I Was A Cub Scout – Pink Squares
A good friend Bobby sent me this song and when I went to play it for a second time the
The Zutons – Its The Little Things We Do
The latest single lifted from The Zutons sophomore release “Tired of Hanging Around” just might be their strongest song from that record. The track carries on in their tradition of combining blues/rockabilly/soul/funk. Its a catchy little number about booze, women, going out and having a good time. It is standard Zutons affair, very well made and completely harmless tune.
By John Siwicki
The Feeling – Love It When You Call
This might sound weird but bare with me. I was watching and episode of South Park where Cartman sings Asia’s “Heat Of The Moment.” The intro of “Love It” almost reminded me of Asia. I was almost caught into the spell that is The Feeling. But after that 10 seconds of hope here is what was going through my mind as I listen to this little bit of “pop.
“I Love it when you call but you never call at all, whats the complication its only conversation” this is what they are trying to sell me. How is this on a major label? I love how the band is called “The Feeling” because I feel awful right now. This is the longest pop song ever. I am starting to get ill. I can not make it through the whole way. This should never be purchased ever, even as a gag gift for a mate, because you should never to this to another person. This song just won’t end.
By John Siwicki
Fields – If We Fail, We All Fail
Following, ‘Song for the Fields’ and ’4 from the Village’ comes ‘If you fail, we all fail’. The first minute of this song sounds so similar to something, I just can’t put my finger on it. Singer Nick Peill, sounds like combination of Wayne of the Flaming Lips and Murry from The Dears. Thorunn Antonia keyboards and angelic backing vocals add a needed touch that helps bring this song up above the rest. “If You Fail We All Fail” will surely begin a great run for a band who are poised for big things in ’07.
By John Siwicki