Paula Abdul Showdown

Paula’s two comeback singles! Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow was released on January 22, 2008. It peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100. I’m Just Here for the Music was released on May 8, 2009 after her performance of the track on American Idol. It has peaked at #87 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Which is the better track however?? DLTNT has a heavy tone about it, with thumping beats and a very clubbish feel. Of course Paula’s voice has been vocoded, but I honestly don’t care about that. IJHFTM samples Indeep’s Last Night A DJ Saved My Life. It has a more modern ’80s sound, but you can definitely hear the ’80s influence. Paula’s are vocoded here as well.

The winner: I’m Just Here For The Music! While both tracks are great dance tracks, IJHFTM has a more interesting arrangement than the latter, I think Paula’s vocals are better, and there is more dynamics in this track. DLTNT had great beats and vocals, but the whole arrangement stayed the same throughout the chorus until the bridge, without a rise in intensity. Thats my only criticism of the song. Regardless, both songs are fantastic!

Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow/I’m Just Here For The Music
RATING:  / 1/2

~ by lsn2aki on June 6, 2009.