Singles of the week (released 4th August 2003) - Tiscali Music News

2003-08-04

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Mark Owen - 4 Minute Warning (pictured above)

Having been brought firmly back into the public eye thanks to his victory of the celebrity series of 'Big Brother', ex-Take That singer Mark Owen returns to the UK's pop radar this week with his brilliant new single, 'Four Minute Warning'.

A feisty, up-beat slice of radio-friendly pop (helped along with a slight rock edge), this is a promising return for a genuinely talented singer, whilst the bonus tracks only confirm that there's more to Owen than just a pretty face and cool dance moves.

Despite the slightly whiny vocals and tinny production, there is enough here to make the listener interested in the forthcoming album.

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Grafiti - What Is The Problem

Every now and again there are those acts that come along with a quality and sound that totally defies categorisation; Mike 'The Streets' Skinner has it (who's also been linked to this single), Dizzee Rascal has it, and, amongst many others, the Audio Bullys have it as well. Well, another addition to that list should be Grafiti's debut, 'What's The Problem'.

Sounding like a weird and wonderful mix of all of the above, with a healthy dose of pop thrown in for good measure, it'sa storming debut single, and one that's all set to become a bit of an anthem throughout this summer.

All formats also add remixes.

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Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes

Originally written by Force & Styles (and Junior), 'Pretty Green Eyes' has actually been huge on the hardcore scene for the last few years now.

Now given a full release by Ultrabeat, with new vocals from Mike Di Scala (one of the three Liverpool deejays that make up Ultrabeat, the other two being Chris Henry and Ian Redman), it's starting to look like 'Pretty Green Eyes' is now set for chart domination as well.

An uplifting mix of pop and trance; the euphoric sing-a-long original isalso joined by further dancefloor-friendly mixes from the likes of Flip'n'Fill and CJ Stone.

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Futureshock - Prides Paranoia

Widely regarded as the standout cut from Futureshock's debut album, the mighty 'Pride's Paranoia' gets the release it deserves this week alongside an awesome new mix from Ewan Pearson.

The original's spoken word vocal and electro-tinged backing still sounds as effective as it always did, whilst Ewan Pearson takes the original and runs away with it delivering a storming techy house take that'll crossover all kinds of dance genres this summer.

Excellent!

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Stop

With their forthcoming second album one of the most eagerly anticipated of 2003 (it's already been described as '...a masterpiece' by the N.M.E), first single 'Stop' shows that the long wait certainly won't have been in vain. A pummelling powerhouse of distorted riffs and pile driving drums - all helped along by a huge fist-waving chorus it's one of BRMC's best and bodes well for what's already promising to be an awesome new album. All formats also add bonus tracks.

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Supergrass - Rush Hour Soul

Already a live favourite with the band's fans, 'Rush Hour Soul' gets a full UK release this week with brilliant new track, 'Everytime'.

A typically feisty slab of catchy upbeat rock, 'Rush Hour Soul' was always an album highlight, whilst bonus track 'Everytime' is Supergrass at their classiest.

A must for the fans!

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Melanie Blatt - Do Me Wrong

'Do Me Wrong' is a bright and invigorating slice of pop dashed with simmering soul and a subtle dub edge, led by Melanies seductive, laid-back vocals that characterised her best work with All Saints.

This track throws up a variety of influences (urban, funk, soul and hip-hop) blended some sophisticated pop songs to produce a collection as engaging as it is irresistible. Other collaborators on the forthcoming album include urban soul vocalist Omar and New York DJ/producer/garage innovator Todd Edwards.

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Kelly Rowland - Train On A Track

The third single from Kelly Rowland's superb solo debut album, 'Simply Deep', 'Train On A Track' is further proof (not that it was needed) that there was a lot more to Destiny's Child than just Beyonce Knowles. Another classy mix of pop and r'n'b, its insistent groove and uplifting vocals should stand it in good stead on the finer urban dancefloors, whilst the additional remixes will satisfy those looking for other grooves.

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Also out this week

Mark Jospeh - Fly

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Serafin - Day By Day

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