On Pocketful of Sunshine, Natasha Bedingfield sounds like Joss Stone only bouncier. Nothing wrong with that. In fact, the brightness and buoyancy of this record will keep it spinning long after CDs that shoot for hipster credibility--with funked-up bells and fancy production whistles--have been deposited back into their jewel cases for all eternity. Check it out: "Love Like This," with Sean Kingston, puts its hands in the air for puppy love--the kind that'll bring you back to your "middle school kiss"--and a couple of other songs follow the youth-themed suit. "Backyard" time-travels to an idyllic childhood, while "Freckles" fleshes out, for the benefit of the insecure, the beauty in imperfections. Elsewhere, Bedingfield is her indomitably upbeat self. Opener "Put Your Arms Around Me" reeks of reassurance and tenderness. "Happy" implores would-be gloom-and-doomers to snap out of it, and while the title track doesn't wander all that far lyrically, it benefits from a chanted verse brimmed in (positive) attitude. The vibe, overall, is beach-blanket warm and blue-sky ready. Sunshine earns a pocketful, if not more, of pop-music props. --Tammy La Gorce

Deluxe edition of her most recent US album. Includes 5 bonus dance remixes plus a DVD with live concert performances and video's.

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This has become my wifes(Jane) favotite song and has lifted her spirits as she recovers from back surgery and Chemotherapy to treat Non Hodgkins Lymphoma .
I bought it as a surprise and she Really Enjoys it .
She's doing much better mentally , spiritually and physically .
It has become hear theme song ,
James T Ansell
Palm Bay Florida

When I heard the song Pocketful of Sunshine, I knew I wanted that song, it was upbeat and made me tap my toes. When I went to check out the album, I liked the album even better. Most albums there are a few songs you don't like and sometimes that makes the decision to not buy the album, but this album, the majority of the songs are excellent by my standards. Upbeat and enjoyable to listen to.

Pocketful of Sunshine

I got this as a birthday gift and I am pleasantly surprised. I like the majority of tracks more than I expected. Good upbeat tunes!

Natasha Bedingfield's 2008 CD Pocketful of Sunshine is just that. The title song gets most of the air-play, but "Put Your Arms Around Me" is just as catchy and is, in fact, my favorite tune to hum in the car these days. The writing on this album is great; it's wonderful to find an album that you can enjoy listening to straight through!It's also a delight to find simple lyrics that you can memorize easily so that you can sing along with the songs! This CD is just as good as her previous one!