Strip Me by Natasha Bedingfield
Natasha Bedingfield’s first album since her smash hit Pocketful of Sunshine in 2008 is set to be a huge hit if this last hour and a half is anything to go by. Listening to a highly contagious mixture of pop tracks and the sultry Unexpected Hero, I sat mesmerised by her vocal range and styling. Strip Me video below …
Strip Me is released today (Dec 7th, 2010) and available to buy as a cd or download now.
Ever since I heard Bedingfield sing Unwritten and These Words back in 2005 I have been a slave to her music! – Well not quite but you get the idea! There’s something about Natasha that oozes self-belief and a confidence that I find hard to beat.
Apart from appearing to be a wonderful lady (she lists Audrey Hepburn as a style icon), she can also sing live! I’ve had enough of the apparent miming that goes on and on every week when the chosen few join forces to sing the opening number on the results show. If you can sing live – sing live! I’d much rather see a few mistakes than a flawless mime any day!
On to the album! Four tracks stood out for me – The title track “Strip Me”, the infectious “Neon Lights”, “A Little Too Much” and “No Mozart”. Although I have no idea on what Natasha will release for her second single I’d like to think I’m fairly close to the mark with these three!
A little Too Much has a catchy chorus and various pace changes throughout the song – a complex song that will have you tapping your feet or hitting the steering wheel as you drive to work!
Neon Lights is another toe tapper and charming song – co-written with Ryan Tedder and Wayne Wilkins – it reminded me of Natasha of old with a slight modern twist.
With the majority of tracks producing a vibrant and repetitive beat, this will without doubt be a popular album choice on personal iPod’s in the gym and running tracks.
Working alongside Andreas Kleerup, John Hill, Wyclef Jean, Salaam Remi, Ryan Tedder, Eg White and Sia Furler for the album, it’s clear to me that Natasha has found a new level of maturity and excitement in recording this, her third studio album.
4/5 Stars
Video for Strip Me Below. Strip Me is released today (Dec 7th, 2010) and available to buy as a cd or download now.