2014
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we ignore idiocy xx
The Sugababes Discography Rate
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londonrain
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Yes, but Mutya doesn't like the Mutya version.
Skip to 6:15.
Queen of not being a big fan of Red Dress.
Queen of obviously wanting to be anywhere else but that "web" chat.
londonrain
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"Would you ever do a reality TV show?"
"No, I don't think I would."
Somebody should have played this back to her before she went into the Celebrity Big Brother house.
"No, I don't think I would."
Somebody should have played this back to her before she went into the Celebrity Big Brother house.
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"Would you ever do a reality TV show?"
"Would you ever rejoin the Sugababes again?"
Mutya to herself now:
"Would you ever rejoin the Sugababes again?"
Mutya to herself now:
londonrain
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"Would you ever do a reality TV show?"
"Would you ever rejoin the Sugababes again?"
Mutya to herself now:
I actually CACKLED.
Keep these wild top 10 predictions coming, hunties! Meanwhile, something which won't make the top 10, and our first dig into One Touch is...
Oh, this is just lovely. I can see how it veers too young for some people; the subject matter might be seen as insignificant, but the songwriting is remarkably poised here and manages to just convey the desire for independence without coming off as trite. I love the really subtle production on the choruses, where the lowkey piano adds an odd sense of foreboding. The middle-eight is also fantastic in a multi-layered, shifting way, though the last chorus might go on for a little too long. The song does a great job of bringing all three girls together, with Siobhán shining on the verses, Mutya owning the middle eight and Keisha exploding with the adlibs on the final chorus. Add the harmonies weaved through it and it’s this beautiful little gem.
A few hunties who were listening identified the lyrical coup in the song. kal (8) intones that “the penultimate "I'm a teenager and act all grown up but deep inside I'm still a mess and have no idea what I'm doing with my life" self-reflectory pastiche. “Most of what I am, I owe it all to you” is one of my favourite lyrics on the album. tylerc904 (9) also loves “Mutya's "most of what I am, I owe it all to yououououououuuuu" before the last chorus/climax.” “OK, this is melodic and light and floaty, I can definitely get on board. Keisha is totally dominating the vocal duties here but I ain’t mad about it ΝΝΝ,” ΝΝΝs Constantino (9). HRH (8) is also here for Quiche’s hollering: “The final minute or so is epic, with Keisha's "OOOHHHHH WOAHHHHOOHHHH"s.”
Solenciennes (7) is a bit too backhanded with his compliments: “more of that icy, lo-fi melancholy this album has in spades here. They sound beautiful but it’s a bit too dreary for me to return to on a regular basis. Another song that Siobhan’s debut solo album apes, so again, something I have to be in the mood for to listen to.” Hmm, I’m not sure if he’s properly listened to Revolution In Me. “I can totally imagine Katy B singing this,” imagines a slightly disoriented mrdonut (7). Even when Sprockrooster (7.5) tries, they can’t quite rid themselves of poor taste: “Knocked down some points because of the middle-8, but an absolute fantastic chorus.” “Great kinda haunting intro, nice verses,” notes acl (8), while Mina hands it a 7 and a “pleasant”. ssa (7) shares a bit tew much: “Nothing I love but I do find this a very relaxing shower song. Exhibitionism much?” Yes.
“Also sounds like an album filler,” fills in PCDPG (5.25). DJHazey (4) takes a break from listening to some Selena Gomez deep cuts to say: “Listening to that chorus is the equivalent to watching paint dry.” But what beautiful paint! Chanex (4) meanders hatefully that it’s “a meandering mess.” uno (4) also takes leave of their hearing faculties: “Not really feeling the delivery on this – the vocals are so timid and don't really match up to the lyrics.”
Ironheade (7) gets this pretty correct: “One of the greatest charms of the 1.0 lineup was the way they drew on their youth, creating a disarmingly tender, yet emotionally powerful atmosphere for their entire album. This, lyrically, is one of the greatest expressions of that, with Siobhán's delivery packing a lot of emotional punch. But it's not really what the other two were meant for, I don't think, and they have little to support them in the verses other than a plasticky drum machine. The tinkly piano and strings in the chorus don't really do enough to fill out the arrangement, either. Hey, it does have a nice melody, with a genuinely classic and polished sense of songcraft to it, I just wish it had a bit more to it. 'Least it's not Geri Halliwell.” Meanwhile Filler (6) drives off the cliff in the opposite direction: “they're no Geri Halliwell”.
“Astonishing production and their perfect harmonies,” stans Robinho#1 (10). As does Blayke (10): “This song really showcases how amazing Siobhan is. This is her song. I have no doubt that she wrote this without Mutya or Keisha. Mutya’s middle-8 is also incredible. The harmonies/backup vocals sounds really good on this too”. Runawaywithme (10) is also slain in the spirit: “I absolutely love the chorus on this one the way the harmonies blend into the background is just heavenly I also find myself relating to the lyrics a lot in that I want people to as a mature and capable person but still protect me, it’s an odd situation to be in but I think that this song sums it up really well.”
Remorque (6) tries to be firm and fair: “The lyrics are a little extra and way too “Dear Diary” in this one, but the sentiment’s right, I guess… It’s nice and sweet and the harmonies are beautiful, but it’s not what I go to my Sugababes for… That said, it doesn’t kill the vibe the album was going for.” Finally, “the weakest song on One Touch,” declares londonrain (6), “The chorus sounds too much like Just Let It Go, and the second verse has the least convincing harmonies in their whole discography.” Not when Sweet 7’s Jade featuring Amelle and Heidi monologues exist, you don’t! Although I do agree this might be the weakest on One Touch, but that really is a reflection on the album more than this.
The version of the song used on the album sampler, with slightly different production, is below:
#77
Look At Me
Score: 6.6996
Highest: 10/10 x 3 (@Robinho#1, @Runawaywithme, @Blayke)
Lowest: 2/10 x 1 (@Lucas)
My score: 7/10
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Look At Me
Score: 6.6996
Highest: 10/10 x 3 (@Robinho#1, @Runawaywithme, @Blayke)
Lowest: 2/10 x 1 (@Lucas)
My score: 7/10
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Oh, this is just lovely. I can see how it veers too young for some people; the subject matter might be seen as insignificant, but the songwriting is remarkably poised here and manages to just convey the desire for independence without coming off as trite. I love the really subtle production on the choruses, where the lowkey piano adds an odd sense of foreboding. The middle-eight is also fantastic in a multi-layered, shifting way, though the last chorus might go on for a little too long. The song does a great job of bringing all three girls together, with Siobhán shining on the verses, Mutya owning the middle eight and Keisha exploding with the adlibs on the final chorus. Add the harmonies weaved through it and it’s this beautiful little gem.
A few hunties who were listening identified the lyrical coup in the song. kal (8) intones that “the penultimate "I'm a teenager and act all grown up but deep inside I'm still a mess and have no idea what I'm doing with my life" self-reflectory pastiche. “Most of what I am, I owe it all to you” is one of my favourite lyrics on the album. tylerc904 (9) also loves “Mutya's "most of what I am, I owe it all to yououououououuuuu" before the last chorus/climax.” “OK, this is melodic and light and floaty, I can definitely get on board. Keisha is totally dominating the vocal duties here but I ain’t mad about it ΝΝΝ,” ΝΝΝs Constantino (9). HRH (8) is also here for Quiche’s hollering: “The final minute or so is epic, with Keisha's "OOOHHHHH WOAHHHHOOHHHH"s.”
Solenciennes (7) is a bit too backhanded with his compliments: “more of that icy, lo-fi melancholy this album has in spades here. They sound beautiful but it’s a bit too dreary for me to return to on a regular basis. Another song that Siobhan’s debut solo album apes, so again, something I have to be in the mood for to listen to.” Hmm, I’m not sure if he’s properly listened to Revolution In Me. “I can totally imagine Katy B singing this,” imagines a slightly disoriented mrdonut (7). Even when Sprockrooster (7.5) tries, they can’t quite rid themselves of poor taste: “Knocked down some points because of the middle-8, but an absolute fantastic chorus.” “Great kinda haunting intro, nice verses,” notes acl (8), while Mina hands it a 7 and a “pleasant”. ssa (7) shares a bit tew much: “Nothing I love but I do find this a very relaxing shower song. Exhibitionism much?” Yes.
“Also sounds like an album filler,” fills in PCDPG (5.25). DJHazey (4) takes a break from listening to some Selena Gomez deep cuts to say: “Listening to that chorus is the equivalent to watching paint dry.” But what beautiful paint! Chanex (4) meanders hatefully that it’s “a meandering mess.” uno (4) also takes leave of their hearing faculties: “Not really feeling the delivery on this – the vocals are so timid and don't really match up to the lyrics.”
Ironheade (7) gets this pretty correct: “One of the greatest charms of the 1.0 lineup was the way they drew on their youth, creating a disarmingly tender, yet emotionally powerful atmosphere for their entire album. This, lyrically, is one of the greatest expressions of that, with Siobhán's delivery packing a lot of emotional punch. But it's not really what the other two were meant for, I don't think, and they have little to support them in the verses other than a plasticky drum machine. The tinkly piano and strings in the chorus don't really do enough to fill out the arrangement, either. Hey, it does have a nice melody, with a genuinely classic and polished sense of songcraft to it, I just wish it had a bit more to it. 'Least it's not Geri Halliwell.” Meanwhile Filler (6) drives off the cliff in the opposite direction: “they're no Geri Halliwell”.
“Astonishing production and their perfect harmonies,” stans Robinho#1 (10). As does Blayke (10): “This song really showcases how amazing Siobhan is. This is her song. I have no doubt that she wrote this without Mutya or Keisha. Mutya’s middle-8 is also incredible. The harmonies/backup vocals sounds really good on this too”. Runawaywithme (10) is also slain in the spirit: “I absolutely love the chorus on this one the way the harmonies blend into the background is just heavenly I also find myself relating to the lyrics a lot in that I want people to as a mature and capable person but still protect me, it’s an odd situation to be in but I think that this song sums it up really well.”
Remorque (6) tries to be firm and fair: “The lyrics are a little extra and way too “Dear Diary” in this one, but the sentiment’s right, I guess… It’s nice and sweet and the harmonies are beautiful, but it’s not what I go to my Sugababes for… That said, it doesn’t kill the vibe the album was going for.” Finally, “the weakest song on One Touch,” declares londonrain (6), “The chorus sounds too much like Just Let It Go, and the second verse has the least convincing harmonies in their whole discography.” Not when Sweet 7’s Jade featuring Amelle and Heidi monologues exist, you don’t! Although I do agree this might be the weakest on One Touch, but that really is a reflection on the album more than this.
The version of the song used on the album sampler, with slightly different production, is below:
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Solenciennes
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Do you not hear the progression from this kind of song on One Touch to Siobhan's debut solo album? It feels like more of a successor to One Touch than Angels did; it had a lot of that questioning yourself, lonely sadness to it and I think Look At Me captures that feeling as does a lot of Siobhan's first album. This is about the right place for it to be leaving the rate; except there are some serious clangers still here that shouldn't be.
Look At Me is nice, they sound great, it's just very desolate sounding to me and I have to be in the mood to take it on, it's not an easy listening track for me.
Look At Me is nice, they sound great, it's just very desolate sounding to me and I have to be in the mood to take it on, it's not an easy listening track for me.
Oh yeah, Revolution In Me is the true successor to One Touch for sure. I was just confused because I thought you meant Revolution had something with similar thematic content to this when it doesn't really. In terms of tone and style though, then definitely. If anything, Solobhán goes even more introspective and more opaque/allegorical with her references.
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WHAT is this sorcery???
londonrain
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We're not even at the top 75 yet and we're almost completely out of bad tracks.
Nasty Ghetto and Disturbed really do need to go very soon, though. They're starting to become that X Factor/Strictly Come Dancing contestant that you know has no business being there but who gets voted through every week anyway.
Nasty Ghetto and Disturbed really do need to go very soon, though. They're starting to become that X Factor/Strictly Come Dancing contestant that you know has no business being there but who gets voted through every week anyway.
