Disco de 4 Non Blondes: “Bigger, Better, Faster, More!”

I finally picked up this CD for the one song, "What's Up." Without question, that song had stuck with me for years. I wasn't expecting much; I just wanted that one song. I was completely blown away. This CD is absolutely incredible!

There is not one weak song on this creation. I dare say that "What's Up" is not even the best one; I'm rather fond of ""Spaceman."

I would call the sound of 4 Non Blondes that of a well-produced garage band. I couldn't picture them filling up massive stadiums, but I bet they would tear down large concert halls.

The singer's voice is unique and powerful. The lyrics are introspective and satisfying. The music, itself, just rocks. The whole combination creates a powerful experience.

It's most unfortunate that this band began and ended here with, "Bigger, Better, Faster, More."

If you have never listened to 4 Non Blondes yet, it is something you should do sometime.

They use a bit of blues, rock and a few other things, but it all combines really well.

The first song from the album that they released was the fantastic song 'what's up'. Brilliant guitar introduction and after hearing it a few times, you will be singing along to it.

'Pleasantly Blue', the fourth song on the album, is completely different. As the title suggests, it is a blues song but with the infamous 4 non blondes rock touch.

The second song on the album is called 'Superfly' and has some pretty cool drums in it. Again different from the other songs.

'Morphine and Chocolate' starts like a ballad and is a bit strange and dull, but bearable.

'Spaceman'is another catchy song but is lacking a bit of the zing that some of the other songs have.

'Old Mr Heffer' might sound like it is from a cartoon, but gets some of the jumpiness that you need after the last couple of dullish songs.

'Calling all the people' is a brilliant anthem and is a really great song to lift you up if you are feeling a bit depressed and like everyone is getting on at you. listen to the chorus a couple of times and you will be happy, singing and jumping (possibly).

'Dear Mr President' again is like a ballad, but has singing rather the shouting that you will be used to by now. Great drums.

'Drifting' has only a guitar accompanying throughout the song (with a bit of strings in the middle) and although it sounds very good, needs a bit of rhythm to make it better.

'No place like home' is brilliant. The drums are fabulous and although you can't really sing along to it, just listening to it will make you happy. Speaking is a bit difficult to understand, but doesn't make the song sound any worse.

Basically, don't laugh at them until you have heard them. You might be surprised!

There is some great screaming here, great guitar playing as well. Almost all of the vocal harmonies work, and are extremely expressive. It sounds like everything they had inside came out recording this, their only album. It's straight from the gut.

A relatively unknown band, whose one hit, "what's up" received moderate airplay once upon a time. The best feature of the group is lead singer Linda Perry's distinctive vocals (I've heard her compared to a female Robert Plant, which I think is a bit of a stretch), backed up by some great guitar playing. When all's said and done, these 4 brunettes (presumably) really put out a pretty decent album. It was a little too hard to appeal to the pop-driven masses, but the music is well written and almost brings to mind the same intensity of 1970's Heart. Reccomended for anyone who likes a good rock album with a powerful female vocalist. Although I haven't heard it yet, Linda Perry has released a solo album which is still on my "to try" list. For now though, I (reluctantly) have to agree with critics who have placed the 4NB into the one-hit wonder pile.

Linda Perry has the voice of power. She doesn't seem to have a top end as she belts it out. When she sings soft and slow it's a dragster chafing at idling and itching to go fast -- and even then I like it. "What's Up?" is the song everyone recognizes but "Morphine and Chocolate" is more Linda's regular style. I am amazed there are any negative comments on this CD, it is absolutely on my desert island short list.