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I decided to do this post just for Keisha on the effort being made before the record company decided to sack and silence her. And all of the songs would be re-recorded with Jade Ewen’s vocals.

Being a rare promo album sampler, any Sugababes fan or Critics would like to get hold of this album. As we all know that the album version with Keisha’s vocals will never be released at all. The album with Ewen’s vocals with the group is due on 23rd Nov 2009.

First Impressions
I must say that the tracks sounds much better in high quality. But the lyrics are still a turn off at times though. It’s Sugababes at their trashiest yet. Perhaps it’s just Amelle prancing around which irritates me alot. There are 6 full length tracks (high quality) in total in this sampler, including the first 2 singles from the album.

*Side Note* Keisha and Heidi did a showcase without Amelle and performed a couple of new tracks there. They are SUPERB!!! Maybe they should be a duo instead. Alas, my hopes are dashed. Would post the duo’s performances at the DR Gossip Column.

Track by Track Review

• Get Sexy
  First single. Nothing much to say about this song. The expression on my face was quite indescribable in a bad sense when I hear the song for the first time. At least Keisha opens the song. Overall, it’s annoyingly catchy. Loathe the bimbotic lyrics.
• About A Girl
  2nd single. A RedOne production (and he co-wrote this song too). He’s popping up everywhere. The next Timbaland eh, but he’s the electro counterpart. Slightly more bearable, tunes’ catchy and Kiesha’s voice is prominent over the chorus. I like Heidi’s verse too. Should be at least a top 5 hit if I’m not wrong. Jade’s version is nowhere better than this. She sounds lifeless (a dead fish!!!).
• Miss Everything
  Featuring Sean Kingston. Any song that features him is bizarre with a capital B. Too much vocoder is being felt in this song too. Surprising it’s a RedOne production and written entirely by him too (according to Wiki).
• Wear My Kiss
  Another song with desperate lyrics again. Are they so eager to get sex-ed up??? Utter disappointment.
• Wait For You
  A rather above average electro-uptempo pop ballad. The backing instrument behind the syth at the chorus gets on my nerves though. Keisha sounds her best on the chorus, how can the Sugababes survive without her in the future??? She make the other 2 gals sound like they’re backup singers (but actually, they are..LOL).
• Thank You For The Heartbreak
  Written and produced by Stargate, this song should be one of the highs of this album. Stargate is always consistently producing hit-worthy tracks. Lyrics are the best so far too. As for the tune, it’s a disco/techno stomper. This song actually reminds me of “Never Gonna Dance Again” from the “Change” album. Again, Kiesha’s voice is prominent.

Final Verdict (for this sampler)
Being in the industry for quite a decent period of time and armed with song-writing skills, Keisha should have the ability to survive on her own. Judging from the sound of the album so far, there are hits and misses. I just don’t like the fact that they went down the trashy route.

I can only give a full verdict when the album is out. So far, I’m hating the ‘brain-less’, ‘whorish’ lyrics, but some tunes are quite good. Hmmm, it’s the love/hate relationship.