The Calling, Camino Palmero

Like many people I bought this album after hearing "Wherever You Will Go" and finding myself completely in love with the main singers voice.

In my naive state I was convinced that if one song had this much of an effect on me the rest of the album would be the same...and I wasn't wrong.

From the opening crush of drums of "Unstoppable" to the achingly haunting live version of Wherever You Will Go, the album is simply incredible all the way though each song delivers a amazing performance from Alex Band (especially the whispery vocals in "Stigmatized."

The albums continuity works as the songs are versitile and different songs can help different moods, for example "Adrienne" is one of the best songs to sing (well shout) if your feeling angry at a particular person, "Stigmatized" if your feeling a bit down about yourself and needing a boost, "Could It Be Any Harder" if youve recently lost someone close to you, and of course "Whever You Will Go" to really belt along to.

Of course the album also features a number of songs commenting on social issues such as homeless and how easily it could all go wrong in "Were Forgiven."

It may seem gushy but out of all the many many albums I've bought over the years this has been my ultimate favourite, I've never had to skip through tracks simply because its an album that can be listened to again and again...

Trust me if you liked either "Adrienne" or "Wherever You Will Go" go and get the album!

I bought the Camino Palmero album after hearing 'Wherever You Will Go@ on MTV, and I must admit I became hooked.

This album is great, and I find myself lost in it at times, as the lead singers voice is amazing.

However, my infatuation with the album did not last that long. I think I may have overplayed it and ruined it for myself, as now I only listen to it on very rare occasions, and I usually skip past it when I am looking through my collection.

My favourite tracks off The Calling's album are 'Wherever You May Go' and 'Adrienne'. Well worth a listen to!