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Reeces' Best Of '08: Top 30 Albums (18-17)
18. Leona Lewis - Spirit
Released: April 8th
Genre: Pop, R&B
Producers: Walter Afanasieff, Josh Alexander, Dallas Austin, Louis Biancaniello, Simon Cowell (executive), Clive Davis (executive), Dr. Luke, Eric Hudson, The Jam, Steve Mac, Michael Mani, Novel, Jordan Omley, J. R. Rotem, The Runaways, Stargate, Billy Steinberg, Ryan Tedder, Sam Watters, Wayne Wilkins; Maddscientist, Akon
US Billboard 200: #1
I heard Bleeding Love last year, but I got to hear this album this year. Spirit took some time to grow on me, but when it did, I found myself listening to it over and over again. The album is pretty much filled with ballads except that the US version includes two new more up-tempo tracks Forgive Me and Misses Glasses, making the album more diverse and more US friendly as well. She sounds absolutely perfect in every song, tracks like Whatever It Takes and Take A Bow are standout tracks that get better with every listen. Leona is blessed with a monumental voice, it really makes you realize that talents like that doesn't come along very often. I can't wait for album number two.
Standout Tracks:
- "Bleeding Love"
- "Forgive Me"
- "I Will Be"
- "Take A Bow"
- "Whatever It Takes"
17. Pink - Funhouse
Released: October 28th
Genre: Pop/Rock
Producers: Al Clay, Billy Mann, Butch Walker, Danja, Greg Wells, Eg White, MachoPsycho, Max Martin, Jimmy Harry, Tony Kanal
US Billboard 200: #2
It has been a great year for Pink, 2008 gave her first number one hit, and it came from this album. Funhouse is very personal and I love how she addresses her recent divorce in different ways and styles, So What, Mean, and my personal favorite from the album Please Don't Leave Me are a few examples. While her break-up is the main theme, Pink's fun side still intact, you'll find yourself singing along to catchy tunes like Bad Influence and Funhouse. The emotion in ballads Glitter In The Air and Crystal Ball make her voice sound beautiful and it really shows you how underated she is as a vocalist. Pink has always been one of my favorite artists, she is so different and unique, and she never disappoints. It's gonna be hard for me to pick my favorite five from this album.
Standout Tracks:
- "Sober"
- "Please Don't Leave Me"
- "Bad Influence"
- "Funhouse"
- "Ave Mary A"
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