Song of the day: December 20, 2009

She may be Britain’s sweetheart but Cheryl Cole only has eyes for America on her solo debut. Abandoning the electro-guitar fusion that put Girls Aloud on top, there’s not a hint of the blubbery personality that has won over X Factor viewers, nor a trace of her warm Geordie accent on this US producer-led selection of sexy but underwhelming R’n’B pop.

Cheryl Cole ft. Will.i.am - 3 Words