Showing posts with label Yes Lad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yes Lad. Show all posts

Wednesday, 17 May 2017

New Music Review #53

Another ten songs for you to hear!

AJR featuring Louisa Johnson - Weak (Stay Strong Remix)



When you first hear the verses you think it's going to be a standard dance-pop crossover but the bridge and chorus will surprise you with a big catchy hook. Great. (7.5/10)

Belle VEX - Make It Good For Her



Belle VEX is back with this twist on his style, adding a funkier, poppier riff to his usual sound, and it's a well timed change. Great. (7/10)

Delta Howl - Reach The Shore



There's a country tinge to this track with its catchy 'Be your man' hook and its quirky production style that sees it abruptly stop two-thirds in to then offer you more. (7/10)

Eazy Man - Man Like This

Chock full of pop culture references amongst its grime cliches this is a crisp, well produced number that is a bit more accessible and cross genre than its contemporaries. (7/10)

Fjokra - Sick Kids



With hints of bhangra in its production this is a quirky crossover tracks that mashes up many genres into an addictive and hook-filled number that isn't afraid to do something different. (7.5/10)

IAMU feat. Bluey Robinson - Falling Stars

'Falling Stars' is a smooth, well produced electronic number with a pleasant stripped back feel that is as perky as it is calming. (6/10)

Kasabian - Bless This Acid House



The second cut from their latest album this is a surprisingly retro-sounding number but one with a windows-down catchy central chorus. (7.5/10)

Lady Leshurr - Juice



Channeling Missy Elliot in parts 'Juice' might be urban music with its tongue firmly in its cheek but it's catchy and fun, though the song runs out of ideas about 2 minutes in. (6/10)

The Tide - Put The Cuffs On Me



A strange mix of indie-rock and club music that works better when it focusses on the former, though the latter is an interesting production decision. Surprisingly fun. (7/10)

Yes Lad - Walk Away



It might sound like generic boy band fodder but as far as that genre goes this is quite good - harmless poppy fun. (6.5/10)

Sunday, 22 January 2017

New Music Review #22

Another ten great tracks that we love!

Beaty Heart - Glazed



Built around some sweet falsetto-vocals, this is a gentle, touching little number with a heart at the centre of the indie-pop ballad. (6.5/10)

Black Star Riders - Testify Or Say Goodbye



'Testify or Say Goodbye' is another bouncy soft rock number with a catchy chorus. It's not as huge as some of their previous songs but it's still a good 'un. (6.5/10)

Camila Cabello and Machine Gun Kelly - Bad Things



An addictive mix of sweet and sexy pop chorus and slow rap verses, it's arguably Cabello's vocals that make this record and the lyrics are pretty shallow in their sultriness, but the overall mix works well. (7.5/10)

Fergie - Life Goes On



Slowing down her sound has made Fergie much more appealing in this smooth, surprisingly summery number. It doesn't have a huge USP but is fun in its peacefulness. (6.5/10)

James Arthur - Safe Inside



A vast improvement on his previous single, 'Safe Inside' is still a bit like a slurring drunken man singing karaoke but it's heartfelt enough to carry. (5/10)

Joseph - White Flag



'White Flag' is a really catchy pop-country song built around a fun and singable chorus and a smooth production of layered up music and vocals. Brilliant. (7.5/10)

Kiesza - Dearly Beloved



Much more poppy than her previous material, the verses may go on a little too long but it's a pleasing little pop number. (6/10)

Melanie C - Dear Life



The only Spice Girl to really have a decent post-band career, 'Dear Life' is less bombastic than we're used to from her but it's a great little pop-ballad with some thoughtful lyrics. (7/10)

Tony Momrelle - Love Me Again




'Love Me Life' is a funky and catchy little pop number delivered by his soulful voice. (6.5/10)

Yes Lad - Walk Away



The lyrics aren't the most thought-provoking but it's all wrapped up in punky energy that is well worth a spin. (6.5/10)