singing.  While I understand why she did that, I still wish it had a video because she did a great version of the song.  10/10

8) Run That by Me: This song is weird.  Billie sounds tried on this song and I also find the lyric, "I get crushed while you never mind" mainly cause I thought she was singing "I get crushed wine never mind".  Don't laugh, that's how I heard the lyric!  7/10

9) Promises: The song is a great ballad.  The song is about not needing to make promises because they are hard to keep.  I like the song and I don't listen to it as much as I should.  8/10

10) Because of You: This song is okay but is very forgettable.  It's not bad but it doesn't stand out much.  5/10

11) What Game Is This?: In this song Billie questions her lover why he's lying about cheating on her when it's completely obvious.  This is my favorite song on the album, I love the lyric "when you go from my house, creeping quiet as a mouse".  I would've loved to see a video for this song.  10/10

12) Misfocusing: This song talks about how Billie wants people to focus on the real her and not the one they hear about on tv.  Lyrically amazing but the overall is kinda boring.  6/10

 "Walk of Life" is Billie's last album before ending her music career in favor of acting.  I wish she would've taken "Run That by Me", "Because of You", and "Misfocusing" off the album and replaced them with "First Love", "Makin' My Way", and "Caress the Gold".  Then the album would've been perfect.  My favorite songs on the album are: "What Game Is This?", "Day & Night", "Safe with Me", "The Tide Is High", "Walk of Life" and "Bring It On".  Out of 120 points I give the album 101 points which is 84%, a B.  Amazing album and if you haven't checked it out you should.  Thanks for reading this review!

A*Teens: The ABBA Generation Album Review

 It's no surprise that I'd review this album.  Mainly because it's last minute, again.  Sorry!  I lost track of time!  Usually when I do an album review I'll say "this is a cover song originally performed by "..." well I won't be today because the album is called "The ABBA Generation" and it's filled with ABBA covers.  It was also the first album I ever got and I'd play the cd over and over in my boombox (I was 10, it was the year 2000 yeah I'm that old!)  Anyway here's my track by track review:

1) Mamma Mia: The first single from the album.  On some versions of the single they group was labeled as "ABBA Teens" because that was the group's original name.  Glad they shorted it to "A*Teens".  The video had the group working as waiters until they discover a painting that teleported them to a party.  If only that happened in real life.  10/10

2) Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight): The third single from the album.  Still surprised that "Super Trouper" charted higher as a single in Sweden than this song when this one is better.  The video was a little darker than their previous singles (actually the video was darker than video they released afterwards too.  Still good though.  10/10

3) Super Trouper: The second single from the album.  I still find it weird that this song was a single because even though it's good, it's not great.  I would've preferred "S.O.S." as a single instead.  7/10

4) One of Us: This song was released as a promo single.  It had a video and is a pretty good song.  8/10

5) Voulez-Vous: The title is french for "do you want?".  I had no clue about that until I was 16.  The song kinda scared me as a kid.  Mainly the line "your eyes are glowing in the dark" and "masters of the scene" I used to think it was masters of the sea.  My bad!  Anyway the song is one of my favorites.  10/10

6) S.O.S.: It's weird how when I was a kid I ignored the song, but these days it's my favorite on the album.  I wish they made a video for this song.  10/10

7) Dancing Queen: The fourth and final single from the album.  It was very popular here in the U.S. and was one of my favorites as a kid, but I don't really like it as much.  Really strange.  5/10

8) Take a Chance on Me: I was shocked to find out that this song was a promo single and had a video.  The song is pretty good but the video, not so much.  8/10

9) Lay All Your Love on Me: This one is weird.  The verses sound like someone is in pain trying to sing them.  The song also feels way to long.  4/10

10) The Name of the Game: Another song that was a promo single and had a video.  This album had a lot of videos for the songs.  If only their "Teen Spirit" album was like that.  The song is pretty good and the video is, so so.  8/10

11) Our Last Summer: The second verse used to sound to me for years.  It wasn't until I was 16 that I found out that the boys sang that verse.  Surprising since the girls sang lead on every song on this album but it was a good change of pace.  Good cover.  8/10

 It pains me to say that this is the last A*Teens album review.  Wish they didn't breakup!  :'(  The album was a big part of my childhood and I still listen to the album from time to time.  My favorite songs are: "S.O.S.", "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)", "Voulez-Vous", and "Mamma Mia".  Out of 110 points I give the album 90 points which is 81%, a B.  I still love this band and I keep hoping they'll reunite one day.  Thank you for reading this review and I hoped you enjoyed it.

Kelly Clarkson: Piece by Piece (Deluxe) Album Review

 I bet everyone thought that I was gonna do another A*Teens review.  Well I came very close to it so it may come in the future.  Anyway today I'll be reviewing the deluxe version of Kelly Clarkson's newest album, "Piece by Piece."  I wanted to wait a couple days after the album was released before I reviewed it.  Here's my track by track review:

1) Heartbeat Song: The first single from the album.  At first I thought the song was boring but after awhile I liked it.  The video was also great having scenes of couples and Kelly herself in some parts.  9/10

2) Invincible: Kelly wants this song to be the next single.  It wouldn't surprise me though.  It's an empowering song that was co-written by "Sia" who's written for "Christina Aguilera", "Beyonce", "Rihanna", just to name a few.  Really good song.  9/10

3) Someone: The beginning sounded very familiar to a song, who's name I can't remember.  The narrator wants the listener to find someone that will be the for you and never leave your side.  9/10

4) Take You High: This song was written by "MoZella" who co-wrote "Miley Cyrus'" hit single, "Wrecking Ball".  Kelly has mentioned that this song, as well as "Dance with Me", is set to have some remixes in the future so maybe this will be a single in the future.  9/10

5) Piece by Piece: The title track.  Kelly said that the song is the most personal song on the album.  The song talks about her relationship with father and later in the song she mentions how her husband restored her faith in good men.  Amazing song and one of my favorites.  10/10

6) Run Run Run (featuring John Legend): The song is an amazing ballad and it was originally recorded by "Tokio Hotel".  Kelly had no idea about that but thankfully the band isn't angry.  Regardless of which version is better, the song is still great.  9/10

7) I Had a Dream: In this song Kelly tells the listener to follow their dreams and not to lose their worth or self respect.  Very empowering and inspiring.  9/10

8) Let Your Tears Fall: Like "Invincible", "Sia" co-wrote this song as well.  It was the first song recorded for the album.  The song about telling your lover that they can cry on your should and you won't judge them because you love them.  In a way it could be a part two to Kelly's single, "Dark side" because it sounds like the person is crying after confessing their past but you accept them for who they are.  Hopefully it'll be a single.  10/10

9) Tightrope: Like "Run Run Run", this song is a piano ballad.  It showcases Kelly's amazing vocals.  Beautiful song.  9/10

10) War Paint: This song is about letting your guard down for the one you love.  I thought it was dull and boring at first, but it's growing on me.  8/10

11) Dance with Me: The song was used in a promo for "Dancing with the Stars" and was also supposed to be on Kelly's greatest hits album, "Greatest Hits - Chapter One".  The song is still growing on me because it still sounds kinda boring.  6/10

12) Nostalgic: When I saw the tracklisting I thought that I'd hate this song but instead it was the complete opposite.  The song has an '80's vibe to it, it's fun to dance to, and it's one of my favorites on the album.  It makes me happy.  10/10

13) Good Goes the Goodbye: This is my favorite song on the album.  The song is about a relationship coming to an end.  Apparently the song was originally a country demo, I believe that and hope that a country version of the song gets released one day.  I also hope this song becomes a single.  10/10

14) Bad Reputation: The next three songs are on the deluxe edition.  Despite this song's title, it's not a cover of "Joan Jett's" hit of the same name.  It is an original song in which Kelly tells a man not to tell anyone about them because if anyone finds out about them it'll ruin her reputation.  The song's got a good beat to it.  9/10

15) In the Blue: This song is a ballad.  It's okay, but it's still growing on me.  8/10

16) Second Wind: The music to this song is strange.  It also distracts the vocals and the lyrics to me.  It's sad cause the lyrics are amazing.  6/10

 I'm gonna be honest, when I first heard the album I thought it sucked and wondered why Kelly made it.  Thankfully I listened to the album more and it's pretty good.  The album debuted at number 1 in the U.S.  Kelly's second album to do that, her first album to that was "All I Ever Wanted" back in 2009.  My favorite songs are: "Good Goes the Goodbye", "Let Your Tears Fall", "Piece by Piece", "Nostalgic", and "Bad Reputation".  Out of 160 points I give the album 140 points which is 87%, a B+.  Awesome job Kelly.  Thank you reading my review!

A*Teens: Greatest Hits Album Review

 Yes I'm still obsessed with A*Teens.  Yes, I'm doing this review last minute.  Yes, I'm lazy.  No, this will not be the last time I do this.  So without further ado, here's my track by track review:

1) Mamma Mia: The first single from their debut album, "The ABBA Generation".  The song, much like all the songs from that album, is a cover by "ABBA".  It was their first single everywhere, except here in the U.S. where it was the second single.  It's a great version of the song.  10/10

2) Upside Down: The first single from their second album, "Teen Spirit".  Here in the U.S. and Canada it was called "Bouncing Off the Ceiling (Upside Down)".  I reviewed the song a year ago in my review of "Teen Spirit" a year ago.  I still love this song.  10/10

3) Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight): The third single from their debut album, "The ABBA Generation".  I had no idea it was a single until I saw the video on youtube 9 years ago (yeah that long.)  The group also recorded a Spanish version of the song.  The song was one of my favorites as a kid and it's still one of my favorites now.  10/10

4) Floorfiller: The second single from "Pop 'til You Drop!" and the first single from "New Arrival".  I reviewed the song in my review for both those albums and all I can say is that it's a great song.  9/10

5) Dancing Queen: The fourth and final single from "The ABBA Generation".  It was the first single in the U.S. and was the song that made me a fan of them.  Oddly enough 15 years after it's release (dear lord, has it really been that long?  Damn I'm old) I don't really like the song that much anymore.  Sad when it was the song that made me a fan of them in the first place.  5/10

6) A Perfect Match [Single Mix]: The second single from "New Arrival".  The version on here is the version that was released as a single (obviously).  What I failed to mention in my review for "New Arrival" is that the song had two versions, the version that was on the album and the one that was the single mix.  Both versions are amazing.  Also there is apparently a third version that replaces the lyrics, "Snatch" with "Flash" and "South Park" with "Star Wars".  That version was released to Radio Disney but I have no idea where to find it so if anyone knows where I can find it please leave a message in the comment section.  10/10

7) ...to the Music: This was the fourth single from "Teen Spirit".  I said in my review of "Teen Spirit" that I was annoyed that this song was a single and got promotion while "Firefly", the fifth single got no promotion, video, or radio airplay.  I wish "Firefly" was on here instead of this song.  7/10

8) Halfway Around the World: The second single from "Teen Spirit".  The song sometimes makes me cry when I listen to it because it makes me think of my friends who have moved.  It's a great song and one of my favorite songs from them.  10/10

9) Sugar Rush: The third single from "Teen Spirit".  Wow three songs from "Teen Spirit" in a row?  Crazy!  The video was shot in Malibu, California and it was a great video.  I've been listening to this song a lot these days mainly because the "Teen Spirit" album is my favorite album from them.  10/10

10) Super Trouper: The second single from "The ABBA Generation".  Another song that I had no idea was released as a single until I saw that video.  That being said the song is okay but doesn't stand out like most of the songs on here.  7/10

11) Heartbreak Lullaby [Ballad Version]: I'm curious why this version is on the album when the Ray Hedges 7 Mix" was released as single.  Like I said in my review of the group's "New Arrival" album, this version has more emotion and I like both versions but it would've been good to have the original of the song on here or a video for this version.  9/10

12) Can't Help Falling in Love: The first single from "Pop 'til You Drop!".  I reviewed the song in my review for both "Pop 'til You Drop!" and "New Arrival" and don't have much else to say about the song except that it's a good version of it.  9/10

13) Let Your Heart Do All the Talking: The third and final single from both "Pop 'til You Drop!" and "New Arrival".  While the song didn't get a full release I'm glad the song was still put on this album.  It would've been cool to see a video for the song.  9/10

14) The Final Cut: The group wrote this song.  It's about looking back over the years and feeling they should breakup (which the shouldn't have done!)  It's an okay but I don't like listening to it because it makes me sad.  7/10

15) With or Without You: Like "The Final Cut" this song was written by the group.  The song is about reminiscing about the past like the last song.  It's a good song but it's still hard to listen to.  8/10

16: I Promised Myself: The first and final single from this album.  Sadly it was also the last single from the group.  It is a cover song originally performed by "Nick Kamen".  The video showed the group interacting with the younger selves from their previous videos which was really cool but sad when it ended because it meant the group was done.  It's bittersweet.  10/10

 It still sucks that it's been 11 years since the A*Teens broke up.  Like I've said before, I hope they reunite one day.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Halfway Around the World", "Sugar Rush", "Upside Down", "Mamma Mia", "A Perfect Match [Single Mix]", "Heartbreak Lullaby [Ballad Version], "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Floorfiller", "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" and "I Promised Myself".  Out of 160 points I give the album 140 which is 87%, a B+.  The album is a great album to have if you're an A*Teens fan like me!  Thank you for reading this review and once again I apologize for being late with this review!

Marie Serneholt: Enjoy the Ride Album Review

 I think it's obvious that I'm obsessed with the A*Teens these days, so it only makes sense to review one of the group member's solo albums.  Dhani's released a single and a song of his leaked so I can't do one for him (though I'm tempted to do a singles only review for many artists now).  Sara released a few singles and an album titled "Back to You" leaked onto the internet a year or two ago, however because it wasn't officially released I can't review it.  Amit released a single and an album called "Songs In a Key of Mine" but I haven't heard it yet so I can't review that either.  So that leaves Marie who released five singles, so far, and an album called "Enjoy the Ride".  I have heard that album thankfully, because if not I'd be doing a review at the last minute...  kinda like right now...  oops!  Anyway here is my track by track review:

1) Enjoy the Ride: The title track.  The guitar intro in the song is really cool.  My favorite part in the song is when she sings the chorus at the end when the music changes.  Should've been the second single instead of "I Need A House".  10/10

2) Wasted Love: The song is about wasting all your time and effort in a relationship that ended but you know that you'll be okay.  The song is okay but it's a little forgettable sometimes.  7/10

3) That's the Way My Heart Goes: The first single from the album.  The verses are annoying but the chorus makes up for it.  The song was hit in Sweden where it peaked at number 2.  The video was somewhat boring.  9/10

4) I Need a House: The second single from the album.  The song and video were both pretty boring.  The song hit number 40 in Sweden.  Not sure why it was a single in the first place.  4/10

5) Beyond Tonight: It's a great ballad, but it's not as memorable as some of the other songs on the album.  I hope it'll grow on me.  5/10

6) I Love Making Love in the Morning: Well, this song has a very straight forward title.  It's a cute lovey dovey song with a pretty good beat.  6/10

7) The Boy I Used to Know: This song is about how two people are in the relationship and the girl is wondering why her boyfriend has changed from who he was when they first stared dating.  It's pretty catchy.  8/10

8) Calling All Detectives: This is my favorite song on the album.  It's talks about knowing that your lover is cheating and yet they still continue to lie about it despite all the signs.  Why wasn't this song a single?!  10/10

9) Can't Be Loved: The song talks girl doesn't want to be loved by anyone except one certain person.  The girl is also willing to be anything the boy wants just to get his love.  Despite the talking part in the intro, the song is really good.  10/10

10) Oxygen: The third and final single from the album.  I ignored the song when I first heard it back in 2006, but after listening to it the last two days I can honestly say it's an amazing ballad.  In the video Marie was seen floating in the air during the chorus, as well as laying in a bed in the beginning like "Faith Hill" in her video for "Breathe".  Sadly the song didn't chart in Sweden which is shocking.  10/10

 Marie released two singles after the album was released.  The first was "Disconnect Me", which had that is on youtube, and the second was "Salt and Pepper".  Marie has also done alot of hosting and was even a judge on the Swedish version of X Factor.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Calling All Detectives", "Enjoy the Ride", "Can't Be Loved", "Oxygen", and "That's the Way My Heart Goes".  Out of 100 points I give the album 79 which is 79%, a C+.  Not bad for a first album.  Hopefully Marie will release a second album, especially since it's been 9 years since "Enjoy the Ride" was released.  Thanks for reading this review and I apologize for it being so late!

A*Teens: New Arrival Album Review

 A*Teens were the first band I listened to as a kid, and many years later I still love their music.  Yesterday I reviewed the A*Teens' "Pop 'til You Drop!" and while that album was released exclusively for the U.S., and later Mexico, "New Arrival" was released as the group's third album everywhere else except for Mexico where it was their fourth album.  "New Arrival included songs from "Pop 'til You Drop", 6 new songs, and a different version of a previous song.  The album's title came from "ABBA's" album "Arrival", now if only I knew what inspired "Pop 'til You Drop!".  Here's my track by take review:

1) Floorfiller: While this song was released as the second single on "Pop 'til You Drop!", it was released as the first single from this album.  It's a good song to dance to and it's good to see it on this album.  9/10

2) Have a Little Faith in Me: The first new song on the album.  It was included on some promo versions of "Pop 'til You Drop!".  When I first saw the song, I thought it was a cover of "John Hiatt's" song.  I was surprised to see that it wasn't.  It's a great song and it should've been released as a single.  10/10

3) Shame Shame Shame: This is a cover of "Shirley & Company's" song.  I don't see why they put this on the album because it's very forgettable.  3/10

4) Let Your Heart Do All the Talking: The third and final single from this album, as well as the third and final single from "Pop 'til You Drop!".  The song was given a new mix when it was released as a single.  Both versions were great.  9/10

5) A Perfect Match: The second single from the album.  The song is about how two people are complete opposites but they are still perfect for each.  The video was great and I wish it was released in the U.S.  10/10

6) The Letter: I was shocked that this song was a cover.  It was originally performed by "The Box Tops".  It's not a bad song but it repeats the same verse and chorus and it gets annoying pretty quickly.  7/10

7) Cross My Heart: It's good to see this song on the album because it's one of my favorites on "Pop 'til You Drop!"  When I first heard the song, I couldn't stop listening to it.  It should've been a single!  10/10

8) In the Blink of an Eye: I reviewed this song yesterday in my review for "Pop 'til You Drop!", yes I know I didn't say that about "Floorfiller" and "Cross My Heart" but I didn't have much to say about this song.  Sorry!  It's still a great ballad.  8/10

9) School's Out (featuring Alice Cooper): Unlike the other songs that were on "Pop 'til You Drop!", this song had a slight change in it.  The ending had more of Alice's vocals in the chorus, whereas on "Pop 'til You Drop!" he didn't have much of a feature.  7/10

10) Closer to Perfection: Yay!  My other favorite song from "Pop 'til You Drop!".  It's very empowering song and like I said yesterday in my review for "Pop 'til You Drop!", it should've been a single!  10/10

11) Shangri-La: I cannot stand this song!  It's a cheesy love song and I've tried to like the song but I just can't.  4/10

12) One Night in Bangkok: This a cover song that was originally recorded by "Murray Head".  I had no idea it was a cover until a couple years after I heard the A*Teens version.  My bad!  They did a great version of the song and I love the chorus.  Wish it had a video.  10/10

13) Can't Help Falling in Love: This was a bonus track on some editions of the album.  While it was a single from "Pop 'til You Drop", it wasn't a single on this album.  It still charted since it was a single from "Lilo & Stitch the Movie".  Great version of the song.  9/10

14) Heartbreak Lullaby (Ballad Version): This was also a bonus track on some versions of the album.  The "Ray Hedges  7 Mix"version of the song was released as a single for "The Princess Diaries Soundtrack".  I was scared to listen to the ballad version because I love the other version of the song but I'm glad I listened to it.  It feels like there's more emotion on the ballad version.  9/10

 "New Arrival" was the A*Teens' last album before they released a greatest hits album and broke up.  There have been rumors about them reuniting and I'm not sure if they're true but it would be awesome if they were.  My favorite songs on the album are: "Cross My Heart", "Closer to Perfection", "One Night in Bangkok", "Have a Little Faith in Me", "A Perfect Match", "Can't Help Falling in Love", "Heartbreak Lullaby (Ballad Version)", and "Floorfiller".  Out of 140 points I give the album 115 which is 82%, a B.  Thank you for reading this review and if you haven't please check out this album (if you live in the U.S. you can hear the songs on youtube.)