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A decent batch of singles this week which is a shame as I wanted to be nasty. But I can only work with what's put in front of me so, without further ado, here is a selection of the new releases. This week, they'll be judged by the following ratings:

*****Kelly Brook
****Trevor Brooking
***Smallbrook Queensway
**Brooke Hogan
*Steve Brookenstein

"That's Not My Name" - The Ting Tings
One of the bright new things of 2008 (yawn) although I'm not sure of that - especially with lyrics such as "they call me Jane, that's not my name".
But I have to admit that I actually kind of like this. A sort of guilty pleasure, very much like Shampoo's "classic" Trouble in 1994.
***

"The Only One" - The Cure
Jangly guitars, introspective lyrics and Robert Smith's unmistakable whiney vocals means I'm in bliss!
It's classic Cure and to add to the joy, they'll be releasing a single on the 13th of the next three months until the as-yet-untitled new album is released in September.
****

"I Want It" - Chanelle Hayes
I don't. I really don't want this. What was I saying about this week's good singles? It's like the worst Britney Spears song, gone totally wrong.
But what was I expecting from a Big Brother reject, Posh Spice wannabe? Although, to be fair to Chanelle, Mrs Beckham would probably kill to be this "good".
*

"Ghosts" - Ladytron
A killer slice of dark, slightly ghostly, electro indie pop from the Liverpool four-piece.
And, if this fantastic single is anything to go by, their fourth album Velocifero (released next month) will be a new wave corker.
****

"This Is An Emergency" - The Pigeon Detectives
They are either adored by their loyal fanbase or vilified by the indie music press but, to be honest, I can't see how they provoke either reaction.
You see, this is just predictable samey guitar pop and if it was on the radio right now, I probably wouldn't realise it was them.
**

"Bad Kids/Leroy Faster" - Black Lips
What's not to like about Black Lips? They sound like a psychedelic, 60s guitar band but play with their tongues planted firmly in their cheeks.
They can be childish and outrageous, but they are also witty and the fact that they refer to themselves as 'flower punks' means they deserve the single of the week label.
**** (and a half)

"Salute Your Solution" - The Raconteurs
Blues meets garage pop. Led Zeppelin meets punk. Whatever...this is another delightful piece of rock n' roll!
Surely the band deserves to be seen now as more than just a side project for Brendan Benson and Jack White while they take a break from the day job.
****

"Nobody's Diary" - Yazoo
A textbook early 80s, synth pop gem and it still sounds awesome today. It has been remastered and the great melody and superb vocals by Alison Moyet sound as fresh as they did all those years ago.
A box set featuring the band's two albums, along with other goodies, to coincide with a reunion tour are also set to send the UK Yazoo mad.
****