Bananarama's new album fuses techno and electronica with very catchy dance pop. The first US single "Every Shade of Blue" is a great dance record, showing that they still have what it takes to shake up the dance floors like their 1980s heyday. Other potential hits include "Take me to your heart", "I found love" and "System". Although there is no classic like "I heard a Rumor" or "Venus" here, all the songs are great, and they affirm Bananarama's status as one of the best girl groups ever! Move over, All Saints and Spice Girls, because Bananarama's still got what it takes!

This continues the "Pop Life" vein of strong, contemporary dance music with little resemblance to the pop ditties of 12 years before. Incredibly listenable.

This is it! the first project recorded by Sarah Dallin & Keren Woodword (a.k.a Bananarama). Since losing bandmates Jaqui O'Sullivan and , original bandmate Siobhan Fahey. The previous 3 released LP's are awsome too, if you can gain access to those as well, they are "WOW!",-Siobhan's last recording w/ the band, "Pop Life"-only Lp recording w/ Jaqui O'Sullivan. And last,"Please Yourself"-(import release only*)and first release as a duo! And then of course there's "Ultra Violet", the first released LP in the states as a duo, Includes an occassional ballad such as: "Maybe The Next Time". But overall a bass-thumping, club-sounding, dance-vibe feel LP. Stand-out tracks include: "Don't Stop Me Now", "Every Shade Of Blue", "System", "Give In To Me", & "I Found Love". Of course there's more but I have to leave you some surprises! You won't regret this purchase or this album, ecspecially those who love Bananarama, club-feel music, those who love to dance & party! And of course ALL will appriciate Bananarama's new sound on this one....there's is life after Siobhan!

if u like the sound of 90's electo style stock aiken and waterman, then u will like this album

i purchased it as i love the song take me to your heart, i was displeased that the album version isnt the same as the single version i give this album 3 out of 5 stars

I LOVE Bananarama - have been a fan for almost 25 years (is that possible???). I have fond memories of driving around L.A. in a white Ford Mustang convertible while on vacation, a young 20-something in the early 80's, listening to "Cruel Summer" and thinking it ("IT" being me being 20-something!!) would never end. Wow, the memories. These ladies have recorded some seriously EXCELLENT car music - WOW, True Confessions, Pop Life...... That's why this disc is such a major let-down. Whatever they had, it's simply not there anymore. They're just going through the motions. A major bummer. There's something to be said for retiring while one is at one's peak...... Overall, a very sad, depressing album.