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Track Listings
| 1. Facemelt |
| 2. Roc The Life |
| 3. How We Do (Party) |
| 4. R.I.P Featuring Tinie Tempah |
| 5. Radioactive |
| 6. Shine Ya Light |
| 7. Love And War Featuring J.Cole |
| 8. Uneasy |
| 9. Been Lyin |
| 10. Fall In Love Featuring Will.I.Am |
| 11. Hello, Hi, Goodbye |
| 12. Hot Right Now (Bonus Track) - Dj Fresh Featuring Rita Ora |
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Pop stars are often quick to describe their album as being “like a collection of singles,” to avoid the suggestion that any of the songs are makeweights. Few have taken this approach quite as literally as Rita Ora, whose debut actually sounds more like Now That’s What I Call 2012 than the work of a single artist.
All the hit-makers are here, and not just on the hits: How We Do (Party), Hot Right Now and R.I.P. – number one smashes all. She’s worked with Drake, Kanye West and Jay-Z; there are appearances from will.i.am, DJ Fresh, Tinie Tempah; songs are written by Ester Dean, Stargate, Chase & Status... Justin Bieber is surely only a phone call away.
For her part, Rita is incredibly adept at channelling the essential spirits of other vocalists – Rihanna’s flattened moan one minute (Shine Ya Light), Katy B’s up-for-it holler the next (Love and War), a lurch towards the healing hoot of Katy Perry (Been Lying), and the occasional nod towards P!nk, Ke$ha and other popstrels who can’t spell their own names without the shift key. This, while fun, does occasionally mean it’s hard to appreciate Rita for herself, and that seems a shame, given her palpable charisma.
The most unsettling moment comes when she launches into a full-throated impression of The Ting Tings’ Katie White in the bolshy Uneasy, which was written for her by the actual Ting Tings. The inclusion of a Rihanna “yeah-ay-ay” section only adds to the sense of identity crisis. At the other extreme, there’s Fall in Love, a dirty bass swoosh in which will.i.am delivers the least momentous rap in musical history and Rita squeals “fa-la-la-laa!” like a Morris dancer. It’s not brilliant, but it does at least sound like no one else.
Thing is, it’s fine to take your place among the everything elseness of modern pop music – sparky popstrels have to eat, too – but when the next star comes along and claims Rita Ora as an influence, we’re all going to have a devil of job working out what that means.
--Jude Clarke
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Rita Ora's debut album Ora is a star-studded affair, featuring songs produced by Drake, Chase & Status, Will.i.am, The-Dream, Stargate and Fraser T Smith. There also tracks featuring Tinie Tempah, J. Cole and her smash hit collaboration with DJ Fresh "Hot Right Now".
Commenting on the artists that have contributed to Ora, the singer said: "I can't believe how lucky I've been to work with these amazing people – we've all clicked and had such a good time in making my album."
Commenting on the artists that have contributed to Ora, the singer said: "I can't believe how lucky I've been to work with these amazing people – we've all clicked and had such a good time in making my album."
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Jan Mulder
Format:Audio CD
Rita Ora, well what can i say. A beautiful woman with beautiful style, but as far as her debut album goes, it's not always a pleasant ORA.
The intro track, "Facemelt" is just awful. Whatever possessed the album's producers to add this on the front of the album, i do not know. A moment of madness? Thankfully, "Roc The Life" makes up for it. It's a gloomy, hollow sort of club ballad, but it really does startle the senses. And then there are the smash hit singles "How We Do (Party)" and "RIP" featuring Tinie Tempah, which are possibly two of the best tracks on the record. No wonder they were picked as singles. Next, we are treated three rather wonderful pieces - "Radioactive", a slow heartfelt ballad, written by the wonderful Sia (Titanium, She Wolf). Next is the rather anthemic "Shine Your Light", and the J Cole assisted "Love and War", which also has a stadium sort of feel to it. And despite "Uneasy", "Been Lyin" and "Hello, Hi Goodbye" being lovely heartfelt recordings, for me, the lyrics in the chorus are a little imaginative are rather repetitive. Then there's possibly the worst track on the record, the will.i.am duet "Fall in Love". I don't know what's up with Will these days. He seems to be keeping all the good songs for himself, and palming the awful ones off on his female co-stars (Cheryl, Britney and Rita). And then there's the best track of all - The DJ Fresh assisted "Hot Right Now" - which as far as i'm concerned is the anthem of twenty-twelve.
So all in all, it's not a bad effort, but if your not looking to download the whole album, these are the tracks i would pick:
First Choice: 'How We Do (Party)', 'RIP', 'Radioactive', 'Shine Ya Light', 'Love & War' and 'Hot Right Now'
Second Choice: 'Roc The Life', 'Uneasy', 'Been Lyin' and 'Hello, Hi, Goodbye'
Tracks to avoid at all costs: 'Facemelt' and 'Fall in Love'.
The intro track, "Facemelt" is just awful. Whatever possessed the album's producers to add this on the front of the album, i do not know. A moment of madness? Thankfully, "Roc The Life" makes up for it. It's a gloomy, hollow sort of club ballad, but it really does startle the senses. And then there are the smash hit singles "How We Do (Party)" and "RIP" featuring Tinie Tempah, which are possibly two of the best tracks on the record. No wonder they were picked as singles. Next, we are treated three rather wonderful pieces - "Radioactive", a slow heartfelt ballad, written by the wonderful Sia (Titanium, She Wolf). Next is the rather anthemic "Shine Your Light", and the J Cole assisted "Love and War", which also has a stadium sort of feel to it. And despite "Uneasy", "Been Lyin" and "Hello, Hi Goodbye" being lovely heartfelt recordings, for me, the lyrics in the chorus are a little imaginative are rather repetitive. Then there's possibly the worst track on the record, the will.i.am duet "Fall in Love". I don't know what's up with Will these days. He seems to be keeping all the good songs for himself, and palming the awful ones off on his female co-stars (Cheryl, Britney and Rita). And then there's the best track of all - The DJ Fresh assisted "Hot Right Now" - which as far as i'm concerned is the anthem of twenty-twelve.
So all in all, it's not a bad effort, but if your not looking to download the whole album, these are the tracks i would pick:
First Choice: 'How We Do (Party)', 'RIP', 'Radioactive', 'Shine Ya Light', 'Love & War' and 'Hot Right Now'
Second Choice: 'Roc The Life', 'Uneasy', 'Been Lyin' and 'Hello, Hi, Goodbye'
Tracks to avoid at all costs: 'Facemelt' and 'Fall in Love'.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By CSH
Format:Audio CD
So don't expect amazing lyrics, perfect vocal pitches and amazing songs, but...
The songs are all catchy and Rita has a lovely voice. Bar the first song "Facemelt", there isn't a single song you need to skip. The songs all carry a nice message and are upbeat and well-sung. My personal favourities are "Roc The Life", "Radioactive", "How We Do", "Been Lyin" and "Hot Right Now". These are the catchiest, most upbeat songs on the album and all the potential singles.
The other songs are pleasant, but they feel a little like filler tracks and can be a tiny bit repetitive. The main reason for this, is Rita hasn't written most of these songs or contributed to the writing in any way. And, because of that, it feels more like the work of a singer rather than an artist. There is something missing.
Thankfully, that something is very minor and we must remember this s a debut album and an outstanding first attempt. Nothing new is covered here and this feels like a Rihanna-meets-Nicki-meets-Gaga-meets-JessieJ...it lacks personality on the whole. But occasionally, Rita shines through and she is amazing.
The album is great for exercising to and I am sure it will be a grower! Well done, Rita!
My only issue is that she needs to find her own personality and develop a little. But, practice makes perfect. In some ways. This feels like a Rihanna-inspired album. I love Rihanna, but I feel this is very similar in style. Too similar.
But Rita's voice shines through and is lovely to listen to. I think you should buy tha because you won't regret it! It want be a firm favourite, but is pleasant and will keep your need for music satisfied for a while.
The songs are all catchy and Rita has a lovely voice. Bar the first song "Facemelt", there isn't a single song you need to skip. The songs all carry a nice message and are upbeat and well-sung. My personal favourities are "Roc The Life", "Radioactive", "How We Do", "Been Lyin" and "Hot Right Now". These are the catchiest, most upbeat songs on the album and all the potential singles.
The other songs are pleasant, but they feel a little like filler tracks and can be a tiny bit repetitive. The main reason for this, is Rita hasn't written most of these songs or contributed to the writing in any way. And, because of that, it feels more like the work of a singer rather than an artist. There is something missing.
Thankfully, that something is very minor and we must remember this s a debut album and an outstanding first attempt. Nothing new is covered here and this feels like a Rihanna-meets-Nicki-meets-Gaga-meets-JessieJ...it lacks personality on the whole. But occasionally, Rita shines through and she is amazing.
The album is great for exercising to and I am sure it will be a grower! Well done, Rita!
My only issue is that she needs to find her own personality and develop a little. But, practice makes perfect. In some ways. This feels like a Rihanna-inspired album. I love Rihanna, but I feel this is very similar in style. Too similar.
But Rita's voice shines through and is lovely to listen to. I think you should buy tha because you won't regret it! It want be a firm favourite, but is pleasant and will keep your need for music satisfied for a while.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By LanderQuin
Format:Audio CD
ORA is a brilliant debut for Rita to make her mark on the charts with.
The album isn't perfect and there are a few tracks that tend to get very repetitive such as: "Uneasy" and "Hello, Hi, Goodbye".
However, saying that there are some scorching tracks to please the ears, my three favourite songs being: "Facemelt", "Radioactive" and "Fall In Love (ft. will.i.am)".
Now.. several people on here have a problem with the song "Facemelt".. WHY?
It's sheer brilliance, it's a really rebellious and heated kickstart to the album and personally I don't see why people home-in on unusual tracks like these and slate them.
The only problem with "Facemelt" is the fact that the version released on this album is CENSORED and SHORTENED compared to her live performances in which she uses explicit language and the "Make your face melt, make your-make you facemelt" lyric at the end continues for a few more seconds with a cracking instrumental.
The album isn't perfect and there are a few tracks that tend to get very repetitive such as: "Uneasy" and "Hello, Hi, Goodbye".
However, saying that there are some scorching tracks to please the ears, my three favourite songs being: "Facemelt", "Radioactive" and "Fall In Love (ft. will.i.am)".
Now.. several people on here have a problem with the song "Facemelt".. WHY?
It's sheer brilliance, it's a really rebellious and heated kickstart to the album and personally I don't see why people home-in on unusual tracks like these and slate them.
The only problem with "Facemelt" is the fact that the version released on this album is CENSORED and SHORTENED compared to her live performances in which she uses explicit language and the "Make your face melt, make your-make you facemelt" lyric at the end continues for a few more seconds with a cracking instrumental.
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