I Stand

Does the name Idina Menzel mean anything to you? If you're not into musical theatre then possibly not. The original "Wicked Witch" Elphaba in Broadway and the West End's Wicked, as well as Maureen in the stage and DVD version of Rent, Idina is known for her powerful voice. Having previously released the most famous song from Wicked, “Defying Gravity” as a single, “I Stand” is her second solo album, yet for many feels as it's her debut.

The title track is a ballsy rock ballad with powerful, heartfelt lyrics. “I stand with the power to change, I live for the perfect day” is a message so near to many people’s hearts in today’s society. With a pop/rock feel to her music, Idina manages to successfully cross both genres, thus reaching out to more listeners.

My favourite track is “Brave”. With her one-of-a-kind voice, the message of this song hit home and brought many a tear to my eye. There is not one track I dislike and having four bonus tracks, one of which is her pop interpretation of “Defying Gravity” make this a true value-for-money album.