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Singles Club 1/09/10
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 10:44am |
Kanye West – POWER
Once upon a time in hip-hop land, Kayne West was a an exciting, inspired, and wholly credible sort of character. But after several ill-advised comments in the media; stage invasions at award ceremonies; and excessive use of vocoders, his reputation has been undermined somewhat. So, that 'mad rapper with the daft jaw who threw a wobbler at MTV Awards' latest tune, is quite underwhelming in comparison to some of his antics. Repetitive tribal chanting fidgets over an almost drum and bass rhythm on POWER. Lyrically things are less interesting with Mr West moaning about the pressures of fame or something or nothing like that. Well worth a listen, if only for the “Colin Powells / Austin Powers” lyric, but still not as entertaining as watching a mentally unhinged narcissist shouting at a teenage girl in front of millions of people.
Lil Wayne – Right Above It
If you like gold teeth, accidentally shooting yourself, or prison sentences for criminal possession of a weapon, then chances are you'll be quite keen on Lil Wayne. Right Above It is the New Orleans man's usual nasal drawl, spat over a lazy beat with impotent words about having load of money and all that sort of hip-pop carry-on. If you like him you'll love this, if you like proper hip-hop this will destroy a little bit of your soul that you will never, ever get back.
Lissie – Cuckoo
Elisabeth Maurus, aka Lissie, is back with another I-can't-believe-it's-not-Sheryl-Crow offering from her debut abomination, Catching a Tiger. Crap-country-pop guitars, vapid lyrics, and an instantly vexatious vocal performance make Cuckoo a truly pointless listen. Lissie's hair on the other hand is very shiny and nice, so, every cloud an all that.
N.E.R.D. – Hot-n-Fun
After endless guest appearances, both vocally and on production duty - on any mug's track who has a record label with the wherewithal to afford him - Pharell and Co have finally returned to their day job. Hot-n-Fun is N.E.R.D full of funk and razor sharp riffs - we would expect nothing less from one of most the gifted and creative beat makers in modern hip-hop - while lyrically William's and his brethren's flows are as tight and smooth as ever. All together now, “HOT-N-FUN!”
Katy Perry – Teenage Dream
Mrs Russell Brand is back with her latest misadventure in pop warbling, Teenage Dream. Rhythmically, it is almost identical to previous, and relentless, hit California Gurls, albeit in more down-tempo and 'heartfelt' mould. Lyrically, well, who actually cares about the lyrics because much like Perry's old man, this song is slightly annoying and spurious but equally as infectious and, somehow, likeable.
Gary Evans
