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I've been inundated with no comments or emails demanding to know what happened to Single File. To put all of you out of your indifference, the truth is it had become a chore so I ruthlessly dropped it from my act.

But I had to make a belated comment about Bjork's latest single Nattura, which is delightfully eccentric and ace. It is powered by some incredible tribal drums and sparse electronica which compliments the urgency in Bjork's voice. Oh, and it features a certain musical genius called Thom Yorke doing backing vocals.

It has been recorded to benefit the Nattura campaign which has been set up to seek ways to improve the Icelandic environment.

All in all, it is an amazing track. But I've come to expect nothing less from her. Check it out yourselves...

YouTube - Bjork - Nattura.mht

It's that time of the week again, folks. I know you've been looking forward to it and so here it is! A selection of singles out now or, in the case of Oasis and Alicia and Jack, ones coming out on Monday (Sept 29). This week, they'll be judged against the following ratings:

***** Jamie and the Magic Torch
**** Jamie Lee Curtis
*** Jamie Redknapp
** Jamie Oliver
* Jamie Cullum

"The Shock Of Lightning" - Oasis
Previously on this blog, I've been quick to bash Oasis and dismiss them as has-beens. Well, serve up that humble pie for me because this is quite good!
Not sure I believe the claims that this is practically the demo, but it is a a pleasing taster from the forthcoming album, which also sounds like it could be their best in 13 years.
****

"Another Way To Die" - Alicia Keys and Jack White
What's with the hysterical, adverse reaction to this? I actually think they work well together to deliver a theme in the tradition of the classic James Bond songs.
Plus it has Alicia Keys on it. And the mere mention of her name is enough to make me go weak at the knees, so I'm happy!
****

"Dull Flame Of Desire" - Bjork
Almost everything Bjork touches turns to gold and this is no exception. A dark, brooding duet with Anthony of Anthong and the Johnsons which has a real cold beauty to it.
Look out too for a couple of ace remixes by Modeselektor which give fresh twists to the song. Brilliant.
*****

"Love Lockdown" - Kanye West
Blimey! This is a real Marmite effort from Kanye - you'll either love it or hate it.
Credit to him for trying something very different from his previous work but, sorry, this sails a little too closely to Craig David territory for my liking.
**

"Angel Of The Night" - Basshunter
Hasn't anyone else noticed that this sounds the same as all their other tunes? Come to think of it most dance music from the last couple of years of so sounds the same, whether it's by Basshunter or anyone else.
They are simply the Vengaboys without the tongue-in-cheek fun. Horrible, repetitive Europop/dance drivel.
*

"Seven Lives Many Faces - EP" - Enigma
They have always made excellent chillout electronica and I'm happy to say this return sees them still producing the goods.
All five tracks on this EP are worthwhile but the beats of "Superficial" and the sheer beauty of "The Language Of Sound" stand out for me.
****