Tuesday 27 October 2009

Jeff Buckley - Everybody Here Wants You





Blue: I know I might get a lot of shit for this but I dont care. Jeff Buckley was an amazing talent who's life ended too shortly. Even with only one Album out and one in the making you could see he was destined for something great. Sketches of my sweetheart the drunk shows him making his way into a more soulful sound. Everybody Here wants You Clearly sounds like something that would be played on an R&B station. Im a sucker for Sweet love songs, and this is no exception.

Ryan Leslie - Promise Not 2 Call





















Pink: This song has been out there for a while but i'm posting it now as it seems it's getting an official release as a bonus track on Leslies forthcoming album Transition. It's typical Leslie really, which fans will already know, is a smooth sound reminiscent of early Neptunes and is filled with infectious hooks that won't leave your head for days.

Blue: Man, Ryan Leslie wont stop until he's the G.O.A.T. This dude is a beast with beats and can also hold a tune. I also really enjoyed this track before the album release. I'm prolly gonna piss you off with this next comment Pink, but I think I prefer Ryan Leslie Production over The Dream.

Sunday 25 October 2009

Cheryl Cole Ft Will.I.Am - 3 Words




























Pink: I really didn't expect to like this album and to be honest i didn't at first. It seemed tired and a bit bland. However i gave it a couple more listens and it really opened up for me. The melodies are nice and, contrary to my original impression, they sound fresh. It really reminds me of late 90's r'n'b melodically and the music is almost a low-key mix of the current synth trend and late 90's Timbland esque drum lead beats. If you're expecting Girls Aloud then you're gonna be disappointed and if you're expecting vapid X-Factor trash then you're also gonna be disappointed. Just give it a (couple of) listen(s) and see what you think

EDIT: I should say that the impressions i posted were of the whole album. This track is actually more of a cold, synth lead floor filler, the like of which you usually see when a pop artist is trying to achieve some credibility. it works

Blue: That pic....O_O. Its so weird that Will.I.Am reminds me of Finlay Quaye. But this is far from being a club filler. Until a good remix of this comes out, it cant propel people to the dancefloor easily by itself.

Thursday 22 October 2009

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Johnny Foreigner - Ghost The Festivals





Pink: Man i love this band. So much energy and so much fun. Taken from the forthcoming Grace and the bigger Picture this is typical exciting fare for JoFo, meaning barked male and female vocals over some of the most energetic punk/brit-pop guitar you'll hear this year. Not bad for a band from the talentless black-hole that is Birmingham, UK.

Blue: Why does this remind me of Maximo Park? why? I dunno but I've always enjoyed songs like these. You can actually feel the energy these guys put on this record. I guess that's why the remind me of Maximo Park both have really energetic sounding records. Good stuff.

Sunday 11 October 2009

The Dears - Lost In The Plot



Blue: Many years ago when I was gradually letting go of hip hop because of the lack of creativity a friend of mine gave me a cd with a bunch of music I had never heard before. On this CD lay this beautiful song.
"Take me for drive to the coastline
Pull me to the depths of the sea
Leave me in the middle of the ocean
I can walk the rest of the way"

Cmon', with those lines who needs Morrissey?

Pink: Dude sounds like Damon Albarn. In fact the whole song sounds like late Blur. Pleasant enough

The Beach Boys - Darlin'




















Pink: I'm going for something a little different this time. This is probably my favourite Beach Boys song and consequently one of my favourites songs of all time. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love this song only peaked at 19 in the US charts and 11 in the UK charts, to say this is an underrated classic would be fair. Just listen, this is one of the best bands and of their best songs doing soul like no other white artist was doing at the time.

Blue: This song, is awesome, replayed this 4x's and I love this. It's kinda hard for these white dudes to do Soul, but beach boys pulled it off like it was nothing.

Wednesday 7 October 2009

Dead Man's Bones - In The Room Where You Sleep




Blue: Such a great sound from these 2 guys. I'm really glad i found this cause i havent stopped listening to this song since. It sort of reminds me of the Munsters theme, but way more awesome.

Monday 28 September 2009

Mariah Carey - Ribbon























Pink: Another great track written and produced by The-Dream/Tricky. This one comes from Mariah's forthcoming album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel which is her eleventh studio album. As we already know from Touch my Body and Obsessed these two are a really exciting team

Blue: I dunno bout this one, it really doesnt go anywhere. I like The Dream tracks but I cant get into this track.

Friday 25 September 2009

Elkland - Apart





Blue: In 2005 a little band called Elkland released this song "Apart" it didnt get the buzz I thought it deserved. Reminded me of Erasure for some reason. Very Synth Heavy. I had to scour the internet to bring you this lost gem. Hope you like it.

Pink: Fun song. Good find. Singer sounds like Robert Smith

Klashnekoff - The Revolution (Will Not Be Televised On Channel U)




















BONUS: Terrorise The City


Pink: This track (and album) is almost a rarity. It's British rap and it's not grime. It's hip-hop. See what you think

Blue: See if there was more music like this coming out from British artists I would be really happy. I guess for now I'm going to have to look up more stuff from this dude.

Sunday 20 September 2009

Little Dragon - Looking Glass





Blue: I think it was about a year ago when I first heard this on track called "infinite love". Thing is this track wasn't on any album it was a promo track for Cartier. So I figured if i can like a commissioned track so much their album stuff must be amazing. My logic was correct. Their previous album was great and now their new Album is equally as amazing. But this track is my favorite. Its the sound of Soul embracing the mechanical coldness of the electronics and making babies.

Saturday 19 September 2009

Dizzee Rascal - Dirtee Cash





















Pink: Man, just listen. If you don't like this then click the little red box on your tab and never return

Blue: Hey, you know what? I liked this, so im going to illegally download his album. Then most likely buy this later on. How you feel about that hmmm? Sometimes I wish I could speak like Dizzee, and freak out all my friends.

Friday 18 September 2009

Nouveau Riche - Win Win Win





Blue: First off, bad news, this band is now defunct. But they released 2 amazing EPs before their demise. Hailing from Philly this funk/hip hop group took many of it's cues from The Roots. The Only difference? Nouveau had Nikki Jean, who is now signed to Columbia Records. Nikki's sultry and playful voice added a certain soul that most funk/hip hop groups didn't have. I discovered this song after Lupe Fiasco had dropped "The Cool" and I gave "hip hop saved my life" a listen, it features her in the chorus. HHSML and Win Win Win both show that Nikki is going to be something fierce and beautiful at the same time.

Pink: Interesting stuff and not what i was expecting to hear. I liked that Lupe track she featured on (and the rest of The Cool) so i'll be checking out these EPs for sure

Basement Jaxx Ft Lightspeed Champion - My Turn



















Pink: Taken from the forthcoming album Scars, My Turn is almost a departure for Jaxx. I say almost because while it does sound like Jaxx it also sounds almost like a remix with them putting their trademark huge pop beats over somebody elses song. Despite this it's damn good and i can't stop listening to it

Blue: The dude singing, he used to be in "Test Icicles" right? Cause if I didnt know any better I wouldve thought he was Kele's Older brother. But anywho I woke up this morning really grumpy and sluggish, but once I heard this song this little smirk came over me. I also enjoy this song because its not your typical Jaxx song.

Thursday 17 September 2009

Mr. Hudson - White Lies





Blue: About a year ago nobody here in the states had heard of Mr. Hudson. it wasn't until 808's & Heartbreaks came out that everyone started to wonder who this Mr. Hudson on paranoid was. This UK chap still doesn't have a huge following but with the small sample of "Straight No Chaser", Mr. Hudson's Upcoming Album, he's sure to make his mark. This song is just so powerful and gets me every time I listen to it. I first heard this when he performed it to a small group of people at the Troubadour in Los Angeles and when the bass kicked in, i was blown away. Great song recorded, but even better song live.

Pink: About a year ago nobody had heard of Mr Hudson in the UK. I have a soft spot for his debut and it's not something i like admitting but i do genuinely like the songs i've heard from his sophomore effort, this song is no exception.

Wednesday 16 September 2009

Big Pink - Dominos





Blue: C'mon now, with a chorus of "These girls fall like dominos!" How can this song not be good? I was introduced to this band a week ago, and I cant stop listening to this song. It's just great.

Pink: This is the third time i've heard this song now and it's really grown on me. It's just such a massive tune and i can really see it being shouted along to in pubs and bedrooms alike

Skepta Ft Jay Sean - Lush



















Pink: Here is a good example of the americanisation of grime. it still slams though so who the fuck cares?!

Blue: Ahhh fuck now that chorus is gonna be stuck in my head all day "im not in a rush rush.." Great tune, and I can hear how its Americanized. I remember you sent me some Skepta songs before and I wasnt feeling them all that much, and I feel awful now that I like this kinda toned down version of grime.

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Kevin Cossom Ft. Drake - I Get Paper





Blue: I dont think i can hate any song that has that little Suzanne Vega medley. The Drake verse is dope, but when isn't it? Im gonna keep eye on this young cat.

Pink: Polow beat right? the synths sounded a bit cheap to me but i liked the song anyway. i'm really digging Drake atm and this guy is promising too. I'd like to hear him over a Swizz or Kanye track

Blue: Actually the track is done by Toronto producer Boi 1da, whos been working with G-Unit and Luda. He Recently did that track "Forever" with Drake, Weezy, Yeezy, And Em. Kid Has promise tho right?

Pink: Ahh well that explains it, I didn't like that beat either.

Bue: He Did "Best I Ever Had" and he's working with Dre on Detox.

Pink: Well now i don't know what to think. The "Best I Ever Had" beat was sicc

Sugababes - Gotta Be You




Pink: Little known track from '05 by everyones favorite panda-lookin' pop maestro The-Dream. Who'd have thought a Sugababes album track would be worth a damn?

Blue: How long do you think before The Dream fades out? I give him 1 more year. The production on this track is amazing, but these Sugababes don't do it for me. Im used to that DC type stuff.

Pink: Well he says his next album, Love King, will be his last but i think we'll be hearing The-Dream/Tricky beats and hooks for quite a while. I'm also not much of a Sugababes fan bar the odd single

Monday 14 September 2009

Air - Sing Sang Sung




Blue: I remember the first time I heard air was with "Cherry Blossom Girl". I was seduced by their soft and simple tunes so much that I wanted to have sex with these songs. Now with this song, I wanna play handball with them.

Pink: It sounds like some twee-ass shit to me. Pleasant enough though