[annashaus]

Link?

edit: got it.

[PopBoi]

Can't express how dissapointed I am with this album. It's like, half is so amazing then the other half is dire and boring.

My quick thoughts:

1. Beat Of My Drum - 5/5
AMAZING. For some reason I only really fell in love with it this morning.

2. Lucky Day - 4/5
Nice, fun pop song

3. Yo-Yo - 4/5
Nice, catchy chorus

4. Cinderella's Eyes - 4/5
Great, even though her higher notes make me cringe a little

5. Porcelain Heart - 5/5
My favourite song on the album, I loved it since I first heard it

6. I - 2/5
Soooo dire. The first dull song on the album. I would probably appreciate the 'message' more if it wasn't dragged out across the rest of the album.

7. Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime - 3/5
It's nice but I forget how it goes the instant it finishes

8. Say It Out Loud - 2/5
Much like the previous song, its quite dull and forgettable.

9. Gladiator - 5/5
YESYESYES. Perfection.

10. Fish Out Of Water - 3/5
Nice but forgettable, and I wanted to turn it off halfway through.

11. Take A Bite - 4/5
The intro sounds really similar to How I Roll, but apart from that its great, I love the middle 8.

12. Sticks + Stones - 5/5
Her notes get a little annoying buts its a great album closer, again, love the middle 8. Her angry tone >>>

I'm gonna take out a few and replace with Fix Me and DB&AAC, since they **** on most of the album.

[Rico Shameless v2]

"Say It Out Loud" is ****ing fabulous. Love the lyrics and the chorus.

[sbenci]

Originally posted by Rico Shameless v2

"Say It Out Loud" is ****ing fabulous. Love the lyrics and the chorus.

yes

[Sorbet]

I want Yo-Yo and Take a Bite for singles

[Ollie]

Originally posted by PopBoi

Can't express how dissapointed I am with this album. It's like, half is so amazing then the other half is dire and boring.

My quick thoughts:

1. Beat Of My Drum - 5/5
AMAZING. For some reason I only really fell in love with it this morning.

2. Lucky Day - 4/5
Nice, fun pop song

3. Yo-Yo - 4/5
Nice, catchy chorus

4. Cinderella's Eyes - 4/5
Great, even though her higher notes make me cringe a little

5. Porcelain Heart - 5/5
My favourite song on the album, I loved it since I first heard it

6. I - 2/5
Soooo dire. The first dull song on the album. I would probably appreciate the 'message' more if it wasn't dragged out across the rest of the album.

7. Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime - 3/5
It's nice but I forget how it goes the instant it finishes

8. Say It Out Loud - 2/5
Much like the previous song, its quite dull and forgettable.

9. Gladiator - 5/5
YESYESYES. Perfection.

10. Fish Out Of Water - 3/5
Nice but forgettable, and I wanted to turn it off halfway through.

11. Take A Bite - 4/5
The intro sounds really similar to How I Roll, but apart from that its great, I love the middle 8.

12. Sticks + Stones - 5/5
Her notes get a little annoying buts its a great album closer, again, love the middle 8. Her angry tone >>>

I'm gonna take out a few and replace with Fix Me and DB&AAC, since they **** on most of the album.

100% agree with your review, minus Take A Bite. That deserves 6/5, so fierce

[Ra2]

1. Beat of My Drum: 9/10. Great pop opener. Super Fierce. Love the drums. The Chorus is explosive. Love it.
2. Lucky Day. 10/10. Fabulous. Commercial. Great pop song. It doesn't try to be more than it is, and that's why it works.
3. Yo-Yo 10/10. Continues the momentum from its prior track. Fabulous track. Chorus is definitely catchy, and a highlight of the song.
4. Cinderella's Eyes 8/10, this is where the album loses a small bit of momentum. Her high notes are sick.
5. Porcelain Heart 10/10. One of my favorites, and I knew it would be the instant I heard it.
6. I 7/10. Hyped up, but I don't see it. Interesting production, but it's a grower I guess.
7. Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime 7/10; It's ok, matches with the album, but could easily be replaced.
8. Say It Out Loud - 8/10. I like this song, but it doesn't stand out in comparison to the prior tracks.
9. Gladiator- 10/10 - A real masterpiece. Wish it were longer. Love the production. The lyrics are witty and savvy. It's a pop masterpiece. This song really shows why she's appealing as an artist.
10. Fish Out of Water 6/10- Lackluster. Disappointing. Every album has a dud though. Could have easily been replaced or turned into a B-side.
11. Take A Bite- 8/10 Solid song. Love how fierce it is.
12. Sticks + Stones 9/10. I love the song. Great ending, similar to the way it started.

Points: 102/120. = 17/20 = 85%

Great, solid album.

Love it!

[sumthintoxic82]

01. Beat Of My Drum [5/5] - Loved it since it was released. I love the lyrics, the sound, just everything. And while other songs might have worked better as the 1st single, it still made a great lead single
02. Lucky Day [5/5] - TOTALLY different from BOMD, and I love it. It just makes me HAPPY when I hear it.
03. Yo-Yo [5/5] - LOVED IT!!! My Favorite from the album [upon 1st listen] It has this kinda haunting sound that i LOVE...and the chorus gave me goosebumps. This HAS to be a single, its just beautiful. I love when she say Yo, Yo, Yo, yo, yo, yo...
04. Cinderella's Eyes [4.5/5]- Much better than the snippet, it has an interesting sound. and I actually like her higher notes on this track. it gives the song that little extra somethin'
05. Porcelain Heart [5/5] - Again, loved it at 1st listen. Woundnt mind it as another single. and the LAST CHORUS
06. I [4/5] - I really like the sound of the song. VERY different from the 1st half. I think i liked the live version better than the studio version though. And the lyrics
07. Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime [3/5] - From the snippet I could tell this was gonna be my least favorite, and I was right...She sounds really good, and the lyrics fit with the album, but its doesnt really doesnt go anywhere for me...And the song as more of a retro sound, than a current sound, so seems out of place to me.
08. Say It Out Loud [3.5/5] - I think this will be a grower. Not a fan of the verses but LOVE the pre-chorus AND chorus
09. Gladiator [5/5] - Love the energy in this song. and the lyrics Just a great song
10. Fish Out Of Water [3/5] - Similar to Yo-Yo, its has this haunting sound, but its not as interesting as Yo-Yo. Its ok, maybe it'll grow on me
11. Take A Bite [4/5] - LOVE the intro. Another song i liked WAY better than the Snippets. I love the "Im Gonna Blow Up" parts
12. Sticks + Stones [5/5] - Do i really need to explain, this song is just PERFECTION.

Overall, a great album. Although I thought I would love the ENTIRE album, its still a great album. One of the best of 2011. And it wasnt the sound or style I thought that Nicola was gonna go for. But im glad she went with this direction. It totally slayed 3 Words, Messy Little Raindrops & Insatiable

[Navin]

Just started listening, its ****ing amazing so far.

[sumthintoxic82]

im ****in IN LOVE with Yo-Yo

[DiamondDust]

I like it... But the more I listen, the more her voice gets on my nerves. It's really, really nasal!

[Crazytowel]

I'm not feeling it tbh. Maybe this kind of music just doesn't do it for me anymore, I'd have been all over this a few years ago.

I either want something with substance or some fresh club smashers. This whole thing is too in the middle for me.

[alstrom]

Still no iTunes rip?

[V$.]

Originally posted by alstrom

Still no iTunes rip?

No.

[Navin]

This is an amazing pop album

Top 5:
I
Yo-Yo
Gladiator
Take A Bite
Sticks + Stones

[Venus]

"Lucky Day" has really grown on me.

[Kedzie53]

After listening to it more I LOVE the WHOLE album.

Can someone please provide lyrics for Gladiator, Take A Bite, and CE?

[Venus]

This is probably my favorite album of the year, but it's still not "perfect." The way some of the songs are produced, they sound cheap.

[Kedzie53]

Originally posted by Venus

This is probably my favorite album of the year, but it's still not "perfect." The way some of the songs are produced, they sound cheap.

The good thing is that this is only her debut. Think of how amazing she'll sound once she's on her second or third album. She still has time to grow and give us more amazing music

[Tricky]

Originally posted by DiamondDust

I like it... But the more I listen, the more her voice gets on my nerves. It's really, really nasal!