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.
‘The Climb’ may not have much recognition over here unless you’re a Hannah Montana fan, but search it on Youtube and you’ll find a plethora of sappy cover versions recorded on webcams. Nevertheless, the cheese-dripping lyrics are perfectly suited for the X Factor winner, Joe McElderry. And while his vocal capabilities exceed Miley’s by several miles, he fails to bring anything original to his version, and if anything comes off as being a little mechanical.
Natalija Sasic
Would you like to “make love to something innocent without leaving your fingerprints”? Are you “ready to blow” at the sight of “double Ds”? Are you prepared to accept that Katy Perry exists? If your answer to all these questions is a resounding YES, then there’s probably something wrong with you. Not least because you’ll find lots to love in the pointless wolf-whistle fest that is the Physics class electro duo’s murky second release.
Pete Burgess
Beyoncé has an amazing voice, but this song doesn’t show it at its best. The song has flashes of brilliance in the use of brass and saxophones, but otherwise I’m not quite sure what to make of it – it can be seen in two ways: making women feel sexy or just being sexist. No doubt Beyoncé’s existing popularity will ensure its success, however, Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’, featuring Beyoncé, is, in my opinion, far superior.
Lucie Vincer
‘No Going Back’ is packed with more charm than a Miley Cyrus Christmas number one. Released on seminal indie label Rough Trade, the song benefits from a joyous authenticity that her production hasn't managed to edit out, and nor should they. Having again come up with the goods, Rough Trade will be looking to bank in on Rox and Duffy as they seek to build a strong rostrum of female artists for the new decade. Brad Bailey
In the world of modern female country singers it is truly confusing as to how Taylor Swift has clawed her way into the British charts. This week sees the release of the fourth, and hopefully final, single from her sophomore album Fearless. With ‘Fifteen’ Ms. Swift continues to amaze as once again she is able to write a love song which captures the essence of young teenage girl, this of course with the maturity such an age brings. It’s trite, it’s predictable, it too openly references the wonders of virginity and it is bound to break the top 10. For those who actually want to listen to decent country music try Miranda Lambert, who remains a relative unknown in Britain for reasons that are impossible to discern.
Peter Searle
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