The latest album of one of the best female singers around. there are two versions of this cd, but the only difference is the color of the package. I own the black version, so I review this one. Anouk recently became a mother, but the only influence that has on her music is the lyrics. This album is more rock than the previous one. It shows a more mature women. A woman with an extremely powerful voice. If you know Anouk through her other albums, I don't have to explain anything. You can just buy this record and be happy with it. If you don't know Anouk, but you do appreciate good music, sung by good female singer, way much better than a Britney or a Christina, this is an album you won't regret buying. Just as her other albums. So buy this, and be jealous at her child for having such a cool,talented and handsome mother.

It's the best album by Anouk by far!!

This is the third official studio album Dutch rock singer Anouk has made. After her outstanding second album she released "Lost Tracks" to fill up the gap. After being off for two years she has returned with a new album and a new band.

This particular album is meant to definitely establish her name internationally. It has been released in Europe by Dino/EMI where she will promote it with a tour and by performing on several festivals this summer. After that, the album is due to be released in the rest of the world.

However, I must admit I doubt if Anouk will achieve her goal. It's just that the album doesn't contain a song that will be able to do what "Nobody's Wife" did. Her bluesy voice is as strong as ever and the overall sound of "Graduated Fool" tends to be of a more alternative one. It contains some real blasters like the first two singles "Everything" and "I Live For You", but they're just too raw for frequent wide radio airplay. Or the reminiscing ballad "Margarita Chum" problably written in the same period as "Michel" from her second album, has to do the trick.

"Graduated Fool" is a sound album. Opening song "Too Long" shows a funky sound and "Who Cares" has a real nu-metal edge to it, with an up tempo Rammstein-like riff in the catchy chorus. The ballad "Hail" shows political commitment and the title track is a modest beautifully sung semi-ballad. The album will give Anouk international credibility and recognition within the genre, but I don't think it will generate many international hit singles. Still, go for it Anouk!!