Natalia Kills has just released an epic video for her new single, Wonderland, one of my favorites off her underwhelming album, “Perfectionist”. The video is amazing, and it’s great that she didn’t go the route everyone was expecting, which was a lovey dovey cute dance video. Although I don’t think her album was that great, I do think she deserves a chance, and this video proves that.
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Natalia Kills caught my eye when she released her single, “Mirrors”, and I saw pictures of this very interesting looking girl all over the internet. I listened to a few of her songs and immediately became hooked. There’s something truly intriguing about Kills. She has a unique voice, and a cool sense of style. I also liked that her music seemed consistant; every song has a similar sound, which is like a Natalia Kills staple.
I was really rooting for Natalia, and I was anxiously awaiting this album her debut album, “Perfectionist”, which was released today internationally. In all honesty, the album disappointed me a whole lot. There isn’t much variety in the record, and at some point during the middle of the album it seemed like I was listening to one very long song. The beats are all too similar, and there aren’t almost any songs that I can see being successful on radio. My biggest disappointment, however, is that there aren’t any standout vocals on any song. I was expecting to hear at least one song with great vocals, but it never came. The more emotional songs were underwhelming. Some of the songs might grow on me, but for now, this album was not what I expected at all.
- Wonderland (8/10) – If there is any song on the album that might be a hit, then this is it. It’s a great pop record, with catchy lyrics, and a sick beat.
- Free (8/10) – Easily, the best song on the album. It’s the stand out track in every way – lyrically, vocally, and production-wise. It’s the most original song on the album and also the most relatable. I’d love to see how big this song could get with good promotion. More songs like this would have made the album much better.
- Break You Hard (6/10) - The beat is sick, and the chorus is catchy, but those are the only good things about it.
- Zombie (5/10) – Too unoriginal. I actually like this song, but it’s just catchy.
- Love Is a Suicide (4/10) – Boring and generic.
- Mirrors (7/10) – Although the song is a carbon copy of Lady GaGa’s “Just Dance”, it is extremely catchy and has great lyrics.
- Not In Love (3/10) – I was waiting and waiting, but the song never went anywhere.
- Acid Annie (4/10) – This song had potential to be the best song on the album, but Natalia’s underwhelming vocals ruined it.
- Superficial (5/10) – A Standout lyrically and vocally, but once again the beat is too generic.
- Broke (5/10) – It’s just OK.
- Heaven (4/10) – The song is good, until you get to the chorus.
- Nothing Lasts Forever (5/10) – Another OK track.
- If I Was God (6/10) – One of my favorites. Her voice actually sounds great, but I don’t like the chorus.
M.O.G. RATING: 5/10
In 2008, R&B singer Kevin Michael, Released his self-titled debut, which recieved low sales and no hits, despite it’s very positive reviews by music critics. Kevin then disappeared from the public eye and was never heard from again until a few months ago.
THEY is a new band that Kevin Michael has put together with himself as the frontman. He has ditched his infamous afro, and now goes by just K. He has just released the first song from the band called “Areola”. The new sound is a perfect mix between Prince and Britney Spears, and I’m loving it. We must not be afraid to try new things and take risks. I’m tired of hearing the same type of music on the radio. We need something fresh and original, and this is it.
