It's hard to believe that Australian Gabriella Cilmi is only 16-years-old. Her voice, which has lazily been compared to that of Amy Winehouse, is distinct and soulful in its own right, sounding even riper than Camden's finest. Another surprise is that she co-wrote the track with Xenomania, the hit factory behind the sound of Girls Aloud, and the Summery, rootsy vibe of Sweet About Me makes for a welcome addition to the pop scene. 5/5.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Sugababes | Denial
This time last year, the trio and Girls Aloud teamed up to create a new species of cheese in the form of their cover of Run DMC and Aerosmith's Walk This Way for Comic Relief. Now they're back to the day job of working against each other, both bands release single 3 from their respective albums this week. Both are strong songs, but Denial, accompanied by another Sugababes is-it-brilliant-or-just-odd? video, deserves to climb higher. With its rock-meets-reggae tune and infectious chorus, this is up there with the the band's best. 4/5.
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