This album is battling to become my favourite Sugababes album. It is in competition with Three, which is magnificent.
This album, the last with Mutya, has some of their finest songs to date and some brilliant production and lyrics. At only 11 tracks long (12 if you have the UK bonus track, which I don't), it seems short, but packs a lot into those 11 tracks. My rundown:
01. Push The Button (9/10)
The lead single of the album, this was No.1 in the UK for 3 (I think?) weeks. It's immediately catchy and very easy to sing along to. Keisha leads most of the song, with Mutya and Heidi singing the verses. Fun, upbeat with a saucy video.
02. Gotta Be You (9/10)
Another upbeat song, this is really catchy, with a repetitive chorus that you would expect to get boring, but somehow it doesn't. The first time I played this, I was like 'Boooooring' but now I love it, it's a lot of fun to sing along to. The girls share vocals out throughout the song.
03. Follow Me Home (10/10)
This ballad is reminscient of songs from Three like "Caught In A Moment", "Too Lost In You" and "Sometimes". That, my friends, is a very good thing. This song is beautiful and moving - I absolutely love the chorus, it's amazing! Heidi is absolutely brilliant on the middle 8, and Mutya and Keisha do the remainder of the song well. One of my favourites!
04. Joy Division (9/10)
Another upbeat song, this song is slightly strange with peculiar lyrics music. It's catchy with singable bits throughout. I don't know why it's called "Joy Division," they don't mention those words anywhere in the song. Anyway, a good song, if strange.
05. Red Dress (7/10)
This is the Babes new single and first single with Amelle. I wish it wasn't and that they had chosen something else, this is one of my least favourite tracks on the album. I don't know why, but this song is bland and uninteresting to me. The chorus is slightly catchy though, and Amelle does improve the song somewhat.
06. Ugly (8/10)
This song is probably my other least favourite. The Babes Christmas single, this reached No.3. I loved it on the first listen, but after repeated plays, it has gotten boring. "Ugly" has a brilliant message behind it about accepting people as they are and not judging people by their looks, but to me, it's bland and boring. But it's Mutya's last single with the group, so good on it.
07. It Ain't Easy (9/10)
The shortest track on the album, clocking in at 3:05, this is fast paced and upbeat. The chorus is really catchy, and gets caught in your head instantly. Before you know it, the song is over! But that's a good thing, it keeps your attention with it's short length.
08. Bruised (9/10)
This song is incredibly cool, it's very chilled out and relaxed, until Keisha starts singing the bridge. This song is another catchy one, and I like singing along to the chorus, which Heidi leads. Another very cool track.
09. Obsession (10/10)
I didn't even know this song was a cover until recently. But even if it is, it's brilliant! The lyrics are kinda random, about being obsessed with somebody, but the girls' vocals are really cool. Very catchy with great music.
10. Ace Reject (10/10)
This song is wonderful! Heidi's middle 8 is absolutely brilliant, her vocals and the lyrics are just amazing. The song takes almost 2 minutes to get to the chorus, it's a different format of song then just verse-bridge-chorus-verse-bridge-chorus-middle 8-chorus. Very cool song, with a catchy chorus (when it finally kicks in).
11. 2 Hearts (10++++/10)
This is it! The very last track on the album is my absolute favourite. This song is absolutely, utterly amazing. Heidi leads the majority of the song, singing the first verse, first bridge and leading the chorus, whereas Mutya sings the second verse and Keisha sings the middle 8. This song is so beautiful - full of amazing instrumentals (especially the ending) and a wonderful chorus with great lyrics - "2 you's, 2 me's, 2 minds to please" is just one line. I absolutely <3333 this song so much, one of my favourite Babes songs ever!
Overall, the album's quality of songs is amazing, apart from two songs, the rest is high quality and brilliant. A great 4th album, look forward to more from the Babes with Amelle.
This album is everything you could ever expect from Sugababes and more. Sadly though, this is Mutya's last album with Sugababes so it is worth the purchase to get your fix of Mutya and her husky voice. This album is one that you could pop into your cd player and just jam to every song. I can honestly say that "Taller in More Ways" is the best album yet. If you love the 'Babes, then you'll love this album. I'm going to miss Mutya but i'll always be a fan!
I purchased this album while travelling in the UK. After being a little dissapointed from the babes' last album which had a few fillers i wasn't expecting as much for this album. Man was i so wrong.
1. Push The Button 3.5/5
When i first heard the song i didn't really like it. But hearing the song 10 times later and it starts to grow, and is still growing on me. This song is the most 'poppiness' ive heard from the babes. Sounds light and boppy.
2. Gotta Be You 3.5/5
Showcasing there attempt at Rnb. I've never been that much of a fan of RnB, but the girls did ok with this one. American girl Ciara was suppose to do this song.
3. Follow Me Home 5/5
Bloody Great. Personally the Best up-tempo ballad that they have done! Kind of like a part 2 of 'Too Lost In You'.
4. Joy Division 4/5
When i first heard it seemed quite bland. But got into it after a few listens. The babes' voices are superb.
5. Red Dress 4/5
An unforgettable pop track. Personally this should have been the first single from this album.
6. Ugly 5/5
Soon to be released in December. A beautiful awesome ballad. The words are meaningful and suppose to represent the babes' breaking from girls into young women. Reminds me of TLC 'Unpretty' but has way more feel to it. Great.
7. It Ain't Easy 4/5
Very 'Clunk' beat with an up-tempo feel to it. Once you listen to it, you can't help yourself but move your head up and down while jumping on the spot.(By the way, it sounds like the song off ex sugababe Siobhan Donaghys' 'Revoultion In Me'. A song called 'Dialect'.) Quite unique for them and its definately one of the growers. Has a goldfrapp feel to it.
8. Bruised 5/5
2nd fav track on the album. Great, sexy beat, love the drums and suspence of it. Sugababes at there best!
9. Obsession 3.5/5
A good remake (The original done by Animotion). However it doesn't give you the 'wow' factor. They didn't add any 'suga' flavor to it. But still good all the same.
10. Ace Reject 5/5
Bloody amazing. My fav from the album The song is dark, moody and shows the sugababes' true class at hand.
11. Better 4/5
Love the acoustic guitar in this. Sounds a little like Jamelias' Thank You. Another grower.
12. 2 Hearts 4.5/5
Another Gem. Love the chorus and sensational instrumental at the end. Showcasing the lush side of the babes' voices.
So i recommend... no EXPECT you to purchase this album. You will not be dissapointed. Trust me.. The best since 'One Touch' era.
Lets take the sugababes to #1 in the UK Album chart. With a superb album like this, to showcase their real talents as the best girl pop band in the world!
This album is everything you could ever expect from Sugababes and more. Sadly though, this is Mutya's last album with Sugababes so it is worth the purchase to get your fix of Mutya and her husky voice. This album is one that you could pop into your cd player and just jam to every song. I can honestly say that "Taller in More Ways" is the best album yet. Ignore every bad review and judge for yourself, if you love the 'Babes, then you'll love this album. I'm going to miss Mutya but i'll always be a fan!
Sugababes are back with their fourth album. Neither do they disappoint, nor surprise - they just deliver yet another portion of solid pop music. What stands for the Sugababes' trademark, is the way their voices brilliantly blend together, creating a perfect harmony, which is a simple joy to listen to. The girls' singing is, as usual, heart-felt and top-notch; I bet nobody doubts that these babes really can sing! Besides, their producers never fail to craft some great, addictive tunes, worth Sugababes' wonderful voices. The best songs here are "Ugly", "It Ain't Easy", "Bruised" and "2 Hearts" - closing track and a definite stand-out of the album. "Taller in More Ways" doesn't really bring the killer singles like "Round Round" or "Stronger", however it's still a worthwhile release, which takes a few listenings to be fully appreciated. If any babes in show-business deserve your attention, they're surely Sugababes!
