A successful album under the Def Jam label of course also requires a large-scale tour and Rihanna has kept to that formula. In December 2007 it was Manchester's turn to enjoy the Good Girl Gone Bad live show. That night, recordings were made for a DVD and fans who could not attend the concert can experience the show of Rihanna in their own way. The opening is promising, but with the first song it
… becomes painfully clear that Rihanna is not a great vocalist. That could explain why she relies so much on pre-recorded vocals and background singers. There is a lot of dancing and jumping by her crew, but the singer herself does not make a strong impression. Nevertheless, Rihanna knows how to give goosebumps and make the audience crazy, with her performances of Unfaithful and Umbrella. The bonus material consists of a hidden video clip and recordings of what goes on behind the scenes. (GL)more
