Top tracks — play these first
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Oh La La — This track exemplifies the album's playful spirit with its infectious chorus and upbeat tempo, becoming one of Monrose's signature songs.
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Even Heaven Cries — A standout ballad that showcases the group's vocal harmonies and emotional range, contrasting with the more upbeat tracks on the album.
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Love Don't Come Easy — This song blends a classic pop structure with contemporary production elements, illustrating Monrose's versatility and appeal to a wide audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features catchy hooks and strong vocal harmonies but follows familiar pop structures typical of its era.
What we noticed
- Several tracks employ layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, creating a fuller sound that emphasizes the trio's vocal strengths.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly, introducing more melodic elements and emotional themes, which contrasts with the earlier dance-heavy songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- danceable rhythms for parties
- infectious hooks for sing-alongs
- steady pacing for workouts
- uplifting vibes for celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- dislike glossy production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 8, 2006, Temptation was Monrose's second studio album, following their successful debut, Strictly Physical. At this point in their career, the trio was solidifying their presence in the German pop scene after winning a talent show and gaining widespread recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Girls Aloud· Sugababes· Little Mix
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shame 3:30
- 2 Even Heaven Cries 3:56
- 3 Oh La La 3:46
- 4 No 2:58
- 5 I'm Gonna Freak Ya 3:27
- 6 Love Don't Come Easy 4:38
- 7 2 of a Kind 3:12
- 8 Your Love Is Right Over Me 4:35
- 9 Work It 3:54
- 10 Do That Dance 3:26
- 11 Live Life Get By 3:57
- 12 Push Up on Me 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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