Mylo – Destroy Rock And Roll
“Destroy Rock and Roll” is unlike anything you will ever hear. It’s a sample of a man running through a list of rock bands. Thrown in some beats and some guitars and you have one of the most unique tracks out there. It’s a thrilling and compelling track that you can’t stop listening to. Also, the remixes make it even more club friendly. Get your hands on this one immediately. “Destroy Rock And Roll” is the first truly great single of the year.
By John Siwicki
The Paddingtons – First Comes First
The boys from Hulls’ first long player is finally upon us. Five of the eleven tracks were previously released on singles “50 to a pound,” “21,” “Panic Attack,” “Some Old Girl” and “Sorry.” While not including “Sorry,” the weakest of the bunch, they are all solid singles that got me really hyped for the album. “First Comes First” is one of the standouts from the rest. It’s got the great shouty anthemic chorus, that must be amazing live. “Alright in the Morning” brings that dub/reggae feel to the table, think The Clash plus reggae.
The Paddingtons delivered here on what their early singles promised. The album is full of that cocky swagger and attitude. There are few dodgy tracks on here. “Sorry” just doesn’t sit well with me. The Clash influence is heavy and often but we can’t blame them for that. This is only the beginning for the boys.
By John Siwicki
The Rakes – 22 Grand Job
“22 Grand Job” is now getting the full single treatment after being the first offering for the Rakes last year. “22 Grand Job” starts off with a solid drum beat, and clocking in at just over 90seconds. Lyrically the song is spot on and full of great lines “”What am I supposed to do / He’s earning twenty-eight and I’m on twenty-two, it’s alright, it’s alright…” We have all been there, well I have at least. It’s relentless, clever and one of the best songs on a fantastic album. Usually I don’t like reissues but this band and song need to get to as many people as possible.
By John Siwicki
Supergrass – Low C
Yes they’re still around, and they’re not getting any better…introducing Supergrass. Even though their Singles album last year proved to be a big success, there’s no doubt in saying their talent and energy has been left back in the 90′s, and the new album Road to Rouen is absolutely no exception.
The second single from the album is Low C, a nice, gentle song with a sweet chord progression. However, accompanied with the averagely plain melody, it sounds like one of those songs you heard on Radio 2 the other day and forgot who and what the hell it was within an hour. As well as it not grabbing you at first play, neither is it a grower, so don’t hold out any hopes on some kind of pumping on your stereo -esque return, because basically it’s not happening. There’s definitely no point in looking into this one, you’ll just forget it!
By Katherine Hunt