Current Singles Reviews

I haven’t done singles reviews for a while. Rather than write out lengthy reviews, I’ve clustered current singles by rating with a few notes.

5.0 – Best of the pack

I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ – Scissor Sisters. Brilliant comeback single, best release yet from them. A joyous pop record that always makes me smile and dance.

When You Were Young – The Killers. The Killers are back and deliver a forceful, inspired pop/rock comeback. Like a more confident “Mr. Brightside.” Love it.

Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol. Haunting, simple ballad that builds to a satisfying rock crescendo. The single that (finally) made them international stars.

Never Be Lonely – The Feeling. The best yet from them. I predicted early this year that they would break out big, and I was right. This song is so enjoyable; a warm, poppy, fun melodic throwback.

4.5 – Very good

It’s Not That Easy – Lemar. Another beautiful British soul record from the former Fame Academy contestant. Almost as grand as “If There’s Any Justice.”

Too Little, Too Late – Jojo. In a similar vein as “Leave (Get Out),” but more polished. A sophisticated pop single from such a young performer. Great chorus.

Changes – Chris Lake Featuring Laura V. My favorite dance single at the moment, sounds like a timewarp to the mid-90s. Perfect backdrop to being a large city on a cloudy day.

Leave Before the Lights Come On – Arctic Monkeys. I was all ready to write off the Arctic Monkeys after being disappointing by their overrated album. Then they go and put out this fantastic single, by far my favorite from them. I may have to give their album a second chance now.

Target – Embrace. Another great track from Embrace, even more U2-ish than “Nature’s Law.” Hope the release of “World at Your Feet” doesn’t slow down their momentum from this great album.

4.0 – Solid

Lucy (Live Saver Remix) – Jealousy. I haven’t heard the original, as this remix is the one that Radio 1 plays, and it’s quite good, so probably a good choice. Doesn’t sound like a remix, which makes it work so well.

Right Where You Want Me – Jesse McCartney. The former WB star returns with a more soulful pop record. Much better than his previous stuff.

3.5 – Pretty good

Lost – Roger Sanchez. Roger Sanchez returns with a good, but uninspired dance track. Doesn’t cover any territory, but sounds good.

2.5 – Just so-so

Rudebox – Robbie Williams. A disappointing first single from his next album. The electronic sound is kind of fun, but his lyrical “rap” delivery sounds bored, and the lyrics themselves are inane.

2.0 – Not that great

So Excited – Janet Jackson Featuring Khia. She doesn’t sound excited at all. This is so bland. Remember when Janet could knock it out of the ballpark? Those days are history. What a let down.

1.0 – Terrible

London Bridge – Fergie. There is absolutely no music contained in this single. It’s just Fergie doing a sort of chant over a mishmash of beats. Really really bad.