Like Chocolate by Emilia: A Wild Ride Through Synth-Pop Bliss
Alright, let’s get this straight—Emilia’s Like Chocolate isn’t just another late '90s pop relic. Released in 1999 under Universal Music AB (with some Spanish-Swedish magic sprinkled in), this album is a synth-pop beast that punches harder than you’d expect from its sugary title. If you’re into electronic beats with pop sensibilities, buckle up because this one hits different.
First off, “Big Big World” is the track everyone remembers for good reason—it’s an absolute banger. That haunting piano loop? The soaring chorus? It sticks to your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk. You can hate it all you want, but deep down, you know it slaps. And yeah, sure, the lyrics might feel cheesy as hell ("I'm feeling so small, it's like I'm ten again"), but damn if they don’t hit you right in the nostalgia feels. This song was everywhere back then, and honestly? It still deserves props for being unapologetically dramatic.
Then there’s “Like Chocolate (Versión Álbum).” Don’t sleep on the parenthetical; this version has more layers than your ex’s excuses. It’s slick, smooth, and kinda hypnotic—the kind of tune that makes you wanna dance alone in your room while pretending you’ve got life figured out. The bassline slinks around like a cat stalking prey, and Emilia’s vocals are dripping with attitude. Is it groundbreaking? Nah. But it’s fun as hell, and sometimes that’s all you need.
The rest of the album keeps things spicy too. Tracks like “Can’t Be Love” and “Never Be The Same” bring enough energy to keep the party rolling, even if they don’t quite reach the heights of the standouts. Meanwhile, deeper cuts like “A Twist Of Fate” show off Emilia’s range without trying too hard to impress. The production is tight throughout—no surprise given the Universal backing—but what really sells it is how effortlessly Emilia rides those synths.
Here’s the kicker though: listening to Like Chocolate now feels almost... rebellious. In today’s world of hyper-polished TikTok anthems, this record reminds us how raw and untamed pop music used to be. It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but it spins it fast enough to leave skid marks.
So yeah, maybe Like Chocolate won’t change your life or whatever. But hey, not everything needs to. Sometimes, you just want something sweet—and trust me, this album delivers. Now go listen to it before someone tells you it’s cool again.
