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!

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?