Sweetnam plays the rebel with a wink and a nod, chewing up a big piece of bubblegum on "Billy S," and using a heavy bass riff to accentuate her emotions on "I Don’t Really Like You." The inclusion of a sped up version of Blondie’s "Heart of Glass" gives an idea of the overall vibe that Sweetnam and crew are going for. This record should keep Sweetnam "the big girl" at pop radio all the way through next spring.
Grade: A
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