Another X Factor contestant tops the singles chart (leading 16 new entries in the top 40), while Madonna maintains her grip on the airplay chart, while Corinne Bailey Rae, denied a #1 single, scores the more rewarding feat of having a #1 album. Click below to see the commentary.
Singles:
1. It's Chico Time - Chico
Chico, full name Chico Slimani was eliminated after the Dec. 3rd episode of The X Factor, but as they contests have shown in the past, you don't have to win to score a hit single. Hence, Chico now launches his career with "It's Chico Time," perhaps the worst single to top the UK singles chart since, well, Shayne Ward. Sadly, it will probably be #1 next week too. At least he's kinda cute and probably the first Morrocan and former goat herder to top the UK singles chart.
2. Beep - The Pussycat Dolls (Featuring Will.I.Am)
After hitting the top with "Don't Cha" and "Stickwitu," the #1 momentum ends for The Pussycat Dolls, but #2 aint bad, especially when up against Chico. "Beep" owes a bit of its structure to the Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps," but is ultimately a better track, even if it falls short of their first 2 releases.
5. No Tomorrow - Orson
Orson has been called this year's Maroon 5, and on the back of their debut single, "No Tomorrow," I wouldn't mind hearing more from them. I'm actually surprised this topped British band The Feeling (#7), who seem tipped to be this year's Keane. I'm also surprised that there hasn't been any movement to break them in the US yet, given that the 5-man band is from Hollywood, Calif. I'm eagerly anticipating their album this spring.
7. Sewn - The Feeling
The Feeling is the other great new band with a top 10 hit this week. Like Orson, they are a 5-man band, but heralding from less glitzy Sussex (except for 1 from London). All members are between 25 and 27, and I think better looking than Orson too. They are happy to describe themselves as "pop" and "MOR," a bit modestly I think. This track is great and I'm eagerly anticipating their album too, even more so than Orson.
9. Don't Bother - Shakira
Shakira is back. Yipee. I hope you can hear the excitement in my words. Given the relatively low chart placing (her debut, "Whenever, Wherever" landed at #2 and was one of 2002's 10 best sellers), I think she may not be in it for long haul. Boring.
14. Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That) - Charlotte Church
In contrast, the 4th single from Charlotte Church's first pop album, manages to perform better than expected, outperforming the #17 of her last single, "Even God..." Not bad Charlotte, but I hope she goes back into the studio and comes up with something more brassy/sassy for her second pop album, since "Crazy Chick" and "Call My Name" were so deliciously fun.
15. Rock With You - Michael Jackson
3 down, 17 to go. Can't wait for July.
19. Watchin' - Freemasons Featuring Amanda Wilson
Freemasons are back this week too with "Watchin'," a pretty decent House track that manages a fair top 20 placing. I'm betting top 10 for the Shapeshifters next week.
28. Better Together - Jack Johnson
Now this is surprisingly low for Jack Johnson, considering that he had the #1 album last week and that the track is top 5 in airplay.
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