Single out

My review of some of the singles out this week. A little later than intended because Paul Scholes, to paraphrase the Manics, stole the sun from my heart on Tuesday. But here goes anyway:

***** Grange Hill
**** Benny Hill
*** Cypress Hill
** Damon Hill
* Jimmy Hill

"Daylight" - Kelly Rowland
Upbeat, catchy and full of joy so this is either a great tune to lift your day or an annoyingly happy one that makes you want to smash the radio - it all depends on your mood.
So this week I hate it...but recognise I might not feel this way next week.
*/****

"God" - Attic Lights
Their name might be pants but this is pitched somewhere between The Flaming Lips and Lemonheads and is a jaunty little song.
But ignore that. Go on their MySpace page and look in the blog where they offer you an exclusive online chat with God itself! That's much more fun...
***

"It's About Time" - One Night Only
What is it with people this week? Don't they know I'm in a football-related bad mood? Why do they taunt me with their bouncy feelgood songs?
Although, got to give kudos for the suckerpunch of a line "then it came to me clearly that I don't need you anymore" after spending most of the song pining for a great lost love. Nice.
****

"Propane Nightmares" - Pendulum
Pendulum are getting a bit of grief from drum and bass purists for incorporating rock into their sound, but if they get over themselves, they'll realise this is a quality tune.
And, anyway, the EP has remixes on it to keep the old school fans happy.
****

"Maybe" - Jay Sean
Bland, polished, over-produced - so no doubt destined to be a massive hit.
Really, who buys this rubbish? Whoever you are, stop it! You are only encouraging him to make more...
*

"Rich Woman" - Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
Amidst all the Led Zeppelin reunion hoo-hah, it was easy to let this collaboration slip under the radar and out of view.
But it works really well and this laid-back bluesy number is a fine advert for the Raising Sands album.
****

"Never Never Love" - Pop Levi
How can you not like this? Irresistable, unforgettable slice of electronica which will get into your head and stay there. For ages.
He is kind of like an electronic Beck in terms of his inventiveness and ear for a great tune.
****

"Who's That Girl?" - Robyn
This is the latest single from the Swedish star who enjoyed massive success last year with that With Every Heartbeat song.
And if you get the impression that I haven't actually bothered listening to this song yet and am just buying time by rambling on about one of her past hits, you'd be right.
***

"Swords Of Truth" - These New Puritans
If a big beat dance group, such as Underworld, was fronted by The Fall's Mark E Smith, it might sound a little like this.
It's clever, it's eclectic and light years ahead of anything most other new British bands will offer up this year. Single of the week for me.
****

"Let's Talk About It" - White Denim
Let's not.
**