(3.5 Out of 5)

When my idiot husband first came home and asked me to review a CD by some girl I never had heard of; I thought it was going to be angry Alanis Morrisette chick music. 

While it was definitely chick music, it was much happier than I expected.  Kind of like a mix between Paramore and Pink.  Becca has Pink’s edginess, and Paramore’s hard rock vibe. So I was presently surprised, especially with “Turn up the Stereo,” and “Guilty Pleasure.”

“Guilty Pleasure” put the edginess on full display.  Becca broke the model of the rest of the disk by talking about how she was going to hook up with this guy regardless of his being in a relationship.  It was a very different dynamic from anything else on Alive!! and it was also a pleasant surprise; kind of like opening a Target box on Christmas and seeing a pair of Christian Louboutin stilettos.

“Turn up the Stereo,” however, was very much the Pink aspect of Becca.  I rolled the windows down, turned the music up, and wasn’t even remotely embarrassed to rock out to the song.  I was hoping people would notice me singing out loud, not like with Britney Spears where I would hope no one would notice (although on a side note, I totally rock out to Brit too).

Overall I think that this is a good album that showcases Becca’s fantastic voice, although not necessarily her diverse talents.  I wish more songs were in the SHIBUYA (upbeat) tempo that was a little faster paced, and a little less ballady.  Also, while her voice is great, her handlers need to not use any enhancements to her choruses.  It was counterproductive, and honestly detracted, instead of improving all of the songs that was done on… which sadly, was far too many of them.

This was a good showing, and Becca is very much Alive!!, although she could still use a shock or two to the heart.

By: Ashley Dawn - Contributing Writer