A nice Euro-pop album overall
Sakis | San Diego, originally Greece | 12/15/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"After two wonderful albums by Whigfield, I expected something more from her 3rd release. I can't say what, and I am definitely not totally dissapointed, but I am not as excited about this CD as her previous releases. Where her 2nd album was more oriented towards Euro-dance and wonderful club songs, this one is more oriented towards more words and a more pop sound a-la "Summer Samba". I can't say she has repeated herself either. This album is definitely different. The album has some great moments, her rendition of "Be My Baby" the old 60s song is excellent, adding some upbeat drums and of course alot more happiness which is characteristic of Whigfield, "Much More" sounds like a cross betweent an Ann Lee song and Eiffel 65. "Unbelievable" has a beat that sounds a bit like Alice Deejay , but she sounds a bit mellow in it despite it being a bit of a dancey song, what I mean is that it just doesn't have the energy in her voice that "No Tears To Cry" had for example."Lost In You" sounds like "I Don't Wanna Be A Star" by Corona, so it has a more 70's Disco sound to it, it kinda makes you wanna wear bell-bottoms and join the fun. "Makin' My Day" sounds very childish, but cute, "Come On Baby, you're making my day, I feel so happy I could fly" are hardly a-typical Whigfield lyrics, again the beats are more pop oriented here again, and flow in the song rather than accentuating it."Outside" is an R&B ballad, that really doensn't go anywhere with me, I just don't find it interesting as say her "Close To You" R&B remix she had... Well, by song number 7 we go into the more Dance oriented songs of the CD. "Upon A Star" is definitely one of the zeniths of the CD, very Euro-dance-y, the beats get you pumping, and the vocals and lyrics are as sweet as ever, making you wanna get up and sing and dance in honor of love. It also has a very distinct Summer feel to it. "All Your Love" is also quite upbeat and danceable, and it brings to mind "We're Going to Ibiza" by the Vengaboys (although alot more faster than that). "Mi Amor" sounds like a song you'd hear in a Brazilian carnival, full of whistles, drums and energy that doesn't stop, it's also interesting to hear some spanish lyrics mixed with the english, in favor of the trends lately. "Waitin For Saturday" I guess sums up what we all feel by the end of the week, this feeling of freedom and happiness one feels while approaching the weekend. Of course this isn't the first time we heard Whigfield sing about Saturday, which makes me think that must be her favorite day of the week. "Doo Whop" is ok, but I prefer the G-Side mix from her single, than the album edit. The Megamix is a nice for all of those who haven't heard any of her songs before, but hardly anything new for all her loyal fans. One complaint I have is the cover, which is quite old, and the original US cover. She is a very pretty lady, and I don't see why she didn't put on a more recent picture of her."
Whoa! This Is Great!
Josh Andrews | Halifax, NS Canada | 10/27/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Whigfield is simply, amazing. The best dance act in the World. No one can deny, that they love the song, her first single, "Saturday Night", and havn't had it ever stuck in their head. Whigfield is back, with her new album Whigfield III, and its a must have. This album will make you dance, sing, and party! Its the ultimate in fun times."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1