Three of my favourite songs of 2009 so far have just had their videos unveiled. First was Zero, the first single from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ new album. I have always liked this band, but it is with this song that they have really grabbed me, and it improves with every listen. Fittingly, the video improves as it goes along, and Karen O looks as super-cool as ever, with an 80s style to match the sound of the song.
The next video to make its way onto YouTube was Britney’s new one for If You Seek Amy. Max Martin said that this was the best song he’s ever made, and I do personally feel that’s a bit too high praise (just counting Britney songs, there have been several better), but it’s still an excellent song and the clear highlight of her new album. The video is very sexual, seeming to be set at an orgy in the beginning, but ends with Britney as a perfect housewife, the naughty antics all being part of her secret other life.
Finally, my favourite of the new videos out today was Bat For Lashes’ Daniel. Natasha looks as beautiful as ever, and the video is capitvating throughout. With artistic popstars like Natasha, an unusual and visually striking video is very important, and the video for Daniel absolutely succeeds there. I’m very much looking forward to seeing Bat For Lashes live for the second time next month.