On a normal day it might have been Mozart or Beethoven.

But one music lesson had a much more contemporary feel for a bunch of lucky pupils at a Bingley school yesterday.

The usual lesson was put on hold as the five girls and one boy at Beckfoot School were given a sneak preview of the new album by pop group Girls Aloud.

The Telegraph & Argus invited the youngsters, pictured here, to give their verdict on the eagerly-awaited CD because band member and Bradford pop heroine Kimberley Walsh used to be a pupil there.

The six strong jury, hand picked by music teacher Gaynor Laird, listened intently to the album - Sound of the Underground - which will be released on Monday.

And the results of their deliberations? A sure-fire hit, of course!

Gemma Butterfield, 13, of Crossflatts, said: "It's a bit different to what they normally do. The album's got a lot of different songs on it. I think it'll be a top ten hit."

Kimberley, 21, from Allerton, shot to fame last year after securing a place in TV's Popstars: The Rivals girl band, Girls Aloud. Their first smash single, title track of the Sound of The Underground album, beat the boys' band - One True Voice - to the number one Christmas spot.

Since then, the girls have released their second successful electro-rock single - No Good Advice.

Former Beckfoot pupils Kimberley told the T&A today: "We're having a fantastic time and we're very proud of the album. Thanks to everyone in Bradford for supporting us."

And Kimberley's dad, John, said he and wife Diane were also very impressed: "It's a fabulous album. We are very proud of her and are pleased it's been so well received. We are hoping it'll do well and get in the top ten."

Recording of the album started in January. One track, Girls Allowed, was co-written by Westlife's Bryan McFadden.

The album consists of 15 urban, funky, catchy songs and each Beckfoot student had a favourite track.

Sajjad Khan, 15, of Frizinghall, was enthusiastic about the album: "All I Need (All I Don't) is the best song on the album, I really liked the tune," he said.

The students came to a unanimous decision about one particular song and insisted it should be the next single the girls release. Soulful ballad Life Got Cold provoked the strongest reaction from the jury, with the youngsters adamant it was destined for a number one slot.

Christina Holling, 15, of Saltaire, said: "I like Life Got Cold, I want it to be their next single. I liked the lyrics and the tune."

Hannah Williams, 12, of Saltaire, admitted she was not a fan of Girls Aloud, but soon changed her mind on hearing the album. She said: "If I heard Stop on the radio, I'd turn it up. It's really catchy. I wasn't a fan but I am now!"

Fifteen-year-old Helen Baldwin, of Shipley, added: "I love track nine - Forever And A Night - it makes you feel so warm. It grabs your attention."

And Jade Grant, 12, who lives in Heaton, loved Everything You Ever Wanted: "It's got a good beat - I'd buy it if it came out as a single," she said.

"The girls' voices really suit the songs. It's a good album."