PCD by Pussycat Dolls (CD, Sep-2005, A&M Records USA)

The Pussycat Dolls, a concept that blossomed from a Las Vegas show, is a novelty that's fun and entertaining. Even though there are numerous dolls, only one has any kind of voice and that's Nicole. If you read the credits she does all the vocals. Thankfully, she really isn't all that bad. The girl(s) definitely are at their best on the fast jams. Don't Cha smolders with it's sex kitten allure and throbbing beats. Another favorite is the middle-eastern tinged "Buttons" which is just screaming to be the backdrop for a strip club routine. The ballads are likeable as well. One surprise is the jazzy "Feelin' Good". You would never dream anyone under the name Pussycat Dolls would pull something like that off. It's a fluff album but it's fun and rowdy. Although not one of the best albums of 2005, it definitely is one to pick up for a good price.