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Artist: Jordin Sparks

Album: Battlefield

Label: Jive

Battlefield, the sophomore album from American Idol star Jordin Sparks is a fun album full of catchy pop anthems, while the handful of power ballads showcase her strong vocal range. The pop-star also covers “S.O.S. (Let the Music Play),” adding her own contemporary flavor to the popular 80s tune. Sparks takes a stab at co-writing a few of her songs, as well as collaborations with producers like Dr. Luke & T-Pain, and Harvey Mason Jr. of the Underdogs. Tracks like “Emergency (911)” illustrate the amusing flirtatious vibe that can be found throughout the entire album. Most of all, Sparks places emphasis on what it is like to be a girl, both the desperation that a tortured love brings, as well as how much fun it can be to get dolled up for a night on the town.

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Artist: Cobra Starship

Album: Hot Mess

Label: Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen

The latest from Cobra Starship is hilariously fun, best evidenced by song titles like, “Pete Wentz Is The Only Reason We’re Famous.” The band clearly has a more pop-driven sound than on past albums, and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy lends his writing creativity on a few tracks, leaving a catchy edge that is perfect for dancing. While not all the songs on the album live up to the energy that single “Good Girls Go Bad” sets, they still satisfy the need to head bop.

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