'SPIRIT' album reviewed

2008-01-07T18:54:00.000Z

Here is a track by track review of Leona Lewis's debut album Spirit:

Bleeding Love: classic track on the album. This was the debut single, and rightly so - a beautiful song that fits Leona's voice brilliantly.

Whatever It Takes: more uptempo than 'Bleeding Love' and definitely one of the stronger tracks on the album, both vocally and with the music production.

Homeless: a soothing ballad showing the strengths of Leona's voice.

Better In Time: Great uptempo track showing that Leona is not just about ballads - it has a great chorus with the backing vocals complementing Leona's voice very well.

Yesterday: A beautiful track which demonstrates the great range that Leona can manage with that glowing voice of hers.

Take A Bow: Stand out track on the album which has the best music production on the album. Something you may not expect Leona to sing, but listening a few times, you quickly realise why it was selected to be on the album. Great track.

I Will Be: One of the best ballads on the album, with great lyrics.

Angel: Leona shows us that she is an angel with this beautiful track.

Here I Am: A slow ballad that is led predominantly by Leona's voice. Great lyrics too.

I’m You: More of an R'n'B feel (produced by Ne-Yo) this gives Leona the chance to show a different side to her talent.

The Best You Never Had: Noone could have sung this song better than Leona - it is a great song.

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face: almost as great as the original version. Few can pull off singing such a classic song - but Leona manages it with ease and makes those high notes seem so easy!

Footprints In The Sand: a soothing, calm ballad to finish the album with. Brilliant from beginning to end.

X Factor Queen

2008-01-06T22:51:00.000Z

Leona Lewis (winner of X Factor 2006) stormed onto the charts in 2007 with her single 'Bleeding Love' which became the biggest selling single in the UK in 2007 - so congratulations Leona!

Her debut album 'Spirit' is amazing and is selling by the hundred thousands! The 22-year old singer, who is originally from East London, always comes across with great humility and we love her all the more for it.

Highlights from the album include the Ne-yo produced 'I'm you' and 'Bleeding Love' produced by Ryan Tedder and Jesse McCartney. The album on the whole has received great reviews - so keep buying it!

Leona Lewis: 'Spirit' - track listing:

1. Bleeding Love
2. Whatever It Takes
3. Homeless
4. Better In Time
5. Yesterday
6. Take A Bow
7. I Will Be
8. Angel
9. Here I Am
10. I’m You
11. The Best You Never Had
12. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
13. Footprints In The Sand

Her debut single in the UK 'A Moment Like This' was released in December 2006 - and amazingly broke world records when it was downloaded 50,000 times within 30 seconds! Let's look to the future and hope the rest of her singles have such a great impact...

Leona Lewis Fans

'SPIRIT' album reviewed

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