Single File

I think someone should have a word with me about this. I am getting later and later with these single review things. Anyway, as it's the start of the Spanish football season (far more entertaining and technically superior to the Premiership) and Barca kick off tonight against Numancia, the songs will be rated against the following former Blaugrana players guide:

***** Pep Guardiola
**** Ronaldinho
*** Patrick Kluivert
** Edmilson
* Oleguer

"My Apocalypse" - Metallica
This sounds as thrashy and angry as some of their earlier singles (ie pre-Enter Sandman et al) such as Battery.
And it's good to see a truly great metal band still able to deliver without sounding like a parody of themselves and not peeing all over their legacy.
****

"Boyfriend" - Alphabeat
Deary me, this sounds like a poor cast off from the Stock, Aitken and Waterman 1980s catalogue. I bet even Sonia would reject this.
Is it any wonder some people find them so annoying?
*

"Daddy's Gone" - Glasvegas
I know I might be lynched for saying this but I really didn't think much of their last single "Geraldine", which actually seems to have propelled them on the road to superstardom (well, this year's NME band anyway).
But this anthemic, atmospheric reworking of a song they released last year (it's slower than the original) is much more like it. Kind of explains some of the hype anyway.
***

"Stepping Stone" - Duffy
You know the drill by now. A quality singer with a delightful slice of blue-eyed soul adding a touch of class to the charts.
Virtually impossible not to like and Duffy is one of the real treats of the year.
****

"If You're Out There" - John Legend
Oh my word! This is a breath-takingly beautiful song. He used to write songs and perform for a number of other stars but releasing his solo album in 2004 was his smartest move yet.
I'm so impressed with him that I'm going to avoid the obvious line about his surname will be an apt description of him in years to come if he carries on producing like this.
****

"Bruised Water" - Chicane vs Natasha Bedingfield
Not too sure about this one. Ok, this - a mash up of Chicane's "Saltwater" and Tash's "I Bruise Easily" kinda works to a certain degree.
But there are far more inspired and better mash-ups around such as the truly amazing collision of Iggy and Stooges' "No Fun" and Salt N Pepa's "Push It" on 2 Many DJs. If you haven't heard it, then I suggest you sort your life out and start making some serious changes.
**