Reviewed by Adam Williams
Emo pop-rockers You Me at Six return with The Consequence, the first track off their new album Hold Me Down. This new track continues the familiar pop-punk sound of their debut album but brings a more polished than their previous tracks, losing some of the band’s raw charm in the process.
More socially acceptable than My Chemical Romance and with a more mainstream sound than contemporaries Funeral for a Friend, existing fans are sure to lap up the new material but this new song is unlikely to win any new supporters.
Reaction C
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Tuesday, 2 February 2010
Bombay Bicycle Club - Evening/Morning
Reviewed by James Fairfield
Another enjoyable track from the north London indie rockers. The instrumental is fairly chilled back which benefits the vocals a lot. Overall this single can be played again and again and still be enjoyed as just as much as the first time you hear it.
Another enjoyable track from the north London indie rockers. The instrumental is fairly chilled back which benefits the vocals a lot. Overall this single can be played again and again and still be enjoyed as just as much as the first time you hear it.
Nuala Dalton - Breaking the Spell
Reviewed by Clare Russell
Personally, I didn't particualrly enjoy listening to this album and struggled to listen to all 13 songs. The lyrics focused on her feminist views and her opinions about life. I didn't admire the tone of her voice or the slow pace of the songs. It was quite depressing and I wouldnt recommend listening to this artist if you dont enjoy pop/rock.
1.5/5
Personally, I didn't particualrly enjoy listening to this album and struggled to listen to all 13 songs. The lyrics focused on her feminist views and her opinions about life. I didn't admire the tone of her voice or the slow pace of the songs. It was quite depressing and I wouldnt recommend listening to this artist if you dont enjoy pop/rock.
1.5/5
Owl City - Fireflies
Reviewed by Clare Russell
The lyrics speak of hopes and dreams but settle straight back to reality and things everyone can relate to. This is definitely a song that everyone needs to listen to. Its a 'feel good' tune, that will certainly lift your mood! Being the current no.1 single proves how popular this catchy song is.
4.5/5
The lyrics speak of hopes and dreams but settle straight back to reality and things everyone can relate to. This is definitely a song that everyone needs to listen to. Its a 'feel good' tune, that will certainly lift your mood! Being the current no.1 single proves how popular this catchy song is.
4.5/5
Rhianna - Rude Boy
Reviewed by Clare Russell
As always, Rhiannas voice sounds incredible in this song. The lyrics are arguably the best feature of “Rude Boy.” The sexual lyrics ensure that its memorable 'come on rude boy, can you get it up?'. However, its appeal caters specifically for the younger generation.
4/5
As always, Rhiannas voice sounds incredible in this song. The lyrics are arguably the best feature of “Rude Boy.” The sexual lyrics ensure that its memorable 'come on rude boy, can you get it up?'. However, its appeal caters specifically for the younger generation.
4/5
Party Dark - Is That You
Reviewed by Sophie Stewart
My immediate reaction to this track was that it sounds quite like something Dizzee Rascal would produce. It is catchy and upbeat, a great track for getting ready for a night out. I think these guys are onto something good, and could do well for themselves in 2010. 'Is That You?' is an awesome tune that I hope will be in the clubs very soon.
5/5
My immediate reaction to this track was that it sounds quite like something Dizzee Rascal would produce. It is catchy and upbeat, a great track for getting ready for a night out. I think these guys are onto something good, and could do well for themselves in 2010. 'Is That You?' is an awesome tune that I hope will be in the clubs very soon.
5/5
Tiesto - Who Wants to be Alone
Reviewed by Sophie Stewart
'Who Wants To Be Alone?' is the new track featuring Nelly Furtado. It is not what you would expect from a Tiesto track – there are no pumping beats and no catchy chorus, and I can’t see it being played in clubs like many of Tiesto’s other tracks. It is not a fast track, and I would have trouble dancing to it! However there are other remixes of the song on the CD, and the Robbie Rivera Juicy Radio Edit transforms the track into a club classic. I feel that the track should be Nelly Furtado feat. Tiesto, not Tiesto feat. Nelly Furtado.
2/5
'Who Wants To Be Alone?' is the new track featuring Nelly Furtado. It is not what you would expect from a Tiesto track – there are no pumping beats and no catchy chorus, and I can’t see it being played in clubs like many of Tiesto’s other tracks. It is not a fast track, and I would have trouble dancing to it! However there are other remixes of the song on the CD, and the Robbie Rivera Juicy Radio Edit transforms the track into a club classic. I feel that the track should be Nelly Furtado feat. Tiesto, not Tiesto feat. Nelly Furtado.
2/5
Alan Pownall
Reviewed by Sophie Stewart
This album sampler consists of 5 tracks and my immediate reaction was to relate the music to Jack Johnson. The tracks are very acoustic-based, with some slower songs like “Colourful Day”, and some catchier, more upbeat songs like “Chasing Time”. Alan has a smooth voice which suits this kind of music and is relaxing and calming. I loved it for chilling out to, some really good songs that would definitely grow on me if I played them more times.
3/5
This album sampler consists of 5 tracks and my immediate reaction was to relate the music to Jack Johnson. The tracks are very acoustic-based, with some slower songs like “Colourful Day”, and some catchier, more upbeat songs like “Chasing Time”. Alan has a smooth voice which suits this kind of music and is relaxing and calming. I loved it for chilling out to, some really good songs that would definitely grow on me if I played them more times.
3/5
Never Mind the Stars - Holiday
Reviewed by Sophie Stewart
This tune is an upbeat, catchy, feelgood track. It fits perfectly into the electro indie pop bracket, and I honestly love this tune. It really fits in well between other indie music like Alphabeat and the Hoosiers.
4/5
This tune is an upbeat, catchy, feelgood track. It fits perfectly into the electro indie pop bracket, and I honestly love this tune. It really fits in well between other indie music like Alphabeat and the Hoosiers.
4/5
OK Go - Of the Blue Colour of the Sky
Reviewed by Joel Hawkins
It is amazing the amount of hits OK Go received (somewhere in the region of 49 million views) for their perfectly choreographed video of “Here it goes again”. But, for saying they have a mainstream video and a mainstream sound, OK Go is definitely not a mainstream band.
The new album “Of the blue colour of the sky” is the third album from the band and has produced some catchy memorable tracks. The lack of musical style has proved an advantage to OK Go in this album, as they have been able to explore their boundaries without disappointing audience expectations.
“WTF?”, the first track, starts the album in a fascinating way as, at times, it seems as though you’re listening to a Prince track, with the funk guitars and vocals provided by front man Damian Kulash. OK Go has maintained their indie style but they have added something different to every track which guarantees to grab the attention of the listener.
My personal favourite addition to the album is the stunning acoustic track “Last Leaf”. The band has executed this track to perfection, bringing out a soft, beautiful side to the album which just completes it.
I was particularly looking forward to this album coming out as I am a huge OK Go fan. And my expectations have not been disappointed. The band, supported by ‘Flaming Lips’ producer Dave Friedman, has produced yet another fantastic album I know that I will be listening to this album again and again and I am confident that it will grab the attention of many more people and put the band into mainstream, which is where they surely belong.
4/5
It is amazing the amount of hits OK Go received (somewhere in the region of 49 million views) for their perfectly choreographed video of “Here it goes again”. But, for saying they have a mainstream video and a mainstream sound, OK Go is definitely not a mainstream band.
The new album “Of the blue colour of the sky” is the third album from the band and has produced some catchy memorable tracks. The lack of musical style has proved an advantage to OK Go in this album, as they have been able to explore their boundaries without disappointing audience expectations.
“WTF?”, the first track, starts the album in a fascinating way as, at times, it seems as though you’re listening to a Prince track, with the funk guitars and vocals provided by front man Damian Kulash. OK Go has maintained their indie style but they have added something different to every track which guarantees to grab the attention of the listener.
My personal favourite addition to the album is the stunning acoustic track “Last Leaf”. The band has executed this track to perfection, bringing out a soft, beautiful side to the album which just completes it.
I was particularly looking forward to this album coming out as I am a huge OK Go fan. And my expectations have not been disappointed. The band, supported by ‘Flaming Lips’ producer Dave Friedman, has produced yet another fantastic album I know that I will be listening to this album again and again and I am confident that it will grab the attention of many more people and put the band into mainstream, which is where they surely belong.
4/5
Monday, 1 February 2010
Hot Chip - One Life Stand
Reviewed by Helen Stephenson
Once again Hot Chip have come out with a belter of a pop dance tune. After listening to ‘One Life Stand’ a couple of times to get a feel for it before reviewing it, I got distracted and went and entertained myself doing other productive activities such as procrastinating about what would happen if the new Pendulum album is a good as that clip on YouTube of ‘Ransom’ suggests it will be. To my surprise, I haven’t been able to get ‘One Life Stand’ out of my head since. It’s been a week. It is like superglue in my brain. The radio version is perfect for, well, radio, and with the album version being more pure dance music orientated, this song has something for both the general public and those with a slightly more discerning dance taste. It even has a bit of a disco vibe to it, which being another of my secret passions, may be the reason I’m hooked. Granted this isn’t a song that is going to advance Hot Chip’s sound in any way, but it is a bit of fun, and we are all entitled to that.
4/5
Once again Hot Chip have come out with a belter of a pop dance tune. After listening to ‘One Life Stand’ a couple of times to get a feel for it before reviewing it, I got distracted and went and entertained myself doing other productive activities such as procrastinating about what would happen if the new Pendulum album is a good as that clip on YouTube of ‘Ransom’ suggests it will be. To my surprise, I haven’t been able to get ‘One Life Stand’ out of my head since. It’s been a week. It is like superglue in my brain. The radio version is perfect for, well, radio, and with the album version being more pure dance music orientated, this song has something for both the general public and those with a slightly more discerning dance taste. It even has a bit of a disco vibe to it, which being another of my secret passions, may be the reason I’m hooked. Granted this isn’t a song that is going to advance Hot Chip’s sound in any way, but it is a bit of fun, and we are all entitled to that.
4/5
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