July 2009 Second Edition
Single and Listening
Single Reviews by Release Date
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all over the place |
carries a tune |
part of the chorus |
featured soloist |
conducting the choir |
3 month-end sorta’ quickies. Two title tracks; all debut singles for new projects.
Nelly Furtado “Manos Al Aire” Released: June 29, 2009
From Forthcoming Release: Mi Plan ♫♫
Nelly F. doing her Spanish ‘thang. Not bad. Not bad. Love the sped-up fast singing sections. And, to be able to do that in another language… Though, Portuguese may be similar. Lyrically, not so simple, either. This is not the “Hands Up” booty-shaking song it could’ve been, but it works much better this way.
Boys Like Girls “Love Drunk” Released: July 7, 2009
From Forthcoming Release: Love Drunk ♫♪
Me likes. Hey, isn’t that Ashley Tisdale in the video? Uhhh, not that I know about the tween set. Back to the song. Some good punk pop boy band stuff.
Shakira “She Wolf” Released: July 21, 2009
From Forthcoming Release: She Wolf ♫♪
Can’t help but think of “Thriller” for the imagery. Don’t love it right off the bat. Yet, it’s very Shakira-esque even though it’s electro. Catchy? Yes. Dance floor ready? Yes. Classic? Not sure yet.