Nicole and her sexy chums are back with a new single – I Hate This Part – and here’s a shocker: the barely-clad raunchy look is replaced with a pretty, feminine styling that I love.

In a rare ballad opportunity for the ‘Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger really gets to show off her voice. Coupled with sensitive lyrics “I hate this part right here/I just can’t take your tears”, this is a side of the Pussycat Dolls that we rarely see amid the gyrations.

Is it weird that, as a guy, I prefer this non-gyrating version of the ‘Dolls?

They have some form is releasing a ballad as the second single – think back to PCD and the Stickwitu single. However, that was more of a low-key tune compared to the drama of this single, which reaches quite a climax toward the end.

I’ve always felt that Nicole Scherzinger was marketing herself poorly in her solo career. Not only does she look stunning in the video, but for the first time, you can appreciate her as a singer. This gets a thumbs up from Unreality Music.