Summary: Lea Salonga is a perfect singer - she's got one of the best voices this world has ever heard, therefore she became one of the best loved and admired musical stage performers (leading parts in Miss Saigon, Flower Drum Song or unforgettable Les Miserables Anniversary Concert). Just hear Lea's rendition of "On My Own" and die. Such is the power of the gift she's got from God. But is her power always used for the right purposes? Not always. And this pop album proves that. Of course Lea's voice shines as usual, however the mediocre pop songs don't work for her. If only someone had given Lea better material...Not that the tracks are unlistenable, they're just "nice" and Lea deserves something much bigger, something spectacular. Listening to this album, you may find yourself asking: "What's that beautiful voice doing here?". Most of the stuff is like I've-heard-it-all-before...
Okay, now some good news! The album has a few highlights and they are: "Vision Of You" - great song, very memorable and sensual; "We Could Be In Love" - superb duet with Brad Kane, the song is rather humble but really heart-warming and honest; "The Journey" - the final track on the album, and definitely the best one, it's just wonderful, dreamy, nostalgic yet uplifting - the one you'd like to hear closing the important chapter in your life - this song is the best reason to get the album!
Summing up, Lea's self-titled cd is an OK album; nothing revolutionary but pretty satisfying to a pop music fan. Personally, I prefer the musical style of Lea's music; her concert albums are like heaven for the ears - live singing truly showcases her fenomenal talent! I believe (and dream) that Lea will record an album really worth her Voice, "the World's 8th Wonder". You go, Lea! |
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