Saturday, May 10, 2008

Gabriella Cilmi - Lessons To Be Learned


"Lessons To Be Learned" is the long awaited debut album by Australian singer Gabriella Cilmi. It is an album worth the wait, delivering many wonderful tracks. Gabriella has done a great job on this album, with her great voice blending in brilliantly.

1. "Save the Lies" - the second UK single is a great up-beat track with a pop/rock feel. It is a highlight and it is destined to be a hit, just like her debut single.

2. "Sweet About Me" - The first single is another highlight, with Gabriella's voice yet again standing out, the brilliant use of lyrics ("Sweet about me, there's nothin' sweet about me, yeah") and a really catchy chorus.

3. "Sanctuary" - This track is another entertaining track with a laid back feel. "Sanctuary" continues the trend of the previous tracks, being satisfying and catchy!

4. "Einstein" - A mid-tempo track, which is still a good track, but it is not the best on the album.

5. "Got No Place To Go" - A catchy track which is another favourite of mine, with a brilliant chorus and Gabriella's unique voice, it surpassed my expectations.

6. "Don't Wanna Go To Bed Now" - The second Australian single is another catchy track with a pop/rock vibe. It is another favourite, which will have you singing along instantly and it will be stuck in your head all day!

7. "Messy" - This is my favourite song on the album, with its up-tempo feel and fantastic lyrics, it is definately a hit!

8. "Awkward Game" - This is a slow track, which has brilliant lyrics and fails to dissappoint.

9. "Safer" - This tune is another slow track, which is not as good as "Awkward Game", but it is passable.

10. "Cigarettes And Lies" - A mid-tempo song which is passable becuase displays Gabriella's wonderful voice, but it is not a favourite of mine.

11. "Terrifying" - This track is back to the previous standards, with it being an up-beat track with a fun vibe and fun lyrics.

12. "Sit In The Blues" - This tune is a laid back song, which is a nice track with a good chorus!

13. "Sorry" - This Australian bonus track is a mid-tempo tune which I love! A great way to end the album.

Best track: "Messy"

Overall Rating:
9/10
"Lessons To Be Learned" is a brilliant debut album, with many fantastic moments. Gabriella Cilmi has a very unique voice, which makes all of her songs sound different in a good way. I am now officially a Gabriella Cilmi fan, and I can't wait to hear more from her.

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