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.
Watch out world, the Young Knives are back in their tweed and hitting the music scene with their new single 'Terra Firma'. It's got more of a toe-tapping beat than some of their previous singles, and will definitely get people dancing. The sheer genius of this single is the chorus; "Fake Rabbit. Real Snake. Terra Firma, Terra Firma" are wonderfully random lyrics, and, chanted in the Knives' Leicester accents, are perfect for drunkenly shouting along to in the Indie Room of Toffs. The video is also brill; simple, but still arty and indie, with the dark twist that features in many of the band's past videos.
On a more disappointing note, as a huge Avril Lavigne fan (yes, I know what I just said, and no, I'm not deluded) I've been salivating over the third release from her new album 'The Best Damn Thing'. The first single from the album ('Girlfriend') was, put simply, INCREDIBLE, and 'When You're Gone' was a great example of Avril's slow heartfelt melodies, so I had high hopes for the Princess of Poppy-Punk, but her next single. 'Hot' is just not up to her standards. The song just doesn't seem to work. It's the usual powerful vocals/mainstream chorus combo that Avril fans adore, but the lyrics aren’t up to much and the beat is all wrong. I suspect that I will grow to appreciate it and forgive Avril in time, but for the moment I will need to find another punk-ette to idolise...
Robyn may just be the answer to my prayers. Punk she is not, but brilliant she is. 'Handle Me’ is the follow up single to the hit 'Every Heartbeat', and even though it has a very different feel to it, it's got a certain something. 'Every Heartbeat' showed us that Robyn can really sing, but in this single she returns to her past narrative formula, and it's surprisingly good! Simple, effective and addictive. Even though the selfish narcissistic psycho freak she sings about can't handle her, we certainly can, and I say bring it on! Give us more!
The final single choice of this week has been dubbed 'The Ibiza Accordion Anthem' and there are no words, it's that good.
However, seeing as I'm supposed to be reviewing it, I will find some words. This tune really brings back summer. Whilst boogying away in Gallery it's almost possible to forget winter... the music is blaring, the lights are flashing and everyone is scantily clad and sweaty. Normally this isn't an attraction, but request this tune, put down your K2, and imagine you're somewhere exotic. Heaven. Oh, and whilst watching the video, check out the really happy Egyptian dude... he's my favourite.
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