Jordin Sparks' sophomore album 'Battlefield' hit stores July 21st. Most reviewers agree Sparks' second attempt trumps her first. Hear the album on AOL Music's Free Full CD Listening Party (Please note- this listening party expires July 26th). You can also listen to select songs off the album on AOL Radio's Fresh 40 Station!
Bring Dat Beat Back (5/5): "'Battlefield' starts off rather brilliantly with 'Walking On Snow,' a fun & catchy opener with an interesting message. Jordin can sing anything, but I am truly in love with the middle portion of 'Battlefield' because... her voice is simply amazing [at] midtempos. Jordin puts that killer voice to excellent use to a soundtrack that is, honestly, much better than her debut."
Newsday B-: "Jordin Sparks' sophomore album, 'Battlefield' (Jive), was probably named after the overwrought title track.. But throughout the album, there really does sound like a battle brewing. On one side is the Jordin... with interchangeable songs about surface-y stuff like battlefields and love-like things. On the other side is the actual 19-year-old. ...It isn't horrible, but it seems like a waste."
Gossip On This B: "There is no doubt in my mind that... Jordin Sparks will stay in the game for a while. ...Her songs have gotten more mature and she's written four of the best songs on the album. ...She is reminiscent of a young Mariah Carey and with time, she will only get better."