Girls, Girls, Girls, Summer Single Reviews

Mandy Moore- I could Break your Heart any Day of the Week ***

Mandy Moore, or Amanda Leigh, the title of the starlet's 5th studio album, boast her displaying sightlier more vocal range and variability on the album's first single. It is not the kind of girl power single I would expect from Moore, but she manages to sell the song in a cutesy , yet gritty way. The hand clap cadence and the likely lyrics could make this a hit single. Yet, I can't help but wonder what Kelly Clarkson or Pink could've done with this track. Moore lacks the strong vibrato the latter two singers can infuse into a girl power anthem. So, she leaves me wanting a little more edge on this track. And, with a title like "I could break your Heart any Day of the Week," I wonder why the in-your face attitude almost fails to convince me.

David Guetta, Featuring Kelly Rowland- When Love Takes Over****

With huge hits like, "The World is Mine and Love is Gone," Guetta has solidified himself as one of the best club djs to date. And, in the same fashion as it's predecessors, "When Love Takes Over," will not disappoint. I love this song, everything from the pulsating dance beat, to the smooth vocal stylings. YES! Miss Kelly delivers on this track. The tone in her voice is so clean, crisp, and clear, no over singing here. Maybe this Destiny's Child has finally found her voice.

Britney Spears - Radar****

WOW! It only took almost 2 years to see this song released as a single. "Radar" first appeared on Brittany's "The Blackout" CD. It was one of my favorites. She added it to the "Circus" track list and I thought, "that's strange," but, mystery solved. "Radar" is poised as the 4th single from the platinum+ pop wonderland that is the "Circus" album. I'm looking for this to be her next number 1 single.

Jessie James- Wanted***

Look for this girl to "blow-up" on the pop scene. She's incredibly hot with great vocals. That's a package deal these days, it's the whole country pop thing that Jessica Simpson has tried unsuccessfully to top. Jessie James, think Carrie Underwood with spice and attitude.

Kristinia DeBarge- Goodbye***

Daughter of James Debarge, remember the popular early 80s family group, Debarge. James Debarge is usually remembered as Janet Jackson's first husband, although the marriage was annulled after the coupled lived together for a few months. Now, that you've got the back story, onto the review. "Goodbye" is a ear-catching tune. Nothing remarkably original, but the 1969 hit "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" sample gives the track some extra appeal. Kristinia's voice isn't a powerhouse vocal, but it's pretty credulous on this dance-pop track. And, she's includes the new pop buzzword, "swagga" in the chorus, so she should score major street cred points.