Month: December 2004

Here’s a challenge for you: see how many of the following ‘talky bits’ you can recognise… 1. “The sky is blue and the beach is waiting for you” 2. “Oh, I’m having so much fun!” 3. “Oh, my God…here she comes!” 4. “Man I’m tired of singing” 5. “You’re really dropping out, I think my… Continue reading Guess The Talky Bit!

Will Young – Friday’s Child Released: 5th July Fun fact: Will is on tour now, but I’m not going – how depressing. However, I do have his lovely 2005 calendar. Why not click here and buy ‘Sing With Will Young’! Your life is incomplete without it. Best bits: The best bits are the musical bits… Continue reading 16th Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!

Phixx – Love Revolution Released: 8th March Fun fact: If Strange Loves comes out, Phixx will have released twice as many singles as One True Voice. Best bits: 1. It’s like fire burning through my veins and I feel so alive! 2. Woah! Come and join the revolution 2. It’s a sanctuary, it’s the sweetest… Continue reading 17th Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!

Freeform Five – Strangest Things Released: 5th July Fun fact: Their album Strangest Things is quite possibly my favourite of the year! Best bits: 1. Let’s get taaangled 2. You turn me round now I can’t find the ground 3. I’ll do the strangest things to you baby

Girls Aloud – The Show Released: 28th June Fun fact: However hard I try, I can’t sing this song without breaking into “the Vengabus is coming!” Best bits: 1. Should’ve known, should’ve cared, Should’ve hung around the kitchen in my underwear. 2. I won’t ooh unless you want me to, I want you, get in… Continue reading 19th Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!

Released: 6th December Fun fact: This song is actually out…today! Best bits: 1. The joker’s always smiling in every hand that’s dealt 2. I believe I believe I belieeeeve iiiin youuuu 3. I believe in you I believe in

Rufus Wainwright – I Don’t Know What It Is Released: 26th July Fun fact: This website decribes Rufus as “a cross between Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen and a ‘deadpan’ David Gray.” Best bits: 1. Could be heading for Poland or limbo or Lower Manhattan 2. Is there anyone else who has slightly mysterious bruises? 3. Get… Continue reading 21st Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!

I didn’t even realise V’s album was out this week until I saw an advert for it last weekend, so I got all excited and planned to do a double spend on the V and the Aloud. I’ve already reviewed WWTNS so now it’s V’s turn… 1. Blood, Sweat & Tears Their 5ive-esque debut sets… Continue reading Dirrrty Pop Review: V – You Stood Up

Portobella – Covered In Punk Released: 14th June Fun fact: Frontwoman Luciana Caporaso was in the pop duo Crush with Donna Air. Best bits: 1. Look at me, I scream like a banchee; God save the drag queen! God save the drag queen! 2. It’s my obsession, what’s your confession? 3. Hey-oh!

23. O-Zone – Dragostea Din Tei Released: 7th June Fun fact: According to this website, Ozone are “not gay”. Hmmm… Best bits: 1. Mai Ai Hii! Mai Ai Haa! etc. 2. Ti-am dat beep, si sunt voinic (I gave you a call, and I am tough) 3. Alo, alo, sunt eu Picasso (Hello, hello, it’s… Continue reading 23rd Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!