by Mikey (Gillingham, Kent, UK)
RECORD OF THE WEEK
Seether ft. Amy Lee - Broken Seether are Shaun Morgan, Dale Stewart, John Humphrey and Pat Callahan are the new powerful rock outfit to come out from the States, along with Amy Lee from Evanescence for added vocals. This track is taken from the forthcoming summer blockbuster movie The Punisher soundtrack album.
The track 'Broken' is a powerful rock ballad, totally awesome song, its an excellent track, that will guarantee this song a sure fire hit, buy it, make this song a No.1 record. If you like Evanescence, you will certainly like this band, hoping for more rock music to come from this band.
HOT SHOT RECORD
Lou Reed - Satellite of Love 'Satellite Of Love 2004' is a remix of the Lou Reed original, which has never previously been released as a single until now. The original 'Satellite Of Love' is taken from Lou Reeds 'Transformer' album. But I forgive Satellite of Love, because not only does the new version sound fresh and contemporary, it's got me listening to Transformer, Reed's seminal album produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson. You could easily mistake Transformer for a best of album (Viscous, Perfect Day, Walk on the Wild Side), but it's not. It's an incredibly together album that's of its time without being in any sense dated: an album with something to say, that still worth listening to again and again.
Ash - Starcrossed Three lads, one girl and a host of indie anthems that make you feel like you've just fallen in love for the very first time. Ash are legends of the music world, effortlessly creating off massive tunes that most bands spend their entire careers trying to achieve. Taken from the band's studio album 'Meltdown' comes 'Starcrossed' a beautifully realised love song that reaches for the heavens at every cascading guitar line. Ash rule with their great rock anthems, another added bonus to their single catalogue.
Badly Drawn Boy - Year Of The Rat Ask the typical person on the street to portray a pop star and chances are, unless they possess a bitter humour, their imagination figure will boast few of Badly Drawn Boy's traits, such as his trademark the tea cosy on his head. 'Year Of The Rat' is a classic dose of effortless song writing from the legendary Badly Drawn Boy. Taken from his highly acclaimed new album 'One Plus One Is One', 'Year Of The Rat' is one of Badly Drawn Boy's strongest tracks to date.
The Cure - End Of The World Classic 80s band The Cure with their gothic make-up, mad hair and all signifies one indie band The Cure. From 'Love Cats' to 'Friday I'm In Love', The Cure have produced some of the finest songs to ever hit the charts. You can add 'The End Of The World' to that list, a triumphant blast of energy featuring a magnificent chorus and suitably plaintive lyric it is one of the best Cure tracks ever, without a doubt. Taken from their forthcoming album 'The Cure'. Welcome back, we all missed you.
Estelle - 1980 Proving that ladies really are good at doing two things at once, Estelle combines raw and hip hop with a marketable sensibility that has 'hit' written all over it. '1980' features solid lyrics, easily reached vocals and a huge chorus and recalls Estelle's youthful accomplishments that got her to where she is today. This is destined to be one of the standout tracks of the summer. It's catchy and it's cleverly written, and once it's in your head you just can't get it out.
PJ Harvey - You Come Through 'You Come Through', is the second single from Polly Jean's hugely successful studio album 'Uh Huh Her' which is a brilliantly distinctive song that is direct and beautifully lyrically such as "We are waiting, For the summer, The sun will bring back, Treasures for us" beautifully written and performed by the artist herself.
Kimberley Locke - 8th World Wonder The girl - Kimberley Locke - that swept the nation at the American Idol competition, releases her debut single 'Eighth World Wonder' she finished third in 2003 behind Reuben Studdard and Clay Aiken. This track is at this time, is one of the biggest selling hit single in the States of this year and has the same kind of present-day pop feel which has helped cross Shania Twain over from her 'old country roots'.
Katie Melua - Crawling Up A Hill Katie Melua is back with her brand new release 'Crawling Up A Hill', the girl that took Britain by storm at the beginning of her, with her astounding break through debut album 'Call Off The Search' which has attained huge sales matching the likes of Joss Stone and her live performance at The Brits this year with Jamie Cullum have impressed us all. 'Crawling Up A Hill' is the third single from her studio album and features Katie's unique blend of jazz and blues wrapped around her gorgeous vocals. A beautiful song from a beautifully talented individual, 'Crawling Up A Hill' will become a masterpiece, and again bringing her to the attention of the Jazz & Blues music scene.
Alanis Morrissette - Out Is Through Alanis Morissette returns with her brand new single 'Out Is Through', taken from her magnificent new studio album, 'So Called Chaos', 'Out Is Through' is lyrically and musically thoughtful throughout, with deep meaningful lyrics. The absence of a world-class co-songwriter plays a part, but it's a refreshing change to see no external involvement. Accept Morissette for what she is - a female singer/songwriter with an exceptional, original voice and you won't be disappointed.
Royal Gigolos - California Dreaming Composed by The Mama's & Papa's and first released in 1966 on the album 'If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears', 'California Dreaming' has crossed decades as an anthem around the world and has since been covered by the likes of The Beach Boys and The Carpenters. Now in 2004 the Royal Gigolos have produced the first club version of 'California Dreaming' ever to be authorised by the Mama's & Papa's estate. Since its release in Europe earlier in 2004 it's held the No1 spot in the German Club Charts for 10 weeks and reached No.2 in the French commercial charts.
The Streets - Dry Your Eyes Mike Skinner is back with his brand new release 'Dry Your Eyes, from the acclaimed album 'A Grand Don't Come For Free', surely tipped for this year's Mercury Prize Award. The lyrics are honest, yet the sweet strings and acoustic guitar arrangements make Skinner's desperation hit you hard with his attention to simple detail. This is quite a catchy number and it should do very well in the chart, a top 5 hit in the making, or even a No.1, next week.
OTHER SINGLES RELEASED THIS WEEK
Aloud - Sex & Sun
Nic Armstrong - Natural Flair
Tom Baxter - This Boy
Dios - Starting Five
Eight - Supernatural
Matt Goss - Fly
Marques Houston - Pop That Booty
International Noise Conspiracy - Black Mask
Jackie 'O' - I Believe In A Thing Called Love
Little Joe Zero - Just So You Know
Alex Lloyd - Hello The End
Morgan Le Fay - The Catscratch Crown
Minus - Long Face
Monroe - Smile
Mundy - July
Mutiny feat. Sweetie Irie - Dem Girls
Republic Of Loose - Hold Up
Mark Roberts - The Cross Of St. George
The Shins - Fighting In A Sack
Skinnyman - I'll Be Surprised
Smujji - K.O.
Styles & Breeze - You're Shining
The Verra Cruz - Soul Collides
Geno Washington - Guess I'll Be Leaving
Whitey - Leave Them All Behind
Single Release Schedule
July 26
Ako - Last Goodbye
Ana Johnsson - We Are
Anastacia - Sick And Tired
Breed 77 - World's On Fire
Busted - 3AM/Thunderbirds Are Go
Camera Obscura - Keep It Clean
Candidate - Another One Down
The Charlatans - Try Again Today
D12 - How Come
Deeyah - I Saw You
Graham Coxon - Spectacular
Houston featuring Chingy, I-20 & Nate Dogg - I Like That
Jennifer Ellison - Bye Bye Boy
Kane - Rain Down On Me
Mania - Looking For A Place
Mark Morrison - Just A Man
Minimal Chic featuring Matt Goss - I Need The Key
Moby & Public Enemy - Make Love, F**k War
New Rhodes - I Wish I Was You
Polyphonic Spree - Hold Me Now
Rufus Wainwright - I Don't Know What It Is
Sandra McCraken - Last Goodbye
Secret Machines - Nowhere Again
Timbaland & Magoo - Indian Flute
Vinylgroover & The Red Hed - The Answer
Zena featuring Vybz Kartel - Been Around The World
August 2
Acoustic Love Experience - Painted Pony
Angie Stone - I Wanna Thank You
ATL - Make It Up With Love
Avril Lavigne - My Happy Ending
Charlotte Hatherley - Summer
Damien Dempsey - Apple Of My Eye
DT8 Project - The Sun Is Shining (Down On Me)
Grand National - Cherry Tree
Innocence Mission - One For Sorrow, Two For Joy
Jamie Scott - Just
Johnny Boy - You Are The Generation That Bought More Shoes...
Killcity - Bruce Lee
Prince - Cinnamon Girl
Sia - Where I Belong
Silvertide - The EP
Sirens - Baby (Off The Wall)
Spiderbait - Black Betty
Stellar Project featuring Brandi Emma - Get Up, Stand Up
August 9
3 Of A Kind - Baby Cakes
Air - Alpha Beta Gaga
Beenie Man - King Of The Dancehall
The Calling - Things Will Go My Way
Drew - You Don't Know Me
Gemma Fox - Gone
Jay-Z - Encore
Johnny Panic - Burn Your Mouth
Kasabian - L.S.F.
The Libertines - Can't Stand Me Now
Lloyd Banks - On Fire
Madrugada - Blood Shot Adult Commitment
Marly - You Never Know
The Rasmus - Guilty
Scent - Up And Down
Skandinavia - Never Too Late
Soda Club - Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use)
Soulwax - Any Minute Now
V - Hip To Hip
August 16
Bellefire - Spin The Wheel
Deepest Blue - Shooting Star
Dido - Sand In My Shoes
Franz Ferdinand - Michael
Gabrielle - Ten Years' Time
Goldie Lookin' Chain - Guns Don't Kill People, Rappers Do
Javine - Don't Walk Away/You've Got A Friend
Jill Scott - Golden
Keane - Bedshaped
Kristian Leontiou - Shining
Ll Cool J - Headsprung
Matthew Oliver - I'm Single
Natasha Bedingfield - These Words
NSM - Don't Say It
Razorlight - Vice
Sondre Lerche - Two Way Monologue
Sugababes - Caught In A Moment
Twista featuring Anthony Hamilton - Sunshine
August 23
The 411 - Dumb
Amy Winehouse - (F**k Me) Pumps/Help Yourself
Black Keys - 10 AM
Candice - Hello
Christina Milian featuring Joe Budden - Whatever You Want
Darren Hayes - Popular
Eamon - I Love Them Hos
Faithless - I Want More
Fifth Avenue - Spanish Eyes
Fountains Of Wayne - Hey Julie
Jet - Cold Hard Bitch
The Killers - All These Things That I've Done
Kings Of Convenience - I'd Rather Dance With You
Mark Owen - Boogie Nights
Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved
Ultrabeat - Better Than Life
August 30
Beastie Boys - Triple Trouble
Cassidy - Get No Better
David Guetta featuring Chris Willis - Stay
Embrace - Gravity
Kanye West - Jesus Walks
Nelly - Flap Your Wings/My Place
Neo Cortex - Elements
Paul Weller - Wishing On A Star
Prodigy - Girls/Memphis Bells
The Thrills - Whatever Happened To Corey Haim?
September 6
Alcazar - This Is The World We Live In
Green Day - American Idiot
Maria Mena - You Are The Only One
The Music - Freedom Fighters
Scissor Sisters - Mary
September 13
Alicia Keys - Karma
Fatboy Slim - Slash Dot Slash
Jessica Simpson - Take My Breath Away
Kelis ft. Andre 3000 - Millionaire
Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway
McFly - That Girl
