New Music Reviews

ALBUMS

REBELS BY RBD
B+

RBD finally made their English language debut last month with this collection featuring brand new songs and English versions of their biggest hits. I would have to say that I was pleasantly surprised with the album. The new songs sound better that the translated ones. Highlights include "Tu Amor," "Wanna Play," and "I Wanna Be the Rain." I also like the translations such as "This Is Love" ("Nuestro Amor"), "Save Me" ("Salvame"), and "Keep It Down Low" ("Solo Quedate En Silencio"). I also really enjoy the remake "Let The Music Play." RBD has made a grand entrance into the US.

SINGLES

"WHAT GOES AROUND...COMES AROUND" BY JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
A

After bringing sexy back and talking about his love, Justin slows things down with his third single off FutureSex/LoveSounds, a ballad about a lost, traitorous love. The lyrics are really emotional as he talks about how much love he gave to this person, yet she left him for another man who is now betraying her just as she did to him. Is it about a certain troubled, panty-less popstar? Whether or not, the song is awesome. The beat and strings are great and the bridge at the end is awesome. If you still don't own FutureSex/LoveSounds, what are you waiting for?

"LISTEN" BY BEYONCE
A

Back in October, I was completely over Beyonce, musically speaking. She had disappointed me with the first two singles off B'Day and I was done with it. Then a little song called "Irreplaceable" came around and I was hooked. And now, we have "Listen," a beautiful, inspirational ballad lifted off her hit movie Dreamgirls. She sounds amazing and the lyrics are great. Give it a try.

"DANGEROUS" BY KATHARINE MCPHEE
B+

I have to say that I was very surprised to hear this from Katharine. If you don't remember, she came in 2nd last season on American Idol, losing to the dreadful Taylor Hicks. Anway, this song is really good. It is not her first single but is actually just an album track. It's the type of dance/pop song you typically don't hear from American Idol contestants. It has great lyrics and a great hook. You would be surprised.