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Cage the Elephant: Back Against The Wall
The fourth single from the Kentucky five-piece’s debut album, 'Back Against The Wall' is a strong indie rock number with hooks in all the right places. Matt Schultz tries to shout his way out of a tight situation through a gritty chorus packed full of catchy guitar chords. As billed, it sounds, "like a punch in the face", but is distinctly more enjoyable than an actual punch in the face. [Pete Burgess]
Ladyhawke: My Delirium (Remixes)
Eighties revivalist and hype-laden Ladyhawke returns with her fourth single 'My Delirium' and an excellent set of remixes. The original track, however, is still the preferred version. It is a catchy slice of electro-pop, full of eighties synths and spiky guitar riffs. Lyrically, it is rather repetitive, but the chorus hook is so undeniable that this can be overlooked. In 'My Delirium', Ladyhawke manages to capture the eighties sound and yet still produce an original and exciting pop song, a point which many artists struggle to reach. [Hannah Barrett]
The Prodigy: Omen
The latest from Prodigy (heavy on bass, light on lyrics) is 'Omen'. It begins with a xylophone-esque rendition of the riff: an easy introduction to what proves to be a hard hitting bass-and-synthesiser tune. It’s sure to be popular on more vigorous dance floors. As I say, lyrics are light - it is content with, “It’s an omen,” over and over again - but the melody is lively and fast paced. Some will love it! [Jonathan Wilkes]
U2: Get On Your Boots
The initial taster of U2’s first studio album in over four years - No Line On The Horizon (due March 2nd) - points to a drastic change in musical style and direction for the Irish band. From the distorted, metal-influenced riff of the opening to the seductive chord changes and wall-of-sound vocals of the chorus, there’s a sense of adventure and freshness in ‘Get Your Boots On’ that hasn’t been heard from U2 in well over a decade. [Rich Powell]
Watch this space for more singles next Monday...
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