Ah, Blonde on Blonde, as a new found Bob Dylan fan I must say I have been looking to reviewing this album immensely. So much to talk about with this legendary album sadly, so little time. But I will try my level best to fit all I can in this review. This album is widely recognized as Dylan’s best album and achievement. This thought was widely accepted soon after its release, which I assure you is no mean feat. MOAR »
An artist thats getting maximum exposure in the recent Sure for women ad, things are looking up for this 17 year old Aussie. Sweet About Me has gained popularity and will surely be a hit of the Summer, as she looks to cement her name at the top along with Kate Nash, Duffy, Amy Winhouse and the likes. Unfortunately, the album disappoints.
To my shock and disbelief, the opening song, ‘Save the Lies’, is a debacle. Roll on the cheesy synths and oh-so-predictable, vocals. She attempts to give the song a funky 70’s style disco ring to it, but fails miserably, even the Fast Food Rockers could do better than this(maybe an overstatement!). Thankfully, the pattern of awful songs isnt repeated in the all of the album, only some of it. The already popular ‘Sweet About Me’, already the flaglining the album, is the best song on the album. Easily constructed and sang, and so relaxing her voice is, it could but you to sleep. Its a shining example of a song that can be both actually good and be on the radio simultaneously, which is no mean feat.<