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U.S. pressing of the debut album from the British singer/rapper and former contestant on the 2010 season of British television's the X-Factor. This edition removes the track 'Behind the Music' as featured on the UK pressing and adds 'Over the Moon'. The album features appearances and production from a wide variety of collaborators including Busta Rhymes, Mike Posner, Max Martin, Carolina Liar and many others. Sony.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.63 x 4.84 x 0.39 inches; 3.67 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Sony Uk
- Item model number : 1082381
- Original Release Date : 2011
- SPARS Code : DDD
- Date First Available : August 6, 2011
- Label : Sony Uk
- ASIN : B004KPLZKA
- Number of discs : 1
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
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Awesome CD!! Thoroughly enjoy her music!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2012
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Despite racism against Travelers and general teenage hatred this albums has gone No#1 along with three singles from the album. Fun up tempo tunes along with some posh production made this album perfect for generating top pop tunes for a first time album. We already know from X Factor that this diva in the making even more to offer in the future. All in all a fun CD to pop in the player and lift your mood.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2012
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Not only for the young people! One of the best CD's I own. I followed Cher on X-Factor and pre-X-Factor on YouTube. Can't wait for her follow on album and hope she does a song like her Telephone cover. Can't stop listening to all the music on the CD and on YouTube.
This extremely talented lady has a great story behind her ascent and is very inspiring to the young and old. Look out for great things to come. She will be very very very famous soon.
This extremely talented lady has a great story behind her ascent and is very inspiring to the young and old. Look out for great things to come. She will be very very very famous soon.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2012
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This is a good CD. I like the parts with the her British accent rapping the best. Cher L. has a good range and on a few songs shows us some of it. I like the CD and would recommend you but it. The catchy little hooks at the beginning of some of the tracks are cute and will get stuck in your head.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016
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Best Album ever
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2015
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Gotta love Cher!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2012
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I bought this for the song, Wantcha Back, which I love, but the other songs are just OK to good.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2012
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this is a really good album. I love Cher and Olly and Ed and 1D so this is my favorite type of music. British Pop. She s such a cutie and this album really reflects her, its amazing
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M. D. Gananca
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bubbly pop made to go - get it now!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2012Verified Purchase
Cher Lloyd, X Factor finalist and pop starlet made an incredible pop record - hard to believe huh?. I say this because I clearly remember a bratty Cher bragging about 'haters' and random stuff right over the end of 2010, which left a bad taste in my mouth.
After a couple of months, she finally unleashed what would be her exquisite debut: 'Swagger Jagger'. The track oozed confidence and, fronted by a colourful image and catchy semi-hip hop beats mixed with heavy synths it definitely won my heart over and the UK's too - scoring herself a #1 smash hit on the back of it. 'With Ur Love', the album's -which was yet untitled back then- 2nd single was a creamy, pastel painted song that features US's Mike Posner, adding some extra flavour to it. Think a bump and grind background track with a carrousel tune and pulsating beats and there you have it - Cher, yet again, managed to captive the public whilts continuing her range of Top 5 hits with it. By this time, I was in complete love with that unnamed and soon to be released album. Gagging for it, her record company unleashed the rightly titled 'Sticks + Stones', addressing Cher's media criticisms and making some contrast with a playful, almost cartoony, album cover.
I remember the day I first got the album in my hands, I was excited and I didn't know what to expect besides the already released singles and found out some true pop gems in this particular listening journey. By that time, I was going to graduate from Med school, so I highly associate the bittersweet undertones of the record with that particular time of my life. I put the record in my car and 'Grow Up' came up, a sizzling semi-rap with a playful tune which is easily hummable and memorable after the very first time you hear it. Busta makes a brief and whirlwind-esque appeareance but his presence takes it to a next level and leaves you wanting some more, even by this casual rap fan. One of the album's highlight 'Want U Back', the 3rd single and Cher US' debut is bubblying up as Track 2 in 'Sticks + Stones'. It includes a catchy, fast handclap rhythm and a trademark 'Grrr' between all the verses - on top of that a stormer of a Chorus finding Cher beggind his ex lover to come back into her life because she's pretty jealous, ending altogether with our girl imitating an helicopter (random shizzle, but true fun is not easy to find nowadays in pop records). The 2 lead singles (Tracks 3 & 4) are followed by a guitar driven ballad coupled with Carolina Liar's feature - it is a bit slow and hard to swallow at first, especially considering the fast pace we had in the last couple of minutes - but when it sinks, it does fit inside the overall feeling of the album. Its very own highligh is Miss Lloyd's showcase of gorgeous vocals, that are commonly hidden by her for no particular reason.
By this time, I was at the middle of listening to the album, thinking the highlights were already pointed out but, oh boy, I was wrong. The sixth track 'Playa Boi' (borrowing from Neneh Cherry's Buffalo Stance) is a synth heavy, battery fueled song. Fast, aggresive and bubbly at the same time, it has a metal sound going up and down all over the song and leaves you with the desire of pressing the 'repeat' button. I say 'leaves you', because Track 7 'Superhero', stops it clear from happening. 'Superhero' is a funky, semi 60's, strings and all included, delicious song where Lloyd screams she's not even her very own heroine to save her from the fraud her man is. The ending is hopeful and with a modest fading, making you to repeat the listening experience to hear her speak either about the brief love story spoken or her highly humour filled rap bridge (I kick you with a kung fu kick!). Track 8, the theme park sounding influenced 'Over the moon' is fluffy and easy on the ears, but it somehow falls into the category of faux-christmas song - maybe because of the time it was released or its playful carole-esque sounds. Track 9 is 'Dub on the track', Cher's take on the current move of dubstep and the collaboration between some of UK's most famous underground hip hop artists - it is quick and with a dirty electro semi-synth on the background, coupled with the aforementioned dubstep influences of the times. I arrived at Track 10 and thought 'Sticks + Stones' was a mish mash at best, but 'End Up Here' flicked my thoughts and rearranged the idea of the showcase of sounds this record is. Lloyd helped to pen up this gem, an RnB crafted ship of harmonies that speaks and sings with heartache about cheating in young relationships. The lyrics might be a bit näive for a girl of her age, but if you hear the sentiment behind the vocals, you'll get my drift. The midtempo tune double teams with the gorgeous melody soaring from start to end - that and those 'I don't want to shed a tear' attitude lyrics whilts she almost sounds like crying in the chorus' harmonies is going to sell the song to the hardest of the hearts. The CD stops spinning in my record player and starts all over, while sunset was setting on me and arriving home.
Either I'm a bit biased (maybe is the feeling the album gave me through December of that year) or I was blinded by the Pop masterpieces created and performed by this little girl that gives everything she sings a bit of nostalgic factor. All I can say is, if you're willing to have some fun and sing along to some true well made Pop - this album is for you. Be sure to not miss out on this one.
After a couple of months, she finally unleashed what would be her exquisite debut: 'Swagger Jagger'. The track oozed confidence and, fronted by a colourful image and catchy semi-hip hop beats mixed with heavy synths it definitely won my heart over and the UK's too - scoring herself a #1 smash hit on the back of it. 'With Ur Love', the album's -which was yet untitled back then- 2nd single was a creamy, pastel painted song that features US's Mike Posner, adding some extra flavour to it. Think a bump and grind background track with a carrousel tune and pulsating beats and there you have it - Cher, yet again, managed to captive the public whilts continuing her range of Top 5 hits with it. By this time, I was in complete love with that unnamed and soon to be released album. Gagging for it, her record company unleashed the rightly titled 'Sticks + Stones', addressing Cher's media criticisms and making some contrast with a playful, almost cartoony, album cover.
I remember the day I first got the album in my hands, I was excited and I didn't know what to expect besides the already released singles and found out some true pop gems in this particular listening journey. By that time, I was going to graduate from Med school, so I highly associate the bittersweet undertones of the record with that particular time of my life. I put the record in my car and 'Grow Up' came up, a sizzling semi-rap with a playful tune which is easily hummable and memorable after the very first time you hear it. Busta makes a brief and whirlwind-esque appeareance but his presence takes it to a next level and leaves you wanting some more, even by this casual rap fan. One of the album's highlight 'Want U Back', the 3rd single and Cher US' debut is bubblying up as Track 2 in 'Sticks + Stones'. It includes a catchy, fast handclap rhythm and a trademark 'Grrr' between all the verses - on top of that a stormer of a Chorus finding Cher beggind his ex lover to come back into her life because she's pretty jealous, ending altogether with our girl imitating an helicopter (random shizzle, but true fun is not easy to find nowadays in pop records). The 2 lead singles (Tracks 3 & 4) are followed by a guitar driven ballad coupled with Carolina Liar's feature - it is a bit slow and hard to swallow at first, especially considering the fast pace we had in the last couple of minutes - but when it sinks, it does fit inside the overall feeling of the album. Its very own highligh is Miss Lloyd's showcase of gorgeous vocals, that are commonly hidden by her for no particular reason.
By this time, I was at the middle of listening to the album, thinking the highlights were already pointed out but, oh boy, I was wrong. The sixth track 'Playa Boi' (borrowing from Neneh Cherry's Buffalo Stance) is a synth heavy, battery fueled song. Fast, aggresive and bubbly at the same time, it has a metal sound going up and down all over the song and leaves you with the desire of pressing the 'repeat' button. I say 'leaves you', because Track 7 'Superhero', stops it clear from happening. 'Superhero' is a funky, semi 60's, strings and all included, delicious song where Lloyd screams she's not even her very own heroine to save her from the fraud her man is. The ending is hopeful and with a modest fading, making you to repeat the listening experience to hear her speak either about the brief love story spoken or her highly humour filled rap bridge (I kick you with a kung fu kick!). Track 8, the theme park sounding influenced 'Over the moon' is fluffy and easy on the ears, but it somehow falls into the category of faux-christmas song - maybe because of the time it was released or its playful carole-esque sounds. Track 9 is 'Dub on the track', Cher's take on the current move of dubstep and the collaboration between some of UK's most famous underground hip hop artists - it is quick and with a dirty electro semi-synth on the background, coupled with the aforementioned dubstep influences of the times. I arrived at Track 10 and thought 'Sticks + Stones' was a mish mash at best, but 'End Up Here' flicked my thoughts and rearranged the idea of the showcase of sounds this record is. Lloyd helped to pen up this gem, an RnB crafted ship of harmonies that speaks and sings with heartache about cheating in young relationships. The lyrics might be a bit näive for a girl of her age, but if you hear the sentiment behind the vocals, you'll get my drift. The midtempo tune double teams with the gorgeous melody soaring from start to end - that and those 'I don't want to shed a tear' attitude lyrics whilts she almost sounds like crying in the chorus' harmonies is going to sell the song to the hardest of the hearts. The CD stops spinning in my record player and starts all over, while sunset was setting on me and arriving home.
Either I'm a bit biased (maybe is the feeling the album gave me through December of that year) or I was blinded by the Pop masterpieces created and performed by this little girl that gives everything she sings a bit of nostalgic factor. All I can say is, if you're willing to have some fun and sing along to some true well made Pop - this album is for you. Be sure to not miss out on this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great debut album!`
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2013Verified Purchase
Cher Llloyd has three things going for her. First, her voice quality is smooth as silk as well as versatile, so she sings the ballads in a way that grabs your heart and sings the upbeat stuff in a way that makes you want to get up and dance! Second, she is true to herself in that she 'does it her way' and makes her music decisions in ways that make the most of her vocal talents. This CD is a great way to get to know her range of musical talent. I never could stand rap until I heard her versions. Clearly understandable, clean lyrics, with a good mix of melody (real singing) with rhythm vocals. Mmmmmm good stuff. And third, she appeals to a really wide range of listeners. After all, as part of the 'over 65 bunch' I really do enjoy this and look forward to her next album. This one stays in the cd/dvd drive of my pc so I can enjoy it as I work. Keep up the great work, Cher!
ebmocinniv
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cher loyd at her best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2013Verified Purchase
This is the first album from X-factor runner up CHER LOYD which includes the smash hits
swagger Jagger , want you back & with Ur love, when i first bought this i was weary that like other albums it would have a few good songes and the rest would let the album down, but this album does not let down, every song on this album is just as good and as addictive as the one before, this is one of the best albums i have bought and heard i a very long time. I bought mine when it first came out and after my son listened to it I had to buy a second copy for my son.
cher Loyd is fantastic and a great artist who gives great performances on every track and never lets down.
one of the best albums ever made and i would buy it again.
I cant wait for the new album to come out and if it is have as good as the first it will be fantastic.
cher loyd is th whole package.
swagger Jagger , want you back & with Ur love, when i first bought this i was weary that like other albums it would have a few good songes and the rest would let the album down, but this album does not let down, every song on this album is just as good and as addictive as the one before, this is one of the best albums i have bought and heard i a very long time. I bought mine when it first came out and after my son listened to it I had to buy a second copy for my son.
cher Loyd is fantastic and a great artist who gives great performances on every track and never lets down.
one of the best albums ever made and i would buy it again.
I cant wait for the new album to come out and if it is have as good as the first it will be fantastic.
cher loyd is th whole package.
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Susan Hambling
5.0 out of 5 stars
sticks and stones a hit for me
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2011Verified Purchase
i live in malvern and have followed cher lloyds career with interest as she also comes from malvern.after her 2 hit singles i decided to buy the album, i didnt regret it. i love every track on it hard to have a favorite,but i feel grow up and beautiful people stand out for me.well done cher.i would recommend this album to all age groups after all i am in my sixties and my 21 year old grandaughter also loves it.
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The Dog
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the album, delivery good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2021Verified Purchase
Love the songs on the cd. Great album.
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