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Disney actress turned singer. Sound familiar? Kaci Lyn Battaglia, however, isn't just a
Britney clone. The Florida teenager has telegenic looks; a strong, throaty vibrato that belies her 14 years; and a sensibility that allows her to imbue these pop confections with impishness and personality. There's more
Madonna in training here than
Mandy Moore. The formula only lets her down with her far too precious rendition of the
Partridge Family chestnut "I Think I Love You." The crack production is pure joy as disembodied background vocals function as a Greek chorus and inventive dynamics provide bite. "Paradise" is a potent dose of pure escapist pleasure peppered with sassy Latin flavors, and "Beggin' Me" is downright nasty. Teen pop has a new princess and her name is Kaci.
--Jaan Uhelszki
Product Description
14 tracks with songs including 'Kiss Me Crazy', 'Everlasting', 'I Think I Love You', 'All Over You', 'You Got Me' and 'I'm Gonna Break Your Heart This Time.' 2002. Curb Records.