Demi Lovato - Here We Go Again

Just when you think Demi Lovato (Disney Channel’s "Sonny With A Chance") couldn’t do any better she releases her second album "Here We Go Again", a mix of pop, rock, soul and folk music.

Track by Track

Here We Go Again
The lead single and the title track. This is usual Demi at it’s best. A song about a failed relationship with a hard edge and Demi’s usual pop/rock sound reminiscent of teen stars before her.

Solo
This track seems to follow on from "Here We Go Again". It’s a pop/rock track with an edgy chorus and uses the line "Here you go again" to create some continuity from the previous track.

U Got Nothing On Me
An anthem track about breaking up and being independent after a break up. The chanting of the line "U Got Nothing On Me" is interesting and works well in the song.

Falling Over Me
The first track to sound as if it’s been influenced by John Mayer (who worked with Demi on the album). It’s a slow and mellow track that moves slowly but is catchy and it sets itself apart from the first few tracks.

Quiet
On first listen you will be saying to yourself "This is a girl from Disney?". The song was surprising when I first listened to it as it’s so hard hitting and reminiscent of the nineties grunge sound. It has quiet verses and an explosive chorus, which creates a song that is completely different from what other female teenage artists are doing.

Catch Me
The sixth track follows the same formula as Demi’s previous album’s title track "Don’t Forget" (which was also the sixth track on the album. Coincidence?). It’s a moving ballad about being overtaken with love and wanting to "fall" in love.

Everytime You Lie
A mellow track with a bit more flair than "Falling Over Me". The track is a fun take on a relationship where the girl knows her boyfriend is still in love with his ex. This track is Demi’s best friend Selena Gomez’s favourite track on the album saying "When you hear it you’ll know why". Nelena or Niley anyone? ;)

Got Dynamite
A track that is full of energy and screaming vocals. It’s a great track with a chorus that packs a punch. Demi’s vocals in some parts of the song are haunting and it gives the track a dark feeling to it.

Stop The World
Co-written with the youngest member of the Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas, "Stop The World" is a pop/rock track with a more mellow feel to it. Think of a female version of a Jonas Brothers’ ballad, speed it up and you have "Stop The World".

World of Chances
A stunning and moving ballad co-written by John Mayer. The last verse in the track is exceptionally emotion filled; "I hope you ring me someday. Hear the operator say the numbers no good and that she had a world of chances for you".

Remember December
The track opens with an electro inspired verse and moves into a more rock driven chorus. The electro inspiration is a great inclusion.

Everything You’re Not
Opening with an innocent verse about love and moving into a chorus that tells her ex all she wants is "everything you’re not". A great track with attitude.

Bonus Tracks

Gift of a Friend
The lead single from the new Tinkerbell film, "Gift of a Friend" is a track with evident Irish influences, reflecting the look and feel of the Tinkerbell films. It’s a track with a good message that tells you friends are "gifts" but it’s not the strongest track on the album.

So Far So Great
The theme song to Demi’s Disney Channel Original Series Sonny With A Chance, "So Far So Great" is a great bubbly track with the usual Disney Channel energy. Very fun.

Summary
The album sets Demi Lovato apart from other teen queens out there and she tackles genres that some of those girls wouldn’t touch. She has matured musically and the focus and subjects of her music has also matured.

10/10

Demi Lovato - Don't Forget

Following her film debut in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock" co-starring the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato released her debut album "Don't Forget" which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Album Hot 100 and is soon to be released in Australia. The album, which was co-produced by Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas is a strong debut full of music worthy of a young Disney star in the making.

Track by Track

1.La La Land
"La La Land" has been released as the second single off the album. It is a strong opener for the album with a strong message of self confidence and not following the crowd. In parts, the track has a 50's Sandra-Dee-esque feel to it to further express the supposed "perfect-ness" of Hollywood but becomes more aggressive with Demi's screaming vocals.

2.Get Back
Released as the first single off the album "Get Back" is a strong pop/rock effort expected from a young Disney artist of today. The song opens with a simple guitar riff and moves on to Demi's smooth vocals. The chorus rips up as Demi sings "I want to get back to the old days...". The song is somewhat a ping-pong game of dark and light with quiet whispers (provided by Nick Jonas) and screaming vocals.

3.Trainwreck
One of my favourite songs on the album. The song is a pop/rock track with a jazzy edge to it. At first listen it reminded me of the song "Drops of Jupiter" by Train. The chorus is very boppy as Demi expresses how she is in love with a guy who is somewhat messed up. The end verse of the song is one of my favourite parts of the track as it is just Demi and the piano. The line that ends the song "You're a trainwreck but with you I'm in love" is delivered beautifully by Demi.

4.Party
This track is very pop/rock with a harder edge to it. I think it differs from the album as most of the songs on the album are about love and heartache whereas this song is all about seeing a guy at a party and "Get(ting) your party on" which I feel, even though Demi co-wrote it, she's not fully comfortable singing it. It seems like it was included simply as a supposed "hit" that wouldn't rule out Demi's younger audience. Not to say that this song isn't great. It's still a worthy inclusion.

5.On The Line (Featuring Jonas Brothers)
At first listen I was quite surprised by this track. Since the Jonas Brothers feature I was guessing a very rock-driven track. The track is a lot more mellow and different to anything the Jonas Brothers have done previously but it works extremely well. And hey, this is Demi's debut anyway. Demi begins singing with Joe in the first verse and they both harmonise in the chorus (a la the last chorus of "This Is Me" from the Camp Rock Soundtrack). The second verse is sung with Nick and the rest is carried out with Demi and Joe although Nick sings his trademark "Yeah" at the end of the song.

6.Don't Forget
This track is very individual, full of synthinzers and basic pop beats to it. The track moves on with this simple beat for most of the song until the last chorus when a guitar rips in and the rest of the song is full instruments. The song is very reminiscent of "Lovebug" by the Jonas Brothers as it somewhat follows the same format; simple music and limited instruments until the last chorus.

7.Gonna Get Caught
This track is simple pop/rock at it's best and it reminiscent of the sounds featured on Hilary Duff's self-titled release, when she was moving in a more rockier direction. It expresses how a boyfriend's cheating ways will be revealed.

8.Two Worlds Collide
This track was obviously written as a tie-in track to Demi's upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie "Princess Protection Program" as the song expresses how a girl is "afraid of her throne" and how two different people from two different worlds can teach each other new things. There is one thing I dislike about this track is that the chorus doesn't pack a punch. Demi's vocals stay flat during the chorus so it doesn't create a solid chorus.

9.The Middle
This track represents Demi's metal rock influence. It's very dark and edgy. The verses are very sultry and they have the effect of reeling in the listener until the chorus explodes with an array of drums and guitars. It is probably the most mature track featured on the album and it displays another side of Demi even possibly showcasing the musical direction she will be going in the future.

10.Until You're Mine
The track begins with an unexpected latin-inspired sound with digital drums. The chorus kicks in and deliver's Demi's signature pop/rock sound and the song continues with real drums and a more pop/rock sound. The slow speed of the verses and the faster more aggressive speed of the chorus contrast well.

11.Believe In Me
A very inspirational track that expresses Demi's want to "wake up feeling beautiful". This song was obviously developed from Demi's experiences of being bullied when she was younger and the positive message of self-confidence shines through in the song.

Summary
This album is a strong debut from Demi Lovato. It incorporates the pop/rock sound familiar to teenage stars today yet it offers a unique edge to it that seperates it from the others. With fantastic production by the Jonas Brothers, "Don't Forget" is an album worthy of it's unforgetable title.