Review from CDNow
AQUARIUS opens with the Disneyish and aptly titled "Cartoon Heroes." Poking fun at country music, "Freaky Friday" weighs the realities of life's mishaps against the clichés of the genre. "Halloween" opens with an endearing B-horror movie reference, and the sometimes abrasive vocals of Lene Grawford Nystrom work perfectly as the song's villain.
The mid-tempo groove of "Good Guys" is a refreshing departure from the monotony of 4/4 dance songs. Hidden among the walls of synthesizers, timpani, theremin, and other unexpected instrumentation are some undeniable catchy pop hooks, such as that of "Back From Mars." The Latin-flavored "Cuba Libre" adds some spice with flamenco guitar and percussion. "Bumble Bees" calls on Aqua's trademark brand of sexy metaphors. The title track is a dramatic ballad with complementary orchestration and well-placed harmonies, showing that Aqua is capable of a great deal more than trendy novelty songs.