TRACKS

When you've got some tunes, and they're that good, who you gunna call? Our Graz, Lucy and Drew...


The Answer - 'Tonight.'
24/5/09

Well i'm not sure this tune is the 'answer' (lolz). Those of you tired of the 'retro' sound and those of you in search of something remotely innovating, you might want to give these guys a miss. However in their defence, you will be singing the chorus for hours after, and their front man does have an amazing voice. Just cant see these guys taking the world by storm unfortunately.


La Roux - ‘Bullet Proof’
15/6/09

Despite a backing track reminiscent of a Super Mario Brothers game, this tune is potentially another massive hit for the pompous London red head. The track’s hook is unquestionable, so cheer up sweetheart, this one will sell. (which is shouldn't, because she's rubbish as well - Andy)


Vagabond - ‘Sweat (Until Morning)’
08/06/09

A synth-driven, soulful pop track, the seductive vocal and suggestive lyrics say it all. However it does have the tendency to drift into the realms of ‘back ground’ music. Might help you out on a date though?

By Graham Turner

Lily Allen - 'Not Fair'
11/5/09
Poor Lily. After a turbulent love life you finally find someone who’s devoted to you. You couldn’t be happier...until you find out he’s sh*t in the sack and doesn’t believe in a bit of give and take. You should probably sing about your misfortune to a catchy little tune and hope he gets the message. Good plan.

The Fray - Never Say Never
18/5/09
Oh The Fray. You like to think you’re cool with your ‘kooky’ glasses and waistcoats, but really you’re just morphing into a watered down Snow Patrol, which pretty much makes you pond water. How do you get to be so boring, inoffensive and pedestrian?

By Lucy Knighton


Metric – Sick Muse
1/6/09
Exciting, with a catchy guitar hook and chorus, Sick Muse is a song that will stay in your head, with vocalist Emily Haines, despite being female sounding like a mix between Placebo’s Brian Molko and Claudio Sanchez from Coheed & Cambria fame. (A POSITIVE SINGLE REVIEW, GET IN - Andy)

Baddies – Holler For My Holiday
1/6/09
Baddies power through two and a half minutes of frantic guitars and chaotic drums, which resemble a garage band racket more than a hotly tipped British band. NME says “catch them before they explode” – more like catch them when they get good.


Cosmo Jarvis – Chapter 2
31/5/09
Releasing a batch of three songs and a movie, Cosmo Jarvis is a man of all crafts – producer, filmmaker, and singer/songwriter. Unfortunately he should focus on the first two. Unimaginative and dodgy Streets-like vocals make this one to miss - skip to chapter three.

By Drew Heatley