Remember a few months ago, when Heidi Montag and husband, Spencer Pratt, announced that Heidi would be crossing over into the music industry and releasing her first album? Well, they weren’t kidding.

Over the summer, Heidi gave us a taste of what her music would be like with a “live” performance of her buzz single, “Body Language,” at the 2009 Miss Universe show. Dressed in an a sparkly, skin colored outfit, very similar to Britney’s memorable MTV VMA outfit, Montag pranced around the stage, sometimes joining in the choreographed dance routine, and showed the world that Montag was serious when she said she wanted to be a pop star. Although the song was hot, (Yes! We like the song!) and well received by her fans, “Body Language” didn’t make track list for Montag’s debut album, “Superficial.”

To our surprise, “Superficial” actually isn’t as bad as we thought it would be. Besides looking plastic on the album’s cover, Heidi has actually managed to put together a fun, pop album. (Maybe Heidi was trying to look “superficial” to show how society….No? We didn’t think it was edited that way either.) Sure, she’s no Britney or GaGa, but with the help of her new friend, Auto-Tune, Heidi gives us fun tracks that we can dance and have a good time to in the clubs.

Montag was wise and left the writing to the professional songwriters. The up-tempo tracks were written by talented songwriters like Cathy Dennis (Britney Spears, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, etc.), are far from deep, and are mostly about partying, having fun, and Heidi being Heidi. Before you shit on Heidi for not writing her own lyrics and not signing any ballads, take a second and think about that. Do we really want Heidi Montag to being deep, writing her own material, and trying to sing ballads? Yeah. We didn’t think so either.

After listening to “Superficial” a few times, we saw that we liked more songs that we disliked. The album has both hot and luke warm tracks. The good tracks are actually very hot! “Turn Ya Head” “One More Drink” are very Britney, and we love that! Heidi’s breathy vocals are sexy and alluring in these songs. “More Is More” and “Twisted” are two other tracks that we loved, and remembered after listening to the album. We had these songs on repeat. These songs are fun and could potentially do well as singles.

The album’s title track, “Superficial,” which starts off with the robotic sounding lyrics, “I ain’t that easy, but it ain’t so hard,” is a hot mess. The title track tries to be annoyingly catchy, but ends up just being annoying. The chorus which consists mostly of the lines, “They say I’m superficial because I got money. They say I’m superficial, but they really don’t know me.” Heidi then contradicts her previous lyrics with the lines, “They call me superficial. Some call me a bitch. They just mad because I’m sexy, famous, and I’m Rich.” Really, Heidi? Really? Even though Spencer’s name isn’t in the writing credits, we can’t help but picture him writing those poetic lyrics. Some other tracks that we weren’t loving were the album’s second single, “Fanatic,” and “Like It Or Leave It.”
Well done, Heidi Montag! You’ve actually put together a fun, debut album! We’re excited to see her promote the album. Whether you’re a fan of Heidi’s or not, try to go into it with an open mind. This is an album that fans of pop music will like.

“Superficial” is in stores now! You can purchase Heidi Montag’s debut album on her official website.

With a successful debut album, and a role in last year’s hilarious comedy, “The House Bunny,” Katharine McPhee is ready to start the new year with a sexy new look, and a new album, “Unbroken.” The singer, who traded her long, brunette hair for a short, blonde do, is ready to take on the music scene once again. However, there is more to Katherine’s second album than just a new look. Along with her darker hair, Katharine has also traded in her traditional pop sound for a more mature, alternative sound. (You may even say that this album has a country sound to it! We love it!)

The album’s first single, ‘Had It All,’ is a great example of what the rest of McPhee’s album has to offer. The laid back and uplifting track, which was co-written by American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi, is definitely a different direction than her debut single, ‘Over It,’ which had a Pop & R&B sound. McPhee describes the song as being about “a girl that went out to look for a different love and thought that she could find something better and realized at the end ‘Wow, I really had it all.’” She also says the song is very much upbeat and with a “positive vibe to it.” This is one of our favorite tracks, and had us singling along after the first couple of listens.

Ballads like the title track, ‘Unbroken,’ ‘Say Goodbye,’ and ‘Anybody’s Heart’ are not only heartfelt, but showcase the singer’s beautiful voice. Some of our other favorite tracks on the album are ‘It’s Not Right’ and ‘How.’ McPhee has said that this album is more “organic,” and after listening to the album, which she co-wrote six songs on, we have to agree!

You can purchase your copy of “Unbroken” on January 5th! Click HERE to check out Katharine McPhee’s official website for the latest news, photos, and video.

It seems as though Carrie Underwood may have been out of the music scene for a while, but she’s back in the game with her latest album, “Play On.” The “American Idol” winner’s third album picks up where the ferris wheel of her “Carnival Ride” left off.

Even though, I would consider myself a dedicated Country music fan, Carrie Underwood has always been one of my favorite artists. There’s something about a Carrie Underwood album that leaves us feeling inspired and having the album on repeat. Is it how her music not only satisfies the musical tastes of Country fans, but of music fans in general, through the “real life” lyrics and beautiful melodies? Is it her loveable personality and relatability? Who knows. One thing’s for sure….We love us some Carrie Underwood!

Cowboy Casanova: The album’s lead single, ‘Cowboy Casanova,’ is like the sequel to ‘Before He Cheats.’ This is yet another female anthem that Carrie can add to her growing list. The track, which Underwood co-wrote, has both the Country “twang” and the Pop sound that both Country and Pop fans love. “He’s a good time cowboy casanova/ Leaning up against the record machine/ Looks like a cool drink of water/ But he’s candy-coated misery.” The song, which is climbing the charts, is currently #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Billboard Country charts.

Mama’s Song: The album’s second promotional single, ‘Mama’s Song,’ was written by Carrie Underwood and American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi. This is one of the most beautiful songs on “Play On.” This lovely track is definitely a song for all of the mama’s girls out there. She sings about believing that the the man in her life is the one and will treat her right, just like her mama has always wanted. “Mama you taught me to do the right things/ So now you have to let your baby fly/ You’ve given me everything that I will need/ To make it through this crazy thing called life/ And I know you watch me grow up and always want whats best for me/ And I think I found the answer to your prayers.” The track sold more than 30,000 copies in it’s debut week.

Change: This is another beautiful track on the album. (I know that I’ve used that word over and over again to describe the songs on this album, but I can’t help it. These songs really are beautiful!) This uplifiting power ballad is about one’s power to change the world around them. “The smallest things can make all the difference/ Love is alive/ Don’t listen to them when they say/ You’re just a fool/ Just a fool to believe you can change the world.” It kind of has a ‘So Small’ feel to it, and we love that!

This Time: The track starts off with some good old fashioned Country music, that puts a smile on your face and keeps your foot tapping to the undeniably catchy Country “twang.” ‘This Time’ is one of our favorite tracks on the album for that reason! “I just want to tell ya/ That my heart is bursting at the seams/ I can’t wait want another minute/ Life is short/ Love is sweet/ Ain’t no time like this time, baby.”

After our first play of the album, we had it on repeat! We love Carrie Underwood, and can’t wait to see which songs she will be releasing as singles! Welcome back, Carrie! We look forward to seeing you top the charts once again!

“Play On” is in stores now! Click HERE to buy your copy!

Germany’s hottest export is back and better than ever! Tokio Hotel is ready to rock America with their latest album, “Humanoid.” At first glance, it’s the band’s unique look, that draws your attention, but it’s their addicting sound that keeps it. You probably remember these four rockers winning the award for “Best New Artist” at the MTV VMA’s last year. That seemed to have been just the beginning, on the long road of success for Tokio Hotel.

The album’s first single is ‘Automatic.’ The track is an energy driven pop-rock song, with a slight techno feel to it. After hearing it for the first time, we had the song on repeat! With a combination of catchy lyrics and a beat you can’t help but rock out to, this song could be another hot for the band. “Automatic. Automatic. You’re automatic, and your hearts like an engine. I die with every beat. You’re automatic, and your voice is electric. Why do I still believe?”

‘Humanoid’ is the title track of the album. It has an older rock vibe to it. The song, which has an edgy sound, is grunge, but not so grunge that it scares you off. Instead, it has you singing along and bobbing your head to the rhythm, pretending that you’re in Tokio Hotel concert.

‘Forever Now’ is another favorite track of ours. The mid-tempo love song has an almost eerie sound to it. Yes, this is a love song, but it’s not another mushy love song. What’s great about this song is that even though it seems to be at a smaller pace, it doesn’t put you to sleep. Tokio Hotel seems to make even the traditional love songs into a track you can head bang to at one of their concerts.

Another song that we loved, is the album’s first track, ‘Noise.’ Introduced by a flute, this is another Tokio Hotel song that you can rock out to.

We are officially Tokio Hotel fans! What we love about this group is their unique look, paired up with their unique sound. If you seem them or hear them, you know it’s Tokio Hotel. With so many artists copying one another and trying to keep up with the latest trends, it’s nice to see a group that stands out.

Tokio Hotel’s new album is in stores now!

If someone tells you that you’re wasting your time by posting videos on YouTube, tell them that they are oh so wrong. Imagine doing a cover of one your favorite artist’s songs, and then having them sign you to their label because they loved your rendition so much. 20 year old, Esmee Denters did just that.

Originially from The Netherlands, Esmee started off as a girl who posted videos of her singing, on YouTube, to see what people, other than her friends, thought of her voice. The result? Being one of the most subsribed to people YouTube and landing a record deal with a new record label.

Justin Timberlake flew Esmee out to one of his US shows, during his 2007 tour after seeing her rendition of his single, ‘What Goes Around.’ After having her sing on the spot, he loved her and chose to make her the first artist singed to his new label, under Universal, Tenman Records. After working with her on her debut album, for about a year, the urban pop masterpiece, “Outta Here”, was complete.

The album’s lead single, ‘Outta Here,’ sets the tone for the rest of this urban, pop album. The track, which is one of the many produced by Justin Timberlake, is a fusion of pop-rock and urban beats. Esmee sings of a relationship gone wrong and seeing that the person you were with, isn’t that same person anymore. Esmee has said that she writes about what she knows about and what she thinks people our age can relate to. We agree! The song is a mid-tempo, with some hot synthesized beats and lyrics, provided by the singer, herself.

‘Love Dealer’ is the dance track for the clubs. The song has a retro feel to it, which seems to be Justin’s speciality. What’s great about this song is that it shows that Esmee can also do the uptempo tracks that we all love to dance and have a good time to.

One of my favorite tracks on the album is the mid-tempo track, ‘Gravity,’ which has both beautiful lyrics and vocals from Denters. “This ain’t the way that it supposed to be when you’re in love. You got me stuck here on the ground. Everything feels heavy, and I can’t carry the weight for the both of us. Your gravity’s holding me down.”

‘Bigger Than The World’ is a beautiful track, produced by Timberlake. “I’m staring at the mirror at these clothes, and it’s funny, they mean about as much as yesterday. Something is calling me home, me home. I can hear your voice and I’m not afraid. Now I know I’m just a girl. Trying to make my way through this life. But now I feel bigger then the world. With your hand in mine.”

We love the album! The album is currently available in Europe. You can get a copy of “Outta Here,” in the US, on January 11, 2010.

Want to see Esmee live? Check out Esmee next month, when she’ll be on tour with Honor Society.