New Kids on the Block member haven't had the greatest luck with solo singles lately which we've seen with both Donnie Wahlberg and Joey MacIntyre and their latest singles. But Jordan might have a chance with his newest song.
The song has powerful synthpop sound that instantly creates a dance sound that works throughout the entire song. The catchy background sounds and strong vocals can easily make a great song to dance to. I find that one problem is, though, that the song feels like it should build, yet it stays at the same level from start to finish. It doesn't exactly ruin the song, but it does feel like something is missing and perhaps the song could have been better.
The song doesn't offer anything new, it's just a typical dance song. The lyrics are generic ones that have been used before in other dance songs. Musically it's still good but again it sound just like any other dance track you can find. This doesn't mean that the song can't suceed though. Jordan Knight has a strong voice and style that is similar to a lot of other male pop stars out there. He already has fame as a New Kid so if this song catches on he could have a dance hit.
Overall the song is fun, but just a little boring. It's a great dance track but you could easily find the same material from many other artists.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Selena Gomez and the Scene - Who Says?
Selena Gomez has yet to do anything super to seperate herself from the rest of the Disney Stars, and "Who Says?" doesn't seem to be the song that'll do that. Selena's problem is that she's boring and she doesn't have anything to keep people interested, which this song clearly emphasizes.
The song's message is one that we've all heard before, Be yourself, you're beautiful in you're own way, you know what I'm talking about. This theme has been present in "Just the Way You Are," "Perfect," "Firework," and "Born this Way" so why is Selena trying to pump this idea further? Some of the bigger artists were able to put their own spin on the idea through their songs, but "Who Says?" is just the same thing we've heard before. It's a nice message, but it needs to spaced out a bit before we all get sick of it; it probably would have been better for Selena to release this song later.
For a lot of songs with lame lyrics you can say, "At least it's got a nice tune," sadly not this time. The song is a little catchy, but not something particularily danceable. It's a real shame because we've seen that Selena can make a pretty ice dance track with "Naturally," and "Who Says?" could have at least been been made a little more interesting if it was more dancy.
Selena Gomez and the Scene have really just been hanging on by a thread with both "Round and Round" and "A Year Without Rain" not doing substanially great, "Who Says?" could be their third strike.
The song's message is one that we've all heard before, Be yourself, you're beautiful in you're own way, you know what I'm talking about. This theme has been present in "Just the Way You Are," "Perfect," "Firework," and "Born this Way" so why is Selena trying to pump this idea further? Some of the bigger artists were able to put their own spin on the idea through their songs, but "Who Says?" is just the same thing we've heard before. It's a nice message, but it needs to spaced out a bit before we all get sick of it; it probably would have been better for Selena to release this song later.
For a lot of songs with lame lyrics you can say, "At least it's got a nice tune," sadly not this time. The song is a little catchy, but not something particularily danceable. It's a real shame because we've seen that Selena can make a pretty ice dance track with "Naturally," and "Who Says?" could have at least been been made a little more interesting if it was more dancy.
Selena Gomez and the Scene have really just been hanging on by a thread with both "Round and Round" and "A Year Without Rain" not doing substanially great, "Who Says?" could be their third strike.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Mike Posner - Bow Chicka Wow Wow
Last year Mike Posner had a big breakout hit, "Cooler than Me", as well as a follow-up, "Please Don't Go", which did pretty good; now we'll find out if he can keep himself afloat. "Bow Chicka Wow Wow" is a slow jazzy love song with familiar vocals from Posner. Unfortunately, it may be a little too familiar since it sounds very similar to "Please Don't Go." A similar idea lyrically as well as a pretty much identical musical structure. The only difference is that the bouncy electric beats have been replaced with a jazzy guitar.
That's not the only problem with the song, though. It's not hard to see that with a name like "Bow Chicka Wow Wow" it'll have some nonsense lyrics; and I've had this rant before. In a dance song I can tolerate extra gibberish words if it makes the song flow; this is a dance song and I have no idea what, "Once I throw on this Bow Chicka Wow Wow" is supposed to mean. It seems completely unnecessary to even have something like that in the song, the entire song should be called something different. Perhaps there is some meaning to the lyric that I'm not seeing, but if have to serious analyze a song to understand a lyrics I think that the song failed. Furthermore, there is also a guitar as a lyric ("I can make you sound like *guitar*) which is just as bad as made up words since it doesn't really mean anything.
Overall I don't think Posner really worked hard enough on this song. If you liked "Please Don't Go" then you'll probably still appreciate this song, but he'd better try harder on his next single.
That's not the only problem with the song, though. It's not hard to see that with a name like "Bow Chicka Wow Wow" it'll have some nonsense lyrics; and I've had this rant before. In a dance song I can tolerate extra gibberish words if it makes the song flow; this is a dance song and I have no idea what, "Once I throw on this Bow Chicka Wow Wow" is supposed to mean. It seems completely unnecessary to even have something like that in the song, the entire song should be called something different. Perhaps there is some meaning to the lyric that I'm not seeing, but if have to serious analyze a song to understand a lyrics I think that the song failed. Furthermore, there is also a guitar as a lyric ("I can make you sound like *guitar*) which is just as bad as made up words since it doesn't really mean anything.
Overall I don't think Posner really worked hard enough on this song. If you liked "Please Don't Go" then you'll probably still appreciate this song, but he'd better try harder on his next single.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Kylie Minogue - Better Than Today
Recently I have been incredibly impressed with Kylie Minogue, her songs "All the Lovers" and "Get Outta My Way" were amazing and she did a great job with Taio Cruz on "Higher," yet "Better Than Today" is a disappointment. The song is generally just boring, nothing but a typical dance track. Familiar electronic sounds and uninteresting lyrics come together in this song to make a real bore.
By this time Kylie has already shown that she can be creative when making a dance song and she should keep going, yet this song just offers the usual, get on the floor and dance, message. The song itself is catchy, but nothing more than that, which again is a disappointment for Kylie. This song would be acceptable for someone a little smaller than Kylie Minogue, but she is a hugh superstar and really can't be releasing so-so singles.
Musically the song has bit more jazzy feel than other previous songs. It features a recurring electronic beat that can easily get stuck in your head and make you want to boogie throughout the song. Overall the song is okay and could easily fit into a dance playlist, yet if you're hoping for another great Kylie song, you're out of luck.
By this time Kylie has already shown that she can be creative when making a dance song and she should keep going, yet this song just offers the usual, get on the floor and dance, message. The song itself is catchy, but nothing more than that, which again is a disappointment for Kylie. This song would be acceptable for someone a little smaller than Kylie Minogue, but she is a hugh superstar and really can't be releasing so-so singles.
Musically the song has bit more jazzy feel than other previous songs. It features a recurring electronic beat that can easily get stuck in your head and make you want to boogie throughout the song. Overall the song is okay and could easily fit into a dance playlist, yet if you're hoping for another great Kylie song, you're out of luck.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Alicia Keys - Wait Till You See My Smile
Alicia Keys hasn't had too much success with her latest album, and I doubt this song will change that, but I still think it deserves a chance to be recognized. Alicia puts away all of her rough sound that she often uses and goes for a totally tender side in "Wait Till You See My Smile," overall coming out more like one of her earlier hits "No One." The song carries a loving tone that is clear and I can certainly feel a warm connection to the speaker. The message is similar to Katy Perry's "Firework" or P!nk's "Perfect" in that it's trying to uplift a loved one, yet it is unique from those two in its own way.
The song follows a repitive slow sound that helps to create a very lulling style. The repeating lyrics in the chorus gives the feeling of a friendly hand being placed to boost your spirits, which I think is exactly what is wanted from the song. Once again we see that a true feeling from the singer is much more effective than a manufactured dance track.
The one downside to the song that I can find is also found in the repition. The song can be a bit boring if you don't like this slow type of song and the repitive lyrics don't add much more interest to the song. Personally I don't think this weakens the song in anyway since the emotion is very powerful and the repeating words really enforce this, but I can see how others might not respect this.
Alicia's last couple of songs have been mostly emotional breakup related songs, and since that doesn't seem to be selling maybe she'll have more luck with this more uplifting song. Again I find it doubtful that she'll actually have much success with this, but she's touched me at least.
The song follows a repitive slow sound that helps to create a very lulling style. The repeating lyrics in the chorus gives the feeling of a friendly hand being placed to boost your spirits, which I think is exactly what is wanted from the song. Once again we see that a true feeling from the singer is much more effective than a manufactured dance track.
The one downside to the song that I can find is also found in the repition. The song can be a bit boring if you don't like this slow type of song and the repitive lyrics don't add much more interest to the song. Personally I don't think this weakens the song in anyway since the emotion is very powerful and the repeating words really enforce this, but I can see how others might not respect this.
Alicia's last couple of songs have been mostly emotional breakup related songs, and since that doesn't seem to be selling maybe she'll have more luck with this more uplifting song. Again I find it doubtful that she'll actually have much success with this, but she's touched me at least.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Miranda Cosgrove - Dancing Crazy
Super cutie, Miranda Cosgrove, may be famous from the Nickolodeon show iCarly, but she's more than just a cute face, she's got great potenial as a singer. "Dancing Crazy" doesn't offer anything too new, a typical dance song, but Miranda has surprising strength and power in her voice for someone so young. "Dancing Crazy" quickly becomes a very explosive song that is very catchy. I'm pretty sure that Miranda's voice is much stronger than all the other teen sensations, ie Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.
The song isn't very original, the syle is similar to Ke$ha's "Tik Tok", but most notably Miranda sounds very close to Avril Lavigne. For now, this isn't a bad thing since the style does work very well for her. Avril has a unique powerful voice and Miranda could defintely follow in her footsteps. She just needs to make sure that she does find her own style too so that she doesn't just steal everything from Avril.
Miranda displays very strong potenial to be a major powerhouse in the not too distant future. Once she is able to evolve into her own sound and improve her song's to be a bit more original she may really have something. For now let's wait and see how "Dancing Crazy" fares.
The song isn't very original, the syle is similar to Ke$ha's "Tik Tok", but most notably Miranda sounds very close to Avril Lavigne. For now, this isn't a bad thing since the style does work very well for her. Avril has a unique powerful voice and Miranda could defintely follow in her footsteps. She just needs to make sure that she does find her own style too so that she doesn't just steal everything from Avril.
Miranda displays very strong potenial to be a major powerhouse in the not too distant future. Once she is able to evolve into her own sound and improve her song's to be a bit more original she may really have something. For now let's wait and see how "Dancing Crazy" fares.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Lady Gaga - Born This Way
So here it it, the so called best song of the decade. Lady Gaga's extreme success and the song's powerful sound mean that it is certainly going to be a hugh smash hit. Is it actually going to be the best song of the decade, it's possible but we'll have to wait and see.
The song immediately starts off with a powerful blast of music that builds with a combination of aspects that make a great song. Lady Gaga branches off from her usual pop dance sound for somthing more rockish sound, similar to that of "Speechless." The song itself has a disco feel with interesting sound effects through the song that make it especially danceable, without turning into a pure dance track. Overall the song is another evolution for Gaga, it's more than a dance song, but still incredibly catchy.
The lyrics of the song speak about being proud of who you are which Lady Gaga delivers with strength and conviction. The lyrics are straight to the point which further strengthens the message. However, this also means that they are slightly uninteresting and obvious. I'm not saying that there has to be some hugh metaphor and symbolism in the song, but it could be a bit more abstract. For example, previous Gaga hits "Poker Face" and "Telephone" both had meanings behind them that could be easily interpretted, but it also offered room for anyone to find their own meanings within the song. "Born This Way" can only be interpretted one way.
The song is something new from Gaga, yet it's not quite revolutionary. The sound is still similar to some of Gaga's other songs and the lyrics are a little transparent; it's good but maybe I was hoping for something just a little better. There's no doubt that this song is going to be one of the biggest of the year; and maybe it will make it to biggest of the decade too.
So there you have it, all of the major female pop singers currently have entered their shot to win this war. Gaga and Britney seem to be major favorites, but let's not forget P!nk whose song "Perfect" has been doing quite well. Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson have also stated plans to release new music this year as well, but nothing has been specified so I don't know if they'll make it.
The song immediately starts off with a powerful blast of music that builds with a combination of aspects that make a great song. Lady Gaga branches off from her usual pop dance sound for somthing more rockish sound, similar to that of "Speechless." The song itself has a disco feel with interesting sound effects through the song that make it especially danceable, without turning into a pure dance track. Overall the song is another evolution for Gaga, it's more than a dance song, but still incredibly catchy.
The lyrics of the song speak about being proud of who you are which Lady Gaga delivers with strength and conviction. The lyrics are straight to the point which further strengthens the message. However, this also means that they are slightly uninteresting and obvious. I'm not saying that there has to be some hugh metaphor and symbolism in the song, but it could be a bit more abstract. For example, previous Gaga hits "Poker Face" and "Telephone" both had meanings behind them that could be easily interpretted, but it also offered room for anyone to find their own meanings within the song. "Born This Way" can only be interpretted one way.
The song is something new from Gaga, yet it's not quite revolutionary. The sound is still similar to some of Gaga's other songs and the lyrics are a little transparent; it's good but maybe I was hoping for something just a little better. There's no doubt that this song is going to be one of the biggest of the year; and maybe it will make it to biggest of the decade too.
So there you have it, all of the major female pop singers currently have entered their shot to win this war. Gaga and Britney seem to be major favorites, but let's not forget P!nk whose song "Perfect" has been doing quite well. Beyonce and Kelly Clarkson have also stated plans to release new music this year as well, but nothing has been specified so I don't know if they'll make it.
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