Two sides to Geri (Schizophonic - Geri Halliwell)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	Schizophonic - Geri Halliwell
Date:	11/02/09 (17 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: bag it up

Disadvantages: artwork is dull

Geri split from the Spice Girls and quickly carved a successful solo career. Her debut album is a polished selection of tracks fuelled with Geri's growly vocals and some more restrained moments.

Who is she:

Geri was Ginger Spice of the Spice Girls, before quitting the group. She is now a fulltime mother

On this album:

The opener 'Look At Me' is an angry sounding song, in which Geri marches around crowing for people to look at her. It is a bold start and also an overly aggressive song. I don't like this song, finding it too snarling. Much better is the charming 'Lift Me Up' which allows Geri to explore her softer side. This ballad has warmth and emotion oozing from it and will make you think of being cuddled by a loved one.
The essence of summer is captured superbly in 'Mi Chico Latino'. This track gave Geri a number one hit and quite rightly so, it is a perfect pop gem. Her sweet vocals sitting well over a flamenco beat. It calls to mind Madonna's 'La Isla Bonita.'

Highlights:

Geri will set the pulse racing on 'Bag It Up' a funky disco number with saucy lyrics and plenty of flaunt.

Weakest track:

'You're In A Bubble' is struggling to capitalise on what has come before, limping in as that added album track at the end

Overall:

A gutsy and powerful album. She might not be the strongest singer, yet knows how to play into the pop market.

Summary: engaging