False Smiles

2003 debut album from young Bournemouth singer-songwriter, the latest protege of pop svengali Simon Fuller. Fitting into the new generation rock chick mould, with introspective lyrics emboldened by big, radio-friendly pop production. Has been compared to Alisha's Attic, whom she admits as a major influence & whose Karen Poole co-writes several of these songs along with Gary Barlow. Features 15 tracks including the hit singles 'Just A Little Girl' & 'Misfit' & the bonus track 'Nobody'. Polydor.