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Is This It by The Strokes

Published October 30, 2022

Is This It by The Strokes

I thought I only new Last Nite off this album, a song that I really love. But as I listened through I also recognised Someday. I really enjoyed the album, it takes that rock vibe through from start to finish. The only downside is that some of it was less memorable than the standout song, Last Nite, so although I liked listening, I’m not sure any of it is going to stick with me. Still, a successful album overall.

Laid by James

Published October 16, 2022

Laid by James

I guess I just have to come to the conclusion that James isn’t my cup of tea. I like a couple of the main songs but as a whole, I can take or leave the albums. James was the choice this week after the drummer’s daughter appeared on Welcome to Wrexham - very random connection there. So good to tick this one off the list and all I can do now is prepare for many future disagreements with Mr C over the band.

A Girl Like Me by Emma Bunton

Published September 4, 2022

A Girl Like Me by Emma Bunton

Lovely, sweet Emma Bunton doing what she does best here - being lovely and sweet. These are some nice pop songs (the cover of Sunshine on a Rainy Day is a bit of an oddity but we’ll go with it) and What Took You So Long stands out pretty well. I missed the Tin Tin Out remix of the final track too. The problem is it’s all just too saccharine, too sweet, very little emotion comes through. It’s, dare I say it, only one or two steps removed from cruise ship singing. But I still love Ems so it was never a disappointment.

Survivor by Destiny's Child

Published March 21, 2016

Survivor by Destiny's Child

Some really brilliant songs at the start of this album, but it tails off to real downbeat ending. Whereas the ladies are kick-ass at the beginning, they are all loved up and slightly pathetic by the end. And I could barely get through the self-indulgent thank you track at the end.