Reviews of "So Together"

Review from KiwiBox.com
Reviewed By: Katherine D. and Danielle W.
What do the names Nikki DeLoach, Danay Ferrer, Mandy Ashford, Veronica Finn, and Jenny Morris mean to you? These are the girls of Innosense, an Orlando-based all-girl group who just released their debut album, So Together.

Innosense has traveled down a long road to make it to where they are today. Much like Destiny's Child, they have lived through some changes in their group's make-up. Pop princess Britney Spears was a member of this group in its earliest days, but decided to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Veronica Finn (a.k.a. "Huckleberry Finn" from Justin's ‘thank you's?on *N SYNC's debut CD). Amanda Latona, now a famed Backstreet girlfriend, left the group not long after its first, unheard of single "Wherever You Are." Jenny Morris left her solo country career behind to take Amanda’s place.

Often linked to *N SYNC, Innosense is managed by Lynn Harless, Justin Timberlake's mom. In addition, Nikki DeLoach is a former Mickey Mouse Club member from the Britney/Christina/Justin era. Innosense has toured with both Britney Spears and *N SYNC on both of their most recent summer tours. With the long awaited release of their debut album, So Together, Innosense hopes to find their own spot in pop music today.

Judging from Innosense’s harmonious tunes and remarkable beats, So Together is a very appropriate name for their new album; these girls really do have it all together. The group's first single off the album is track two, "Say No More." "Say No More" has a great rhythm, hard pounding backbeats, and top-notch vocals. Not only will you find yourself getting into the groove of the song but I think you will find the lyrics worthy of respect as well. Made for TRL with a great video (which features the girls trying to attend a boy band audition at which they are, at first, unwelcome), “Say No More?has nonetheless not drawn the attention it deserves, partly due to moderate radio play. However, it is undeniably a “girls kick butt?type of a song that a lot of girls out there will appreciate.

If slower songs are your style, this album has some good songs in that area as well. Diane Warren, songwriter extraordinaire (think "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing", "Music of My Heart", and "I Turn to You", to name a few), penned a beautiful ballad for "So Together" entitled "A Hundred Oceans." In this song, Innosense sings powerful lyrics such as: "A Hundred Oceans, Couldn't keep me from you..." There is also "Beep Beep," which is about not wanting to wait for that one guy, hence the lyrics "Oh boy don't keep me waiting" and "Beep me baby if I’m on your mind."

Perhaps the most excited and energy filled song is the track one, "Ride." Its car-revving sounds and jumpy beat will certainly put a smile on your face. After hearing this song, you can't help but to want to bust a move, or take a ride in your car! www.fan-ta-see, a kind of electric song much in the style of N Sync’s “Digital Getdown,?will also make you want to get up and shake your booty.

All in all, this is a great album that has songs for everyone, not to mention a strong girl power attitude that is just starting to be revived (and is way over-due) in the music scene. For more information on Mandy, Veronica, Nikki, Danay and Jenny, including clips from "So Together" and the full length music video for "Say No More," visit their website, InnosenseMusic.com.

Review from People Magazine
Reviewed by Sona Charaipotra

At first glance this vocal quintent appears to be a stateside answer to the Spice Girls. Look again and you'll find interconnections galore between this girl group, a certain hot boy band and two teen solo stars. Group founder Nikki DeLoach springs from the same Mickey Mouse Club cast that gave us Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and 'N Sync's JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake. The rest of the group's lineup was recruited by the latter's impresario mom, Lynn Harless, and once included Spears herself. Other Innosense members include Mandy Ashford and Danay Ferrer, former schoolmates of 'N Sync's Lance Bass and Joey Fatone respectively. Innocent? More like premeditated.

Innosense shares the videogenic appeal, synchronized dance moves and R&B-lite sound of their pop brothers and sisters. But as this fluffy debut demonstrates, the act needs work. Though they can carry a tune nicely, they have a taste for toothache-inducing tracks such as "Beep Beep" and "www.fan-ta-see" They fare better on melodramatic ballads like "Rain Rain" and two Diane Warren tunes ("A Hundred Oceans" and "You Didn't Have to Hurt Me") Next time, better material girls. Bottom Line: Cotton Candy

Review from Billboard:
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Innosense Review- “So Together"
(Billboard, November 18, 2000)
It may be the year of 2000, but you’ll swear the new single from girl group Innosense is a long lost ballad from late-?0’s queen Debbie Gibson. And that’s no harsh criticism. There’s a timeless air about this midtempo ballad, brought to contemporary standards by a hip-hop-lite beat. “So Together,?co-written and produced by the well-traveled Guy Roche, requires a couple of listens to truly discover its unique flavor, at once sexy and ever-so-slightly teasing. Thematically, we’re not constructing satellites here: It’s all about missing some kissing. This appealing outfit is working hard to make its mark in a pop landscape that’s become begrudging to let new players in, but already Innosense has toured incessantly throughout 2000 with ‘N Sync and Britney Spears and released its debut album, “So Together.?This song isn’t going to crack the airwaves open, but it’s a nice, easy-flowing track that could really make an impression on the autumn playlists of youth-leaning top 40’s.

Angelic voices provide harmony for Innosense By Stephanie Davis
Daily Cougar Staff

Innosense is the perfect name for this group, which is not only innocent in appearance, but in song content as well.

If you were to look at these five females (Nikki, Jenny, Veronica, Denay and Mandy), you would assume they were just some giggly girls. But these lovely ladies are full-fledged women.

With that focal point in mind, their album,So Together, is bound to find a slot on the charts.

Don't be fooled by the name, because they aren't innocent to the music world. Before becoming the ladies of Innosense, they came a long way -- and will probably go farther than this first album if given a chance.

As far as the album goes, the first track, "Ride," exemplifies their carefree side, while "Beep Beep" shows their flirtatious side. The soothing voices of these women showcase both their fun and their melodic sides.

For computer enthusiasts, there's "www.fan-ta-see.com," where they find a dream man. To find out what real women want, tune into "A Real Good Man." Above all, the title track, "So Together," is the best.

Although this album speaks of the usual situations of relationships, it has a different ring to it. The voices of the women in Innosense come together to form an angelic harmony. The ladies may find it hard to achieve their own identity in the midst of the boy- and girl-group fad, but they are certainly talented.

With great producers and themes that can be applied to most teenage relationships, Innosense can truly make a step up in the music world. For this first attempt, Innosense, in a sense, is so together.