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Anastacia Album: “Freak of Nature [Bonus Disc]”
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Freak of Nature [Bonus Disc] |
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Release Date:2002-11-18
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Electronic/Dance, Pop, House
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Label:Sony/Epic
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:5099750475706
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Review - :
{$Anastacia}'s sophomore outing, {^Freak of Nature}, continues with the late-'80s bombastic {\funk}/{\soul}/{\pop} revival ushered in by her debut, {^Not That Kind}, but this time there are a few more {\ballads} in the mix. {$Anastacia} also leans more toward straightforward {\rock} on this outing, while still maintaining the irresistible dance grooves that made her debut an international success. The album kicks off to a rocking start with the title track, which boasts a sinuous guitar solo reminiscent of {&"American Woman"} and then leads into the soulful, bombastic rocker {&"Paid My Dues,"} a massive European hit. Other shining moments include the dramatic {&"One Day in Your Life,"} which follows the same formula as her previous hit, {&"I'm Outta Love,"} but better, with more soaring, epic vocals, and sounds like a {\rock} version of a forgotten {\disco} classic. The feel-good {\soul-funk} vibe of {&"Don't Stop (Doin' It)"} is a massive hit waiting to happen, and perfect for a breezy summer afternoon. When {$Anastacia} slows down the tempo for the {\ballads} (some organic and acoustic, some bordering on {\power ballads}), she succeeds by utilizing her strong vocal chops without venturing into vocal histrionics. Reminiscent of {$Taylor Dayne} at times, {$Anastacia} successfully avoids the sophomore slump by delivering an album full of raw emotion, power, and musicality which manages to improve upon its predecessor. As a final note, the {$Destiny's Child}-sounding {&"Why'd You Lie to Me"} and the sassy {&"Don'tcha Wanna"} both appear on the American version of {^Not That Kind}. [This release of the album contains an additional CD of bonus material.] ~ Jose F. Promis, All Music Guide
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