New Music Releases: 1st March 2010

Singles

Boyzone - Gave It All Away

The latest single from Boyzone features vocals from Stephen Gately before his death last year. A nice ballad, which is sure to do well as it is a tribute song, however the album will undoubtedly do better being released near Mothers Day.



Mumford & Sons – The Cave (7”)

Mumford & Sons release the next single from their debut album. I am sure this has been used on TV at some point and therefore might seem familiar to some. A steady start leads on to a more upbeat final minute. Superb song from a super album.



Daisy Dares You – Number One Enemy

16 year old Daisy releases her debut song which features Chipmunk. Having heard the version without him I prefer it much much better, Chipmunk seems to ruin this. However overall an infectious song guranteed to stay in your head for the rest of the day.



Albums

Alphabeat – The Beat Is…

After Alphabeat left their first record label they decided to redesign themselves for this album. Out went the catchy pop style and was replaced with an early 90's dance feel. This however doesn't seem to have caught on with the British public and with latest single 'Hole In My Heart' scraping into the top 30 it's not looking good for the Danes. However this album is impressive and is a grower for sure.

Ellie Goulding – Lights

After winning the BBC Sound of 2010 poll, the pressure was on Ellie to improve on last years winner Little Boots. She has done this with considerate ease. Debut single Starry Eyed is Top 5 and this album is on course for Number 1. Every song is listenable and certainly a contender for album of the year. Gig report will come when I see her in April.

Turin Brakes - Outbursts

Thank God for Take That! After Turin Brakes revealed the royalties they have got from writing a song on a Take That album has paid for this latest offering then it is money well spent. A superb album, better to chill out to then have a good headbang. Such a shame it won't sell much as it is certainly a hidden gem.