Music Review Thread

I was looking at the movie review thread in the stickies and I thought it would be a good idea for a music review thread (Sorry if music reviews should just be put in the Movie review thread, I wasn't sure).
I'm always looking for new music and constantly looking for reviews online so I figured we should see if we have any budding journalists here on mut
So, if you hear any new music, good or bad, review it here

Let the reviewing commence haha!

I'm reviewing So What by Pink.
When I first saw the video for So What I thought "Hallelujah! She's back!" (Well actually that was my second thought after how nice her hair is.) The video is funny and 100% like the Pink I remember.
Although some of my favourite Pink songs are her more emotional, meaningful ones like 'I'm Not Dead' and 'Nobody Knows' I actually really love this song.
When I first heard the song I liked it but if I'm honest I wasn't crazy about it. I just thought it was a good pop song. About 20 listens later I'm in love with it and "Na-na-na-na-na-na-na I'm gunna start a fight" is lodged in my brain. I think when I first heard it I was too busy thinking "Please don't tell me it's just a pop song where they repeat words or sounds." (Anyone remember Umberella-ella-ella?) and I didn't realise how infectious it was.
I had actually started to think that maybe this was the only Pink song that I could take or leave. Then I went back and listened again. And again. And again. You get my drift.
The song is so contagious and only Pink could make divorce into such a catchy song. It actually reminded me a lot of her 'Don't Let Me Get Me' days.
When she says she's still a rockstar she sooo is
**** 4/5 stars.

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Originally Posted by Kimmers86

This is a good idea when I get some money for the new albums I want I'll totally review them on here

That's great! I'll look forward to reading them

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No more reviews? Damn, I need some new music for my ipod! lol

I've got another one. Not that I'm being a thread hogger or anything haha

Another Way To Die- Alicia Keys ft Jack White
Now let me start by saying that I consider myself to be a James Bond fan. I am a major nerd so if at any point during this review you start to think 'Jeez, what's up with her? James Bond sucks!' then I apologize
I was brought up watching the films multiple times and still enjoy them, but for a great Bond film you need a great Bond theme tune.
'Goldfinger' by Shiley Bassey is the first that springs to mind. I even liked the, imo, overly criticised Casino Royal soundtrack 'You Know My Name' by Chris Cornell.
So I was really interested by the names flying around for the Quantum of Solace theme.
Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis and others were mentioned. To be quite honest I was a bit surprised when it was announed the theme would come from Alicia Keys and Jack White. Not only are they an un-likely combo but I also thought that seeing as Bond theme's are usually soul-ish or rock Alicia Keys was an interesting choice.

I wanted to like 'Another Way To Die'. I wanted to be wowed. I wanted it to be the best Bond theme ever for hopefully the best Bond film ever.
I didn't. I wasn't. And in my opinion it isn't.
Don't get me wrong. It's not a BAD song. I wouldn't say it was a number one but it's not awful. It's just...blah.
If I'm honest I don't think it's up to the job. It's supposed to be the big film soundtrack of the year and it doesn't have that special quality. It doesn't seem to have any power or oomph behind it and to be it appears to be a half-hearted attempt for a Bond theme.
The song doesn't seem to have any direction and lacks a strong chorus that could save it from being just average. The lyrics are wishy washy and I've been left kind of dissapointed. I wanted a show-stopper moment! I've listened to the song almost 10 times now, hoping that it would grow on me but I couldn't tell you a single line of the song apart from the title of the track 'Another Way To Die' which is in there somewhere.
It's sort of like background music. Something you turn on while you read a book or something but don't really pay attention to. It doesn't leap in your face and wow you and that's what I expected.
Hopefully the film will be much better.
** 2/5 stars.
I'm giving it 2 because like I said it's not an awful song. It's just not the big extravenganza I would have preferred

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Thanks for the review Celly! I didn't see him performing at the VMA's but I'm gunna go check the song out now

And ooh, just noticed the thread got made a sticky!

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When I Grow Up-The Pussycat Dolls review
Maybe this is a biased review 'cos I've never liked PCD. I've always thought they were kinda pointless as a band considering there's only one singer in the band and the rest are just backing singers who dance around.
As for 'When I Grow Up' it's actually not their worst song imo.
I won't be rushing to download it but it does have some redeeming qualities that make it better than 'Don't Cha' and 'Beep'.
I like the "Be careful what you wish for 'cos you just might get it" bit but on the other hand I hate the rest of the dolls singing "Ha ha ha ha" after Nicole singing a lyric.
It's catchy. One thing I don't like is that it seems to be based on the same beat as the majority of their other songs.
Despite what I say though, it'll be in the Top 10 without a doubt.
PCD songs get into people's heads and they get people talking about the lyrics and the music videos. In fact 'When I Grow Up' has already sparked debate in my Media class over whether it says "I wanna have groupies" or "I wanna have boobies" so even though I don't particularly like the song I've still been talking about it which I guess is the whole point.
Rating: *** 3/5 stars. 'Cos it's not their worst song by a long shot.

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I seem to only be reviewing pop songs lol I'm not doing it intentionally. I'm just reviewing new releases.
Burnin' Up- The Jonas Brothers.
Before today I'd never heard a Jonas Brothers song. Yup, that's right. NEVER.
I'd always assumed they were some cheesy manufactured pop group from the same bunch as all the other disney kids.
I have to say...I was pleasantly surprised! They have a nice sound and really nice voices and they don't sound as cheesy as I'd assumed (although the music video is slightly cheesy ). I don't know whether it was just my shock horror at it not being corny as hell or not but I did actually quite like it!
Not what I expected at all.
Although that little guest rap near the end is awful and embarrassing, like most impromptu rapping spots in songs. Unless it's a very good rapper they don't work. I wish someone would work this out because I'm sick of cringing when some random person starts rapping and it doesn't fit in with the song at all.
Apart from that, good song!
4/5 (I'm prepared to overlook the rap )

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Hot N Cold- Katy Perry
I wasn't the biggest fan of 'I Kissed A Girl' (ahem, understatement) but 'Hot N Cold' is definatley better. It's a shame it has no chance of doing better than 'I Kissed A Girl' because controversy sells records and this song isn't controversial.
When the 80's disco beats kicked in I was skeptical. It was kinda cringey at first and don't get me started on Katy Perry singing all the verses in a out of breath voice that sounds like she ran all the way to the recording (you've got a good voice! why try and do the whole weird breathy thing?). But when the coruses kick in it's actually very good. Great up tempo tune and really catchy. The verses let it down a bit though.
3.5/5

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(I can see myself going on a bit of a reviewing spree today )
The Man Who Can't Be Moved-The Script
This review could be so short. In four words I can tell you why you should listen to this song.
This song is beautiful.
There lol But I think I kinda need to back that statement up.
The lyrics are amazing. The song is about a guy who goes back to the corner of the street where he met his ex girlfriend and won't move in case she changes her mind and decides to come and find him.
"Maybe you'll come back to the place that we meet and you'll see me waiting for you on the corner of the street."
It's a down tempo song but all I can say is that it's amazing.
*****5/5

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If I Were A Boy- Beyonce
I noticed that this song was getting a bit of stick in the comments on youtube with some people saying they hope it's not going to be her official new single.
I hope it is. The song is so heartfelt and Beyonce's voice on her ballads is just amazing.
The song is a bit sad but Beyonce makes you believe every word (unlike some really cold sounding singers out there). The song is about how she'd treat a girl better if she was a boy than how boys have treated her,
"If I were a boy, I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl, I swear I'd be a better man.
Id listen to her, Cause I know how it hurts"
Beautiful song, one of my fave Beyonce songs ever.
*****5/5

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Womanizer- Britney Spears
Oh yeah, Britney's back!
Womanizer is so catchy (I've been walking around all day mumbling "womanizer, womanizer, womanizer" randomly to myself ) and it has a great beat.
I even like the verses. Awesome song with an awesome video.
Britney looks great in the video and I like the image changes like in the video for Toxic (love the red hair!).
4.5/5

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Up-The Saturdays
I really hope this single gets the airplay it deserves because The Saturdays are fast becoming my favourite girlband.
The song is very catchy and has a great dance beat and all the girls have really nice voices.
One of the things I like about the band is that unlike most girlbands their vocals work together and there isn't one of them trying to out-do the others. In other words, it isn't a vocal cat fight.
I like this song a lot better than their 1st single and I hope the next single is just as good.
Oh and the video is awesome! The coloured tights are so cool!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajZfbvQFfuo
4/5 ****

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The Promise-Girls Aloud
Let's start with the positives. I like the video. A lot. The 60's costumes are awesome.
But no matter how much I love the video I can't help but think that the song isn't their best. It's more a chance for some serious posing than a song. I quite like the verses (I love Sarah's solo! They should give her solo's more often!) but the chorus seems a bit lack-luster and I had to have a few listens before I understood what they were saying.
It's good, I'm not saying it isn't. Just not my favourite from them (Jump is my favourite)
3.5/5

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Wire To Wire-Razorlight
So, I'm biased. I'm a major Razorlight fan. I've practically been counting down the days until their next release and it hasn't dissapointed me. I love it. I love the tune. I love the lyrics.
Of course there's the whining critics who hate Razorlight. Or course there is, they're a successful band, look at Coldplay they sell millions of records and have sold out stadium tours and there are still people who call them 'bland'.
I was expecting the criticisms as soon as Wire To Wire was released. "It's boring" "It's the same as___(insert song here)" "Johnny Borrell is an ass".
I appreciate their opinions but...they're wrong haha
***** 5/5

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Just Can't Get Enough-The Saturdays
I love this band, they're the only girl band I like at the minute. They have great voices and tons of personality.
This is a cover a a Depeche Mode song that they're singing to raise money for Comic Relief and it's great!
Really fun and catchy and the video is really good!

*****5/5