Italian-born Laura Pausini is huge in Europe and South America, clocking up an amazing 160 Platinum discs.
This single, Surrender, taken from her forthcoming debut UK album is, unfortunately, more Eurovision than UK vision; saccharine pop in the vein of a euro-popped Celine Dion and Steps at their very best.
However, it's catchy enough and bobs along merrily. If disposable, harmless Europop floats your boat, you may well like this.
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