God i've been a moody so and so the last few days (in public on the blog and in private with my poor friends at home). "Oh for f***s sake paul, cheer up droopy bollocks" was the sage advice of one person. I haven't quite snapped out of it yet (what the hell is wrong with me?!), but i'm trying to let it not affect others around me :) Plus lovely Darren took me shopping today for lots of spunky funky new clothes as an early birthday present (it's on Sunday, gift fans - musicians should feel free to send unreleased music my way. Yes PYMO that's you!!) and I'm off to Liverpool tomorrow with a bunch of pals for a weekend long celebration, so it's time to turn that frown upside down! So here is May's cd compilation i'm sending to my pals. It's already more cheerful than my maudlin April effort! Sorry everyone. Will do better soon...
TOP SONGS THAT SHOULD BE SINGLES - MAY 2009
01 - Take That, The Garden (Why? It's such an epic song that works well as a single to promote their live concerts. Because this will sound amazing live in a stadium. Can't wait to hear it. Not the crappy edit though!)
02 - Little Boots, New In Town (Why? I'm fully aboard the Little Boots express. The video is ever so slightly disappointing, but I am loving the song and this week it's glorious sing a long chorus has taken over my life. But not quite as much as this song...)
03 - Marina and The Diamonds, I Am Not A Robot (Why? It's ACHINGLY beautiful. Her voice is distinct and amazing. She seems effortlessly funny and cool at the same time. She definitely is the performer and I am happy to be a tiny little diamond for her. LOVE)
04 - Pixie Lott, Mama Do (Why? Well i'm actually a tiny bit bored of this right now, but I sense I will fall back in love with it again soon. She seems to have been around for ages but is only now releasing her first single. If you are tired of this, check out her cover of TT's Never Forget. Quite good)
05 - Simon Curtis, Lonely Love Song (Why? Because it's the last Simon/Victoria song i can exploit from Spectacular. And because Simon is on Hannah Montana this very Sunday. I like to think it was his personal birthday present to me. But i've always been a bit deluded! The song is brilliant, catchy Britannia High'esque type pop. Bring Spectack to the UK already!)
06 - Same Difference, All Roads Lead To Heaven (Why? They may have been unceremoniously dropped, but i have their big Portsmouth concert coming up and this is still, 6 months on, a delightful bit of polished pop that makes my morning exercise routine kick in with a sleek beat)
07 - BeFour, Ding A Dong (Why? Heavens, it's a cheesy as it comes, but hey you know what? Singing ding ding a dong does indeed pick you up if you are feeling a bit down. It's dangerous though - once the high wears off, you have to play it again or experience the plummeting lows :P Approach with caution!)
08 - Alesha Dixon, I Get Excited (Why? I don't care if you aren't convinced by popstar Alesha. I am. She rocks. This song is ace - the pure pop beats. The Madonna reference. The video with brillo dance routine. Everything works)
09 - Kelly Clarkson, I Do Not Hook Up (Why? Even though i do think Kelly hooks up and it was written by evil harlot, it's quite a catchy tune even if i do experience hot'n'cold type levels of guilt when i take in it's infuriatingly singalong chorus.)
10 - Neo, Flower Power Super Girl (Why? February's entry from Neo was only a intro to his voice and style. This gives you the real Neo - someone who can churn out top notch pop with a quirky tang to it which just makes it all the more compulsive)
11 - Annie, Anthonio (Why? Um, because it's sheer brilliance that's why. It's what Annie should have returned with instead of I Know Your Girlfriend Hates Me. Silly Annie. And have you heard the b-side? Immense)
12 - Infernal, Redefinition (Why? It's Infernal. I really shouldn't have to say anymore. This song could totally relaunch them in Britain. It's incredible. Danceable, yet works well enough as tasty nugget of pure pop. Totally mismanaged here. Unforgiveable!)
13 - Candy Coated Chaos, Taking Over The World Tonight (Why? It's finally on Amazon and there is never a bad time to celebrate the ace britney-pop stylings of my fave US girl group. This one could totally launch them in the UK too. I bet they would look adorably cute in a video for it)
14 - Vanessa Amorosi, My House (Why? Because after a couple of beautiful mid-tempo tunes VanAm is back getting her funk on. As she should. Absolutely Everyone was ages ago. And the faster songs since then haven't been ace, so a welcome return to form.)
15 - Little Jackie, I Liked You Better (Why? Loyalty really. I think Little Jackie could easily have 3-4 top ten hits over here had her album been properly marketed and had some decent live shows to support it. I'll just pretend it did)
16 - Darin, What If (Why? What If i didn't put this single on the list? I would feel proper chagrinned at my oversight. It's nice to see Darin slow it down every now and then, and although Roadtrip is far superior, i'll take ballady Darin where I can get him)
17 - Taylor Swift, Teardrops On My Guitar (Why? Well the key change in Love Story still makes me happy so i'll give her second UK single a whirl. It's no Love Story but it's way better than some of the dirge Faith Hill came out with after the success of This Kiss. Oh and it has Tyler Hilton in it. Pleasing)
18 - Metro Station, 17 Forever (Why? Tragically I am 35 on Sunday which is like really old when you are 17 so I am listening to lots of songs like this. And it's not entirely rubbish to be fair. It's not Seventeen by Let Loose though is it?)
19 - Jonas Bros, Shelf (Why? Though there is a new JB single just around the corner, this has always been a fave of mine from the album so i'm getting it on here while I can. I'd quite like Simon Curtis to sing this if he were ever on Idol. Ooo coming soon, what would be popstars would sing if they were on The X Factor...)
20 - Click Five, I Quit I Quit I Quit (Why? It's not quite debut album Click Five brilliance but it's good enough and utterly singalong. Plus i'm into a bit of guitar pop after seeing McFly t'other week. And the movie Taking Five is on ABCFamily this very Sunday. I feel it's another personal gift to me. Just like the debut of the Jonaseseses new tv show. And a new Desperate Housewives and BroSis! Aces. All for me :P)
21 - Green Day, Know Your Enemy (Why? I do know my enemy. He's one of those smug, always pleased with themselves when they have no reason to be insufferable bores who thinks the world needs to know about every minor dull accomplishment. Oh and this song is classic Green Day :P)
Back sun with TV catch up spesh. Enjoy the weekend everyone. Other chronicles here...
Aren't many of these already proper singles? Kelly's single is "Hook Up" so I must be confused ... wouldn't be the first time. Thanks for the Annie b-side link. I think her "Girlfriend" song was aces, actually. I may be in the minority here, but I'm sticking to my guns. It was a good song -- even if it sounded sorta like "Chewing Gum".
ReplyDelete'I Do Not Hook Up' is OK but I don't see anything special about it. Well I said I didn't like the whole album to start with so I guess that figures..
ReplyDeleteAlesha! I hated 'The Boy Does Nothing' but her follow-up singles and the rest of the album was AMAZINGGGG! hahah.
Oooh. Same Difference - I loved majority of their album, forgetting the fact that most of the material are covers of course. I hope they find a new label fast though.
Well - Glad to hear you've got a great weekend lined up - Happy Birthday slightly in advance!
ReplyDeleteStill loving the Same Difference track, and Alesha Dixon's track is fantastic, I didn't initially like I Do Not Hook Up, but then It clicked - just forget about she who can not be named contribution! Anthonio is fantastic (at least the snippet is!) - Personally, I'd go with the big brooding Eurythmics 17 Again over 17 forever, but both work!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAUL!! I hope you're out celebrating and not home feeling funky tonight!! xoxo
ReplyDeletehope you are having a great birthday weekend. I am loving most of the tracks on your mix cd :) How quaint those seem now - like mixtapes! Loving Marina, Little Boots and Pixie though :) Oh! IS that Simon Montana episode on in the UK this weekend or just USA?!
ReplyDelete(Did you miss me? Been on hols!)
HAPPY B'DAY Paul!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you and the Daz have a great day today. :)
Yuri - sigh :) You have to go back and read the other fizzy chrons for the reasoning behind it all. Luckily lots of the choices this month were wisely chosen as singles too by the record company so i match up. And thanks for the birthday greetings!!
ReplyDeleteNikki - well i am rapidly tiring of I Do Not Hook UP, but i have to disagree with Alesha. I adore her first single. Glad you find the rest of the album aces though :) And Same Diff. I still have high hopes for them. Their album did quite well actually - i still reckon had one of the major stores over here not gone bankrupt it would have done even better!
Aaron - ooo go you with your emotional depth. You are right - the Eurythmics song is way better. I totally forgot about it. And yay for always and continual Same Diff love. I would choose Better Love Me as the next single :)
Will - ta dude. Had a nice time in Liverpool. Singing In The Rain couldn't help but bring a smile to my face!
Ed - bloody hell how long was your holiday?! I think Simon is just on stateside tonight but a uk showing can't be far behind :)
Am still loving Lonely Love Song and of course Ding a Dong puts a smile on your face - though prolonged listening can cause you to snap and want to commit violent or carnal acts!! I forgot Green Day were back :) Album soon then?!
ReplyDeleteBen - it's very good indeed (lonely love song) and i totally get your point about ding a dong!! Hahahaha. Yes green day album by end of may.
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