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Reeces' Best of '09: Top 50 Singles
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EPIC, set Reeces
Echo,Hot Mess and Exposed!!
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2/3 Did not heard Kristinia's album.
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Kristinia who? *___* I'm so behind on all this pop stuff. Anyway, I kinda like new Leona Lewis. That Outta My Head track is pretty good! Cobra Starship's album is alright, I just like Good Girls Go Bad when it came out.
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2/3
both .5 for Exposed n Hot Mess
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2/3
YESS for Exposed!
Echo is great as well!
Have not heard Hot Mess yet
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Kristinia, Leona and Cobra
Great set!!!
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Leona
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New update coming later tonight
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Echo and Exposed from this set. Still bringing great albums.
I liked Echo the first time i heard. didn't need to grow
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Reeces' Best Of '09: Top 30 Albums (18-16)
18. Keri Hilson “In A Perfect World…”
Standout Tracks: 'Energy', 'Make Love', 'Get Your Money Up', 'How Does It Feel', 'Knock You Down'
If you wanna talk about new artists in 2009, one of the first few names that will come to your head is Keri Hilson. Last year, someone would laugh if you use success and Keri in the same sentence, but she proved all the haters wrong and slowly made a name for herself in the industry as a singer/songwriter. ‘Turnin’ Me On’ featuring Lil’ Wayne is the first song in the album, and I gotta admit I didn’t like it at first, but fortunately it grew on me. The collaborations keep coming up with Trisha and Keyshia Cole joining her in the infectious, ’Get Your Money Up’, while Kanye West and Ne-Yo add something extra to the already perfect, ‘Knock You Down’. The album has different sounds; a more European vibe can be heard in ‘Return The Favor’ and the typical R&B slow song in ‘Make Love’, in which Keri sounds her best. Her songwriting skills are present in the catchy and full of attitude ‘How Does It Feel’ and in other tracks like ‘Alienated’ and ‘Tell Him The Truth’. The album ends perfectly with two tracks that will keep you wanting more, first single and standout track ‘Energy’ and ‘Where Did He Go’. In A Perfect World is a strong debut R&B record with a nice delivery, catchy beats, and exciting lyrics. I’m ready for album number two.
17. Allison Iraheta “Just Like You”
Standout Tracks: 'Trouble Is', 'Just Like You', 'Beat Me Up', 'Robot Love', 'Holiday'
Allison Iraheta was always my favorite to win the whole thing during her season of American Idol. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the case and she ended up in fourth place, but she did enough to get a record deal and make an album. One thing was very clear during season eight, Allison has an amazing vocal ability, it could probably be compared to some of the other big talents that had their first chance in this show. Lead single, ‘Friday I’ll Be Over U’, is a fun young track, appropriate for her age and very catchy. ‘Robot Love’ is fresh and different while the beautiful title track ‘Just Like You’ shows a more serious side. She sounds flawless in the acoustic ‘Scars’ about a more personal topic, family issues. ‘D Is For Dangerous’ is built on the alphabet and adds to the fun side of the album, same happens with the exciting ‘Holiday‘. Just Like You reaches its best moment toward the end of the album, first with the bluesy ‘Trouble Is’, in which her voice is the one and only star; and then with one of the best non-singles of the year, the catchy ‘Beat Me Up’. Overall, Just Like You is a great record from beginning to end just like I expected, I just knew she wasn’t going to disappoint and she definitely didn’t.
16. Kelly Clarkson “All I Ever Wanted”
Standout Tracks: 'Already Gone', 'Cry', 'Long Shot', 'My Life Would Suck Without You', 'Don't Let Me Stop You'
The original American Idol came back strong with year with her fourth studio album, All I Ever Wanted. Kelly Clarkson delivered a fun album with a few memorable slow moments and a more radio friendly sound, and at the end of the day it worked for her as she reconnected with mainstream radio and released hit after hit in 2009. The first single, ‘My Life Would Suck Without You’, was a good indication that this was gonna be a great album, as she narrates the story of a dysfunctional couple. ‘I Do Not Hook Up’ is a fun pop track while Kelly’s voice shines in the next track, the beautiful and emotional ‘Cry’. ‘Don’t Let Me Stop You’ and ‘All I Ever Wanted‘ have the signature Kelly Clarkson sound and she gives the right attitude to each song making them more enjoyable. ‘Already Gone’ is an instant classic and one of the most memorable moments in the record. ‘Long Shot’ and ‘Impossible’ are catchy enough to be stuck in your head for days, the same could be said about ‘Ready’ and ‘If I Can’t Have You’. The album comes to an end with a nice ballad, ’If No One Will Listen’, showcasing Kelly’s beautiful voice once again. Not only did Kelly manage to recover radio’s support with this record, but she also delivered a fantastic album at the same time. One of the best pop records of the year.
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3/3
Keri
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Nice set you have there. Keri and Kelly <3
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Great reviews and caps.
Kelly
I haven't heard Keri's entire album, but I do like a few the songs you've mentioned.
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3/3
Great albums, with great reviews+great graphics
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Kelly Clarkson
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18. Keri Hilson “In A Perfect World…”
Standout Tracks: 'Energy', 'Make Love', 'Get Your Money Up', 'How Does It Feel', 'Knock You Down'
Blah blah blah I like a lesbian.
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Good for Allison and Kelly though!
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All I Ever Wanted <3333 I actually expected her to be in your top ten!
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