But now and again, the pretensions slip away to reveal the heart behind the hair. It takes courage and incredible honesty. Cause I'm so scary. She looks for similar self-awareness in other songs as well. If such demons exist in Yolanda's own character, she isn't afraid to dance with them once in a while.
Love becomes an encouragement, a temptation, almost a dare.
Most of all, it demands the same forthrightness and confidence which typifies Yolanda from the start of the disc. These qualities find their perfect outlet in the strength of her voice. Her vocals take center stage on nearly every track, and while backup vocals by Rainbow add a beautiful counterpoint, they sometimes seem superfluous to the arrangements. Most of the songs on the disc have the feel of live performance, which makes the CD the perfect souvenir of a Plastic Family concert. Even so, one might hope for deeper interpretations of the material, for more complex treatments and development.