Product Description

Self titled third album from the self professed performer of 'Sprock' music (soul, pop and rock). Following on from 2002's 'Freak Of Nature', 'Anastacia' keeps to the melodic pop style fueled by soulful vocal lines as seen on previous releases. However this release shows a maturity in lyric writingless evident on her earlier albums.

Track Listing

1. Seasons Change
2. Left Outside Alone
3. Time
4. Sick and Tired
5. Heavy On My Heart
6. I Do (featuring Sonny of P.O.D.)
7. Welcome To My Truth
8. Pretty Little Dum Dum
9. Sexy Single
10. Rearview
11. Where Do I Belong
12. Maybe Today

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4363 in Music
• Released on: 2004-03-29
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced

Amazon.co.uk Review
Anastacia, the self-titled third album from the former wedding singer picks up where Freak of Nature left off, completing her transformation from disco-pop diva to full-on rock goddess. "Seasons Change" opens the album with a nu-metal guitar riff and pretty much sets the tone for the other 11 songs. Lead single "Left Outside Alone" demonstrates the diversity of Anastacia's voice: she starts off very pronounced in an Evanessence style before going back to her old self. Sadly, the vocals are more restrained than usual, with only a few songs showing off her range. The ballad "Heavy on my Heart" builds to some dynamic choruses, reminiscent of Joe Cocker's screaming rendition of "With a Little Help from My Friends" but the only time Anastacia really lets loose is on "Sexy Single", where her distinctive nasal vibrato loosens up and puts a real feel into the music. It's a shame there are none of the funk or disco numbers that made her debut so explosive but with such a unique voice, Anastacia could sing anything and it would sound great. --David Trueman

Customer Reviews

"Welcome to my truth".
Anastacia has created a fantastic album. Having not listened to this album for a while, to hear it for the first time in a few months makes you remember how good it is. Of course, she has an amazing voice - one of the most instantly recognised in the business, but listening to this I am also reminded that she is a great songwriter.

The album opens with the fantastic "Season's Change", an uplifting song about how life goes through ups and downs, so even if you're having a hard time at the moment it can quickly change.
"Left Outside Alone", the next track is also a belter. It is one of the best breakup songs that I can think of. I am sure many people will be able to relate to the sentiment behind this song; about being hurt by someone you love but wanting them to know and appreciate just what they have put you through: "And I wonder if you know, how it really feels, to be left outside alone."
"Heavy on my Heart" is the first track to take the tempo down a peg or two. It is a beautiful ballad. The lyrics also show us that Anastacia is willing to be honest, and quite open, in her works as she admits that, "Love, can you find me in the darkness? And love, don't let me down, there's a journey in my eyes, it's getting hard for me to hide, like the ocean at the sunrise."
"Welcome to my Truth", another notable song, also shows that she is willing to use her own pain to create beautiful songs. Listening to this track, and knowing that she has had her own battle with breast cancer, it is difficult to not respect her honesty and courage: "My life turned around, but I'm still living my dreams . . . I've been through it all, hit about a million walls."

To put it simply, this is one of the best albums that I own. There are few fillers on this album. The only one I tend to skip is "I Do", but that's just my personal taste, and for all the others I am singing along enjoying every second. Every song has its strength, each one can easily stand on its own.
Although I do not have her earlier album, I can assure you that this one should not be missed.