REVIEW: Emilia, Big Big World (Universal)
- Franklin Johnson
The latest Swedish export up for sampling, 20 year old Emilia caused a major sensation in her home nation with the release of the single "Big Big World". The ballad became the fastest growing single by rocketing to #1 in just one week.
Her debut effort (with the same name) doesn't stray far from the path trodden by this single, with its Ace of Base-like synthesizers and Mariah Carey-esque vocal chords. Tinges of Latin music ("Twist of Fate") sometimes add a new flavor to the sound, but her countrymen's largest hit ("The Sign") serves as the inspiration for much of the disc, especially the first song "Good Sign". Lightweight synthesized pop fans, take note.
