Beyoncé - "B'Day"

"B'Day" is the second solo album by Beyoncé Knowles who was a former member of the group Destiny's Child.

1. "Deja Vu" - The first single from the album which features her husband Jay-Z and it is a brilliant R&B song. I loved this track when it came out. It's a brilliant tune has slick beats and catchy hooks. A good choice for the first single!

2. "Get Me Bodied" - An R&B tune that has elements of dance. This song was also released as a single in the US, but it didn't do that well. This track is worth a listen. It will definitely have you dancing with it's catchyness!

3. "Suga Mama" - This song has elements of funk and soul, but also being an R&B track. It's about her being someones "Suga Mama" and it's quite catchy because of all of the different styles.

4. "Upgrade U" - This track, again, features her husband Jay-Z and it works. It's about Beyoncé wanting to introduce her partner to new things to improve him. This tune is a definite highlight!

5. "Ring the Alarm" - The second single from the album, this tune is more angrier and aggressive than her previous singles. I love it. The lyrics and the general feel of the song is great, but I don't really think that it was single material!

6. "Kitty Kat" - This is more of a laid back, mid-tempo R&B tune. It fits in well with the album and it's great!

7. "Freakum Dress" - "Freakum Dress" is my favourite track on the album. It has great lyrics delivered with attitude as well as catchy, slick beats. This should've been a single!

8. "Green Light" - Another track with a variety of different styles, "Green Light" has elements of funk, go-go and R&B. This was released as the fifth single in the UK and it is another great tune!

9. "Irreplaceable" - The third single from the album which has been a big hit for Beyoncé. It has a really catchy chorus and entertaining lyrics. It also has a great feel to the song and it will definitely have you singing along! Beyoncés wonderful vocals also add more brilliance to the tune!

10. "Resentment" - This is a slow song that was originally recorded by Victoria Beckham in 2003 for her second solo album which was never released, however her version was released on "The Real Beckhams DVD". Personally I do not like this tune and I skip the track mostly, because I just find it kind of boring. Beyoncés vocals shine on this track though!

11. "Check on It (bonus track)" - This track was released as a single in 2005 to promote the movie "The Pink Panther", which Beyoncé starred in. It's an up-beat tune which has brilliantly catchy hooks and racy lyrics. I love it!

Best track: "Freakum Dress"

Overall Rating:
8/10
"B'Day" is a good album by Beyoncé. It has lots of different styles included and most tracks are lively and up-beat, which is a good thing. However I think that it could've been longer than ten tracks. Anyway, this album has many fantastic moments. I can't wait for her third album due out in November! So give it a listen!

Rachel Stevens - "Come and Get It"

"Come and Get It" is the second album by pop singer Rachel Stevens, who was a former member of S Club 7. It was released in 2005 and it's a really good pop album. It's much better than her first album "Funky Dory".

1. "So Good" - The second single from the album. This is a wonderful electro pop start and it's perfect for parties!

2. "I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)" - This tune was the third single and it is another stormer of a track. It continues with the electro pop vibe and it is one of my favourite tracks on the album!

3. "Crazy Boys" - This one is an up-beat track which fails to dissappoint, with its catchy hooks and quirky lyrics, it definitely should have been a single!

4. "I Will Be There" - I love this tune! It's a ballad type track, but it's really catchy. I love the feel of this track. I love the sense of emotion that you feel when you're listening to it. Definitely one of her best!

5. "Negotiate With Love" - The first single released from the album and it is a good track, with it's catchy lyrics and background music, but I think that there is way better tracks on this album that could've been a huge first single.

6. "It's All About Me" - A laid back track which is more R&B flavoured. While this in an interesting, experimental track, I think that Rachel should stick to the sound of "So Good".
7. "Secret Garden" - This is a nice, breezy tune which fits in nicely. Not a favourite of mine, but certainly worth a listen!

8. "Nothing Good About this Goodbye" - Apparently the planned fourth single. This tune is catchy and has a great feel to it. It is definitely single material!

9. "Some Girls" - This was also featured on Rachel's first album "Funky Dory" and it was a massive hit in the UK in 2004. I like the way that this is included. With it's catchy hooks and memorable lyrics, it fits into this album perfectly!

10. "Je M'appelle" - This is easily the most experimental track on the album. I have tried to get into this track, but I just find it weak and I think that it is the only filler on the album.

. "Funny How" - In the same style of the singles, "Funny How" is a song that delivers a great, catchy chorus, as well as satisfying lyrics. I love the overall vibe of this tune.

. "Every Little Thing (bonus track)" - A laid back track which is a great addition! I love the lyrics and the catchy beats.

13. "Dumb Dumb (bonus track)" - This tune is an up-beat track, which is another catchy track. I love the lyrics and the general beat of this track!

Best track: "I Will Be There"

Overall Rating:
10/10
"Come and Get It" is a great pop album. I love all of the singles that were released from the album, but I think that "I Will Be There" should have definitely been a single. Anyway, this album is fantastic. Almost all of the tracks are awesome pop tunes. If you like Girls Aloud or just general pop music, then you should look into getting this album. Give it a listen!

Ashlee Simpson - "Bittersweet World"

"Bittersweet World" is the third studio album by American singer Ashlee Simpson. It was released in April and it has more a pop feel than her previous albums.

1. "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)" - The first single which is a great pop song! When you first hear it you find it a little strange because it is quite experimental but after listening to it, it's a really catchy track with fun lyrics. This is my favourite single by Ashlee and I love the video too!

2. "Boys" - A fun track which has a chilled theme but also being catchy at the same time. Apparently this was planned as a single from the album.

3. "Rule Breaker" - I love this track. An up-beat track that has a rebellious feel to it. It's really catchy and it would be a brilliant single!

4. "No Time For Tears" - Another pop tune which fits in perfectly. It's a lively track which has a really catchy chorus.

5. "Little Miss Obsessive" - The second single which features Tom Higgenson, the lead singer of the band The Plain White T's. It's about not being able to let go of a relationship. It has a pop/rock feel to it and it's ashame that it hasn't had that much promotion because it could probably be a hit!

6. "Ragdoll" - Keeping the up-tempo vibe of the album, "Ragdoll" is another experimental track. It has fun lyrics and a catchy chorus!

7. "Bittersweet World" - The title track is a catchy track about how our world today is bittersweet and her wondering why we can't all get on. Worth a listen!

8. "What I've Become" - Another catchy track about fame. I love this track. It's so catchy!

9. "Hot Stuff" - I love this track! It has humorous lyrics as well as a brilliant chorus. This track is a pure fun pop song!

10. "Murder" - Another one of my favourites, "Murder", which according to Ashlee is about a girl who can get away with murder because of who she is. This is another brilliant pop tune by Ashlee which is worth a listen!

11. "Never Dream Alone" - The only ballad on the album. I don't really like this track, but it has brilliant use of the piano and her vocals are good!

12. "Invisible" - This was released as a single in 2006 and originally meant to be on the re-release of her second album, "I Am Me" which was cancelled. According to Ashlee the song is about having emotional strength. This is a feel good pop tune which is really catchy!

Best track: "Rulebreaker"

Overall Rating:
9/10

"Bittersweet World" is a fantastic pop album and it is definitely Ashlee's best album yet. Almost all of the tracks are worth a listen. Ashlee's vocals are really good and the album is great for a party. The tracks are really catchy. I recommend this if you liked "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya) because the album is full of catchy pop songs similar to this. Also if you like Britney Spears or Gwen Stefani then I would give this album a try!