JAMELIA - DRAMA (Drama - Jamelia)

Member Name: tuttgarm

Product:	Drama - Jamelia
Date:	13/11/09 (5 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: ROOM 101

Disadvantages: GHETTO

DRAMA is the title of British pop star JAMELIA's album.
The album contains 13 tracks which I will review.

The opening song ONE is a fast paced starter with quick beats and soulful vocals that come on strong at the chorus with some touching lyrics as well.

MONEY is a track full of attitude with the benefits and negatives of money. Decent vocals supported well by the instrumental support and great energy throughout.

CALL ME is a cheesy song with lyrics that go nowhere. The vocals are fairly solid and the melodies are okay.

NOT WITH YOU is a powerful song sung with heartfelt emotion that the lyrics also have. The chorus is slightly mushy, though the finale is strong with superb energy.

BOY NEXT DOOR is a fun song though is quite corny with the lyrics being poor. The song does have a feel good factor.

ONE DAY starts slowly, though gets better towards the chorus with a positive vibe which is aided by the instrumental work that has sublime melodies.

GHETTO i wasn't so keen on as it was too aggressive lyrically and didn't fit Jamelia's singing stlye at all.

THINKING 'BOUT YOU also lacked the intensity it was going for with the vocals much weaker and a lacklustre intro which carried through to the end.

I DO is a solid track, but once more is too cheesy especially at the chorus which isn't as sentimental as it should be.

My favourite track on the album is ROOM 101. The lyrics are much improved with the vocals sounding near their best. This is backed up by the melodies and a funky rhythm.

GUILTY has corking intro which brings in the superb vocals that gain confidence at the finale to produce a stellar ending.

I CAN'T BE is full of energy and is sung with alot of vigour and it's dance beat will get you on the dance floor.

The last song on the album is THIS TIME which has some strong vocals and a catchy chorus. The instrumental work provides good mlodies that flow alongside with the decent lyrics.

Overall, this is an average album. At times the album feels rushed as there are a few songs that lack any emotion or intensity. There are also some decent songs when the lyrics aren't cheesy. Jamelia's vocals are solid for the majority of the album as is the instrumental support.

Avaliable from AMAZON at £6.98 this is an average album!

Summary: JAMELIA LACKS INTENSITY