Filed under: Music | Tags: About A Girl, Bodies, Cheryl Cole, Fight For This Love, Happy, Leona Lewis, new single, Robbie Williams, Sugababes
What a busy weekend this has been in terms of Radio Premieres, all by BBC Radio One! On Saturday we got played Robbie Williams‘ new single Bodies, on Sunday we got the exclusive play of Leona Lewis‘ Happy AND to top it off the Sugababes‘ next single About A Girl. Finally, today we got the first play of Cheryl Cole‘s debut single Fight For This Love.
This is what I thought of all 4 songs…
FIGHT FOR THIS LOVE
Cheryl Cole
From the album Three Words
Out Oct 19
(Youtube Link)
I really don’t know what to think about it. The demo of the track by Andre Merritt, I thought, was a not particularly memorable in any way; however I don’t know what to think of Cheryl’s attempt. It went down the r’n'b-lite route which is probably the only logical musical direction I could see her in. It’s a nice little track, I could see entering the charts somewhere within the Top 10 for sure. I’m not convinced that this is a good indication that she should continue solo, but we’ve yet to hear the other tracks from her album (Three Words) – this might be a red herring in terms of the direction of the whole album. It’s going to need a good video and a handful of good remixers cos I could see this going down a treat in the clubs.
Best Lyric: Cut the Vespa, let’s go slow
Best Part: The Bridge
ABOUT A GIRL
Sugababes
From the album Sweet 7
Out Nov 16
(Youtube Link)
Heavy effects on the voices which I thought was a bit of a shame, on first listen, seeing as they are all really good vocally. On a couple more listens the track has begun to grow on me. I don’t know what possessed them to release Get Sexy over this as a lead single because this is definitely a more summery club track, whilst Get Sexy may be appreciated as an autumn club banger. I must say I cringed when I heard Keisha sing “Red One. Sugababes” but I tend to want to ignore that bit. It’s definitely a sing-a-long track and would sound really good when played very loudly. The video is supposed to be Kill Bill themed… interesting. Top 3 prediction. It’s another good and interesting insight to their album.
Best Lyric: I’m in my Louis Vuittons, fire like a bomb.
Best Part: The Middle 8 with Amelle & Heidi
Worst Lyric: Red One. Sugababes.
HAPPY
Leona Lewis
From the album Echo
Out Nov 9
(No Youtube Link)
I’m loving it!
On first listen it was immediately forgetful, then again so are most tracks. Several listens later, it’s the hallmark of a good Leona mid-tempo ballad, and there are the recognisable Tedder ‘drum beats’ in the background. It certainly no Bleeding Love, but could come close. The lyrics are beautiful and are sung beautifully. I cannot wait for the video & her album! Number 1 (or 2) for sure.
Best Lyric: So what if this world just throws me off the edge? My feet run out of ground.
Best Part: The Chorus
BODIES
Robbie Williams
From the album Reality Killed the Video Star
Out Oct 12
(Youtube Link)
Wonderful comeback from Mr Williams. Certain to be a hit. It reminded me of most of his past incarnations. At first the verses, bridge and chorus almost spoken/sung/rapped made me think this was going to be another Rudebox ditty – by no means a bad thing – until the second chorus kicks in! This made me think of his preview hits from the album Escapology. Not saying that he’s rehashing his past hits because it’s just he manages to maintain everything we loved about his previous records whilst creating a totally fresh sound. Instantly hooked. Top 3, depending on the state of the charts. Love it.
Best Lyric: Bodies in the Bohdi tree…
Best Part: The 2nd Chorus
This is just a quick little post, another one will follow shortly! But I just thought I’d post these track lists from Mr Williams and Miss Lewis.
ECHO (Apparent) Track list
Out Nov 17
1. Happy
2. Heartbeat
3. Can’t Fight It
4. Heal
5. My Hands
6. Smoke and Mirrors
7. Forever
8. Between The Lines
9. Closer
10. No More
11. Love
12. Strangers
13. Come To Life
14. Escape
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REALITY KILLED THE VIDEO STAR Track list
Out Nov 9
1. Morning Sun
2. Bodies
3. You Know Me
4. Blasphemy
5. Do You Mind?
6. Last Days of Disco
7. Somewhere
8. Deceptacon
9. Starstruck
10. Difficult For Weirdos
11. Superblind
12. Won’t Do That
13. Morning Sun (Reprise)
Anyway this is just a quick update.
First off, Alexandra Burke. Her new single is called Bad Boys which features Flo Rida.
The song will be played tomorrow on Chris Moyle’s Radio 1 Breakfast Show!
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Next. Leona Lewis’ sophomore album is to be titled Echo
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Finally, the single disc tracklisting for Madonna‘s Greatest Hits, Celebration is as follows:
- Hung Up
- Music
- Vogue
- 4 Minutes
- Holiday
- Like A Virgin
- Into The Groove
- Like A Prayer
- Ray Of Light
- La Isla Bonita
- Frozen
- Material Girl
- Papa Don’t Preach
- Lucky Star
- Express Yourself
- Open Your Heart
- Dress You Up
- Celebration
Exciting Stuff.
Filed under: Music | Tags: best of, Britney Spears, greatest hits, Leona Lewis, Natalie Imbruglia, new album, new single, singles collection, Sugababes, The Saturdays, Will Young
Howdy folks!
It’s that time again to bring you more thrilling updates on some of my favourite music artists. Now, again most of this should’ve been posted yesterday so it was a little more up-to-date but I was a tad too preoccupied.
But better late than never!
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Let’s begin with Mr Will Young who has announced the release of his first Greatest Hits collection. In his Official Newsletter the information is as follows:
Will Young – The Hits
- Evergreen
- Light My Fire
- You & I
- Leave Right Now
- Your Game
- Friday’s Child
- Switch It On
- All Time Love
- Who Am I
- Changes
- Grace
- Let It Go
- Bonus Track 1
- Bonus Track 2
The collection, if you haven’t already gathered, contains the majority of the singles from his four albums: From Now On, Friday’s Child, Keep On & Let It Go; plus 2 brand new tracks. The only singles omitted are Evergreen’s a-side partner Anything Is Possible, The Long & Winding Road (a duet with Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates) and Don’t Let Me Down which was You & I’s other a-side.
He’s been apparently working with Calvin Harris and Groove Armada, possibly on a new album or for the bonus tracks for this hits collection.
I have all of Will’s albums but I never really considered myself a huge fan but I feel the track listing contains a good solid body of work that any artist should be proud of. I did wish Anything Is Possible was included in the track list and that the listing should really be a little mixed up rather than just in a chronological order; if you were to do that I would’ve preferred it to be Present to Past.
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Next up with have another fun update on the Sugababes (you can almost tell that I actually like these guys…).
Here’s the single cover for their single Get Sexy out on the 31st August.
Plus here’s a better quality version of the video:
Slightly off on a tangent, Tinchy & Amelle‘s single Never Leave You is currently topping the UK iTunes chart and are #1 on the midweek’s (counting both physical and digital sales) at the moment. The biggest contenders so far will be the Black Eyed Peas‘ follow-up single I Gotta Feeling and Madonna‘s Greatest Hits single Celebration which is out in the next few days!
Tinchy Stryder also feels that he’d be up for “returning the favour” to Amelle and working on a new Sugababes’ track as a featured artist if it felt like it was right for him (click here for the full article).
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Alrighty, now onto The Saturdays.
It’s just a quick one really, but this article (click here) stating that they threatened to go on strike in favour of more break time seems like a load of bulls**t. However, I must say I’m not surprised they seem like they’ve been working non-stop since they’ve started!
Oh and don’t forget to pre-order their 2010 calendar! (here)
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Woo now for the legend that is Miss Britney Spears.
I love, love, love this cake that a massive Britney fan got made for their birthday! I wish I got this type of cake made for me..!
There’s still no news on the apparent Greatest Hits/Best Of/Singles Collection she is meant to be releasing which coincides with the final leg of her Circus Tour. Amazon.com has it listed here. (Obviously I don’t count this as real evidence for a release…)
She’s been in the studio with Max Martin during her mainland European stint of the Circus Tour and it seems Fernando Garibay has been working on some new tracks to submit; furthermore Keri Hilson has also mentioned that she may be working on some new tracks for her.
No one actually knows what these tracks are for, whether new tracks for the greatest hits or for a new album??
And talking about the Final Act of the Circus Tour (starring Britney Spears) – which kicks off soon! – I’m wondering whether, with the name change, there will be any significant changes. I mean she has added Mannequin to her set list and has not been performing Touch of My Hand in some of her recent shows. Are these signs of things to come? Will she add new songs? Change songs? Or just change up the costumes? Who knows until she resumes her tour August 20th in Hamilton, Canada!
I would probably like to see more oldies coming back, like Stronger or Overprotected; or perform more Circus tracks (seeing as she’s only performing the singles from it despite it being called “The Circus Tour”) like Out From Under or Kill the Lights. OR even perform Toy Solider from Blackout! I actually wish I could see her again!
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Now we’re onto someone new! Natalie Imbruglia.
She releases her fourth album, Come To Life, on October 5th! Here’s the track listing:
- My God
- Lukas
- Fun
- Twenty
- Scars
- Want
- WYUT
- Cameo
- All The Roses
- Wild About It
The new single is Wild About It, out September 28th, and the video is available on the official site or you can watch it on youtube here:
I’m looking forward to what she puts out because I liked Counting Down the Days, Left of the Middle and White Lillies Island. She’s worked with Coldplay on this album and I’m interested to what spin they put on her music. However, I must say I am slightly disappointed with Wild About It. It’s a little bit mundane. I suppose I was expecting another Shiver or Torn or Wrong Impression, but I’ll reserve judgement ‘til I hear the rest of her output.
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Finally a little quickie on Leona Lewis.
I just wanted to update you on what she’s been doing for her follow-up to the smash Spirit. She’s been working with a hell of a lot of amazing writers and producers including:
Timbaland, Ryan Tedder, Taio Cruz, James Fauntleroy, Danja, Xenomania, Bangladesh, Max Martin, Aqualung, Ina “the 6th Saturday” Wroldsen, Ne-Yo, Claude Kelly, Novel, John Shanks and Will.I.Am.
Good Stuff.
