Jo O'Meara - With Love (2021)

Solo album by S Club 7's Jo O'Meara, which explores a huge range of emotions. Just as powerful as the lead single, 'Closer' is a future wedding classic, while the incredibly moving 'Lay Your Hurt On Me' was written in dedication to a friend who was battling cancer. There are hugely uplifting moments too, including the inspirational modern pop of 'I'll Be There', a reflection of her country roots on 'I Hope You Dance' and some R&B-tinged flavour on the upbeat 'Sweet Surrender'. There are also some engaging throwbacks to the past, too. An acoustic version of 'Don't Stop Movin'' is a reminder that there's exemplary songwriting at the heart of every smash hit. Factor in some fresh interpretations of '80s classics 'Missing You' and 'Heaven', and you have a set that rewards all of the effort that Jo put into the project.