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A few weeks ago we reported that the newly reformed Spice Girls were planning to release a new single titled Headlines.
When I wrote that post I had hoped for a better effort than the song I’ve just listened to. I think to describe Headlines as bland, would be overselling the Spice Girl’s latest effort to top the charts.
With every move the Spice Girls make it becomes more and more obvious that the girls are only in it for the money. From their fake blog, to their rubbish song, the group are obviously just hoping to make a quick few million without having to expend any real energy.
I understand how tempting the idea of getting back together must have seemed when the girls saw the massive success of Take That, but if they aren’t prepared to release decent material, or put a bit of effort and sincerity into their comeback, then they should just go and design some more jeans.
This is too much…Girls Aloud. In PVC catsuits. With a really rockin’ new tune.
Let’s face it, these girls are probably the best musical act to originate from a reality television show. They’ve had a string of major hits in the UK, whoever is selecting their songs for them is a genius (and we suspect it isn’t Louis Walsh).
Swedish songwriter Jose Gonzales returns with another shimmering acoustic masterpiece, Down The Line.
There are two schools of though on Gonzales’ music - one that it’s monotonous and dull, the other that he produces sublime, dreamy acoustic songs supplemented with his very unique singing style.
This week, Kanye West knocked Robyn off the top of the charts with Stronger. Not much change in the top 10 though, most of the action is in the lower half of the charts, some pretty good music on the horizon.
Fresh from her comic turn in the video for Girlfriend, our Avril takes a serious turn with When You’re Gone.
Let’s talk about the video first though. It basically borrows bits from Green Day (Dude goes off to war, leaves girlfriend behind - When September Ends) and Christina Aguilera (moping around a grungy room looking thoughtful - Beautiful).
A quick post to share the video for the Manic Street Preacher’s latest song, Autumnsong. It reminds me of the older Manics material - there’s definitely a clear progression in their sound since the 90’s, but they remain as distinctive as ever.
Bradfield’s vocals initially sounded like they’d let Nicky Wire sing the lead, but I saw a live performance on YouTube and it definitely was James singing.
I’ve not made up my mind about this one yet. What’s your verdict?
[tags]Manic Street Preachers, Singles, 2007[/tags]
Fresh from insulting X Factor’s Leona Lewis, Jamelia’s back on the scene with a new single! Funny how those tabloid-grabbing stories break whenever there’s a release on the horizon, isn’t it?
I finally caught the video for Eric Prydz’s version of Another Brick In The Wall on TMF this evening. Was never a big fan of the original song, but this remix injects some energy into it.
Proper Education is a bit shorter than I remember Another Brick In The Wall being, but it weaves in the original Pink Floyd vocal along with (I think) the original bassline and guitar tracks. Not normally my thing, but this update may actually be better than the original!
This is too much…Girls Aloud. In PVC catsuits. With a really rockin’ new tune.
Swedish songwriter 
Fresh from her comic turn in the 
