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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
You Gotta Hear This!, December 3, 2000
The girls of I5 know just what modern chicks dig, and know just how to express it. They might have a slight similarity to the Spice Girls, but I guarantee you the sound they produce is all their own! Here's a breif overview of the tracks:1. Ladidi Ladida: This is a hot song! It has lyrics like "Baby you can drive my" and "Maybe I could ride your..." But they trail off to instrumentals that rock the house. It's a perky, playful, promiscuous song you have to hear! 2. Distracted: You've probably heard this one on the radio. I like how it incorporates modern teen life e.g. "When I'm driving in my car when I'm talking on my cell, cramming for a final or when I'm watching TRL." along with traditional, peppy pop beats. This one rules! Even if you don't like it, you have to buy this CD, because it demonstrates so many types of music. 3. Cinderella This is the greatest song of all time! "I don't wanna be like Cinderella sittin in a dark cold dusty cellar waiting for somebody to come and set me free." Definitely girl power and just an amazingly catchy tune here! 4. First Kiss A good song, fast and slow all at once. You have to hear it to understand it. IT does a very good job of capturing the feelings you have before that first kiss with your guy. 5. If I Ever See Heaven Again My favorite ballad here. It's very soft and touching and the tune is so perfect. 6. Scream Shout BEST PARTY SONG LATELY! It starts off with a Latin beat that sounds familiar but goes on to an undisputedly great pop number. I would describe it as "Spice Up Your Life" meets "Jumpin' Jumpin'" 7. Recipe, The Very clever, talks about the perfect blend of love. Cute song worth a listen. 8. Can I Get A Witness: Sometimes you need someone to testify that you're feeling love. Sometimes you need a little help in convincing the crush, too. That's what this is all about. Very Spice-ish. 9. Last Thing I Need: Love is a pesky thing, isn't it? You've already got a guy, but some ultra-cute boy had entered your life suddenly and now he's the first thing you want but (you guessed it!) the last thing you need!AAARRGGGHH! Men are so frustrating. 10. Sweet N' Sassy All about girl power again (Most of them are) This is incredible! I especially like the opening "uh, uh, uh's" and the lyrics are great. I consider it my theme song. "I am all girl in this boy's world, but I don't think of it in those terms.." I just can't help loving it. 11. Best Friend: Okay, who out there has stalked the new hottie that moved into the neighborhood? I admit, I tried it once and worked out about as well as it does in the song. I did all the crazy stuff to get his attention and imagined he was chasing after me, too. That ended badly... 12. That's What Love Will Do (They Say) I like this. It is very reminescent of Christina Aguilera's "So Emotional." Click on the audio clip, I think you'll see what I mean. 13: Sweet Sixteen: I5 takes on Destiny's Child's song here. Probably the worst idea on the whole CD, but I understand their logic in putting it on here. That's it. 12 pefect tracks (And one really lousy interpretation) that all must be heard and appreciated. I5 is the most distinctive girl group I've heard lately, they're multi-ethnic backgrounds have a wonderful influence on their music which will have fans drawing like paper clips to a magnet! (Yeah, I admit it, I'm bad on these similies!)
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