More pop songs to talk about!
So, the spotlight is a bit brief this week--only four tunes:
- Sam Sparro's "Black And Gold" is his debut single in the UK and it's a curious evocation of the way synthesizers were used in the 1970s (especially the song's opening). It's a pulsing groove that supports a somewhat generic soul tune. He's got a pleasant voice and I suspect his major-label backers will ensure we hear more from him.
- Lately we've seen more country artists cracking the US top 20 charts and the latest is Trace Adkins' "You're Gonna Miss This". If you've ever heard the old Harry Chapin chestnut "Cat's In The Cradle", you may recognize this sort of sentimental narrative song: a glimpse of life's stages. It's tolerable, but this is the kind of song that relies too heavily on the lyrics and that rarely stands up to repeated listening.
- I didn't realize this until now, but I now know that I was hoping I wouldn't have to hear any more James Blunt songs. But here it is: "Carry You Home". He has a signature sound, you know. High, reedy voice; sensitive, romantic lyrics; simple, plucked guitar arrangements. Ick.
- Playradioplay! is actually a high-school kid from Austin who got featured on Fuse TV. "Madi Don't Leave" has a very strong resemblance to the Irish band, The Thrills, which is odd, considering that the two acts have nothing in common in their backgrounds. He has a soft voice and a nice touch with the homemade arrangements.
- Pierre Boulez: ...explosant-fixe...
- Juliana Hatfield: Hey Babe
- Bill Watrous: The Tiger Of San Pedro
- Ingolf Dahl: Sinfonietta
- Louis XIV: The Best Little Secrets Are Kept
- Alfred Schnittke: Symphony No. 8
- Arthur Honegger: Symphony No. 3
- Nine Inch Nails: With Teeth
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