Saturday 3 December 2016

New Music Review #013

It's time for another ten great tracks that you need to download!

Adele - Water Under the Bridge

Adele is always a good bet when it comes to a catchy pop single, and 'Water Under the Bridge' is no exception with its heart-felt lyrics, bassy riff and stadium-friendly sing-a-long chorus. It might stick with her familiar formula but it's a good 'un. (7.5/10)

Alonestar - Lovelorn

Split between Faithless-esque verses and a powerful vocal chorus, this is a grittily produced RnB-lite number that has enough good ideas to hold together as a funky piece. (6/10)


The Collapsible Hearts Band feat. Jim Bianco & Petra Haden - Easy Street



Short yet sweet, this pop ditty has echoes of something from the Barnum musical but it's difficult not to smile when you hear this! (7/10)

Feel Freeze - Give Me Your Heart

'Give Me Your Heart' is a quirky little electro-pop number with a simply produced but engaging little indie number. It's pretty understated but is a pleasing little listen with a gentle instrumental vibe. (6.5/10)



Greg Kozo - One Day (Fonkynson Remix)



This remix of 'One Day' doesn't really do anything remarkable with the song but the synth backing, soft vocals and production make for an interesting listen for fans of the genre. (6/10)

The Hallows - Cardboard Love




'Cardboard Love' not only boasts a great video the song builds up to a strong chorus, the indieness of the lyrics and the catchy piano riff working together into a song that's poppy enough to be memorable whilst retaining much needed credibility. (7/10)

Imelda May - Call Me



'Call Me' is a gentle number from Imelda May that showcases her delightful voice. It's not her best work and lacks any real big moments but as a relaxing song it feels perfect for this time of year. (6/10)

Melisa Whiskey - Played

Whiskey has a powerful voice and it's on display in this soulful number that is perhaps a little over-produced with the music too loud compared to the vocals, but there's still enough space to enjoy her Rebecca Ferguson-like sound. (6.5/10)

S.O.S. - Bittersweet

With a backing that sounds a little like it's taken from an old 16-bit video game, it takes a bit to get to the chorus but it's a good one when it gets there. The backing is perhaps a little too different to the vibe of the vocals but it's a strong electro-indie number that grows with each listen. (7/10)

XL feat. Elesia Limura - Down Low



We go a bit dancehall with this latest track from 'XL'. It might not break through any of the conventions of the genre but it delivers a much-needed bit of club dance to the cold winter months, with a hooky RnB-influenced chorus. (6.5/10)

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