Natalie Imbruglia knows the concept of transforming from a no-name artist to a national icon overnight all too well.

Her 1998 debut, “Left Of The Middle,” stormed up the music charts and was propelled by the single “Torn.”

She finally answered the yearning of her fans with her latest, which was worth the wait.

From the acoustic guitar work to the calm background formulas, this record showcases Imbruglia at her best.

Each song has its own mood and explores a theme of living in the moment, including “Do You Love?,” which features some captivating vocals and a dreary overtone.

“Goodbye” resonates a wrenching form of desperation, as indicated with this verse:

“And I don’t understand the things I do/But I’ll probably be fine/As long as I keep moving/I’ll try to write it down ... till the words won’t play/’cause there’s no easy way to say ‘Goodbye, goodbye.’”

“Hurricane” is a deeply emotional tune, sung with a deceptively calm voice. “Sunlight” has a slightly heavier verse, complimented with a guitar effect similar to Semisonic and a piano that dominates with its higher notes.

Despite Imbruglia’s confessional-based songs and intriguing voice, her vocal patterns all drag on the same peak. Her delivery remains constant on each song, which is a notable skid to the album.

For fans of Natalie Merchant or Lisa Loeb, this album is a great piece of work.

Dan Julian