New Review Of "Forever Your Girl" Album
Mar 1, 2004 16:00:54 GMT -5
Post by EvanJ on Mar 1, 2004 16:00:54 GMT -5
Hofstra's newspaper, "The Chronicle," wrote a new review of Paula Abdul's album "Forever Your Girl" as a "guilty pleasure":
Way before there was Kelly, Clay, or Ruben, there was Paula. And while Simon Cowell is probably right that she wouldn't have made it far in "American Idol," Paula Abdul definitely could have given some contestants a run for their money.
Way back in 1988 when other female artists like Madonna and Janet Jackson were dominating top (My note: it should say "Top") 40 airwaves, this ex LA Lakers dancer/choreographer was a new style-a breathe of fresh air for many pop music fans. With a unique voice and a new, different sound, Abdul consistently produced number one hits for close to five years. Her debut album, Forever Your Girl, displays that funky, urban mix that won over the hearts of millions in the early 90s.
Singing about love, heartbreak, and just having fun, Paula Abdul's Forever Your Girl is a must have CD for any fan of pop music. Starting off the album with the funky, dance-pop song "The Way That You Love Me," it is clear that the rest of the tracks will have the same unique R&B style to them. Uptempo tracks like "Knocked Out" (produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmunds (my note: it is Edmonds)), "Straight Up" and "State of Attraction" are filled with the same dynamic dance feel. The classic song "Opposites Attract" is probably best known for the music video-who could forget Paula Abdul dancing and singing with that cartoon cat?
While Abdul was setting the standard for today's pop princesses like Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson, Abdul's approach in the music industry was different. Her style came across as sexy while still maintaining that cute, appealing "girl next door" image (my note: that was said about Britney). And despite the fact that Paula Abdul will probably be best known for her work judging other singers, her songs are unforgettable and have claimed a special spot in pop music history. Just plain fun, Forever Your Girl is one of those classic pop CDs that you can admit that you love.
This is the first time I've used italics, I did it because that's how the newspaper did it.
Way before there was Kelly, Clay, or Ruben, there was Paula. And while Simon Cowell is probably right that she wouldn't have made it far in "American Idol," Paula Abdul definitely could have given some contestants a run for their money.
Way back in 1988 when other female artists like Madonna and Janet Jackson were dominating top (My note: it should say "Top") 40 airwaves, this ex LA Lakers dancer/choreographer was a new style-a breathe of fresh air for many pop music fans. With a unique voice and a new, different sound, Abdul consistently produced number one hits for close to five years. Her debut album, Forever Your Girl, displays that funky, urban mix that won over the hearts of millions in the early 90s.
Singing about love, heartbreak, and just having fun, Paula Abdul's Forever Your Girl is a must have CD for any fan of pop music. Starting off the album with the funky, dance-pop song "The Way That You Love Me," it is clear that the rest of the tracks will have the same unique R&B style to them. Uptempo tracks like "Knocked Out" (produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmunds (my note: it is Edmonds)), "Straight Up" and "State of Attraction" are filled with the same dynamic dance feel. The classic song "Opposites Attract" is probably best known for the music video-who could forget Paula Abdul dancing and singing with that cartoon cat?
While Abdul was setting the standard for today's pop princesses like Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson, Abdul's approach in the music industry was different. Her style came across as sexy while still maintaining that cute, appealing "girl next door" image (my note: that was said about Britney). And despite the fact that Paula Abdul will probably be best known for her work judging other singers, her songs are unforgettable and have claimed a special spot in pop music history. Just plain fun, Forever Your Girl is one of those classic pop CDs that you can admit that you love.
This is the first time I've used italics, I did it because that's how the newspaper did it.
