He's being hailed as the new big thing in the UK, and after hearing Mika's Grace Kelly as it stormed through the charts to the top, I jumped at the first chance to listen to the album.

At first, it didn't meet my high expectations with its slightly Scissor Sisters-esque sound (Love Today) and almost too-poppy tracks (Lollipop), but with second listens, they're already growing on me. It wasn't until about half way through that I discovered it contains some irresistibly catchy little ditties such as Big Girl (You Are Beautiful), Billy Brown and Stuck In The Middle. It ends with a bonus track, Ring Ring, which continues the vibe that screams 'LISTEN TO ME OVER AND OVER' at you - and I certainly have no problems obliging.

However, the album certainly has its weak points. It slows down slightly for a funky bassline in Relax (Take It Easy), but unfortunately, despite the good beats, it's the chorus that puts me off wanting to listen to it more. This leads onto possibly the weakest track on the CD, Any Other World, which perks up now and then with some hopeful violins, but the track soon drifts back to its softer melodies.

While the CD features some fantastic upbeat pop songs, it just generally isn't as amazing as it could be. In fact, if I had to sum up the album in one word, 'amazing' would not be it. I would definitely call it 'rather good', though. The piano and catchy hooks keep you wanting more and Mika's voice ensures a great sound. For a debut, it's a great CD, and certainly worth the money if you were a fan of Grace Kelly.