Shayne Ward – If That’s OK With You (Audio)
How how HOW is it possible that the new Shayne Ward single sounds like Akon? It’s completely insane. Quite catchy though! Better than any of the ballads off his last album, except maybe No Promises (but even that wasn’t as good as the original by some Danish bloke called Brian). It’s a bit like the male equivalent of Stars Are Blind by Paris Hilton, although Shayne can actually sing. I’m just not sure if Akon fans will get on board… then again anyone who likes Akon can’t be the most difficult to fool into thinking something is cool, so it might just work. Probably not though…
80% Poptastic!
KT Tunstall – Hold On (Live)
I’m not a huge fan of KT, although I don’t dislike her either, but I really enjoyed listening to this new single. You can’t help but bop to it and her voice sounds really strong and powerful. This could definitely be the new Black Horse and the Cherry Tree, as it’s just as big and busy-sounding, with lots of hand-claps in the live version at least. Apparently the video will involve robot dancing, but that’s all I know so far. It seems KT may not be just a one-album wonder after all, but only time will tell if her success will be lasting on both sides of the Atlantic or if her distinctive style will mean she is too pigeon-holed to develop and keep up with music trends.
83% Poptastic!