Album Review: Conchita Wurst - Conchita

Eurovision’s 2014 winner shows how mainstream pop works. 

Opener, You Are Unstoppable is your classic (em)power ballad, perfect for hairbrush singing when spirits are low. Put That Fire Out starts with syrup strings and builds to a catchy-as anthem – this time for that fake lighter in the air. Out Of Body Experience is the sonic clash of cultures a multinational talent quest provides, while Where Have All The Good Men Gone and Rise Like A Phoenix take on any of Shirley Bassey’s Bond themes. Firestorm is great dancefloor fodder, while Pure just shows off that amazing vocal range.