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This review requires several preambles for (future) readers. After you read it, you will form your own interpretation, perhaps hurl insults at me like madmen (if I'm lucky), and then unleash the entire vocabulary of insults you've acquired over the course of your life (if I'm unlucky, as I expect).
That said, here are the aforementioned premises: 1) I discovered this site in the depths of the internet only a month ago, and before I could even think of jotting something down, I went digging through reviews of all types on various artists (and more); 2) after reading some criticisms that were sometimes destructive, sometimes hilarious, I've come to the conclusion that there are truly obnoxious people who don't just disagree with other people's opinions... NO, THEY MUST DESTROYYYYY!! To these mediocre people with chicken brains and narrow horizons, who, due to their inability to prevail, verbally impose themselves, I say: your offensive comments are laughable; 3) that said, you might think I'm covering my **s in view of the comments that will pour in... think what you want, I just wanted to make this preamble; 4) I'm writing the review of this album because it seemed to me that not a syllable has been spent on it... all the better! I’m attempting this marathon...
I don't want to overdo it, I swear. I'll start by saying that yes, I know, it seems like an Avril Lavigne surrogate. But it’s clear that Alexz Johnson does not want to become a 'copy/cloned/preach well, practice poorly' because, from the very first episode of Instant Star, the character she plays (Jude Harrison) receives the insult of writing songs à la Avril Lavigne. A clear separation thus established by herself (or by the directors..?!). The fact is that Alexz Johnson has a style that resembles the Canadian artist (musical style, mind you).
The soundtrack recorded for this TV series is no less valuable than any other album: mellow pop/rock songs can easily permeate the soul of any fan of the genre. A 24 hours full of adolescence and boredom alternates with a Temporary Insanity with its music of 'loves me, loves me not'. A Let me fall, humble and heartfelt plea for understanding to the opposite sex (I'm only human and I've got something to say), strictly contrasts with a Skin (acoustic and superb) sad and angry against lies and relationships to not be taken for granted (What used to be yours isn't yours at all). Unfortunately, there are also songs that might be considered a bit banal, like I'm in love with my guitar where the only good thing is the concept of being in love with one's guitar (IT ROCKS!) and Pick Up The Pieces that’s very much like a Bauli panettone jingle. The typical theme 'you will never change who I am, forget it!' comes out in full force from Me out of me, perhaps the most rock-infused track of the album (Alexz doesn't aim to create any 'rock monsters' while clearly showing an affinity for the genre... fiddling with a Telecaster is a gesture that speaks volumes!!). Everything concludes with That Girl, a simple and honest declaration for the series 'I know my worth and I'm telling you in all calmness' (In that cigarette you breathe you can't get rid of me) and with a good cover of Stupid Girl by Garbage (nothing negative to say about that, actually, the emphasis with which the pre-chorus is sung should be appreciated).
In conclusion, I believe lovers of the aforementioned genre might want to give it a 'listen'. Then it's clear, you might like it or not, but keeping in mind that the masses might only know the TV series and thus Alexz Johnson as the lead actress, you can't say it's not appreciable for a young girl to compose fairly sui generis songs. These are such because they will be part of a TV series watched by few adolescents who are approaching the genre. In short, a soundtrack of great respect considering it is aired on TV at a children's time slot!!
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 24 Hours (03:21)
'''Verse One:'''
I've been sitting in the dirt (for 24 hours)
I've forgotten my own worth (for 24 hours)
Said that you'd be here last night
I'm trying to shake you from my skin (for 48 hours)
Clean up this mess I've been put in (for 48 hours)
I'm guessing you can't always win
I'm guessing you can't always win
'''Chorus:'''
I can't have anything I want
They say I'm just too young
But it's not my fault
I'll find my own way home if I gotta
I'll make it all alone if I gotta
'''Verse Two:'''
I'm not so trustful with my friends
I'm on the road alone again
I guess im tired of giving in
I'm sick of wishing you were near
You've gone your way, you've made it clear
Why do I feel you everywhere?
Why do I feel this everywhere?
'''Chorus:'''
I can't have anything I want
They say I'm just too young
But it's not my fault
I'll find my own way home if I gotta
I'll make it all alone if I gotta
'''Bridge:'''
Don't wanna spend my time
Watching the world go by
I think I'd rather die
And I don't got a plan
Not gonna justify
To stay where I stand
Something I won't deny
'''Chorus:'''
I can't have anything I want
They say I'm just too young
But it's not my fault
I'll find my own way home if I gotta
I'll make it all alone if I gotta
I can't have anything I want
They say I'm just too young
But it's not my fault
I'll find my own way home if I gotta
I'll make it all alone if I gotta
24 hours
24 hours
24 hours
24 hours
24 hours
02 Temporary Insanity (04:14)
Da Da Da Da Da Da
Da Da Da Da Da Da
What just happened?
Did you kiss me?
Cause that's a place we've never been until now
And I don't know how it's gonna be after this
Do we pretend these feelings don't exist at all
Or do we fall?
My confusion shows whenever you get so close
I stumble, I stutter, forget what to say
I'm nervous, I wonder why I'm acting this way
[Chorus]
It's temporary insanity
What's going on with you and me?
Is it real or is it fantasy?
Forever or just temporary?
Woah, oh, oh (insanity)
Woah, oh, oh
You made a moved and changed your mind
Too much to lose, you've crossed the line between friends
And something more
Was it all a big mistake?
And if it was, it's much too late to undo
And I don't really want to
Let you go but I still don't know
How I feel about you
What this really means
It's crazy to want you
Is it meant to be?
[Chorus]
It's temporary insanity
What's going on with you and me?
Is it real or is it fantasy?
Forever or just temporary?
It's temporary insanity
What's going on with you and me?
Is it real or is it fantasy?
Forever or just temporary?
Woah, oh, oh (insanity)
Woah, oh, oh
Oh, what you do to me?
What comes over me, oh?
If this is crazy there's nothing I'd rather be
Da Da Da Da Da Da
Da Da Da Da Da Da
Da Da Da Da Da Da
[Chorus]
It's temporary insanity
What's going on with you and me?
Is it real or is it fantasy?
Forever or just temporary?
It's temporary insanity
What's going on with you and me?
Is it real or is it fantasy?
Forever or just temporary?
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Da Da Da Da Da Da
Da Da Da Da Da Da
Da Da Da Da Da Da
[repeat till end]
05 Skin (02:45)
I drift away to a place
Another kind of life
Take away the pain
I create my paradise
Everything I've held
Has hit the wall
What used to be yours
Isn't yours at all
Falling apart, and all that I'm asking
Is it a crime, am I overreacting
Oh, he's under my skin
Just give me something to get rid of him
I've got a reason now to bury this alive
Another little white lie
So what you had didn't fit
Among the pretty things
never fear, never fear
I know now where you've been
Braids have been un-tied
Ribbons fall away
Leave the consequence
My tears you'll taste
Falling apart and all that I question
Is this a dream or is this my lesson
Oh, he's under my skin
Just give me something to get rid of him
I've got a reason now to bury this alive
Another little white lie
I don't believe I'll be alright
I don't believe I'll be ok
I don't believe how you throw me away
I do believe you didn't try
I do blame you for every lie
When I look in your eyes, I don't see mine
Oh, he's under my skin
Just give me something to get rid of him
I've got a reason now to bury this alive
Another little white lie
Oh my permission to sin
You might have started my reckoning
I've got a reason now to bury him alive
Another little white lie
07 Criminal (03:05)
I won't deny, I faked it
Don't wanna lie, I'm jadded
I wanna scream when inside I'm breaking down
I've left the stone I was under
I'm running home, you won't find her
She walks alone all through this broken town
[Chorus]
Goin' the wrong way down a one way street
Where the feeling is criminal
Nobody helps me out when I believe
Just a look, look, looking for someone like me
Where the feeling is mutual
Can anybody see what I see
Cuz I don't see me
I blow away the ashes
I clear space to look at him
He stole my name while I waited lost and found
I found a place where I'll keep you
Cuz I won't live through you or beneth you
I walk this way where these winds won't bring me down
[Chorus]
Goin' the wrong way down a one way street
Where the feeling is criminal
Nobody helps me out when I believe
Just a look, look, looking for someone like me
Where the feeling is mutual
Can anybody see what I see
Cuz I don't see me don't
Let me be
Stayin at all
Don't waste it on me
Cuz if I take a chance
And if I hurt again
And if I let you leave
Be my reconing
Ooo, hey!
[Chorus]
Goin' the wrong way down a one way street
Where the feeling is criminal
Nobody helps me out when I believe
Just a look, look, looking for someone like me
Where the feeling is mutual
Can anybody see what I see
Cuz I don't see me
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