International pressing of the 2008 album from the most successful UK female act of the century, Sugababes have sold over six million albums to date and two million singles. Features 12 tracks including 'Girls', the first single taken from the album, which has already reached #2 on the UK National Radio Airplay and has made it's debut on the combined singles chart at #8. This is gonna be a big one, my friends! Island.
N**R
Mediocre, But Still Decent
1. Girls - 1/10 terrible song, terrible single choice, they must have been high when they chose this as a single, shouldn't even be on the album, and the lyrics are horrible too.2. You On A Good Day - 9/10, I hate 60's influenced songs, but this is a great song and the chorus really stands out.3. No Can Do - 2/10, boring and blah song, bad 2nd single choice.4. Hanging On A Star - 7/10, a mildly enetertaing up tempo track.5. Side Chick - 10/10, ace song, sounds similar to Robyn's "Handle Me," probably because of the same songwriter on both songs.6. Unbreakable Heart - 8/10, pretty great, but not amazing, but I like the production values on the song.7. Sunday Rain - 8/10, good 50's inspired song with a cool chorus.8. Every Heart Broken - 10/10, best song on the album, should have been the first single, it's that amazing. The lyrics are sly, the song is catchy as hell, and the production on it is beautiful.9. Beware - 8/10, a different sounding song, but oddly unique and entertaining.10. Nothing's As Good As You - 6/10, it's ok, but pretty forgetable.11. Sound Of Goodbye - 7/10, better than the last track, but nothing breathtaking12. Can We Call A Truce - 8/10, good song, not as great as some of the others on the album, but it's a pretty song and a smidge depressing.Bonus Tracks:13. About You Now (Acoustic Version) - 6/10, not as good as the original version.14. She's Like A Star - 1/10, BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
D**R
Love the Sugababes
I'm assuming this was to be very tongue and cheek, however it never did catch on with the buying public, I after hearing it liked it but never bothered buying. Until I found myself thinking about some of the songs and wanting to listen to the album, this is a great album, very pop(py), I love it and think it's just as good as any other Suga' album it aint no 3, but that's quite a hard album to follow-up. This in my opinion is loads better than Change
A**E
Not a good album in my opinion
Not another good album just like sweet 7 but I like can we call it a truce is really good song.
J**N
I was suprise how good this CD was with the line up change. Will continue to follow thier progress. :-)
I was suprise how good this CD was with the line up change. Will continue to follow thier progress. :-)
A**L
The standout tracks keep it at 5 stars
So the latest Sugababes album is here. It's becoming a regular occurance, that at the end of every year the trio release a new album.Their previous album, Change, was rather a disappointment. At the time (check back through my reviews for my take on it), I loved it, but over time the album has become boring. Thankfully, Catfights & Spotlights is a lot better. Yes, this might not be a popular opinion but I genuinelly like this album. The standout tracks make the whole CD for me.So what are these tracks?Well, my favourite song on the album is the ballad "Sunday Rain." This song is just gorgeous. The Babes do a cracker ballad, every album they've released has had a couple of good ballads and this is no exception. "Sunday Rain" has a retro feel to it, which makes you feel like you're in the 50's or 60's. It has creative lyrics ("standing on the platform, waiting for the train, watching the weather change") and a really catchy chorus for a ballad. The highlight of the CD and my favourite track for sure.Another standout is the fan's favourite track, "Every Heart Broken." I have to admit, this track took awhile to grow on me, but now I adore it, it's one of my favourites. The lyrics are incredibly cool ("when he said cut, I took it literally") and quite dark, considering the track used to be called "Murder One." It's also really catchy and the girls sound awesome. I hope this is a single.The album's official closing track, "Can We Call A Truce" is another highlight. It's another Babes ballad and it was actually my favourite on the first listen of the album. The girls talk more then sing in this track and yet again, the lyrics are top notch. I absolutely love this song, it's another favourite.Another track that seems to have favour with the fans is "Side Chick." I find this track rather interesting. Sometimes I love it, sometimes I hate it. It's really catchy and Keisha sounds great on it.I know it's not an official track, but I adore "She's Like A Star" with Taio Cruz. It's just such a cute track. Taio sounds great and the Babes complement him nicely. It's a short little track, but it works."Beware" is another cool track, lead by Amelle. It's another shorter track but packs a powerful punch, it's really catchy.I must make a mention of the album's lead single, "Girls." What in the world were the girls thinking when they released this? It's their worst single yet. It's so boring! If the album failed, it was because of this song.This album isn't nearly as strong as the new Girls Aloud album, Out Of Control, but it's still a fine offering from the Babes. I would have given it 4 stars, but I adore "Sunday Rain," "Every Heart Broken," "Can We Call A Truce" and "She's Like A Star" too much to do that.
M**K
Every track is quality and class
I've bought most of their albums and am yet to find a track on any of them that wasn't quality. I think they're great.
M**D
Title sums up the state of play with the Sugababes at this time.
The rot had set in with this album.
B**1
Five Stars
Pleasant sound
A**R
Fantastic purchase.
I got this CD for my son’s Christmas. Ideal purchase.
S**L
Good
I really like this album although the hits are the best bit. In this day and age I would probably just download the hits and not the whole album.
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