Singles list
In a month when the Arctic Monkeys have made their just transition from download guerrillas to indie superstars; when Madonna has nicked an Abba sample in order to return to the sort of dazzling form not seen since her Danceteria days; when all screaming Sheffield stunners the Neon Plastix have a record out and could do with some well deserved recognition, I have to review an Enya CD. I kid you not, Mr. Music Editor in his infinite wisdom has decided I cannot be trusted to rifle through the enormous pile of promos in the office and has thoughtfully selected the discs I am allowed to listen to. Well, I will leave it at this: Enya has a single out.
Fort Minor - Believe Me
As the sleeve is made of recycled NIN artwork, I was expecting a Reznor-esque rant on self- mutilation and Grecian 2000. However, the funky bump ‘n’ grid intro promises so much, and then - gahhhhhhhh! It’s Blazing Squad!
The ‘Minor’ is a blatant reference to the fact they are not allowed to buy solvents without adult supervision, and after hearing the rap, which is best described as traumatic, I am seeking counselling. Place your bets now, it will be Christmas Number One.
The Foo Fighters - Resolve
This is barely worth looking at as anyone half interested will have already worn out their copy of In Your Honour. It’s definitely a grower and has power ballad potential, but is sorely lacking in the energy charged shenanigans the Foos do best, and so probably won’t bother the chart too much.
Goldfrapp - Number 1
Once again, Mr. Editor, The album was release quite a while ago!
However, I will let him off as I have a bit of a crush on Alison Goldfrapp (and if I keep criticising him he will find a way to silence me. It’s like a bloody Stalinist purge). Anyway, the physical attributes of Ms. Goldfrapp are worth mentioning because unlike the majority of current pouty popstrels, she looks and sounds like a burlesque sex kitten. It’s refreshing to have someone just a tad different from most of the bimbos we see gracing Top of The Pops these days.
The single lacks the familiar ‘frapp groove but slides along smoothly against some filthy base in a pleasing, new wave way
Singles this week were reviewed by Clara Bow, as she ‘forgot’ to email the music team and instead reviewed everything herself.
