I Was A Cub Scout – Echoes
“Echoes” is being released as a double a-side with “Pink Squares” and we already reviewed “Pink Squares” some time ago so for this release we will focus on the “Echoes.” This is the final single before the bands debut album “I Want You To Know That There Is Always Hope.” After, hearing the album “Echoes” is a nice song but you can see why it was released with another song as it doesn’t have enough meat to stand on its own. It starts off with a sweet little set of effects and then those sweet emotion emo vocals kick in. The best part of this song is in the last minute or so when some horns coming in and the drums sound like a horse kicking up and it adds for this really hyperactive moment. “Echoes” is a fine song and it works well backing up the beautiful “Pink Squares.”
By John Siwicki
LCD Soundsystem – North American Scum
“North American Scum” is lifted off the bands second album “Sound of Silver.” After, that little Nike forty-five minute album, I was not sure of what to think going into the new LCD record. Their first album will go down as a classic. “North American” is a cheeky little take on the fact that many people thought they were British. It does not blow you away at first but slowly it gets into your mind. It’s silly, catchy and will get people dancing around.
By John Siwicki
Kylie Minogue – Wow
I had a awful day more like a miserable day. But, when I came home to see the new Kylie single on the desk I knew something fun was on it. Kylie is always good for some feel good pop/dance hybrid stuff. It is the latest single lifted off her comeback album “X.” It is not the most original song ever as it has a rather generic beat to it but the little “wah-wah’ effect on the hook is really cool. Lyrically, its another standard issue affair with Kylie telling us about how she likes how you move and your Wow. The song is also primed for some great dance floor reworks or remixes what normal people call them. The MSKRT remix is a banger of a tune is also worth seeking out .
By John Siwicki