Billboard review "Hands On Me".

[Martin.]

"Nolita Fairytale," the launch single from Vanessa Carlton's third opus, "Heroes and Thieves," was perhaps a bit too highbrow for adult top 40, which nowadays requires hits to be instantaneous as lightning. (Five years ago, that wasn't the case, as Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" earned top five status thanks to programmers' patient tenacity.) Second single "Hands on Me" maintains the singer/songwriter's intellectual bent, but melodically is perhaps more accessible. The chorus gallops alongside plentiful piano strings, percussion and one hook after another, while the lyric taps into earnest desire. Despite her new label deal with Irv Gotti's the Inc., "Hands" needs to wrap itself around radio to keep this talented artist relevant. Let's see, what do we need more: a dignified performance from a true talent, or radio's support of another T&A anthem from an act who's proud to reinforce misogyny for a quick buck? —Chuck Taylor

[itsthefiveofus]

Yeppers.

[TRINIST]

this is great, and guys guess what i just noticed! Hands on me has ALREADY had way more plays than nolita fairytale on her myspace! go see! people must be liking it and coming back for more. those darn hooks are working  

[ste_uel]

Hands on me has ALREADY had way more plays than nolita fairytale on her myspace!

it's because it's the first song and it is played automatically

[me and my piano---tim]

I really hope they give this song the promotion it needs. Because it doesn't need much. But it still needs some promotion. It's a total hit I'm really excited they're releasing it.

[TRINIST]

Hands on me has ALREADY had way more plays than nolita fairytale on her myspace!

it's because it's the first song and it is played automatically

yeah but NF has been up a lot longer and it was the first song that played before HOM was added?

[NoelleNC]

Meh, I hope it does well, but I doubt it will do that well. That's just the sad truth. I think a song like Spring Street would do better commercially. It's got an easy hook "NANANANA"... how much easier can you get? And her voice sounds more mature & melodic in it. I think people tire of her sounding so young, personally.

[NoelleNC]

Wait, maybe it will do well. She's eluding to sex!!!!!

[PutYourHandsOnMe101]

I have faith in the song. It has a catchy chorus, relateable and appealing lyrics, and apparently a steamy video!   I really, really, really hope this HOM takes off. It HAS to and I'm sure it will.

[mikepepsi]

Meh, I hope it does well, but I doubt it will do that well. That's just the sad truth. I think a song like Spring Street would do better commercially. It's got an easy hook "NANANANA"... how much easier can you get? And her voice sounds more mature & melodic in it. I think people tire of her sounding so young, personally.

No.
Audiences have went far beyond that kind of hook in THIS kind of music.
For rap songs, yes. For pop songs Yes.

But for alternative pop/easy listening? no.

[iluvvanessa]

thats great! yaay, everyone who reviews her says so many positive things, and they say that shes amazing, her talents should be more well known!

[Bigtuna]

Hands on me has ALREADY had way more plays than nolita fairytale on her myspace!

it's because it's the first song and it is played automatically

yeah but NF has been up a lot longer and it was the first song that played before HOM was added?

Actually it's because originally they had the full NF on her myspace, but they removed it and re-added just a clip, so it started fresh after having a lot of plays. So NF didn't really have much advantage on HOM.

[HeroesAndThieves]

I love how they say galloped. haha. It's good, but they're right, needs more promotion!

[ordinaryday6]

it's a good review of vanessa.