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Reeces' Best Of '08: Top 30 Albums (20-19)
20. The Pussycat Dolls - Doll Domination
Released: September 19th
Genre: Dance Pop, R&B
Producers: Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins,Polow da Don, Sean Garrett, Danja, Fernando Garibay, Ron Fair, Jonas Jeberg, Cutfather
US Billboard 200: #4
I have never been a PCD fan, but this album turned out to be really good. Doll Domination is all about Nicole, at least for me, even though she lets Melody sing in two or three tracks, shocking I know, not to mention the Deluxe Edition includes a track by each doll. On this album, they got two work with A-List producers (Timbaland, Danja, Polow da Don), resulting in a very radio friendly record with irresistible catchy beats. Most of the song are very R&B inclined, the dolls collaborated with artists like Missy Elliott, R.Kelly, and Snoop Dogg. Although, they're known for their dance hits, the album contains some great mid-tempo tracks, I Hate This Part and Happily Never After, being my favorites. Doll Domination ended up being a great listen and one of the best of the year.
Standout Tracks:
- "I Hate This Part"
- "Outta This Club (Feat. R. Kelly)"
- "Happily Never After"
- "Elevator"
- "Bottle Pop (Feat. Snoop Dogg)"
19. Natasha Bedingfield - Pocketful Of Sunshine
Released: January 22nd
Genre: Pop
Producers: Darkchild, Andrew Frampton, Steve Kipner, Wayne Wilkins, John Shanks, The Runaways, Toby Gad, J. R. Rotem, Patrick Leonard, Mike Elizondo, Greg Kurstin, Tom Rothrock, Danielle Brisebois, Wayne Rodriguez
US Billboard 200: #3
Natasha Bedingfield is one of my favorite female singers and I enjoyed this album from beginning to end. Natasha was introduced to the US last year, and I instantly fell in love her after hearing These Words and Unwritten. The album up-tempo side is very refreshing, singles Pocketful Of Sunshine and Angel represent that side of the album the best. Ballad Soulmate makes Natasha unique voice sound more beautiful than ever. The mid-tempo tracks are very personal, like Freckles, while other songs are about being in love, Put Your Arms Around Me and Say It Again, to mention some. In conclusion, the album's sound and lyrics are very versatile and that's always a good thing. Can't wait to hear more from Natasha in the years to come.
Standout Tracks:
- "Freckles"
- "Angel"
- "Soulmate"
- "Say It Again"
- "Pocketful Of Sunshine"
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