Showing posts with label Hurts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hurts. Show all posts

Wednesday, 4 October 2017

New Music Review #93

How about another ten songs you must hear?

The Cadillac Three - American Slang


We love a good upbeat country song and in 'American Slang' The Cadillac Three have nailed a foot-tapping perky number that will bring a smile to your stetson. (7/10)

Ella Eyre feat. Ty Dolla $ign- Ego


Poppier than her previous material this is a catchy radio-friendly number that will hook you in with its happy chorus. (7/10)

Halsey - Bad At Love


With a punky, pacey delivery this is a fun pop number with bite in its more ballsy chorus. (6.5/10)

Hurts - Ready to Go


Hurts are one of those bands that can usually be relied upon to bring you some great tracks and the poppy 'Ready to Go' with a quickly catchy chorus is no slouch. Great! (7/10)

Jamie Lawson - Can't See Straight


It might be familiar territory for fans of Jamie Lawson but when the music is as sweet and catchy as this it's hard not to be won over. And any song that includes the word 'discombobulation' is a winner with me. (7.5/10)

Jazz Morley - Safe Place


'Safe Place' is a beautifully written and sung number that brings a musical tear to your eye thanks to its evocative atmosphere. (7/10)

The Maine - Taxi


'Taxi' is a strongly written indie-rock number with a very singable central chorus. (7/10)

Martine McCutcheon - Any Sign of Life


Even better than her previous comeback single, this is a ballsy, powerful pop song with an incredible catchiness. Brilliant. (7.5/10)

Sheryl Crow - Alone In The Dark


With hints of Alanis Morrisette, this is a perky and punchy pop-country number with a killer chorus. Fun! (7/10)

Tom Walker - Heartland


With an anthemic sound and a strong voice this is a rousing number from a strong singer songwriter! (7/10)

Saturday, 20 May 2017

New Music Review #56

Another ten songs you need to hear!

The Amazons - Junk Food Forever



Crossing over between indie and rock the latest from the Amazons has a fun sing-a-long sound and a quirky video to go along with the simple but involving song. (6.5/10)

Biffy Clyro - Friends and Enemies



It's not really a huge departure from their trademark sound so doesn't really stand out from their regular discography, but it's a fun enough inclusion to their inevitable singles collection. (6/10)


Hurts - Beautiful Ones



You can often rely on Hurts to bring you a catchy pop-indie crossover and 'Beautiful Ones' is no exception, mixing in their older sound with more electronic twists. (7.5/10)

Jack Savoretti - We Are Bound



Having been on heavy radio circulation recently this is another solid pop-indie number from the gruff vocal-ed singer. Throw in some subtle strings and a catchy tempo and you get a hit from Savoretti. (7.5/10)

Kelsea Ballerini - XO



Finally landing on our radar, this country-pop crossover has plenty of poppy catchiness, attitude and great vocals to make a perfect storm for a hit. (7.5/10)

Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie - In My World



Two musical heavyweights come together on this cut back, gentle number that has a surprising catchiness in its simplicity. (7/10)

Low Roar feat. Jófríõur Ákadóttir - Bones



Having already reviewed the album from this is taken, this is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable songs on the album, the two contrasting vocals heartfelt and delightful. (7.5/10)

Niall Horan - Slow Hands



Though perhaps not as genre-bending as his former bandmates Styles' number this is a much more accessible and poppy number with a catchy pop chorus and fun modern-sounding production. (7/10)

Tom Chaplin - See It So Clear (Acoustic)



Tom Chaplin, the voice of Keane, gives us this delightful acoustic take on his new single, the dual vocals lifting up the song and giving some bite to this touching and personal number. (7/10)

TYNE - Girly



Cut back and not showy this is a fun little song held together by TYNE's delightfully Lily Allen-esque lyrics and clean production. Fun. (7/10)