Singles Reviews

Nature's Law - Embrace (5/5)
Stupid Girls - P!nk (4/5)
Piece of My Heart - Beverley Knight (3.5 /5 )
So Sick - Ne-Yo (4/5)

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Nature's Law - Embrace (5/5)

Brace yourself for the next chapter in the career of Embrace. "Nature's Law" is the perfect announcement for their upcoming album. Similarly to "Gravity" from their last album, the single announces the direction of the forthcoming longplayer, which sounds even more ambitious--even epic--in scope. This is a beautiful song that effectively pulls together a really big sound that still manages to retain some pretty intimate moments. They've been compared to Coldplay, but perhaps U2 may be more appropriate now. (Released March 20)

Stupid Girls - P!nk (4/5)

"Stupid Girls" is a return to form for P!nk after the disappointing releases from her third album. How to describe? Perhaps as a great blend of sounds, like good P!nk singles in the past were. A little bit rock, a little bit R&B, but all pop. Lots of name-dropping too. Fred Segal and 50 Cent get a couple of slams early on (Fred Segal deservedly--that place is rediculous).

Piece of My Heart - Beverley Knight (3.5 /5 )

This is a decent remake of the classic "Take Another Little Piece of My Heart," a song I don't really care for, but it's hard to dislike in the hands of Beverley Knight, who is completely underrated. It's all soul and swagger like you'd expect, and Beverley really sings her heart out too. (Released March 13)

So Sick - Ne-Yo (4/5)

This is currently #1 on US top 40 radio, and it's a pleasant surprise. It's a beautiful little R&B love song about being "so sick" of love songs. Chris Brown is getting a lot of attention, but my money's on Ne-Yo for the long haul (March 20).