Jordin Sparks Ft.Chris Brown - No Air

As the winner of the sixth season of the hit reality TV show American Idol, Jordin Sparks has gone on to produce several chart hits, such as 'Tattoo' and 'No Air' - which features other pop sensation Chris Brown.

'No Air' is in at Number 3 in the charts this week, and if the general hipe of this song continues, it wouldn't suprize me if it stays there for another...

Duffy - Bringing The '60s Back

Close your eyes while listening to one of Duffy’s songs, and you wouldn’t be classed as mad if you thought you’d been transported back into the 60s. I’m not old enough to appreciate the decade when Twiggy was part of the Swinging Sixties transformation of London, or when every woman was going around in a psychedelic dress that wouldn’t look out of place on a Barbie doll, but I can just imagine one of Duffy’s songs being played on a Sunday afternoon with a good ol’ cup of British tea.
Not only can she sing, Duffy is also playing a big part in the 21st century music revolution. While some are obsessed with ‘Ne-yo’ and ‘Lil' Wayne’ – whoever they are - others’ are finding Duffy’s music to be just as interesting to listen to if not more. And whereas some seem to find enjoyment in listening to rappers who sound like they’ve had their vocal chords re-arranged – which I don’t doubt they have - Duffy is coming onto the music scene with a fresh 60s vibe which doesn’t make you want to turn the radio off and shove the whole thing out the window. And who would’ve thought that the youth of today could ever find anything relating to the ‘60s even remotely ‘cool’? Well, if Duffy’s helping that trend then I’m all for it.

Coldplay's ‘Viva La Vida': A Flop

As a big Coldplay fan – I’m talking really big here – I was eagerly anticipating the arrival of their new album, ‘Viva La Viva’. You could compare my anticipation to that of a child coming home from school wanting to see a present that his parents’ had promised him for weeks.

Shortly before the album’s release on June the 12th, the strangely addictive ‘Violet Hill’ was available for download - for free - on their official website. ‘Oh great’, I thought. ‘It’s so bad they’re flogging it off for the grand price of…nothing’. However, I was pleasantly surprised. And just moments before, I’d given up on any hope of it being even a slightly decent tune. So, when I pressed the play button on my computer, I felt almost a sigh of relief when it finally dawned on me that they’d been able to churn out yet another horribly good track. That, though, was the free download. The sheer horror and disgust was still yet to come. Who would’ve thought that my opinion of one of my favourite bands could change in a matter of weeks? Not me. I was sure that Coldplay’s ability to convey the strangest of emotions through song would last until the end of time, but it appears I was wrong. 'Viva La Viva' is quiet possibly the biggest pile of nonsense to hit the music world in a long time. In fact, I wouldn’t put it past Chris Martin himself to publicly announce that the songs will be involved in the next Eurovision Song Contest. Monotonous tones, strange lyrics and a whole host of vocal tragedies make 'Viva La Viva' the largest musical letdown of 2008. My loyalty to this band has, sadly and unfortunately, been lost to this latest disaster from a band I thought would give the charts yet another reason to be thankful that there are still talented home-bred musicians in this country.
How sad it is that a free download gives more musical delight than an album that was classed, before release, to be the biggest hit of the year.

What is 'American Boy' still doing at #1?!

OK, as you might be able to tell from the title of the post, I'm not a fan of the song. In my opinion, it's dull, repetitive and down right dreadful. But my opinion obviously doesn't effect the charts, so I must be one of very few people who find this song unbearable to listen to.

If it's still there next week I'll be suprised...

My Top 5 Song List of 2008 (...so far!)

2008 has seen a variety of different artists coming onto the music scene, with singers such as Adele and Duffy reaching high in the charts, and bands such as Just For Tonight and Alphabeat also fairing well in the UK Top 40. So which 5 songs would I recommend listening to?...Well, you can found out!

(In no partcular order)



1. Duffy - Mercy

This unique song took the charts by storm in early 2008 when it spent 5 weeks at the top spot. The single was released as a CD on February the 25th, but, by that time, the song had already entered the charts at Number 1 entirely on download sales. And Duffy's success looks set to continue with her album Rockferry currently in at Number 2 in the Top 40 Albums chart.

Rating: 9/10

2. OneRepublic - Stop and Stare

Following on from the huge success of their hit single "Apoligize", OneRebulic went on to create the fantastic song "Stop and Stare". The sheer incredibleness of the song is enough to give you goosebumps, and I for one can't wait to hear the next offering from this brilliant band.

Rating: 9/10



3. Leona Lewis - Better in Time

With Bleeding Love being such a hit, there was no doubt that Leona Lewis's next single had to be good. And I think it's safe to say that it is! Amazing vocals and a great backing tune make this song one of my top 5's of 2008 so far.

Rating: 9/10





4. One Night Only - Just For Tonight

When I first heard this song I wasn't quite sure what to make of it. It sounded very much like a Keane or Snow Patrol song, and I've never been a fan of artists copying each others' songs! However, when I heard it for a second time, I concluded that it was an excellent song in its own right. Yes, there are similarities with bands such as Keane and Snow Patrol, but forget that and you've got a great song. The chorus is catchy and it's done well in the charts, which is good considering they've seemingly only been around for five minutes!

Rating: 8/10


5. Sugababes - Denial

Bad to Worse: Musical Disasters

Those of you who watched The X Factor last year will know that something quite shocking was aired in the final show...



...yes, that really was broadcasted on live TV. And while us viewers were hiding behind the sofa covering our ears, they thought they were the best singers of the 21st century. I'm afraid I beg to differ.