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Disappointed at the lack of another epic song like Kremlin Dusk, but I suppose that wouldn't go for the audience she was targeting. All around, the album is hugely better then last year's disaster, but it's still lacking =/... This One is absolutely gorgeous in every definition of the word. Definitely her best work in a long time.
On And On - This song has so much potential. The beat is good, her vocals are good. There's a problem with it. The guy in the background, ugh. Literally listening to the song gives me a headache because of him, which REALLY sucks because it sounds so good other than it.
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence - FYI - ...eh. Just eh really. It wasn't bad, definately better than the preview, but it's still not something that's really... good.
Apple And Cinnamon - This was a pretty song, I felt it was a little heavier then it could have been, but it was pretty. I think these are some of her best vocals on the album.
Taking My Money Back - Just take it and go Hikki, this song felt WAY too long. Paired with subpar vocals, it was something I don't see myself listening to again.
This One (Crying Like a Child) - Just yes. Everything about this worked, a really spectacular song.
Automatic Part II - This is like a Disney sequel. Bad and unnecessary. It fails to even come close to the original in every single way.
Dirty Desire - Everything but the chorus in this song was surprisingly really good. I liked this one way more then I thought I would. If it had a good chorus, it'd be better.
Poppin' - ...Just imagining Hikki singing this song makes me want to hurl. She looks like a granny, this isn't the kind of song that should be sung by ANYONE let alone her. It's just BAD in every sense of the word.
Come Back To Me - :3 I like this song a lot, but it still rubs me the wrong way every time she says "I admit I cheated"
Me Muero - I like the melody too much for my own good, but it's too busy. There's too much going on. The adlibbing at the end was the first time I've ever heard Hikki sing in a tone that didn't sound robotic, so good for her.
All in all, it was actually a decent album. Hikki's voice is NOT made for the kind of music she was trying here. I think if she rethought her audience and started singing some pretty ballads she'd find herself some success in a different audience then the American teen and young adult demographic.
My ranking:
1. ULTRA BLUE
2. Distance
3. DEEP RIVER
4. EXODUS/First Love
5. This is the one
Heart Station doesn't rank.
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