Natasha Bedingfield: Unwritten

NATASHA BEDINGFIELD Unwritten (Epic)

With its premium blend of catchy melodies and funky beats, this debut album from British singer Natasha Bedingfield sounds as if it were tenderly incubated in a pop-music hit factory. From lovey-dovey Nelly Furtado-esque ballads ("These Words") to hard-edged hip-hop ("Single"), the record deftly delivers knockouts in virtually every radio-friendly format. But Bedingfield isn't just a mindless tartlet with a masterful production team pulling all the strings. The former psychology student delves into the human psyche with soul-searching lyrics that lend intimacy to even the most raucous tune.

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