Showing posts with label James Blunt. Show all posts
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Thursday, 31 August 2017

New Music Review #87

Ten more songs that you need to hear today!

CNCO feat. Little Mix - Reggaeton Lento


Little Mix jumps on the Despacito bandwagon with this CNCO collaboration, creating one of their most fun and accomplished singles in a while, even if it's pretty much an Enrique Iglesias track in disguise. (7/10)

Dusky Grey - Call Me Over


With a strong mix of the two vocals this is a perky electronic-influenced pop song with a catchy foot-tapping lilt and a sunny feel. Nice. (7/10)

Gabrielle Aplin - Waking Up Slow


Give this song a chance as though the beginning may be quite slow and run of the mill it soon picks up the pace and bursts into a joyous chorus with great lyrics tied with a great poppy vibe. Love it! (7.5/10)

Jack Johnson - My Mind Is For Sale


'My Mind is for Sale' finds Johnson on familiar form with a gentle ballad. It's not his most dynamic work but will keep his fans happy. (6/10)

Jack Savoretti - Whiskey Tango


With his distinctive vocals, it's difficult to not recognise a Jack Savoretti song, and he's on fun form here with this building pop number. Fun. (6.5/10)

James Blunt - Don't Give Me Those Eyes 


You could quite possibly throw strong accusations at this song about it being cheesy but with its Aerosmith 'Don't Want to Miss A Thing'-esque soaring moments and harmonies it really pulls at the emotions. One of my favourites of his new album. (7.5/10)

Jessie Ware - Midnight


Another soulful number from Ware that packs a punch through her vocals and the smooth music. (6.5/10)

The Sherlocks - Live For The Moment


'Live for the Moment' is a great Arctic Monkeys-like song from the promising new indie band. With a great driving rhythm and a fast-paced lyrical delivery, this is a really strong breakthrough from the band. (7/10)

Steps - Neon Blue


The Steps comeback continues and 'Neon Blue' sees them on recognisable pop-dance form, and finally even sees the lads contribute to the song. If you are a fan of the band then this will please you. Pop fun! (7/10)

The Strypes - Great Expectations


With it's 'Old Rosie' hook, 'Great Expectations' is a gentle little summer ditty that, though quite low key, will have you humming along during it. (6.5/10)

Friday, 21 April 2017

New Music Review #39

It's time for ten more tracks that you need to hear!

Blink 182 - Misery



Lacking the light-hearted humour of their earlier releases this is still a fun pop-rock number with their recognisable vocal trickery and crisp backing. (6.5/10)

James Blunt - Bartender



Much less irritating as his previous single was in parts, though overall it was a good 'un, this is much better: a catchy sing-a-long night-out tune. Fun! (7/10)

Jon Bellion - All Time Low



The verses are quiet slow but the vocal effects of the chorus make up for it, making for some good light and shade in its style. Stormzy doesn't add much to the record, but does give it more variety. (7/10)

Kasabian - You're In Love With a Psycho



It might sound pretty much like Eez-eh party 2 and the lyrics and video are probably not that PC, but it's a quirky, hook-filled indie-rock number with a chorus that's likely to get picked up as a sing-a-long highlight this summer. (7/10)

LunchMoney Lewis feat. Ty Dolla $ign - H.O.E (Heaven On Earth)



LunchMoney Lewis may be embracing the cliches he shot down on 'Bills' and Ty is in need of plenty of autotune in here, but this is actually a sweet little love song with a little bit more bite. (6.5/10)


Maximo Park - Get High (No, I Don't)




The second single from the band's upcoming sixth album, this is a little bit of a departure for the band with a poppier outlook and a throbbing bassline but one that's a bit more casual than their usual fare. (6.5/10)


Sheryl Crow - Long Way Back 




Sheryl is back with those jaunty and bouncy little pop number that might not be as huge sonically as her big hits but is still a fun listen. (6.5/10)


The Shimmer Band - Jacknife And The Death Call




Not as loud as you'd imagine from the song title this is a neat indie-rock number that, though not doing anything big, plays out well. (6.5/10)

Ten Millennia - Turn Me On



Though the chorus is pretty simple there's something poppy in its funkiness, as highlighted by its trumpet solo. (6.5/10)

Thieves Like Us - Moon



Another track I was expecting to sound heavier from the band name, this is actually quite a cool, chilled-out number with a subtle yet enjoyable rhythm at its heart. (6.5/10)