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Echo (Deluxe Version)

Leona Lewis

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Lewis takes risks on 'Echo'

Fresh off her international smash ‘Spirit,’ Leona Lewis offers up another collection of diverse vocal exhibitions on ‘Echo.’ An all-star roster of writers and producers ranging from Ryan Tedder to Kevin Rudolf and Max Martin and led by Simon Cowell and Clive Davis are responsible for the disc, which does a lot to show she is not afraid to take a few risks.

‘Echo’ leads off with the mid-tempo “Happy,” co-written by Ryan Tedder, who was also responsible for the success of “Bleeding Love.” The song tries its best to be another “statement,” and although its lyrics carry with it a positive message, “Happy” ends up being one of the weaker tracks.

The second track, “I Got You,” is much more impressive and could be a huge hit at radio if given the chance thanks to the help of proven hit maker Max Martin. The relevant production elements on “I Got You” pair up with Lewis’ all-star vocals, with her lower register in the verses adding depth and richness.

There are more dance themes found on ‘Echo,’ which suits Lewis surprisingly well. “Outta My Head” is exhibit A of this sound, with synths accompanying Lewis’ upper register throughout the majority of the track. Despite the unoriginal lyrics, the song isn’t bad for what it bills itself as. On the 80’s influenced “Fly Here Now,” Lewis incorporates drum clashes and prominent backing vocals in her call to her lover to “fly like an airplane” into her arms. These are not the strongest songs on the album by any stretch, but they serve a purpose.

“Can’t Breathe” is useful in showcasing Lewis’ falsetto, but it sounds like it could work for a more R&B-leaning artist like Rihanna. Still, it fits in with the rest of the track list pretty nicely. The Kevin Rudolf-produced “Love Letter” takes on a slightly more pop/rock feel than anything else on ‘Echo,’ though it still would be suitable for AC radio. The lyrics are a bit slushy (“Now I believe that this is fate / cause baby we belong together / I know everything is gonna be okay / just as long as we have each other”), but they fit the production fairly well.

It would be crazy for Lewis not to tackle an assortment of big-voiced ballads, and so there is a good selection on ‘Echo.’ The John Shanks-produced “Alive” allows Lewis to rise out of the ashes like a phoenix to voice her resiliency (“Where do I go when I’m so alone / where do I turn when you are so close / we try not to crash but we still collide / tears I’ve cried / I’ll survive / I’m alive”). Other ballads that showcase Lewis’ strengths include the middle eastern-tinged “Brave” and the inspirational “My Hands.”These tracks are classic Lewis and really serve as the album’s heart.

“You Don’t Care” is another Tedder track and is probably the weakest offering on ‘Echo.’ It sounds like a OneRepublic leftover and should have been left off the U.S. edition in favor of the superior “Naked.”

The strongest offering on ‘Echo’ is without a doubt “Don’t Let Me Down,” thanks in part to the role Justin Timberlake played in writing and backing vocals. The beautifully mellow theme of “Down” and the vulnerability of Lewis’ vocals compared to the rest of the album’s tracks is top-notch, because she demonstrates constant glory notes are not always necessary to prove vocal prowess.

Lewis ends ‘Echo’ on a strong note with “Lost Then Found” featuring OneRepublic. Tedder’s vocals complement hers well, and even though the chorus is cookie-cutter Tedder songwriting, the overall production is excellent and the song’s message is positive. The hidden track “Stone Hearts & Hand Grenades” is a nice bonus because it is vulnerably yet beautifully sung.

Despite the fact that ‘Echo’ is not superior to ‘Spirit,’ it is definitely on a level playing field and shows that Leona Lewis is committed to incorporating new themes and sounds in her recording career, and it is highly likely she will have another hot one on her hands.

Beautiful & Catchy

Leona had my attention after "Better in Time", but won my heart after "I Will Be". Im not much of a slow song guy, but im a sucker for Power Ballads. Happy is a good song, but the rest of the songs easily top it. "Cant Breathe" is a Catchy Ballad, "Brave" is Dark & Mystical, & "My Hands", which is also the Theme Song to the blockbuster, "Final Fantasy XIII" is Beautiful. "Alive", "I Got You", "Lost Then Found" & "Dont Let Me Down" are great songs as well. But imo THE standout song is "Outta My Head". The uptempo Eurodance track is a awesome dance number. "Echo" is defentily better than "Spirit" and is worth the wait!

Echoes of Greatness


Leonas follow-up cd “echo” is no sophomore slump. I was fooled by the cover thinking this cd would be all about slow emotional ballads but I was definitely wrong. This album proves that Leona is the best singer ever. Even with the dancey and pop songs her vocals prove to be superior to everyone else today. The album is beat heavy but also showcases her powerful vocals. With the help of Tedder and Timberlake, Leona does not dissapoint. Heres the breakdown:

Happy - 9.5/10: At first I didn’t like the song because it sounded a bit whitney Houston but the video made it even more amazing and emotional.

I got you -10/10: One of my favorite songs on the album. The chorus is definitely catchy!

Can’t Breathe- 8.5/10: Love the song but “can’t breathe” is repeated a bit too much.

Brave -9/10: The egyptioness feel of the song is a bit hard to get over but once again the chorus does not fail.

Outta my Head - 11/10: Best song! It will be a big pop song if released. I can see this on the radio and top 10 itunes.

My hands: 10/10: One of the more emotional songs on the album. Fantastic though a stripped down version would even be better.

Love Letter: 8/10: It is listenable and good but compared to this masterpiece of an album, it does not compare as much.

Broken: 9.5/10: One of the other ballads of the cd. What can I say? Leona does not do ballads wrong.

Naked: 9/10: Once again great chorus. Wish the song wasn’t so overproduced.

Stop Crying Your Heart Out: 9.5/10: You can feel her in this song very sad.

Don’t Let me Down: 9.5/10: produced by jt. First line SOUNDS like “f-ing around” haha.

Alive: 8/10: It’s an okay song for me. A little filler song but definitely not a bad song.

Lost then Found: 11/10: One republic and Leona can not go wrong. Their voices make this song perfect.

Biography

Born: April 3, 1985 in Islington, London, England

Genre: Pop

Years Active: '00s, '10s

A striking young woman with a strong vocal resemblance to the young Whitney Houston and a large mop of blonde corkscrew curls, Leona Lewis won the third series of the British reality talent show The X Factor in a landslide. (For non-Brits: The X Factor is the revamped follow-up to the original U.K. talent search, Pop Idol, of which American Idol is the massively successful U.S. version; AI's Simon Cowell is the show's lead judge and executive producer.) Born and raised in the Islington section of...
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  • Genres: Pop, Music
  • Released: Nov 17, 2009
  • ℗ 2009 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

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