Billboard senior correspondent, pop; single reviews editor
1. Celine Dion, "Taking Chances" (Columbia)
Peerless singer roars, soars, scores with full-length post-Vegas payout.
2. Maroon 5, "Makes Me Wonder" (Octone/A&M)
Among the craftiest dance grooves since Chic.
3. Daughtry, "Home" (RCA); Carrie Underwood, "Before He Cheats" (Arista Nashville)
"American Idol" champs cook up beefy hits.
4. Mika, "Grace Kelly," (Casablanca/Universal Republic)
Kitsch persona conjures a seriously creative chorus. Suddenly, I don't miss the '80s.
5. Delta Goodrem, "Delta" (Sony BMG)
Aussie chanteuse lightens up on third CD with return to hatful of hooks.
6. Celine Dion & Elvis Presley, "If I Can Dream" (19)
"Live" performance on "AI" a sensational show biz event.
7. "Crystal Gayle's Greatest Hits" (Capitol)
All-American apple pie with a dusting of sugar on top.
8. Jennifer Hudson, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"; Beyonce, "Listen," both from "Dreamgirls" (Sony Music Soundtrax)
Hudson catapults a career, Beyonce earns hers.
9. Tinatin, "Wild"; Beu Sisters, "My Song"; Karine Hannah, "Remember My Song" (Breaking Records)
Indie singer/songwriters pave heavenly harmonic highway, all produced by talented Turk Ayhan Sahin.
10. Westlife, "Back Home" (Sony BMG)
Ninth album from Europe's quintessential pop act hits my soft spot again.
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