Kylie Minogue - I Believe In You: 'I Believe In You' is another perfect piece of dance-pop from Kylie. It's like meets with smooth-line synth and cracking drum sounds! If still is something out there in which called Music, then Kylie is the 'Queen Of Pop'.
This is an instant classic track, plus she looks brilliant in the video (as usual). Can't wait to buy it. (4/5) Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning: Adam Levine, Maroon 5's lead singer, has captured Stevie Winwood's essence and phrasing so well, you'd think that Stevie was the one doing the singing, especially on this track.
..WOW!
He is really a magnificent vocalist. At the time I had only heard " " on BBC 2 - which is seemed to me a cross between old Motown and Rock 'N' Roll - I liked it immediately. The track is having a 'first worldwide' release at UK this week and I am giving it 5 stars.
Buy it boys and girls, this track comes like a breath of fresh air! I have come to dislike most and R B that's out today but shows us that there is still hope and creativity left in the music industry. Excellent, all around.
(5/5) 3rd Wish Ft - Obsesion (Si Es Amor): Let's be honest: I PRAY TO GO WELL THIS SONG ON OUR CHART (UK). The UK Singles Chart IGNORED form the Labels which are producing LATIN MUSIC GENRE worldwide. The last 'latin track' which had been charted at OCC Singles chart was Cheeky Flamengo (don't laugh please.
..) Do Britons have lost their 'music taste'?
No, I do not believe this. Remember how many songs with latin spirit you had bring with you from your summer vacations at Spain, Portugal and Italy. The track is cathcy, has been charted all over Central European Countries and it is translated as 'Obsession, If It Is Love.
' (2/5) Alison Moyet - Almost Blue/Alfie: There is no doubt that has a strong and distinctive voice. The masterpiece 'Almost Blue' stands the test and sees Moyet's vocal range exploited well! The song is wonderful piece of ART.
.. in fact "Almaost Blue" is a near perfect song and Moyet's interpretations are terrific!
The problem is with the consumers: can teens understand how great is this track? BUY IT (5/5). Ash - Renegade Cavalcade: It is the third single from to be taken from the successful 'Meltdown' album.
'Renegade Cavalcade' is one of the rockier moments of recent times from Ash. 'Renegade Cavalcade' is the music bridge from 2001's 'Free All Angels' to the harder edged feel of circa 2004. Just one of many excellent singles or potential singles from the quartet's current album.
(3/5) Beastie Boys - Open Letter To NYC As a new different sound on "5 Boroughs," this track, talking about both a pre and a post 9/11 New York, has a great sound. about this track is good: Lyrics, Hook, Beat, ect. The wretched lyric: 'Two towers down/but you're still in the game,' its one of the best on the whole album.
(5/5) Beautiful South - This Old Skin: The track is their unique version of the lost classic by The Hepplebaums. Hailing from South Carolina and of German descent, the almost mystical band was first played to vocalist Paul Heaton by friends during one of his many visits to Germany. Paul describes the band as sounding, "a little like early Crass, a bit Grateful Dead.
.." If ever one cover track heard best than original, then this is it!
(4/5) The - Long Night: The band's latest single, Long Night , the third single off " ", will now be released in the UK on December 6th, the perfect stocking filler for you and all your friends. 'Long night' is a nice beautiful ballard which really stands out and reminds you of the like of Intimacy from Talk On Corners. A hounting, impressive song about love, sung with the deepest feelings.
The instrumental interludes are excellent, it is incredible how the simple theme can be varied. They are growing step by step and I always feel freezing in my back while listening to it! But I cannot listen to it always, eg as to 'Summer Sunshine' or 'Angel' which are easier - it has to be a special occasion.
.. (3/5) Elliott Smith - Pretty (Ugly Before): Its a shame that the British Press and Stations only seem to jump on an 'American' band wagon when somebody dies!
Maybe Ryan Adams, or will also need to kill theirselfs before all the music press stop knocking them. The standout gem of his last album 'From Basement On The Hill' is the single 'Pretty (Ugly Before)': a brilliant and heartfelt song which has immediately become one of my all-time favourite songs. (5/5) Mousse T feat.
Lanford - Right About Now: Mousse T finally unveils the album of the same name on January 10. quixotic brew of indie, electro-pop, downbeat, blues, orch-soul and funk, this experimental album showcases a more mature side to Mousse T than anyone may have predicted. As has become the norm on recent Mousse-t singles, he utilises the talents of songstress Lanford.
'Right About Now' has great instrumentation, and is sung pretty well by a sultry-voiced singer who has a surprising talent for phrasing. it is a big change in direction both quality and style wise: this time it's a rocky-electro effort and it's surprisingly good! (3/5) Robbie Williams - Misunderstood: It is a romantic orchestral ballad that features in 'Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason,' and is also an extra track of the Greatest Hits album.
Robbie now understands that he is growing: he changes from a 'Pop Idol' to a decent singer (maybe a newest Elton John?) true and simple ballad, from first listening to this song, you can hear that Robbie's voice has definately matured. He sounds so soft, and the song is very touching.
The track makes you wonder who has been write it, and what has happened in his life that made him write this song! (4/5) Russell Watson - You Raise Me Up: 'Amore Musica' is an amazing fourth album from Russell and I'm sure If 'You raised Me Up' will be charted. If Americans are having Groban, then Europeans have the responses: Russell Watson, and Frangoulis (but as always, the Europeans buys them only if they have success/hits first at North America.
Stupid behaviour or the European Stations are living in another world?) So, what's so special about is that he never bores you. I am amazed by his many styles and voices and all equally wonderful.
'You Raise Me Up' gives me goose bumps every time I hear it (only on the BBC 2) by Russell. (5/5) Talib Kweli Ft Mary J Blige - I Try: " " has been released worldwide and Kanye returns to Talib Kweli's side, along with Mary J. Blige, for "I Try," with what looks to be his biggest hit yet.
'I Try', the album's lead single sees both Talib and Kanye West, the man behind the boards for this track attempt to create the success. Mary J Blige is recruited for her magic touch on the hook over a delicate piano loop. (3/5).
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