Fantasia Barrino

I Believe / Chain of Fools / Summertime

Pretty good

Review Score:

(6/10)
I loved Fantasia from the moment she first opened her mouth in the auditions on American Idol. It was clear from the start she wasn't like anyone else in the competition. Throughout the competition she only grew as an artist and showed she had what it takes to be around for a while. This season of AI was pretty disappointing and uneven, but watching Fantasia walk away with the competition in the show's finale more than made up for that. I was blown away by her performance of "I Believe". That was the best and most moving performance I had ever seen by any artist, not just on American Idol. Expectations were high for the release of her single, and I am proud to say that Fantasia sounds just as good on CD as she did on TV. "I Believe" is great, but this version can't compare to her excellent live performances of it. "Chain of Fools" shows that she can make an Aretha Franklin song her own, which isn't something a lot of people can do. "Summertime" might be the best song here.

What I love most about Fantasia is that she sounds as if she truly enjoys singing. Watching her perform with such energy and skill has been a highlight of the year, and she is truly a standout talent. Fantasia has an amazing voice that may turn off a lot of people, but amazes so many more. She has performed "I Believe" on so many talk shows since winning AI, and she still gives it her all. Her voice is great and her album will surely be one of the highlights of the year. If done right, her album may even be the best of any of the Idol releases so far. I know Fantasia has it in her to make a great album. I highly recommend this CD single because you really do get your money's worth.

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