Fall Out Boy – Dance, Dance
Hailed by some as Pop Punk saviours, and others as another whining Emo band – love them or hate them, there is no denying that Fall Out Boy are forever growing in popularity, and with a UK top 10 single already under their belts are sure to do it again with ‘Dance, Dance.’ Fall Out Boy are currently America’s finest export and are soon again to be gracing these shores as they tour the UK with The Academy Is… in late May, finishing up at the Wolverhampton Civic on the 30th.
‘Dance, Dance’ is an energetic slab of Pop Punk gold with an infectious backbeat, booming bass lines and awesome vocal styling. The ‘From Under The Cork Tree’ has been on rotation in my player for nearly a year now, and ‘Dance, Dance’ is probably my favourite track on the album. I was pleased when the band decided to chose this as the second single to be taken from the album as I really think that this track is one of the bands finest moments. If you’re a Pop Punk fan then I suggest that you go out and buy this single whether it be download, CD, or even limited edition vinyl as I promise you this; you will not be disappointed.
Label: Mercury
Release date: 17th April 2006
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The Automatic – Raoul
This is the second single from Welsh teenagers The Automatic, and although for me was not an instant classic, with repeated listens it is fast becoming my favourite song at the moment. The band have recently returned from this years NME tour, and this will surely have made the band a few new fans, as well as impressing old ones.
‘Raoul’ has a driving guitar riff which continues throughout the song with its remarkably catchy rhythm. The vocals compliment this and enhance the tracks addictive qualities. I really feel that The Automatic have produced a track that they can be proud of in ‘Raoul’ – and if they continue this fine form with their album which will surely be gracing the streets in the next couple of months, The Automatic will be well on their way to super stardom.
Released: 27th March 2006
Label: B-Unique
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Orson – Bright Idea
Hot on the heels of their number one single, Orson are kicking out another single like there’s no tomorrow. Unsubtle references to the aforementioned hit single aside, ‘Bright Idea’ kicks off where ‘No Tomorrow’ left off no? No. Far from it in fact, new single ‘Bright Idea’ gives the band a whole new persona and seen as it’s the title track of their album, may be it’s a sign of things to come.
This is an extremely soulful, laid back track with a chilled out vibe about it, however there’s nothing really particularly interesting which takes place over the course of the 4 minutes that the track runs for. I think that it may go down like a ton of bricks as a follow on single from ‘No Tomorrow’ as it is nothing like it – it’s nowhere near as catchy and I just don’t think that the band will be able to recapture the success which they enjoyed before. Maybe people will go for this, I somehow doubt however that this will be the case and feel that Orson could go down as being the latest one hit wonders.
Released: 15th May 2006
Label: Mercury
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