Wanna Be With You

If Mandy has not yet hit your shores with her debut single 'Candy' it won't be long before it's soaring up your singles charts. She's already being described as the next 'Britney / Christina', and after their success, Mandy is taking that as quite a compliment. At just 15 years of age, she has supported Backstreet Boys and recorded her debut album titled 'So Real'. For Mandy, it's a dream come true, and for her fans, well they just can't get enough of this bright new star. 1. So Real - Upbeat, good pop song but the vocals sound a little weak in this song. 4/5 2. Candy - The debut single that everyone is singing. If this song sounds familiar, remember the Swedish singer Robyn with her single 'Show Me Love'. Once you get past the similarity and young video clip you'll want to re-play it over and over. 4.5/5 3. What You Want - Well it wouldn't be a U.S. pop album without some R'n'B. Quite a funky tune, that grows on you. 3/5 4. Walk Me Home - A good choice for the follow-up single to 'Candy'. A lovely song that really shows off Mandy's talented vocal ability. 4.5/5 5. Lock Me In Your Heart - One of the best tracks on this album. It's a mid tempo track and very sing-a-long. 4/5 6. Telephone (Interlude) - A waste of space on the album and plain annoying. 7. Quit Breaking My Heart - Slow introduction, and the build up to the chorus is excellent. Lovely melodic song, and my personal favorite on the album. 5/5 8. Let Me Be The One - It seems Mandy's voice can't handle the faster songs. Again it sounds a little weak on this song, and is saved with the backing vocals. The song itself is an upbeat catchy song. 3/5 9. Not Too Young - It begins with thunder, preparing you for a big ballad, but it's far from that. Do not be put off by the la la la, and young lyrics. It has a strong beat and you'll want to listen to it over again. 4/5 10. Love Shot - Another catchy up-beat pop tune, the chorus will definately have you singing to it in no time. 3.5/5 11. I Like It - Fast forward, this song is boring and empty. 1.5/5 12. Love You For Always - This song is very Janet Jackson sounding. The song is a little flat and lacking anything special. 2.5/5 13. Quit Breaking My Heart (Reprise) - Fantastic ending to this album. For anyone wishing to dispute Mandy's vocal ability, listen to this beautiful reprise. 5/5 Since the recording of this album, Mandy has grown up and her vocal capabilities have improved a great deal. This young girl has quite a set of lungs when it comes to live performances, and unlike her rivals, Ms. Spears and Aguilera she actually sounds better live than on the album recording. 'So Real' is an impressive pop album, containing beautiful ballads to strong beat dance songs. Forget the generalisation that pop music is for 'teeny-boppers', as anyone can enjoy it and this album can be enjoyed by everyone.(This review is based on the original version of this album that was released in the U.S. titled 'So Real'. Note, there may be some variations in songs).