Anastacia Music:

		List Price: $11.98		Label: Epic Europe Salesrank: 585480 Released: November 21, 2001
		Our Price: $3.53
		Used Price: $0.01
		Media: Audio CD

Freak of Nature Track Listing:
1. Freak of Nature
2. Paid My Dues
3. Overdue Goodbye
4. You'll Never Be Alone
5. One Day in Your Life
6. How Come the World Won't Stop
7. Why'd You Lie to Me
8. Don't Cha Wanna
9. Secrets
10. Don't Stop (Doin' It)
11. I Dreamed of You
12. Overdue Goodbye (Reprise)

Editorial Review:
Aussie edition of the 2001 followup to the dance-pop vocalist's hit-laden 2000 debut, 'Not That Kind'. No domestic release is currently scheduled. Including the single 'Paid My Dues'.

Freak of Nature Reviews:
Make no mistake - Anastacia is NO freak of nature!
2002-12-08 - Although I'm a big fan of Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue, it has to be pointed out that they seem to hog all of the limelight. It's not their fault, it's just the public around the worldwide who seem to have an obsession with them. This true fact sadly prevents other, maybe more talented singers from entering the mainstream pop market and ruling the world. Anastacia is one of these. OK, she's had phenomenal success in Europe, but she's never really broken the American market - even though she is a native of the country in question. After Anastacia's superb debut album, Not That Kind (which sold 6 million copies worldwide), the foxy lady returned in November 2001 with her second album Freak Of Nature. While Not That Kind focused mostly on power ballads, Freak Of Nature had a more worldly feel to it with a lot more up-tempo songs. Freak Of Nature has so far sold 5 million copies worldwide and features some of Anastacia's greatest songs ever.

The album opens with the album's title track, Freak Of Nature (10/10). The thing you realise the most about this song when you first hear it is it's powerful and booming bassline. It really is absolutely mind-blowing but once Anastacia starts singing, her vocals alone dwarf this once massive bassline to a miniscule weakling - that's how strong and striking her voice is. Track 2 is Paid My Dues (9/10). This superb pop hit was the first single to be taken from Freak Of Nature in November 2001, where it peaked at No.12 in the UK and No.1 in many countries around Europe. Anastacia's voice is amazingly powerful as usual and the beats are so funky and addictive. Track 3 is Overdue Goodbye (10/10). This song has a very country/pop feel to it - very Shania Twain around the time she released The Woman In Me. It's a shame this song won't be released as a single, as a video where Anastacia's in a field in America on a farm would be perfect....OK, shut up! Track 4 is You'll Never Be Alone (10/10). Not That Kind had Who's Gonna Stop The Rain as its power-ballad - Freak Of Nature has this. You'll Never Be Alone is a superb and emotion-packed ballad from Anastacia. The woman flat out sells the song from the bottom of her heart and soul - you can sense it in her voice. This song is phenomenal and has never failed to make me cry almost everytime I listen to it. Just thing of a sad time in your life and the good memories will overcome them as you weep your heart out! Track 5 is One Day In Your Life (10/10). This second single from Freak Of Nature peaked at No.11 in the UK in March 2002. Apparently, the song topped the chart in 17 countries around Europe! Out of all Anastacia's single releases, I definitely consider One Day In Your Life to be the best - the beat is so funky and Anastacia's voice is so strong. Track 6 is How Come The World Won't Stop (9/10). This song is another superb mid-tempo track with some beautiful lyrics and memorable beats. The song is more indie-oriented with its acoustic guitar rather than the traditional Anastacia style (pop/rock/ballad). Track 7 is Why'd You Lie To Me (10/10). This was the third single to be taken from Freak Of Nature in September 2002. The song didn't even peak inside the UK Top 20 - probably through lack of promotion, which is a great shame because that amazing video looked very expensive!

The album continues with the funky Don'tcha Wanna (10/10). This amazing slice of pop funk adds that much-needed drop of R'n'B to Freak Of Nature. The song has an amazingly heavy bassline - it's very slow and seems like a some huge ship trying to slowly make its way through the water using all the force it can. The song also has that dab of rock and Anastacia's voice is wacky beyond belief (in a good way). Track 9 is Secrets (10/10). After all that grooving around to Don'tcha Wanna, Secrets provides that relaxing safety net for all the fans of Anastacia's soothing and soft voice. She gives the booming vocals a rest for this mid-tempo ballad about her childhood. Track 10 is Don't Stop (Doin' It) (10/10). Anastacia speeds things up with this catchy (and camp) disco pop number that will get any party-goer up on their feet! Definitely an album highlight. Track 11 is I Dreamed You (8/10). This is an average ballad about a man that Anastacia dreamt about - not very interesting and lacking in music ability. The song starts off good, but Anastacia goes a little OTT as she continues her warble-fest towards the end. Track 12 is Overdue Goodbye (Reprise) (10/10). This superb reprise to track 3 has some superb and exotic instruments while Anastacia's vocals echo around your room. "Goodbye..." she booms as it echoes for a few seconds at least. This gives the song a more epic feel. Overall, a superb end to an even more superb album!

OVERALL GRADE: 10/10

Anastacia is one of the most exciting female artists to arrive on the pop scene for quite some time - and Freak Of Nature should see her around for quite some time to come, too! If you have ever been interested in Anastacia's music, you should not hesitate to buy this phenomenal album. The only complaint that I have is that some of these songs are included on the US version of Not That Kind, wich in a way makes her look a bit lazy - in that she just took some old songs and included them on the European version of Freak Of Nature hoping no one would notice! Tsk, tsk! Anyway, Anastacia's unique vocal ability, trademark songs and signature fashion-style is so original and she's eventually getting the praise she rightly deserves - buy Freak Of Nature from Amazon[.com] now!

Make no mistake - Anastacia is NO freak of nature!
2002-11-17 - Although I'm a big fan of Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue, it has to be pointed out that they seem to hog all of the limelight. It's not their fault, it's just the public around the worldwide who seem to have an obsession with them. This true fact sadly prevents other, maybe more talented singers from entering the mainstream pop market and ruling the world. Anastacia is one of these. OK, she's had phenomenal success in Europe, but she's never really broken the American market - even though she is a native of the country in question. After Anastacia's superb debut album, Not That Kind (which sold 6 million copies worldwide), the foxy lady returned in November 2001 with her second album Freak Of Nature. While Not That Kind focused mostly on power ballads, Freak Of Nature had a more worldly feel to it with a lot more up-tempo songs. Freak Of Nature has so far sold 5 million copies worldwide and features some of Anastacia's greatest songs ever.

The album opens with the album's title track, Freak Of Nature (10/10). The thing you realise the most about this song when you first hear it is it's powerful and booming bassline. It really is absolutely mind-blowing but once Anastacia starts singing, her vocals alone dwarf this once massive bassline to a miniscule weakling - that's how strong and striking her voice is. Track 2 is Paid My Dues (9/10). This superb pop hit was the first single to be taken from Freak Of Nature in November 2001, where it peaked at No.12 in the UK and No.1 in many countries around Europe. Anastacia's voice is amazingly powerful as usual and the beats are so funky and addictive. Track 3 is Overdue Goodbye (10/10). This song has a very country/pop feel to it - very Shania Twain around the time she released The Woman In Me. It's a shame this song won't be released as a single, as a video where Anastacia's in a field in America on a farm would be perfect....OK, shut up! Track 4 is You'll Never Be Alone (10/10). Not That Kind had Who's Gonna Stop The Rain as its power-ballad - Freak Of Nature has this. You'll Never Be Alone is a superb and emotion-packed ballad from Anastacia. The woman flat out sells the song from the bottom of her heart and soul - you can sense it in her voice. This song is phenomenal and has never failed to make me cry almost everytime I listen to it. Just thing of a sad time in your life and the good memories will overcome them as you weep your heart out! Track 5 is One Day In Your Life (10/10). This second single from Freak Of Nature peaked at No.11 in the UK in March 2002. Apparently, the song topped the chart in 17 countries around Europe! Out of all Anastacia's single releases, I definitely consider One Day In Your Life to be the best - the beat is so funky and Anastacia's voice is so strong. Track 6 is How Come The World Won't Stop (9/10). This song is another superb mid-tempo track with some beautiful lyrics and memorable beats. The song is more indie-oriented with its acoustic guitar rather than the traditional Anastacia style (pop/rock/ballad). Track 7 is Why'd You Lie To Me (10/10). This was the third single to be taken from Freak Of Nature in September 2002. The song didn't even peak inside the UK Top 20 - probably through lack of promotion, which is a great shame because that amazing video looked very expensive!

The album continues with the funky Don'tcha Wanna (10/10). This amazing slice of pop funk adds that much-needed drop of R'n'B to Freak Of Nature. The song has an amazingly heavy bassline - it's very slow and seems like a some huge ship trying to slowly make its way through the water using all the force it can. The song also has that dab of rock and Anastacia's voice is wacky beyond belief (in a good way). Track 9 is Secrets (10/10). After all that grooving around to Don'tcha Wanna, Secrets provides that relaxing safety net for all the fans of Anastacia's soothing and soft voice. She gives the booming vocals a rest for this mid-tempo ballad about her childhood. Track 10 is Don't Stop (Doin' It) (10/10). Anastacia speeds things up with this catchy (and camp) disco pop number that will get any party-goer up on their feet! Definitely an album highlight. Track 11 is I Dreamed You (8/10). This is an average ballad about a man that Anastacia dreamt about - not very interesting and lacking in music ability. The song starts off good, but Anastacia goes a little OTT as she continues her warble-fest towards the end. Track 12 is Overdue Goodbye (Reprise) (10/10). This superb reprise to track 3 has some superb and exotic instruments while Anastacia's vocals echo around your room. "Goodbye..." she booms as it echoes for a few seconds at least. This gives the song a more epic feel. Overall, a superb end to an even more superb album!

OVERALL GRADE: 10/10

Anastacia is one of the most exciting female artists to arrive on the pop scene for quite some time - and Freak Of Nature should see her around for quite some time to come, too! If you have ever been interested in Anastacia's music, you should not hesitate to buy this phenomenal album. Her unique vocal ability, trademark songs and signature fashion-style is so original and she's eventually getting the praise she rightly deserves - buy Freak Of Nature from Amazon.com now!

Anastacia Overshoots
2002-06-03 - This artist gets a lot of exposure so I picked up the album to see what was the deely-o. Honestly, don't waste the money. Whip out your old Taylor Dane CD and clip out a picture of Carmen Electra - and you are covered. Cliched lyrics aren't helped by Anastacia's quirky voice.

This Lady has got it ALL!!!!
2002-05-26 - Well, i dont really know where to start! When i first listened to this CD i was in shock! The mix of raw talent, style and overall power blew me away!! Lyrically this Album is great...and vocally...well, AMAZING! 'You'll Never Be Alone' is one of the most beautiful songs iv ever heard. This womans vocal range is super and so her the range of songs on this CD. Whatever ur mood, whatever ur taste...theres something in this for everyone. A strong recommendation to people who appreciate REAL talent and inspiring music. Best album of the year...By FAR!

Been a long time
2002-04-29 - It's been a long time since I've purchased and enjoyed an ENTIRE album. I had heard PAID MY DUES and found it catchy and expected to only like some of the songs - but I have found that I can't seem to stop listening to it. An excellent voice - with tonnes of power. A pleasant surprise and a permanent fixture in my CD player in the car.