Vengaboys Album: “The Platinum Album”

The original idea was dance music and the two Dj's Danski and Delmundo started with dance stuff before they even were the vengaboys however, the last Cd was good, the songs were more dance songs with cool beats but after the gteat success they had they realized it was better to make an Cd with more or less pop songs to sell even more, cause it was actually "Boom" that sold the most singles and probably the reason they became so popular. On this Cd many of the songs are plain pop instead. "Shalala Lala" and "Uncle John from Jamaica" are too example what fame can do to a group. "Kiss" is a little better, but the real dance fans would laugh at this teen-pop band they became against their will. "Cheekah Bow Bow" is a dance song with a computer voice, quite funny but the single flopped so did "Skinnydippin" which is more or less pop anyway. "24/7 is another pop song with some dance sound, not that good at all. Nah this album was alot worse then "The party album" i wonder how the next one will sound.

If you don't like pop, DO NOT buy this CD. After their first CD went out, as they were working on their second CD, it got less dance-y and more pop-y. But, I think the songs are great. You should really listen to the samples before making your decision, because they have really changed.

The 'Platnium' album is the upbringing of the new Vengaboys member Cheekah, also the offical webmaster of the Vengaboys Offical Webpage (mind you though, he is only featured on one track - take a guess). You may be wondering why I gave this CD 5 stars. If it wasn't for my die-hard Vengaboys fan fascination I would probably rate it four. But you see, the tracks aren't all that bad.

In my opinion the best tracks on this album is 24/7 in my 911 and Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine). If it wasn't for those tracks I wouldn't have bought it. Funnily enough, the track Forever As One is about to (or rather is) a single - as well as Shalala Lala, Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine), Uncle John From Jamaica and possibly Cheekah Bow Bow (That Computer Song).

The track 48 Hours, sequel to the track 24 Hours from the Party Album is quite good for a techno song. Your Place or Mine? is quite good as well. Skinnydippin' is a little less boring but is definetly not for everyone. Definetly, the WORSE track on this album is Opus 3 in D# - the boriest techno track you'll here in months. If they were going to put a few techno tracks on the CD you'd atleast think they'd put some good ones on - similar to the Majority of the tracks on the Party Album.

Still, the tracks on this album are of good quality - contrary of what some people will have you to believe. You may only get 10 tracks on the CD altogether but lets not forget the extra stuff you get - Videos, Screensaver, Secret Links, etc. Overall, this album is VERY GOOD but needs some improvement.

If you like to have a bit of a laugh and a bit of Fun then you can't go wrong with the Vengaboys. In a world where most Pop bands spend their time trying to make themselves appear to be serious artists the Venga's continue doing what they do best - having a good time. The album is full of tracks that mirror this mood and though most may try to deny it, firm favourites in summer clubs around Europe make for extremely catchy tunes, making this album a great addition to any collection. Let us all hope that the Vengaboys keep going in the traditional spirit of Pop.

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The Vengaboys Keep On Rocking The House Down With There Mix Of Pop And Dance All Combined Into One Big Album, This Being Their Sophomore Album/ Follow Up To The Hit Cd "The Party Album" Songs like Uncle John From Jamaica And Shalala Lala And Kiss (Where The Sun Don't Shine) Are Sure To Make This CD A Great Follow Up. If You Are A Vengaboy Fan Make Sure To Put This CD In Your Collection, It's A Must Have!