Author: Jessica

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!

Please go and visit CFB Goes Pop! to read about their brilliant roof-razing escapades for Scat Aid and raising awareness of the 80s pop starlet Collette (don’t ask me!). If they get 20 sites to mention them they’re going to sponsor a child so please help if you can! Here is the aforementioned Collette razing… Continue reading For the fly girl Y and her posse of aceness

Girls Aloud – Love Machine Released: 13th September Fun fact: Last year’s 24th most poptastic single was also by GA (Life Got Cold) Best bit: 1. What will the neighbours say?…this time! 2. Cos we’re living in 2 tribes and heading for war! 3. Gift wrapped kitty cat

Long-term readers will remember last December’s countdown of the 25 best songs of the year, culminating with the most poptastic single, Leave Right Now by Will Young. Unbelievably, a whole year has passed and it’s that time again – the countdown is back, bigger and better than ever before! Let the fun begin… 25th Most… Continue reading 25 Most Poptastic Singles Of 2004!

It’s that time again and although at times I thought we’d never see the day, Girls Aloud have another album out! And what better way to celebrate the occasion than with a track-by-track review? 1. The Show I still love this one. It may not be the fierce electro-pop they’re known for but it’s still… Continue reading Dirrrty Pop Review: Girls Aloud – What Will The Neighbours Say?

1. I think I have cured myself of liking Green Day. My sister has bought the album which makes them unappealing in itself, but now I’ve listened to it and it’s rubbish. 2. Will, Maroon 5, GA, Natasha Bedingfield and the Scissor Sisters are all in the top 10 of Record Of The Year! So… Continue reading Good news all round!

The Delays – Lost In A Melody How did I not know that this band are amazing?! This sexy electro-rock storm is one of my favourite songs around at the moment. The music, the lyrics, the high bits and the glorious video are exactly what credible grown-up music should be in 2004. And hopefully this… Continue reading Video Killed The Radio Star