One Heart

Every new Céline album has been more buyable than the previous one and this one I then finally did buy. It's a funny mix of different kinds of songs, maybe a bit too many ballads for me but I keep afloat waiting for the fast tracks that are good.

#1 I Drove All Night 9

What can I say, Cyndi Lauper is the source of many good things, though even as this is good, I think I still prefer Oppa :]

#2 Love Is All We Need 5

Why such a boring track like this has made its way onto such a frontal position on this record? To demonstrate Celine's new style? It's like Ace of Base gone bad...

#3 Faith 7

And then let's console the loyal fan that everything's not lost. A bit plain, though of some idea. The funniest detail is the so typically Celine use of voice right before the end.

#4 In His Touch 5

This is definitely something you shouldn't listen to while working, almost fell asleep...

#5 One Heart 9

Here the album actually kicks off. Arranged in this "letkeä" way, many ballads would be a lot better.

#6 Stand by Your Side 7

One of the better ballads, with the typical arrangemental growth after the first chorus.

#7 Naked 8

The ballads just keep getting better one by one. This one's already quite powerful.

#8 Sorry for Love (2003 Version) 7½

Not that this would be bad or anything but I just like the original dance version a lot better...

#9 Have You Ever Been in Love 6

A very H & Clairish ballad, one that I'd readily dump if it was on their album, but here it has a better home. Waiting for the next two...

#10 Reveal 8½

Begins quietly but with a promising shuffle on the background - and doesn't let down. Not melodically too exciting but has a good rhythm and atmosphere. Has a very good D part, though becomes somewhat repetitive towards the end.

#11 Coulda Woulda Shoulda 9

Definitely the When the Wrong One Loves You Right of this album, might even become my favourite. Should get to dance to this... The rhythm is very "ketkutteleva". Will probably get onto Dance Cow 64.

#12 Forget Me Not 5½

Apparently this is where I usually stop playing this CD because I have no idea of the remaining tracks... And if they're all like this, probably for a good reason. Sorry, song, I already forgot you.

#13 I Know What Love Is 6

Nothing to say.

#14 Je t'aime encore 6

These three last tracks, as well as numbers 2-4, pull this album downwards on the scale. This one's another generic ballad that doesn't bother your memory too long.