The third soundtrack from the massively popular television series, Glee: Showstoppers comprises reworked musical covers from Lady Gaga, Lionel Richie and even the musical Les Miserables.
Unlike the previous albums, which feature mainly Lea Michele, Showstoppers carries more vocals from the rest of the cast. Still, the eclectic, fun music choices and arrangements are helping the album dominate the Billboard charts.
We get to hear a different side of each cast member. A good example is The Lady is a Tramp by Amber Riley and Mark Salling, in which Riley, who plays Aretha-in-training Mercedes, showcases her explosive vocals. Salling, who plays the too-cool-for-school Puck, also delivers a solid performance.
Chris Colfer, in Rose's Turn, uses a more emotional tone that marks a departure from his role as the ever-flamboyant sidekick, Kurt.
On the whole, Showstoppers is a success. These are covers with a twist while retaining the flavour of the originals. The balance between emotional and fun tunes makes Showstoppers a crucial buy.
