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Elly Roberts reviews
Born in the ’70s
[Strangers]
Multi talented singer songwriter Ed Harcourt bounces back with a jauntylyrically reflective knock at current day music. Now in his mid twenties,he pops at the scene that clearly influenced him so whats the big deal ?Its nice and easy, but quite forgettable and should have remained an albumtrack on Strangers. Ive heard better from Harcourt – no doubt itll makeBBC Radio 2s playlist.
Something In The Air
[Hollywood Dream]
Some things in life should never be tampered with and this is possibly oneof them well at least the lead vocals. Original singer John Speedy Keen (who died March 2002) has been replaced with Zoot Money, whosgrittier singing doesnt work for me on this particular track.
This re-working from one hit wonders Thunderclap Newman from June 1969does have some delightfully epic moments such as the strings, adding realcrescendo along with Bluesy lashings of piano making up for its vocaldisappointment. Track 2, Sunshine In My Life, and 3, Old Soul Singer, borderon RnB, and are excellent indications of whats to come (as they releasetheir first album since 1969), at the end of November.
[Thank You]
More teenage-fodder from sultry Jamelia. Originally a hit for Sam Brown in 1988, its been commissionedby new Bridget Jones producers for the film. Catchy hooks and heavy on the bass girlies acrossthe nation will be doing their street moves. Zzzzzzzzzzzz.
Weblink: Jamelia.com
[Powerballin’]
Dont believe the hype; this bling trash is dire. Its nearly as ridiculous as his name. Rap and Hip Hopsa big turnoff for me anyway. This gives me the first chance to slag of the genre. It might becool with street-cred kids in the States and UK. I say: bin it now, and hope this trash vanishes SOON!
Why dont record companies invest in real talent ?
Zero stars.
Page Content copyright © Elly Roberts, 2004.
Elly Roberts passed away in 2011, but he was a man who was so passionate about all types of music and loved meeting his musical heroes, such as Mick Hucknall at a book signing at the Trafford Centre, Manchester in 2007.
A former teacher and also a music journalist, DJ and radio presenter on local community station Calon FM, plus appearances on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio 2, Elly started doing reviews for DVDfever.co.uk in 2004 and he did the majority of the CD and concerts reviews on the website.
I know also that he loved getting away for the summer to Spain and I hope that wherever he is now he is enjoying the hot sunshine and, as one of his friends has said on his Facebook page, that he is interviewing his musical heroes.