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.
On first hearing this track, I responded with a way-too-cynical sounding "Yes, it does blummin’ well offend me," likening the sound to metal being dragged across metal, interspersed with high pitched "sounds" of the ear-piercing variety. But on repeated listens the robotic vocals reflecting on the phenomenon of social networking - "You’re all rockstars now in a network town" – interspersing electronic beats became deeply philosophical. Check them out, yeah?
Kirsty Denison
Norwegian Ida Maria offers energetic but ultimately inoffensive pop-rock, embellished by a hip haircut and pretty face. Despite being quite good at what she does, what she does isn’t very good. Although veering near to Blondie, the result is closer to a female Razorlight, indie to the core and not a scrap of originality; seeming like cool kids who would be fun at parties is unfortunately a trait which means they are not necessarily skilled at making music.
Kathryn Bromwich
Many rock bands aim for a “classic” sound in an attempt to rekindle a love for the former greats. Normally when this occurs the band fails horribly; in The Obsession's case they take the good that was found in classic rock and the meld it with a new rock sound akin to Audioslave - with fast and catchy solos and excellent hooks built in, succeeding with both an interesting and original sound.
Albert Testani
If, like me, you equate Keith Murray from We Are Scientists to God Almighty, then you will be well aware that his band’s music is far inferior to their sheer aesthetic value - one of the band-members once won Beard of The Year, for Pete’s sake. This new single ticks all of the indie criteria boxes but lacks a lot of the seriously catchy riffs, plodding along with all the passion of a sloth on valium.
Kirsty Denison
Opening with a very irritating and immediately offputting series of na na na's, once the vocals begin Helen's voice is actually quite good. The song is soothing if a bit repetitive and it would make good dinner music. Lyrically, Copenhagen is lacking but this doesn't really matter as the melody carries it through. All in all, it's a nice song if just a little bland.
Kimberley Bannister
This funky spin on the classic Radiohead track, featuring the cool vocals of Alex Greenwald from Phantom Planet, is yet another more than deserving single from Ronson's album Version. Although it is inventive, stylish and anchored by a brass section that hits you in the head with their sharp, spiky melody, it seems hard to believe that this re-release could top the success of the Amy Winehouse featuring Valerie, it’s still a great addition to Ronson’s CV. It's only a shame that such a summery tune has been released just before we hit April showers.
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