Something Got Me Started does exactly that, a funky, catchy slice of pop that sets the tone for an upbeat and consistent album, one I had forgotten was this good. Continue reading
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The UK’s Greatest Hits: 15. Come On Over – Shania Twain
For two years UK radio was full of the hits from Come On Over, Man! I Feel Like A Woman, That Don’t Impress Me Much, When and You’re Still The One had major crossover appeal and still see heavy rotation over 17 years on. Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 17. Back To Bedlam – James Blunt
I probably complain a bit too much about ‘nice’ music, saying that it’s boring or tedious, but sometimes ‘nice’ just isn’t enough. There’s glimmers of some talent in here, the emotion heard in Goodbye My Lover for instance, but it never quite pans out how I wanted it to. Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 18: Urban Hymns – The Verve
The most impressive thing for me is the layering of sound, especially on a song like Sonnet. Strings, guitars and Richard Ashcroft’s voice flit in and out effortlessly, it’s immersive throughout. Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 16. Legend – Bob Marley & The Wailers
One look through the tracklist and it’s obvious, song after song is a classic. No Woman No Cry, I Shot The Sheriff and Is This Love are all great memorable songs,the first of which appearing in a striking live version. Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 19. Bat Out Of Hell – Meat Loaf
The title track opens the album as it means to go on, self indulgent and ridiculous as it nearly reaches the 10 minute mark. The main hook appears every now and again, but the rest of the song becomes lost in the madness. Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 21. Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel
The Boxer and Cecilia showcase the pair’s magical dynamic together, it doesn’t take long to understand why Simon & Garfunkel were a perfect match for the British public. Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 22. Spirit – Leona Lewis
Bleeding Love plays to Leona’s strengths, pure emotion and massive vocals come alive next to rolling drums, at the time it was a monumental shift in what people expected from an act like Leona. Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 22. Dirty Dancing – Various Artists
Songs like Hungry Eyes and She’s Like The Wind are massively popular both in and out of context, but the album isn’t just 80s pop as I imagined it would be. Continue reading
The UK’s Greatest Hits: 24. No Angel – Dido
Dido’s vocals on openers Here With Me and Hunter contain genuine emotion and personality too, something I didn’t think was possible after hearing Life For Rent. Continue reading
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