James Arden checks out the garage rockers latest album.
The Christian rock band from Brighton bring religion to the masses.
Recipe for modern R'n'B album: liberal helpings of guest rappers and an overdose of sexual euphemisms.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to The Gadsdens, a London-based four-piece that musically gravitates towards ‘Melodramatic Popular Song’. At least that’s what they say on their MySpace page. But don’t let that deter you one bit, because it turns out that their music couldn’t be more earnest if it tried. But that’s not to say it’s not fun, because it is… What am I saying? I’ll let these guys speak for themselves with their debut single ‘The Sailor Song’, a graceful cascade of piano, strings, tender vocals and hook-harmonies. It’s absolutely gorgeous and it won’t be leaving my playlist for some time. I’ll shut up now…
Rich Powell
I like Moby, and I like his music. He has some great hits, such as 'Porcelain' and 'Extreme Ways'. Upon hearing 'One Time We Lived', his latest single, for the first time, I immediately enjoyed it. The familiar beats, samples and the generally upbeat feel are all there. But it hit me after several listens that herein lay the problem with the new track: we’ve been there before. I tried very hard to enjoy it, but it goes nowhere new. I’m afraid more of the same just hasn’t worked for Moby this time.
Thom Wilkinson
For the fourth UK single from Lily Allen’s sophomore album we have 'Who’d Have Known'. This wistful song tells the story of someone’s realisation that a particular friendship has begun the transformation into love. With a combination of tender lyrics, soft delivery and a backing track that is a reduced tempo version of Take That’s 'Shine', it is questionable as to why this gem was not released earlier.
Peter Searle
Heavy use of synths and a solid beat behind it make this, the third single from Electronica-Indie group Shmoo, a good dance track, but it’s let down by the vocals and weak lyrics. The song departs into a Muse-esque section halfway through, showing this band does have glimmers of potential - a quick trawl of their website reveals the far superior 'She Machine'. So far, however, I’m unconvinced.
Lucie Vincer
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