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Album Description
The Pussycat Dolls are back with their highly anticipated album, DOLL DOMINATION! The album includes their new hit single, "When I Grow Up". This track is featured in the movie "House Bunny" and in the new Dance Dance Revolution game (October 2008).

DELUXE VERSION Includes a bonus disc with 5 new songs, each of which highlight lead vocals by a different member of the Pussycat Dolls!

Album Description
US Deluxe edition include five bonus tracks on the second disc. All solo tracks perfomed by each of the girls. This album is the follow-up to their smash debut 'PCD', 'Doll Domination'shows why the Dolls are the leaders of the pack; and features seriously fierce set of tracks and collaborations from Rodney Jerkins, Sean Garrett, Polow Da Don, Timbaland and Cee-Lo Green; including the single 'When I Grow Up'. Universal. 2008.

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3 out of 5 stars

2'5 - Nothing To Get Excited About September 23, 2008
4 out of 7 found this review helpful

Founded as a burleque dance group of sexy women, the Pyssycat Dolls eventually became a wordwide sensation that attracted the interest of both celebrity's and CEO'S. A few years ago they realized that if they combined sexyness, dance moves with singing they could become a chart topping sensation aswell. They were signed to A&M. But there was one problem. No one could sing. They solved the problem with acquiring the former girl group singer Nicole Scherzinger from the shortlived band Eden's Crush. She would be singing all of the vocals from their debut album "PCD" while the rest of the girls would filll the gap by dancing and looking fine, despite not singing a note of the album. They also catered the most in-demand producers at the time and the result was an interesting track list to say the least. Most of the songs were radio friendly dance-pop songs playing on sexuality, which is rare for a girl band. "Don'Cha" with the lyrics "Don't cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me/Don't cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me." Or "I Don't Need A Man" celebrating female liberty or "Beep" a standard Black Eyes Peas song suitable for the girls. Eventhough "PCD" wasn't a good nor original album it fulfilled it's purpose and overexposed the sexy girl band for some time. The major problem with the band was that no one cared what the girls were called (Nicole excluded) and that the fabricated album was only good in small amounts and contained both sappy Diane Warren ballads and generic club songs.

Nicole was expected to go solo and released 3 singles but after dissapointing airplay they cancelled the project to give room for another PCD album. There are a few considerable chances on the sophore effort though. First of all there are is not much sex talk here, the once, self secure, seductive girls have settled for standard Pop/R&B and ballads. The 6 girls have also become 5 and the remaining 5 have got far more personality then before. Now, they all have atleast 1 song in their name, but in all honestly it's impossible to tell the diffrence between them. The production is once again handled out to big names like Polow Da Don, Timbaland, Sean Garret and Darkchild but it's composition of songs with no actual common denominator, just songs hand-picked for the charts. It doesn't help that the beats are often dull and tired and few songs really stand out. The exhausting Darkchild single "When I Grow Up" celeberate stardom and is almost as repetitive as it is annoying. "Bottle Pop", this album's re-write of "Beep" with Snoop Dogg instead of Will.i.am is no better and Snoop say about 5 words about something he already said a million of times during his career. The first of many Polow hits, "Whatcha Think About That" is one of the highlight though, it's a catchy female anthem with indian beats and a guest verse from Missy Elliott. The breakup song from producer Cutfather "I Hate This Part" is simple but a decent song in Stargate's ballad territory. "Takin Over The World" a uptempo is repetitive like "When I Grow Up" and is skippable. "Out Of This Club" another Polow song sounds like a goodnight song with tender piano sound but If I had got spared from R.Kelly's guest appearence It would've been for the better. The best song is the Kara DioGuardi penned "Who's Gonna Love You" (produced by Polow), A classic pop song with good hook/melody. The Ne-Yo written "Happily Never After" is another decent ballad.

Halfway through there is a trio of Timbaland songs coming up, they all sound fammiliar though, is Timbo losing his inspiration?. "Magic" a standard Timbo song which is quite unique since he uses his own voice as the bass but that's about it, "Halo" on the other hand got an impressive beat but it overshadows the lyrics while on the third song "In Person" we find one of the dolls yelling through much of the song while a brassy beat vaguely resembling "Wait a Minute" is heard in the backround. Another Darkchild song called "Elevator" is better, infact one of the best song of this album with really good hook and melody. Another ballad called "Hush Hush" from Ron Fair is nothing special. "Love the Way You Love Me" is a decent midtempo while "Whatchamacallit" is a loud beat oriented Timbaland song that suffers from the same thing as a previous song, impressive production but unsufficient hook. The album closes with a piano ballad, called "I'm Done", they could've spared us from it cause it sounds so 90's and it doesn't quite fit the rest of the album. If you also get the bonus disc, you get to hear the girls singing one song each, you won't believe it!.

Overall, apart from the above mentioned problems with songs sounding exactly like anything else on the radio and a collective of diffrent singles rather then a cohesive album it's hard to take this manufacted band any serious cause their initial purpuse was to look pretty and sell singles not to have much character or remotely look like a real band. Although my judgement of this album is probably harsh because of the circumstances behind it, it ain't a very good album either, excused by a few songs that stand out. It's all a product of smart marketing, alot of money and useful contacts (producers). While there is something for everyone here there is nothing that other artists couldn't have done instead of them.

5 out of 5 stars

PCD is Takin' Over The World September 24, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

Artist: The Pussycat Dolls
Album: Doll Domination Tracks: 16 (Standard) 21 (Deluxe), 3 (Int'l Bonus)
Release: 9/23/2008 (US)

Coming into this review as an avid PCD fan, I had high expectations. Three years (give or take a week for a pushback) since the release of their debut PCD (which sold an estimated 7-8 million worldwide on the back of multiple top 40 hits), the Dolls had a lot to live up to. It is my opinion to say that they have more than exceeded that goal. Since the departure of Carmit Bachar in March of this year (my favorite member), the PCD world was in a certain dilemma about the new album. Promised more vocals from the other members, it seemed the lack of Bachar's unique raspy voice would give the music a new flavor. Fans were right. The direction is even more R&B than before, but a surprise was presented: all the Dolls were featured on the album, in solo bits and actual full songs included on the Deluxe version of the disc. In live performances we can see more than ever before just how close and happy these girls are. To simply write them off as "burlesque strippers who like to sing" is quite unfair. A look at the stage presence and talent demonstrated live is enough to prove the drive and desire these women possess. And the music always lives up to the image before our eyes.

*The album starts off with the lead single, as did PCD. When I Grow Up is an electro-pop R&B stunner with a killer hook. Throw in the intentional confusion over 'groupies' and 'boobies' and the Dolls scored another top 10 Billboard hit (it charted at #9). The only disappointment is the track is the single version/radio edit that features solely Scherzinger's vocals. The version included in the video and performed live includes the other girls' own recorded voices.

*Bottle Pop follows, and it features prior-PCD collaborator Snoop Dogg. Another electro-pop number produced by Sean Garrett (who also produced Buttons) this one is a grower. While not as explosive as the producer claimed earlier in the year, it does catch and will most likely be a single.

*Whatcha Think About That, the 2nd US single features the first female PCD collaborator, none other than the innovative Missy Elliott. Featuring vocals from Thornton and a cheeky rap by Miss E., it's a definite winner. Sampling "Je m'appelle Jane" by Jane Birkin and Mickey 3D, the song is another grower and a good choice to keep interest in the project. The song is on iTunes as a singe release as of September 9th.

*The fourth song (and hopefully 3rd single) is the emotional piano ballad, I Hate This Part. Driven by Scherzinger's classic powerhouse vocals, pure emotion is more evident than ever from the lead singer. While the other girls are absent on this track, it is more than fine. The 2nd EU single, imagine a cold wintery video similar to Jennifer Lopez's "All I Have" (at least I hope). Potential Grammy-nominee and winner right here.

*Next is Takin' Over The World, a song that ties in directly with the theme of Doll Domination. Thornton's personal favorite, it's easy to see why. She gets to shine vocally on this track, on both solo spots and background vocals. Not a personal favorite of mine, but a great club banger.

*Out of This Club, featuring R. Kelly and Polow Da Don, is listenable, but one of the album's lesser hits to me. Maybe it's the addition of Polow or Kelly's past legal issues, but this song is not my favorite. I even enjoyed the demo much more.

*Followers of Scherzinger's failed solo stint will recognize her beautiful songs, Who's Gonna Love You and Happily Never After. The two songs are virtually unchanged from the original Her Name Is Nicole sessions. The former is a midtempo cut with Scherzinger's trademark strong vocals and soft accentuation (especially in the breakdown), while the latter is a sweet ballad discussing the strength a woman finds while leaving a destructive relationship. Both stellar tracks.
Only letdown is the lack of the other Dolls' vocals.

*Timbaland produced the next three songs, Magic, Halo, and In Person. Of the three, In Person is a solid demonstration of Timbo's return to form (versatility). Totally unexpected, the song has a 60s vibe and an interesting vocal style from Scherzinger. Thornton is wonderfully present on backing vocals. Halo is reminiscent of other Timbaland works, (Timberlake's "What Goes Around..." and Madonna's "Devil Wouldn't...) if only just a bit. Magic is the second best. With a stunning, fun, beat that drives you to dance, it's an album standout.

*ELEVATOR!!! This is my absolute favorite track on the album (it must be a single at some point). Using the concept of an elevator and its descent and rise to signify the ups and downs of a relationship, the uptempo Darkchild production (with writing from Lady GaGa) the track instantly works. With consistent and versatile vocals from both Thornton and Scherzinger, the wondeful Elevator is an obvious standout.

*Previously titled Psycho (but most likely renamed to avoid any controversy), Hush Hush is another strong vocal showing from Scherzinger. Another track discussing the end of a relationship (similar to IHTP), this song is another emotional cut. Another Grammy-nominee/winner.

*Midtempo jam Love The Way You Love Me features an entire breakdown verse from Thornton and her trademark ad-libs. A beautiful relaxed song, it comes from Chase N. Cashe of Zone 4 Inc. This song is my third most-played, I personally cannot get enough. I think it's honest and sweet and a great side to see from the PCD.

*The intriguing Whatchamacallit is a bit lengthly. Another listenable cut, it's fun, but I believe it drags in the end. A shorter edit would have made more sense. However, Scherzinger uses another vocal style (a talent she uses quite well) that makes it an easy-going club jam.

The standard album closes with the beautiful ballad, I'm Done. Scherzinger leads the tribute one can assume goes to Lewis, her man for quite some time. It's a great way to end the album.

Deluxe Edition

*If I Was A Man (Jessica Sutta). A fun dance number in the tradition of White Lies (Sutta's hit with Paul van dyk). Good vocals, which demonstrate her necessity in the actual album.

*Space (Melody Thornton). WOW! Thornton can sure belt, but this tracks indicates her ability to hold down an entire song. Also proves that Scherzinger does not need to sing everything, or rather, a majority.

*Don't Wanna Fall In Love (Kimberly Wyatt). A cover of the 1990 hit by Jane Child, we finally hear Wyatt on a solo front. Although obviously digitally-aided, it's an 80s-tinged dessert among the tracks on the second disc.

*Played (Ashley Roberts). My favorite solo track, the R&B song is reminiscent of a Cassie joint, but Roberts holds it together more than that mess. Haha! Anyway, enjoy this one. The light production works very well.

*Until U Love U (Nicole Scherzinger) features a positive message along the lines of Beautiful by Christina Aguilera. I like the song alot, but the fact that Scherzinger 'needs' a solo slightly irks me.

Bonus Tracks

*Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps is an English cover of the song Quizas, Quizas, Quizas by Cuban songwriter Osvaldo Farrés. It reminds us of 'Sway', the Pussycat Dolls' first single (yes, it wasn't 'Don't Cha'). I like it, and you can other Dolls, just like with 'Sway' (which was also a cover).

*Baby Love (J.R. Rotem Remix), another Nicole solo joint. A simple revamped version of the remix. I like it much more than the album version (Nicole's that is).

*Lights, Camera, Action featuring New Kids on the Block is the only track I ever want to skip. It's just the NKOTB version (from their new album, the Block) with Doll vocals (specifically Nicole). I can listen to it, I just don't ever skip straight to it when playing the album.

Conclusion

Overall, casual listeners will think there is too much, but it makes alot of sense for the Dolls to include more material. PCD was made to last three years on the back on strong songs, although from a very small collection (15 tracks). This time the girls pumped up the quantity and the spread of vocal duties to last us a period that will hopefully be less than another three years. I am more than happy to head to my local record store on Tuesday to pick up both versions physically (and any iTunes bonus tracks, which may include Just Say Yes, a beautiful ballad from Scherzinger's failed solo outing). This album can be played straight through for me, and I know I would that even without being a huge PCD fan. It goes to show how strong the group and how the loss of Carmit has made them that much hardworking to make up for the emptiness her presence has created. This album alone shows that the girls are here to stay and will provide us with good, fun tracks as well as heart-wrenching ballads for a long time. Good effort girls, and I can't wait for the tour.

Alejandro's Score:
4.5/5

1 out of 5 stars

Pussycat Dolls - Doll Domination 2/10 September 23, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

Everyone's favorite burlesque troupe and leather corset supporters return to the pop spotlight with second album, the rather cockily titled Doll Domination. It's not clear what arena of the pop world they are trying to dominate, as few can claim to be as overtly skanky since Christina Aguilera's "dirrty" days and none are as completely and totally manufactured as the Dolls (although Danity Kane comes to mind), who branched out from stripping in a series of calculated moves to become famous that included a reality show, a Vegas show, and some classy clothing.

Doll Domination immediately plays its best hand off the bat with lead single "When I Grow Up," an electro-pop song about vapidity that signifies everything that is wrong with the Dolls' music and sounds eerily similar to Basement Jaxx's far superior 2003 track "Plug It In.". Bouncy synth lines and thudding bass provided by A-list producer? Check. Voices Auto-Tuned to perfection? Check. Lyrics about being famous and rich that include such Hilton-esque lines as "you can talk about me / `cause I'm a hot topic"? Check. Sure, it's catchy, but if you're looking for any sort of depth or anything more than a guilty pleasure, you're not going to get it here.

Unbelievably, the album continues for fifteen (!) more songs, all of them marking a low point in the 2008 music year and none of them approaching the single marketability of "When I Grow Up." Snoop Dogg's entirely appropriate guest spot on "Bottle Pop" (after all, he did host a few Girls Gone Wild) is one of the weaker ones of his career to say the least, and the track's lackluster chorus deflate any energy he might have afforded them. Although the Dolls didn't hold back on production, which benefits from help by Timbaland and Darkchild, or guest spots from R. Kelly, Ne-Yo, and Missy Elliot, no amount of help is able to give the Dolls any sort of identity separate from the obvious "models playing as singers." Main singer Nicole Scherzinger's vocals come off as vanilla diva pop, and while the beats are definitely club-ready, there is nothing mind-blowing enough here to qualify the Pussycat Dolls as anything more than artificial pop stars propped up by an industry desperate to make a buck.

5 out of 5 stars

Love this CD! September 23, 2008
Although this may not be as successful as the PCD album but I still love this second album by the dolls. I have a different favorite song each day depending on my mood. I like songs - I'm done, elevator, halo, out of this club, hush hush and sometimes magic. I prefer the live performance version in Soundcheck for I hate this part and take over the world but these are still good though.

Anyway, though everyone may have their own opinion, for me it is still worth buying (and waiting for).

3 out of 5 stars

Doll Domination Deluxe September 23, 2008
I have been waiting for this CD for quite some time and it was well worth the wait!! It delivers and then some. Same sexy sound, great beats, awesome vocals (Nicole) all with the great melodic lyrics that has hit written all over it. ******The Deluxe version offers an extra CD with solo songs by each of the dolls. SKIP IT! I could care less about the other girls besides Nicole so, I bought the deluxe just for her song and it is not good. I would save the extra $2 or $3 and just get the regular CD. The extra songs on the bonus CD are just bad!!! Not good or catchy, at all. I give the 1st CD 5 out of 5 stars!!! Here is my review on the the actual CD:

Standout tracks:

"When I Grow Up" - 1st single. Fun dance song that pretty much everyone knows.

"Bottle Pop" - WOW! I love this song. One of my favorites on this CD. Snoop is featured and does a rap at the beginning and in the middle. This will be a huge hit.

"I Hate This Part" - ONe of my other favorites on here. This has hit written all over it. A great mid-tempo that is very melodic and Nicole offers up some big vocals on this track.

"Out Of This Club" - Love this song. A great slow jam with R. Kelly (he is not very prominant on this song). You will be singing this song in no time because it is so catchy.

"Happily Never After"
"Magic"
"Halo"
"Hush Hush"

As you can see, I like most of songs on here. They are fresh, light and fun. All about the strong beats and the great melodies. Deffinitely worth the purchase. You will not be disappointed!!!

~~~~~JAC 08'

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