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Of course, it’s not been all good. In fact, at some points
(largely the moments involving Sandi Thom), it’s been rather
hideous. But, what the hell, let’s just celebrate those hideous
moments too.
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The Killers – Sam’s Town
Described as ‘the year’s biggest disappointment’ by one panel
member, I haven’t actually heard this so if you wish to
complain about its inclusion, said panel member’s name is
Lauren Dobbs and she is very nice.
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Christina Aguilera – Back To Basics
This album is pompous, indulgent and humourless, and at least
one whole disc too long. At one point, Christina name-checks
such luminaries as Marvin Gaye – does she actually think she
is anywhere near as good? Whilst I appreciate the voice, does
Aguilera really have such little discipline as to take it to
church every single song? And the track where she plays her
fans thank-you messages is vomit-inducing. There is a good
album in here somewhere but with two discs worth of material
and more interludes than a Janet Jackson album, it desperately
needed some official to tell Aggy that half her stuff was cack.
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The Pipettes – We Are The Pipettes
I feel bad about putting this here because The Pipettes are
not all that successful. But really, with their matching
costumes and identikit songs, they are a one-trick pony that’s
stuck in a very deep rut. A whole album of their 60s girl
group pastiche just glaringly highlights their dismal vocals
(either shouty or whiney), their lack of any range and failure
to come anywhere near to matching their original inspirations.
I bought it and after several listens and desperate attempts
to like it, promptly sold it on ebay. Its only saving grace is
that it has a very short running time, 3 minutes of which is
the divine Pull Shapes.
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Razorlight – Razorlight
Back to the
panel for their verdict – ‘although this album was
listen-able, it was over anticipated and you didn’t want the
world to stand still so you could really launch yourself into
it’. Got that? Plus, Johnny Borrell is a nob in anyone’s
language.
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Sandi Thom – Smile… It Confuses People
In order to not confuse, I’ll keep it simple – just go away.
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