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Here's my track by track review of Emma Bunton's 3rd studio album Life in Mono 01. All I Need to Know - 8/10 A nice and tender start to the album with this beautifully ballad. Opening with soft piano lines with Emma’s warm and rich vocals soon coming into the mix. As the chorus builds, so does the guitars and orchestra which blends into a lovely lullaby feeling. This is a classy song, but perhaps a bit too sweet for a single release as it tanked. 02. Life in Mono - 6/10 The title track originally sung by English trip-hop duo Mono in 1996. The song has a stunning mysterious feel to it with its cinematic production, but the vocals feel a little lost in the grand mix of the production. 03. Mischievous - 8/10 Things thankfully becomes more upbeat with this catchy bossa nova number that suits Emma’s vocals perfectly making them feel effortless weaving amongst the orchestral flourishes. The song is light, airy, and fun. 04. Perfect Strangers - 8/10 Another nice bossa nova 60’s sounding track with some nice sweeping strings and nice vocals. 05. He Loves Me Not - 7/10 There’s some nice Samba arrangements here with gentle bossa nova beats and some nice playful vocal melodies. The vocal harmonies blend into the orchestra nicely, but to be honest so far all of these tracks seems to blend together into one without much difference. 06. I Wasn’t Looking (When I Found Love) - 8/10 Finally, this album’s starting to offer some variety with some synths, acoustic guitars and light percussion alongside some nice breathy vocal harmonies. 07. Take Me to Another Town - 9/10 Easily the best offering so far with its catchy melodies, foot-tapping beats, and some cool growling guitars. Emma’s vocals sounds great amongst the light production. This could have worked as a single, although with a slight remix to give it more of an edge. 08. Undressing You - 8/10 Taking a more seductive turn now with this sultry little number with slower beats, wandering basslines and dramatic strings. This is a fun little number. 09. I’m Not Crying Over Yesterdays - 5/10 This is a gentle little number that just wafts along with strings, gentle percussive beats and soft vocals. Not a very interesting track. 10. All That You’ll Be - 6/10 A little bit more interesting than the track before it with stronger vocals and a more uplifting orchestra, but the song kinda just plods along. 11. Downtown - 9/10 The lead single and the big hit of the album, strange that’s its only on the bonus edition as its easily one of the strongest numbers on here. The track was originally sung by Petula Clark and Emma’s version stays faithful to the original, only adding more percussion which does give it an extra kick. 12. Something Tells Me (Something’s Going to Happen) - 7/10 Another cover and here Emma does a decent job with this Cilla Black number and giving it a more bossa nova feel and the vocals sound great on this upbeat number. 13. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps - 4/10 This has been covered to death by several artists through the decades and sadly this does nothing new with it and overall, just sounds flat and uninspired. This should have been left on the cutting room floor or b-side material at best. 14. Por Favour - 6/10 Thankfully we’re at the end of this album with yet another cover this time by Billy May and his Orchestra, this shuffles along nicely with a nice romantic feel to it, but again this album filler at best and not really needed. Avg.7.071

My review for Spice Girls debut album Spice 01. Wannabe - 10/10 The Spice Girls debut album kicks off in almighty style with their debut single ‘Wannabe’, which of course became a mammoth globe topping success that would instantly put the girls on the map for a very bright future ahead. While its success speaks for itself, this track was also the perfect introduction to lead this successful album campaign, as they transformed an overused love song cliché into one that prioritised friendships over relationships. Full of brassy attitude that not only made the girls likeable but showcases their personalities wonderfully. Along with airtight harmonies, glossy production, catchy as hell hooks & amazing upbeat energy that even after 25 years still holds up remarkably well. The song is a firm classic whether you like it or not & while this may not to everyone’s liking – you can’t deny its legacy. 02. Say You’ll Be There - 10/10 The album’s 2nd track was also the Spice Girls 2nd single – ‘Say You’ll Be There’. This track is a far more polished & sophisticated offering with sharp arrangements, addictive keyboard lines, cool synths & slick production. The song itself is a brilliant piece of pop music with an instantly memorable chorus that’s full of swagger & panache. This was the perfect follow up to the almighty lead single, in-fact this is even better & perhaps even catchier with the girls vocals sound more tighter with Mel C’s ab-libs completely on point here & then there’s that iconic harmonica solo that breaks the song up beautifully. Yet another classic by the girls. 03. 2 Become 1 - 10/10 Slowing things down now with track 3 & also the 3rd single ‘2 Become 1’ – a stunning romantic ballad with quite an unusual set-up (for its time) where lyrically the track focus’s on how the bonding of two lovers can become so strong that they practically become one entity, through the act of sex. Very rare for a girl-group to show themselves as this vulnerable, as well as being from their perspective. However at the same time the song’s themes were very much on brand for them. The soft-focus strings, twinkling keyboards, classy guitars & intimate production makes this a treat & the girls tender vocals sound fantastic on this wonderful, warm yet elegant number. Definitely one of the Spice Girls best singles of their careers. 04. Love Thing - 9/10 The first non-single track on this album that shows the girls are back to their energetic pop sound which lyrically symbolises the girl power message. A fun upbeat number with cool funky rhythms, vibrant beats & catchy hooks. This may not be quite as strong as the previous tracks, but its still a cracking tune & could have made a great single choice following the iconic smash hits of course & dare I say it yet another firm standout moment. 05. Last Time Lover - 7/10 Up next is this R&B slow jam which starts off with Mel B’s low tones & retains a sensual groove throughout with heavy hip-hop production. Wouldn’t call this one of the more striking numbers on this album, but it’s just okay. 06. Mama - 10/10 Probably the most emotional track on this album – ‘Mama’ which got released as a double a-side alongside the next track as the 4th & final single. I know this is often considered the least appealing of the Spice Girls early singles, but I find it rather sweet with a rather nice uplifting chorus & beautiful harmonies by the girl themselves & the gospel choir towards the end adds a decent flair to an otherwise corny ballad. 07. Who Do You Think You Are - 10/10 Ramping things back up is this disco classic ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ which was released alongside track 6 & I think we can all agree that this was the far better track. Catchy, fun, upbeat & brimming with fantastic energy. Loud & in your face with hooks that are undeniable & the disco pastiche production is melodically rich. This is a firm Spice Girls classic that will always remain one of their very best tracks of their careers. 08. Something Kinda Funny - 8/10 A perfectly serviceable 90’s R&B jam with nice soothing sounds & rhythms. The vocals also sound quite nice on here with Melanie C’s ab-libs adding some nice textures to this number. An album only track for sure, but the chorus is quite catchy though. 09. Naked - 8/10 A soulful & funky little number with classy production that gives this ballad a nice calming feel, yet at the same time has dark tones & cool rhythms running throughout. A firm underrated gem for sure that doesn’t get mentioned enough. 10. If U Can’t Dance - 8/10 The final track on the album that ends things brilliantly with this rather funky upbeat number with fun raps by both Mel B & Geri who even adds a Spanish flavour to the mix which rounds things off nicely. Even the samples works incredibly well on here. However this song really bops when its performed live as this is where it really shines. On the whole this is rather decent album track. Avg.9.0

Here is my review of Victoria's Beckham's selt-titled debut album: 01. Not Such an Innocent Girl - 10/10 The album opens with the lead single ‘Not Such an Innocent Girl’, a great introduction to the new attitude that Victoria was going for here, shaking off her Posh Spice persona & showing that there’s more to her with this cool catchy R&B pop track with crisp & polished production & confident yet vocals. This is a brilliant effort that sets the right mood for what’s to come & didn’t deserve the unfair treatment that it got upon its release. 02. A Mind of Its Own - 9/10 The second track is also the 2nd & final single from this album. This takes a very swift change of pace to the lead single & showcases a different side to Victoria with this mid-tempo track with a laid-back spoken intro, a catchy chorus & some beautiful vocal tones that shows some rarely-seen vulnerability. This track is light & summery thanks to some tinkling acoustic guitars with a wonderful flow throughout. However I don’t think this should have been the 2nd single, she should have gone with something more upbeat first & then have this as single #3. 03. That Kind of Girl - 8/10 Slowing things down with this mellow 90’s love jam number with a smooth, relaxed bassline & soft sensual vocals. This song wanders along nicely & love the throwback feel it has throughout. Not as strong as the previous 2 tracks, but a decent album track nonetheless. 04. Like That - 9/10 The beat picks up with some cello, harpsichord synths & slick R&B beats. Victoria’s vocals sound stronger & richer on this rather sassy number with its catchy bridge before she brings on the attitude for the catchy chorus. A firm album highlight & could have made for a great single. 05. Girlfriend - 7/10 Another R&B tinged track that’s clearly influenced on the then emerging Garage scene, with its hard beats, aggressive vocals & a pretty catchy chorus. The sound on this is perhaps very dated by todays standards, but thankfully it moves along at a brisk pace. 06. Midnight Fantasy - 10/10 Things gets better with this next number that’s probably the poppiest moment on here with this cute, playful & energetic number. Full of catchy dance beats, great sultry vocals & light production. Sure this isn’t lyrically deep or anything, but not everything has to be, as this just bops along at a quick-fire pace. Simply brilliant, this could have made for a great 2nd or 3rd single choice. 07. I.O.U. - 7/10 This is a rather gentle heartfelt number where Victoria gets to show of her vocal skills, and this time they are pitched against a range of beautiful strings. A simple but sweet song. 08. No Trix No Games - 7/10 This is a fairly catchy number with some nice strings, funky bassline & that familiar garage beat is back again in the same vein as some of the album’s previous tracks. Not the most creative track on here, but still pretty good. 09. I Wish - 8/10 This was the planned 3rd single from the album & yeah I can see why, its Garage beats has a nice minimal feel to it, with a simple repeated intro with some cool record scratches & crisp bassline. Victoria’s vocals here are light & fits in nicely with the production This kinda sound was popular at the time, but for me that’s the problem as this feels a little too formulaic & would have just blended into the background, I doubt this would have reversed the album’s fortunes by a long shot. But on the whole this is still a decent track. 10. Watcha Talkin’ About - 6/10 A gentle, mellow & quite catchy number with some okay vocal effects & a nice mid-tempo flow. But doesn’t quite stand out enough for me, not sure why this just doesn’t quite click with me. 11. Unconditional Love - 5/10 This & the previous track is where the album loses steam with this simple & not particularly inspiring track that doesn’t go anywhere interesting, where everything just seems off, even the production & just feels like a very basic paint by numbers generic ballad. 12. Every Part of Me - 6/10 The final track on the album & it’s a rather sweet number dedicated to her son Brooklyn (you can even hear his voice & laughter at the beginning). This has a nice melody, nice lyrics & stunning vocals. There’s nothing much else to this, just a cute little moment & a nice ending to the album. Avg.7.666

Here's my review of Geri Halliwell's debut solo album Schizophonic 01. Look At Me - 10/10 The album kicks off in style with lead single ‘Look At Me’, where Geri faces her demons head on & launches herself as a solo artist with something that could only have been the lead for this project with such a statement attached to it. The song is pop with a little bit of Jazz & a whole lot of theatrics thrown into the mix. Even way back in 1999 nothing else sounded like this on the radio, which made this stand out in a good way. Geri’s strong & bold vocals injects some personality into this rather catchy number that doesn’t take itself too seriously & even on her own she still has that fun energy she had while still with the group. Not only was this a fantastic start to the album, but a great starting point to kick off a new chapter in Geri’s life. 02. Lift Me Up - 10/10 Next up is the 3rr single & Geri’s first solo ballad effort & it’s a pretty track with a sweeping chorus & uplifting production. Geri’s husky tones during the verses adds a nice touch, then stretches her vocals during the soaring climax & yes sometimes her ambition outmatches her ability, but what this lacks in technique the song more than makes up for it with effort & a whole lot of heart. A great single & a well earned chart topper. 03. Walkaway - 8/10 Another down-tempo track is up next with a nice mellow atmosphere throughout which gives the meaningful lyrics a calm relaxing vibe, giving it a very dreamlike quality. The orchestra adds a touch of class to the whole thing, as well as Geri’s emotional vocals which gives this that extra lift. Okay this isn’t quite as strong as the previous 2 tracks, but still a decent effort. 04. Mi Chico Latino - 10/10 Geri makes a play for the Latin pop market now as she taps into her Spanish roots on this sensual yet playful number that of course became the album’s 2nd single & gave Geri her first solo chart topper & it was simply well deserved. This makes a nice contrast to the lead single with its dramatic guitar strums, hissing maracas & well crafted verses that are delivered with fleeting passion & even the Spanish spoken middle-eight adds a charming flair to the proceedings (even if some of the translations are questionable at best). None of that matters as this feels like a more confident pop song that’s structured around the strengths of her vocals. 05. Goodnight Kiss - 8/10 Another strong number follows with this strutting cabaret torch song which is definitely the sexiest song on the album with Geri’s sultry yet playful vocals goes beautifully with the Jazzy production. A fun little number that captures that sensual midnight lounge singer feel wonderfully. 06. Bag It Up - 10/10 The girl power anthem ‘Bag It Up’ follows next, which became the album’s 4th & final single, as well as her 3rd solo chart topper & therefore setting Geri’s transition from Spice Girl to solo artist in stone, making her an almighty force to be reckoned with. With its disco-pastiche production, the track dials up the camp factor to an almighty extreme as it explodes into life during the joyous chorus, then dials itself back for the verses. The track has a fantastic energy about it & Geri’s vibrant charisma really sells the track’s message. Brilliant track nothing more, nothing less. 07. Sometime - 7/10 A rather nice sincere song that begins with church organs & soft vocals, then builds to a more rock tone with a shouty delivery, before it eases back into its mellow tones which becomes rather jarring at first, but it does give it a rather interesting flavour to it & the melodies are quite nice. 08. Let Me Love You - 7/10 This next track begins with some odd Bollywood styled chants that seem way too out there at first, but when the sitars & Indian influenced beats kicks in it becomes a more conventional pop song, yet with a more interesting vibe that sets itself apart from its surroundings & plus Geri adds some great vocal ab-libs towards the end of the track. 09. Someone’s Watching Over Me - 6/10 A delicate yet moving feel good ballad that has a beautiful sentiment attached to it, along with an okay R&B tinge to it, but on the whole the track fails to go anywhere interesting. 10. You’re In A Bubble - 7/10 Probably the album’s most risqué track due to Geri’s questionable rapping (if you can call it that). This is very tongue & cheek with its twisted rhythm patterns & at best I find this a rather cute number, but not something I’d ever go back to again unfortunately – It’s a rather curious ending to a rather enjoyable album. Avg.8.3

Here is my review for Melanie C's debut solo album Northern Star 01. Go - 9/10 The album opens with the drum beat & bass of track “Go”, before breaking into chugging guitars & chimes before Melanie affirms her new career path if you will & its exciting & unexpected at the same time. Along William Orbit’s trademark sound echoes throughout that makes this track is far different from anything on the first 2 Spice Girls albums & that’s a good thing as this is Melanie remerging as a solo artist. A fantastic start to the album. 02. Northern Star - 10/10 Up next is title track & the second single which is a great track for Melanie to show off her warm vocal skills to full effect on this rather tender yet haunting ballad awash with a beautiful string arrangement & a heartfelt melody. This was a smart decision releasing this as the 2nd single as it showcases a softer more artistic side to Melanie C, further proving her versatility as a solo artist. 03. Goin’ Down - 7/10 The album’s lead single is up next. This was a hard introduction to the new Melanie C and was quite a shock to many (including me). Laced with distorted guitars & synth sirens mixed with Melanie’s powerful yet effected vocals that are brash & in your face that certainly makes a bold yet artistic statement. This was a very risky choice for a lead single that may have been a bit too out there to fully pay off (given its swift plummet down the charts), but with this & the follow up singles, she did get to embody everything she wanted to be in a solo performer. 04. I Turn to You - 10/10 The album’s 4th single is next here & fared so well in its single & remix forms that both versions ended being featured on here. The track is an absolute belter, especially in its single form with its pulsating baselines, dramatic strings & euphoric melodies. Then of course the mixtures of various sounds such as electronica, dance, house & trance brings everything together beautifully into this glorious number. 05. If That Were Me - 8/10 Slowing things down now with this slower ballad which became the album’s 5th & final single. The track opens with gentle acoustic guitars & almost entirely stripped back production is this song that’s solely focused on the lyrics (which don’t all entirely lands their emotional impact needed), yet creates something rather simple, intimate & yet very thought provoking. Don’t think this fully worked as a single & perhaps would have been better suited staying on the album. 06. Never Be the Same Again - 10/10 This track has a different feel to everything we’ve heard so far on this album with its laid-back R&B grooves & perhaps that’s thanks to the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lobes involvement may have influenced it. The song was the album’s 3rd single & became a real turning point in Melanie’s career as a solo artist & quite rightfully so as this song is simply superb with its hypnotic melody, silky smooth vocals, brilliant mid-tempo beats & layered harmonies. Then there’s of course Left Eye’s cool rhythmic raps that flows brilliantly with the rest of the solid production. Both artists are on top form here & this becoming Mel’s first solo #1 was well deserved & brought the album to the forefront with the record buying public. 07. Why - 7/10 After 5 singles in a row, we finally get to another non-single with this trip-hop leaning number that starts off quite simple before evolving into a guitar driven climax. The mid-tempo beats are fine but takes a long time getting off the ground. 08. Suddenly Monday - 9/10 This next number opens with a bouncy piano & bassline that gives this a rather uplifting feel on this brit-pop flavoured track & along with a rather chirpy brass section really gives a warm happy feel. Good song, a firm highlight. 09. Ga Ga - 8/10 Chugging guitars & vintage vocal effects gives this track a catchy rock sound that sits on the album pretty well & contrasts quite nicely with the lead single – which is probably why it was its b-side. 10. Be The One - 7/10 Another slower number that’s ushered in by acoustic guitars, swiftly followed by Melanie’s tender vocals & some great vocal harmonies. It’s a simple track that suits her voice well but doesn’t quite stand out amongst the albums far showier moments. 11. Closer - 10/10 This is a stunning track that I didn’t fully get on first listen, but after hearing it again….WTF was I thinking as it’s simply gorgeous with its atmospheric production, beautiful Latin influences & delicate melodies which makes this a firm standout moment. 12. Feel The Sun - 10/10 Thankfully this album closes on an almighty high with this fantastic track. A gorgeous number with soaring strings, rich vocals & excellent production that truly resonates with you the listener. This is a stunning track & one of the album’s very best. Avg.8.75

My review for Emma Bunton's Free Me 01. Free Me - 10/10 This album opens with title track & lead single, ‘Free Me,’ which opens with slight jazzy tinge & sultry strings-laden sounds, then switching into a heavenly chorus & gorgeous horn sound. Emma’s vocals sound sweet & blends wonderfully with the rich instruments found on this track. All of which gives this a wonderful 60’s feeling, which wouldn’t go a miss as a Bond theme. 02. Maybe - 10/10 Next up is perhaps the pinnacle of the album & not only one of the most infectious pop songs of the 00’s, but the best song Emma Bunton has ever recorded. Of course, this had to be the album’s 2nd single with its fantastic fast pace. And this is thanks to a bossa nova beat that includes light drums, pianos & horns, that of course carries on the 60’s sound of the lead single, but far more effective on this with some wonderful instrumentation here, along with some rich and warm vocals. 03. I’ll Be There - 10/10 The 3rd single follows, and this is a far more mellow song, which allows Emma’s softer and gentle vocals carry the tune through the verses, before heading into a dramatic belting chorus with fantastic instrumental breakdown that gives a wonderful nod to Motown. 04. Tomorrow - 9/10 This returns to the gentle bossa nova style, yet a slower one than the one on ‘Maybe’. Emma makes light work of the vocals here & gets some beautiful harmonies into the mix also. Along with catchy 60’s melodies that makes this yet another strong offering on this album. 05. Breathing - 10/10 This again follows in a similar vein as some of the previous tracks with that 60’s bossa nova feel, however when the beat comes in for the chorus, it feels very much contemporary with subtle maracas, light drums & beautiful strings that weaves over Emma’s rich vocals perfectly, without overpowering them. This could have made a fantastic single choice. 06. Crickets Sing for Anamaria - 10/10 Up next is the album’s 4th & final single, which was a translated cover of Os Grillos by Marcos Valle. Which despite being an odd yet inspired choice of cover, this manages to be a fun track, which Emma truly makes her own as she glides through the difficult, quick chorus with ease. It deviates from the 60’s feel of the previous tracks in that its very Latin influenced but remains a very unique song & one of Emma’s most interesting offerings to date. 07. No Sign of Life - 8/10 Another strong offering laced with strings and contemporary beats, with plenty of space for Emma’s vocals to showcase her power & range. The song itself is really nice with solid production that fits in perfectly with its surroundings. 08. Who The Hell Are You - 8/10 Emma adopts some attitude on this next offering, as it’s ushered in by synths that gives it a slight 80’s sound, yet still retains a Motown beat, which of course carries the catchy chorus perfectly. 09. Lay Your Love On Me - 8/10 This is a more sexy & sensual number, that definitely has more of the 60s feeling through a number of musical instruments, including piano & hand claps. All of which makes this quite a nice little track that perhaps shows a hint of something a little bit different. 10. Amazing - 9/10 A luxuriant bossa nova opens up this next track alongside Emma’s duet partner Luis Fonsi on this gentle number that gives the pair space to really showcase their warm and rich vocals together and individually. This is yet another fantastic offering & firm album highlight. 11. You Are - 7/10 This is a nice catchy little number with a gorgeous bossa nova melody, but doesn’t quite manage to stand out as well as some of the album’s far better moments. 12. Something So Beautiful - 8/10 The album closes with this rather beautiful yet delicate number, where Emma’s light & whispery vocals sounds fantastic pitched against soaring strings, bellowing brass sections, and harps. All of which makes this a perfect ending to such a wonderful album. Avg.8.916

I have reviewed several of the Spice Girls back catalogues, started with Emma Bunton's 'Free Me' back in 2021 & several others. These reviews are also in their respective album threads & I just wanted to put them all into 1 thread so that people can look & comment on them without going through the pages. Here's a ranking of the album's I've reviewed so far = 1. Spice Girls – Spice – 9.0 2. Emma – Free Me – 8.916 3. Spice Girls - Spiceworld - 8.9 4. Melanie C – Northern Star – 8.75 5. Geri Halliwell – Schizophonic – 8.3 6. Spice Girls - Forever - 8.272 7. Victoria Beckham – Victoria Beckham – 7.666 8. Emma Bunton – Life In Mono – 7.071 9. Mel B – Hot – 6.909

Here's my track by track review of Emma Bunton's 3rd studio album Life in Mono 01. All I Need to Know - 8/10 A nice and tender start to the album with this beautifully ballad. Opening with soft piano lines with Emma’s warm and rich vocals soon coming into the mix. As the chorus builds, so does the guitars and orchestra which blends into a lovely lullaby feeling. This is a classy song, but perhaps a bit too sweet for a single release as it tanked. 02. Life in Mono - 6/10 The title track originally sung by English trip-hop duo Mono in 1996. The song has a stunning mysterious feel to it with its cinematic production, but the vocals feel a little lost in the grand mix of the production. 03. Mischievous - 8/10 Things thankfully becomes more upbeat with this catchy bossa nova number that suits Emma’s vocals perfectly making them feel effortless weaving amongst the orchestral flourishes. The song is light, airy, and fun. 04. Perfect Strangers - 7/10 Another nice bossa nova 60’s sounding track with some nice sweeping strings and nice vocals. 05. He Loves Me Not - 7/10 There’s some nice Samba arrangements here with gentle bossa nova beats and some nice playful vocal melodies. The vocal harmonies blend into the orchestra nicely, but to be honest so far all of these tracks seems to blend together into one without much difference. 06. I Wasn’t Looking (When I Found Love) - 8/10 Finally, this album’s starting to offer some variety with some synths, acoustic guitars and light percussion alongside some nice breathy vocal harmonies. 07. Take Me to Another Town - 9/10 Easily the best offering so far with its catchy melodies, foot-tapping beats, and some cool growling guitars. Emma’s vocals sounds great amongst the light production. This could have worked as a single, although with a slight remix to give it more of an edge. 08. Undressing You - 8/10 Taking a more seductive turn now with this sultry little number with slower beats, wandering basslines and dramatic strings. This is a fun little number. 09. I’m Not Crying Over Yesterdays - 5/10 This is a gentle little number that just wafts along with strings, gentle percussive beats and soft vocals. Not a very interesting track. 10. All That You’ll Be - 6/10 A little bit more interesting than the track before it with stronger vocals and a more uplifting orchestra, but the song kinda just plods along. 11. Downtown - 9/10 The lead single and the big hit of the album, strange that’s its only on the bonus edition as its easily one of the strongest numbers on here. The track was originally sung by Petula Clark and Emma’s version stays faithful to the original, only adding more percussion which does give it an extra kick. 12. Something Tells Me (Something’s Going to Happen) - 7/10 Another cover and here Emma does a decent job with this Cilla Black number and giving it a more bossa nova feel and the vocals sound great on this upbeat number. 13. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps - 4/10 This has been covered to death by several artists through the decades and sadly this does nothing new with it and overall, just sounds flat and uninspired. This should have been left on the cutting room floor or b-side material at best. 14. Por Favour - 6/10 Thankfully we’re at the end of this album with yet another cover this time by Billy May and his Orchestra, this shuffles along nicely with a nice romantic feel to it, but again this album filler at best and not really needed. Overall Rating: 7.0

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Ru Paul’s Drag Race superstars Bob the Drag Queen and Monet X Change are getting a unique makeover that will see them transformed into yellow cartoon characters on The Simpsons. They’re both celebrated alums of the showstopping franchise, after Bob won the eighth season of the US series and Monet came sixth on the 10th season and then going onto win All Stars 4. The drag sisters debuted the podcast Sibling Rivalry in 2018 and have worked together on not only their acts, but a single called Soak It Up, which was released in 2018. News of their inclusion on the long-running animated series was announced by The Simpsons writer Carolyn Omine, who gave a first look at how they will appear in the episode. Posting on Twitter, she shared images of their two characters, writing: ‘What are you doing New Year’s Day? I’ll be live-tweeting and watching Bob the Drag Queen and Monet X Change on an all-new episode of The Simpsons’. Sharing the post, Bob wrote that it was ‘a huge moment’ for her. ‘So glad that I could do this with my best friend,’ she added.

RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni Eureka O’Hara has come out as a transgender woman after struggling with her gender identity for years. The American drag queen first appeared in the ninth season of the franchise back in 2017, but had to be sent home after suffering a knee injury. She was brought back the following year, eventually placing as runner-up. Since then, she has also competed on Drag Race All Stars and the Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular. Eureka, 31, has now opened up on discovering who she is ‘without question’. ‘I’m blessed now,’ she told People. To read the full article link is Here What are your thoughts on this & please show your support & NO vile comments

Week 6 Ranking: 01. Sasha Colby - [01-01-02-02-01] 02. Mistress Isabelle Brooks - [10-09-03-04-02] 03. Luxx Noir London - [03-02-05-01-03] 04. Marcia, Marcia, Marcia - [04-06-04-07-04] 05. Loosey LaDuca - [14-05-01-03-05] 06. Aura Mayari - [11-11-14-13-06] 07. Anetra - [02-03-06-06-07] 08. Malaysia Babydoll Foxx - [13-08-12-05-08] 09. Salina Estitties - [15-04-09-12-09] 10. Jax - [05-12-07-10-10] 11. Spice - [08-07-08-08-11] 12. Robin Fierce - [07-13-13-09-12] OUT Amethyst - [16-14-10-11] Sugar - [06-10-11] Princess Poppy - [09-15] Irene Dubois - [12]

I did NOT see that coming, thought that either Mistress or Sasha would have got the win, but Aura that was interesting, she was great the in challenge & did deserve a top 3 placement, but personally I would have given it to Mistress or Sasha. Although its nice to see Aura finally getting some love as I predicted that she be out in this episode (until the performance of course). The first 2 groups were clearly the strongest, 'Banjo Bitches' with all 4 of them giving strong performances with Mistress being the clear standout, but the 'Rockin' Old G's' were the best ones with Sasha & Aura smashing it. But the 'Ol' Dirty Bitches' were the worst & thought that Anetra would have been bottom 2. Not surprised that Jax was in the bottom as she's been low a few times & really needs to step it up, but in that lipsync she was amazing. When they said to Robin that she'd been playing it safe I did agree & thought they would have given her a lifeline, however she had her chance to shine in that lipsync, but again she played it way too safe & didn't show much emotion in her face and yeah it was her time to go. Overall a pretty good episode.

Gonna do a review of this album very soon, so stay tuned. Also I've done reviews for 'Spice', 'Schizophonic', 'Free Me', 'Victoria Beckham' & 'Northern Star' they're in their respective threads if u wanna check them out.

I must admit when the news broke that Kylie was going Country, I had very mixed feelings, but after hearing 'Dancing' I was fully on board. This was the killer lead single choice & gained a renewed popularity after the 'KMO' era nearly damaged her career. If this came out in 2014 instead of her signing to RocNation, then this could have easily been a top 10 hit.

Classic Kylie, always loved this even when it was unfairly ridiculed for many years, but glad it got some love when she made her mammoth comeback in the 2000's. Whether you like it or not everything we know and love about Kylie can be traced back to this track.

Just Wanna Love You

It's No Secret

Got To Be Certain Especially For You Especially For You

HFLaCV8gPfA This is a recap of the Roscoe's viewing party for season 15 episode 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race and features only the juiciest backstage tea! (Contains spoilers for the episode) Things discussed in this video are Amethyst & Robin Fierce's relationship drama, Shady Judge's Comments & Sugar & Spice's unaired drama with Marcia, Marcia, Marcia This is a segment I'm trying out to get some interest in this forum. So please comment on what do you guys think of these topics.

Cheddar Gorgeous - Cheddar was one of my fave Queens from UK4, I like they're style and intelligence with their drag. Shame that Cheddar didn't have much of a storyline for this not so great season, but was always a joy to watch. Victoria Scone - Think we all knew that she had the potential to do great things on Drag Race, on S3 she showed promise & on CVTW she delivered with 3 wins & no bottoms. Janey Jacke - Deserved to be on a better season than that dire trainwreck UKVTW. At least she did manage to shine with 2 wins. Sminty Drop - I really liked this queen even if the edit she got was a bit confusing, she seemed to be the vocal point for most of the episodes she was, which makes you think that she could be there until the end or at the very least make it really far. Well anyway once Sminty and Baby were gone the series nosedived. Bosco - I liked this queen, but didn't feel a connection to her dunno why. Giselle Lullaby - Despite winning the show, again this is another queen I didn't feel much of a connection towards her, giving that the first couple of episodes she was barely at the forefront & then all of sudden getting 2 wins out of nowhere, I mean wow. She did have some interesting looks, but she wasn't my pick for the winner that would go to Miss Fiercealicious. Yuri Guaii - One of the faves from DUS2, her cool demeanor of being shy & quiet out of drag and then killing the runways with her excellent looks. Her elimination was shocking as she won that lipsync against Molly who was barely a presence on the show, Yuri SHOULD have made the top 4 at the very least.

Government Hooker

Love at First Sight

Especially For You Hand On Your Heart Especially For You