Album Review

Lila McCann - Lila
Asylum Records

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In a year dominated by LeAnn Rimes comes an artist destined for stardom. Her name, Lila McCann. The incredible vocal power displayed in her opening single "Down Came A Blackbird" is only the start of "Lila", an album bound to spawn hits.

With a wail Lila opens her debut Asylum records release with "I Wanna Fall In Love", definitely a single. Heavy drum beats back McCann's solid vocals that just scream emotion. In typical Lila style the song changes pace and sound quickly when it hits chorus before falling back down to earth.

A well rounded track list featuring painful ballads like the Sheena Easton cover "Almost Over You" and "Changing Faces" where McCann shows she can write as well as sing. The albums strongest points are definitely when she kicks up her heels and has fun with rockin' tunes like "Yippy Ky Yay", "Just One Little Kiss" and "Saddle My Dreams".

With a release like this, its not a question of will she become a star, but rather a question of when and how fast. This is one of the best debut albums released in the past few years. Everyone watch out, Lila McCann is definitely here to stay.

Album Review by Jeff Krasky

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The WOC Rating Scale

The album stands above the rest. This is a record that every country music fan needs to have in their collection. This album is better than the average release. A strong record with some flaws that keep it from reaching that 5 star level. This album is an average country release. Doesn't posses qualities that make it stand out among all the other albums out there. A weak record that lacks solid songs or good vocal performances. Sample before you buy. This record is a bargin-bin reject that just isn't worth the time or the money. Completely misses the mark.