Album Review: VV Brown - Travelling Like The Light

Release date

It's out now.

The style

VV Brown has been tipped for great things in 2009 and after listening to her debut album, it's not surprising.

In the past she's been a backing singer for the likes of Madonna, the Pussycat Dolls and Westlife, but whatever type of music you like, you're bound to find something on Travelling Like The Light that you love.

Pop, doo-wop, rock and roll or even bluesy ballads, they're all here.

The hits

Shark In The Water was the first single and so is the track you're most likely to recognise, but there's loads more potential hits.

Crying Blood and L.O.V.E have memorable melodies that'll hook in your head from the first time you hear them.

And Back In Time is a sweeping anthem of a track that leaves a definite impression.

The misses

Quick Fix isn't great and sounds too much like white noise in places.

And although Crazy Amazing is pretty catchy, it's also quite annoying as it sounds as if it's based on a famous piano tune and just doesn't sound right.

Will you still be humming it next week?

Without a doubt. Most of the songs are the type of tracks that get in your head and stay there. In a good way!

Will it make the charts?

It's her first album, and she's not as well known as singers like Beyonce or Lady Gaga, so success isn't guaranteed. But it is deserved.

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Your Comments

"I really like VV Brown, my favourite is Crying Blood."

Bee, 10, Shrewsbury, England

"I like Shark In The Water. It's really catchy!"

Zara, 12, London, England

"Oh wow! I am VV Brown mad! I love her voice, style, music and most importantly her fringe! This song is fantastic. I love the beginning, it is catchy and gets you hooked in. My favourite song by her is Crying Blood. VV Brown is definitely one of my favourite singers!"

Evie, 13, Leeds, England

"Loads of people copy other artists but she doesn't! I love her music, it rocks!"

Ella, 11, Wales

"Some of the songs are very good, but some are annoying!"

Kelly, 11, Northern Ireland

"I don't like VV Brown. Her songs are annoying."

Chloe, 11, France

"Her album is great. The one I heard the most is Shark In The Water."

Roya, 10, London, England

"I think VV brown is really good. She has got a range of styles, she's the best."

Georgia, 10, Birmingham, England

"VV Brown is ace!!!! I love her new album, especially the song Shark In The Water. I love you VV Brown!"

Hari, 12, Hull, England

"I love her song Shark In The Water. She has an amazing voice."

Cora, 11, London, England

"I think that this is a well good album, you don't really hear it very much anymore."

Aisha, 13, Bradford, England

"VV Brown is fresh new talent, and has a unique voice. She's one to watch! Great album. Catchy songs."

Anna, 12, Leeds, England

"VV Brown is a really good singer and I just love the album! If you like her songs it's a must-have for this summer, just listen to it and chill out."

Lizzie, 13, Newcastle, England

"I didn't like VV Brown until my friend got the album. She played it 24/7 and her music grew on me. Now I'm more of a fan than my friend is!"

Katie, 13, Leeds, England

"It's a great song, way better than Amy Winehouse. I hope she has a good year ahead. VV Rocks!"

Natalie, 10, Birmingham, England

"VV Brown is amazing!!! I love her song Shark in the Water and her album is really good. I am so going to buy it!"

Izzy, 11, Oxfordshire, England

"I just love VV Brown! Her album is great and very catchy. I like that she's a proper musician as she plays the instruments on her album. Also she writes the songs and does actually sing live which is quite uncommon now. She is a brilliant artist who deserves big chart success!"

Maja, 13, Northern Ireland

"I think her album is AMAZING my fave songs are Video Killed the Radio Star and Shark in the Water. I think she sounds a bit like Amy Winehouse!"

Lucy, 11, West Sussex, England

"VV Brown is amazing. It's a great album, I recommend this to everyone who loves cool and catchy pop or R'n'B."

Georgia, 12, Cambridge, England

"I think it's really good. It has lots of different styles of music in it which I think is very good. I got it the day it came out and I think everyone should have a copy. *****"

Phoebe, 14, Newcastle, England