Tina Arena : Just Me
Soundbuzz Review

After four years, Ms Tina Arena returns, and has delivered a slick new album Just Me.
Recorded in London, Dublin New York, Los Angeles and Paris, Just Me is a rather personal album, with Tina commenting "I set out to make a record that reflected all the personal, sonic, and lyrical growth, that I believe I have undergone in recent years. The only master plan, the only objective I set for myself, was to experiment and write the freshest sounding record I could – one that was truly an indication of where I am at in my life right now."

While its first single, 'Soul Mate #9', is an up-tempo slice of disco funk, one of the album's most inspiring songs is 'You Made Me Find Myself', a thank you to her former husband and manager.

'I Dare You To Be Happy' showcases Tina's soulful vocals to a groovy backbeat.

'God Only Knows' is a beautifully crafted track with soft strumming guitar while 'If You Ever Change Your Mind' is an uplifting disco pop feel good, reach for the stars number.

'Woman' echo's similar sounds and themes to Madonna's 'What It Feels Like For A Girl'.

What comes across on Just Me is a more mature approach to her songwriting, all set to a mosaic of new sounds. As Tina says “I don't see this album as a continuation of my previous work, I think it is definitely a new beginning – almost a rebirth. That's part of the reason it took a long time to make, I wanted to be sure about what I wanted to say and how I wanted to say it." And it certainly comes across, a must have for all.