Reviewed by Hannah Seaman

The American pop sensation Rachael Lampa grows up in this album as her impressive career is compiled onto just one disc. The singer/songwriter has previously released four albums and now at 21 she really has proved that she was never just another teen wannabee that didn't quite cut it. Rachael's beautiful and powerful voice is displayed throughout the songs which cover an exciting variety of music styles and her talent enables her to pull off some ambitious experimentation. As a listener you are transported from R&B in "Beautiful" through to the pop ballad "No Greater Love" which really displays the singer's remarkable vocal range. The number one singles "Blessed", "Shaken", "God Loves You" and "Live For You" are also included on the album and show the development that Rachael has gone through as an artist over the past few years. Another favourite and dance-worthy track that I particularly enjoyed was "Day Of Freedom" which was included as a re-mix. This was a fun and exciting album that included the best of Rachael's songs and left me wanting more. Brilliant.

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