Proof that Taylor Swift is a Pop Star (Video and All) now...

By now, you could have heard the new Taylor Swift tune, "Shake It Off", and maybe you already hum the chorus or plainly yell out loud the lyrics of the song on your commute, am I right? And probably you have seen the video. If not, here it is, in all its glory:





Now, video is nothing extraordinary. Sure, it has some great scenery (I especially dig the ballet scenes and the contemporary dance takes) and silly Taylor all over the place, with her encouraging message "Sure I can look goofy despite being one of the most rich musicians in the world" and obviously "Haters gonna hate" motto that I'm pretty sure will become the mantra of teenage girls all around the world. The usual for Tay Tay.

But back to the video. Despite accusations of blatant cultural appropiation (that's still a thing, apparently) and stereotypes of black culture, I think it is a well done video, and it has met positive reviews around the music world. And of course the fans. So it should be interesting to know that the video was directed by a director called Mark Romanek. If you haven't heard of this guy before, do not worry. That is my duty, to introduce you to the work of this fine artist and visionary. because let's face it, he is.

Maybe you should take a look at some of his videos:


Lenny Kravitz - "Are You Gonna Go My Way?"





Madonna - "Bed Time Story"




Michael & Janet Jackson - "Scream"




Janet Jackson - "Got Til It's Gone"




Nine Inch Nails - "Closer" (NSFW)




Jay Z - "99 Problems"





And that's just the most commercial stuff. He's way deep in other videos. His cinematography has been well received, and he won several VMA's when those awards were relevant. Even two of their videos (Madonna's and Nine Inch Nails') have been made part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

And he has also directed some movies, most notably, One Hour Photo, starring the late Robin Williams.

So yes, maybe artistically and in comparison, Taylor video is one of his most inferior works, but hey! The guy hasn't worked in a long time, so I guess he needs the artistic push that a Pop Queen Bee can make. He is now set to direct the new U2 video, apparently, so that's something.

So, yeah, go back to watch Taylor's video. You know you want to.

How much European is TOO European?

I have to tell you something; I don't understand why American people can't cope with European music.

Why is that, you say? Right now there are tons of European acts on the Billboard charts; The Beatles were from the UK; Adele was the most sold artist a couple of years ago on US and she's also British; and so on. You get the point.

However, how come that they always receive different treatment on videos, singles and the like, when they come from Europe?

I have several examples on this, and I'm not going to bore you with useless data, so check out those videos and watch for yourself how different are things from Europe (UK, especifically) once they get the "American treatment":


ALL SAINTS - "NEVER EVER"

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US Version



I mean, what was the point? The UK version was in accord to the song, and the US version looks like a demonstration on special effects on Hollywood, and some random flowers and animals. And that was it.




ACE OF BASE

UK Version - "Life is a Flower"






US Version - "Whenever You're Near Me"





Basically, another song, another tempo, another everything. "Whenever..." wasn't even a proper single. I know "Life is a Flower" sounds so corny on paper, but it was a good song. Why they thought Americans wouldn't like it, we'll never know.




LEONA LEWIS - "BLEEDING LOVE"

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US Version





OK, in this case, American version is better and more in tune with the song. But why is the need to make different videos for a song about a heartbreak? We all understand the concept, which in the US version is loud and clear. UK version is more cryptic, I guess.




NATASHA BEDINGFIELD - "THESE WORDS"

UK Version






US Version





Maybe, and this is just a guess, they wouldn't want people to take Natasha as a Pink clone, as seen in the first video. Or maybe, the cheesy effect of multiple Natasha's threw them off. But clearly, UK version is less generic and got soul.




CHER LLOYD - "WANT U BACK"

UK Version






US Version




I know they were supposed to portray Cher as a sassy, salacious girl because they didn't know her from UK's "X Factor", but the American version is pure nonsense. UK's more fun, if you ask me. But thanks for getting rid of that awful rap, I guess.




JOHN NEWMAN - "LOVE ME AGAIN"

UK Version






US Version





In the obsession to tell a story, many sins are portrayed here. Meanwhile the first video is stylish, simple and classic, on the US version we have the old "Romeo and Julieta" treatment that is yawning, really. And the ending? Please don't make me. Just don't.



What can we infer here? It is obvious that things are different on both continets, but we all can agree that music and its message is the same. So I don't really see the need to make various videos for different approches, if the music is the same. Unless you really, really, are doing something inappropiate on the European version.

But really, how am I complaining? We have two videos for the same price, so it's a win-win, isn't it?

Artist of the Week: Toni Braxton

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When I first heard that Ms. Toni Braxton was retiring from music, I was just heartbroken. How could that be? Refraining from a title of one of her songs, "How could an angel break my heart?" That was just heart-wrenching, soul-crushing and devastating, to say the least (?). Truthfully, she was one of the main stars of the 90's era, a voice so recognizable and exquisite, a real gem of the R&B of that decade.

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So for the past two weeks I have been paying homage to this R&B royalty, because it's really amazing what she had accomplished with her music. And although all of her money problems and severe health issues, she is still standing like a true warrior and giving her best at what she does.

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Coming from a musical family (The Braxtons, which now are starring on an infamous TV reality show) to stardom as a soloist, Toni is a force to be reckoned. And although her latest efforts (both Libra and Pulse) haven't had the same success has her first albums, that doesn't mean she has lowered her quality on them. Alas, the world of music is a conjunction of good tunes, killer looks AND great promotion, something she had lacked on her recent efforts.

On a similar fashion as Mariah Carey, she started as a baladeer with glimpses of pop music intertwined on her first album, conveniently titled Toni Braxton, a trend that was followed on her most succesful effort, commercially and critically speaking, Secrets. But then things changed and she started to sound more urban and contemporary, losing some of her clothes on the process but never her musical integrity, and that's a positive thing.







To spice things up, Toni decided to make record on a more urban style, and embarked on a  journey enlisting some of the heavy weights on hip hop at the time. It's funny to see all those great divas hanging out with all those gangstas that only talk about bitches and hoes and money and buzz, but I guess they were more polite and behaved around them.







But enough of the chit-chatter, let's just enlist my favorite songs from Toni on alphabetical order. Hopefully we coincide on some of the tunes, and if not, please let me know in the comments below:

"Another Sad Love Song" - This was Toni's first top ten hit on Billboard and the song that established her as a musical Prodigy. The song and video are so elegant and provocative at the same time. This is one of the finest examples of the 90's R&B and one of her signature songs.



"Come On Over Here" - A track from the Secrets album, this mid-tempo song reflects a more mature singer that is comfortable with who she is and aware of what she wants. Seriously, this song falls in my category of "Baby-Making Songs" for a reason. It's so groovy. A perfect fit for the mood of this particular album .



"Gimme Some" - This is a track for The Heat and, boy, it's so sultry and steamy as a hot day here on Monterrey, but you know, with lesser icky feeling. Featuring a rap of the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, the innuendo of the song is not so much as other songs from her. She is so straight forward about it, that I cannot see any heterosexual man refusing to this offer. Great song.



"He Wasn't Man Enough" - Lucky me, she just released this song at the time I was so into American music. That year (2000) was one of the best of my life. With a music video that starts so cheesy but evolved into a hip-hop drama starring Robin Givens, of Mike Tyson fame. Definitely one of her signature Works and one of the best songs from this lady. At this point in life, it hasn't lost any of its magic touch, and that's an achievement.



"Hit The Freeway" - This Pharrell - Neptunes effort from the More Than a Woman album encounters Ms. Braxton on a tricky situation with one of her lovers, where she's giving him the finger and taking him out of her life. Why this song had no success, is still a puzzle for me. But it's a really well-made song, and Toni is more in point tan ever. Of course, a little rap in the beggining and that was it. A real gem.



"I Belong To You" - Although her first album is full on ballads, this is easily one of the most uptempo songs from that record, and definitely one of the most alluring. Not a ready-for-the-dancefloor tune, but one that has to be danced slowly with your current lover. I imagine that and gives me chills.



"Let Me Show You The Way (Out)" - Definitely Toni has a preference for songs talking about heartbreaks and deceitful men in her life. But preferably on a rhythmic note. This is by far one of my fave faves from her, it has it all: Groove, great lyrics, and the always great voice of this diva. Using a great sample of "The Impressions", this is definitely a worthy single. Too bad she didn't choose it, but nevertheless the song has a place in my heart forever.



"Lookin' At Me" - As mad as I was for the Pulse album underperforming on the charts, I was blown away on how good the songs off that record were. This song is definitely worthy of a spin, and she sound so confident once again, and her voice amazingly hasn't changed a bit throughout the years.



"Make My Heart" - I'm so furious that this song didn't get the attention it deserves, because, frankly, it is amazing. The 80's vibe of it, courtesy of Evely Champagne, and an equally amazeballs video, depicting all of the 80's cliches in a manner so amusing... I mean, this song was meant to be a great hit, but instead remained as a definitely astonishing and larger than life tune. So maybe in a near future she will sing this song in a concert that I will attend, and that would make my life complete.



"My Ring" - This is not a track that you could find on an album of Toni. It's more like a B-Side that somehow manages to be a great song and then got retitled on the Pulse record as "The Wave". But I enjoy more this version. The theme is about a woman bragging about her new man and of course, her new ring. What else?



"Sposed To Be" - This track from Libra is really another "Baby-Making" song. This type of R&B it's really a trademark for her, and she delivers as a pro.



"Take This Ring" - And of course, we come to the Rich Harrison song, with that Motown vibe that made such hits as "1 Thing" by Amerie or "Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé. This is definitely single material, and I'm blown away by the fact that she (or the label, go figure) skipped it. And yet, this song is so infectious and groovy I tend to listen to it like 3 or 4 times each time I'm in the mood for it. I mean, the chorus is just magnificient and makes me wanna move in so many ways, ha! With a sample from "The Meters" and the usage of trumpets and horns, this is guaranteed shaking-and sweating whenever you listen to it.



"Un-Break My Heart" - Officially the first song I heard from her and, boy, never looked back. Making up a word is one thing, but turning into a beautiful concept and traslate all the emotions and feelings that come with it, it's so fantastic. I don't have many words to describe this song (awe-inspiring comes to mind), but it's beyond that. With so many artists covering this song as well as in English as in Spanish, this song became a success for her in so many countries where R&B is not that powerful and thanks to it, she become a full time diva and a superstar in her own right. Eleven weeks at the Billboard Top 100 are a true proof of that. And the song sounds as fresh as the first time, a true test of whether a song is good, great or a classic. This one sure falls in the last category.



Aside No. 1: On the video the actor and model Tyson Beckford made a glorious appearance. I mean glorious! He also appeared on Britney's "Toxic", so there's that.
Aside No. 2: Dont' you think Toni looks so resembling of Halle Berry on this picture?I think she does!

 

"You're Makin' Me High" - A Babyface production, this mid-tempo sure is another entry to my "Baby-Making" songs. And this is because it's so mesmerizing. And enticing. Play this song and I'm sure you will be making love through the whole thing (no pun intended). The video is so fun and boy, those guys are... well. I'm not so keen about the hair-do she's sporting (it looks like a bad wig), but definitely this is a signature song for her and a really splendid one. Play this once and sure you're going to keep it on repeat. A funny thing I just found out: this song was sampled on a Method Man and Redman collabo for a soundtrack of "How High", because, you know, getting high is something those two do on a regular basis. But you don't need weed or anything else to enjoy this fine piece of music.



Summarizing: I think we need more Toni on our lives, and I'm so sad that she's retiring, but I'm confident enough she has plenty of music to give it all to us on a medium term. Meanwhile, we must take a listen to all of her albums to notice how terrific she is and the influence she has had on the R&B world as we know it today.

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I will be glad to listen from you, so if you like this post (or not), please let me know on the commentaries. Hope you have enjoyed this post, and you consider giving Toni Braxton a spin on your music player!

Artist of The Week: Mariah Carey

As a remains of my OCPD days, I choose an artist on alphabetical order to grace my week, listening to their music and albums and watching their videos (if I find myself the time to actually do this). This past two weeks, though, belonged to an actual great artist that I can't seem to get tired of: Ms. Mariah Carey.

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Mind you, I've been a huge fan of hers since the days of "Fantasy", a personal favorite of mine and a song that is still heavy on my iPod playlist. In fact, I think that part of the appeal of Mariah has always been that safe combination of corniness and sincerity both lyrically and musically. Let's be honest: who chooses to be compared to a butterfly and record a song and video which clearly didn't star any of those little creatures?

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But that doesn't mean a thing when you got the talent and pipes of this woman. Let's be honest: at some point of the life, many artists tried very hard to be like her. Hell, even half of American Idol alumni have tried to emulate her, one way or the other. For an artist that has been in the game for about 23 years now, and had 18 number one hits, more than Elvis Presley and two behind The Beatles, which itself is a great accomplishment.

 

 



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And let's not forget about the music, please. Since the first time I heard her with the aforementioned "Fantasy", I loved her lyrics, so saccharine and mellow but for good. The usage of big and unusual words for a pop singer ("nonchalant"? "persuade me to relinquish my love"? "despondency"?) (That last song, "Petals", is really a poem, about some personal issues, you should check that out) I really think she's underrated as a lyricist, but boy, those songs are amazing, and I actually blame her for teaching me so many big words to look OK among my peers in any given situations.

 

Her voice. Man, the source of much debate. She has stated so many times she is an alto, but really, who cares? Her voice is like the one of an angel. In her first period as a singer, she was very into melisma and other vocal acrobacies, but then she stopped and tried different approaches to her voice, although she didn't abandon her roots (case in point: "We Belong Together", another great, great song and personal favorite). Seriously though, how awesome is it? I long for the day I get to watch her live, and hear that glorious voice of her, and everything will be fine in life.

In the 90's, at the beggining of her career, Mariah seemed to found the perfect formula for success: strong, poppish, one-word first singles ("Fantasy", "Dreamlover", "Honey"), super powerful torch and arena ready ballads ("Hero", "Always Be My Baby"), great covers ("Without You", "Open Arms", "Against All Odds") and generally, a soul vibe in each album that reflect her commitment to her art. All of this while being married at the music mogul Tommy Mottola. Later, she embarked on a self-discovery journey that involved having LOTS of hits with famous rappers (after all, she set the trend with her 1995 collabo with Ol' Dirty Bastard on, what else? "Fantasy", of course). I think she had worked with them all... well, except Eminem, of course, although the collaboration they had, according to Eminem, was not exactly musical. (Mariah is not amused). Even she did a song with Nicki Minaj, before all the bad blood and eye-rolling and passive agressive commentaries on American Idol, which would be funny if it wasn't so staged. Or at least that's what everybody say. But seriously, she has worked with all the rappers you might think of, mostly the current favorites at that time. And I considered that a bless and a curse, since she has overused that resource and now seems to be only a guest in her own songs. But she's Mariah; she can do whatever she wants and us, fans, can't complain at all, because SHE is in it.

Only one commentary about her gig on American Idol: Aside of my feelings about Nicki Minaj, I thought Mariah would have been so much better on it if she were the only female at that table. And she deserved that, being virtually the resposible for half auditions on that show. On her Wikipedia page, I loved a line that textually says:  "Depending on how you feel about public humiliation, the best/worst parts of American Idol are the audition shows, which normally break down into three distinct parts:(1) The Talented Kids.(2) The Weird Kids.(3) The Mariahs." That's how far it goes when we're talking about Mariah influence on that shows, but you can see she is not feeling comfortable on that role.

It is hard to say which tunes are my favorite when it comes to Mariah's music, but it's clear that each and every album has some jewels that I cherish and appreciate everytime I listen to them. Whether it is because of the music, the vocals or the lyrics, or if they are attached to a specific situation on my life, her music has always been a great part of me and what I like about pop.

So, to recap and in alphabetical particular order (remember my obsessions with that), here they are: my favorite Mariah Carey tunes (I even made ringtones of them, how's that for a fanatic??):

"Boy (I Need You)" featuring Cam'ron - One of the greatest examples on how Mariah can mix hip hop and a rapper to her favor. Besides, that sample of "I'm Going Down" by Rose Royce and the "Boy, Oh Boy" snippets repeated ad nauseam give that song a charming feeling, indeed.



"Breakdown" featuring Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - Lyrics here are quintessential Mariah. Besides, this is a fine R&B song with hip hop verses about losing love, something we all can relate to. Video is also amazing.



"Did I Do That?" featuring Mystikal - One of those gems from the "Rainbow" album, which itself is very consistent. In this one, she's lamenting for a mistake dating a man who is clearly not suited for her. Wait a minute - this could be easily targeted at Eminem in a beat. So Mariah predicts the future, too!



"Didn't Mean to Turn You On" - For me, "Glitter" is a really superb album. It's a departure of what Mariah had done prior to that, and although the movie is not great and she uses so many guests on the album, the music was so unjustifiably categorized at the same level as the movie did, which is totally a no- no. And this song, a cover of a 1984 Cherelle song, it's basically an ode to one of those times you send the wrong signals to someone (inadvertantly or on purpose), only to left them aroused and in need of a cold bath. Fun(k) song, very Prince-y.



"Dreamlover" - Even though I consider this a schmaltzy syrupy song, I really adore it. It's so basic, you have to care for it. Testament of the simpler times that the 90's were. :(



"Fantasy" - There are songs that are so indelibly attached to one artist, that you cannot conceive their careers without them. And I think this is the song for Mariah. A global success and one of the few songs to debut at the top of the Billboard chart, when that meant something. And that sample of Tom Tom Club, "Genius of Love", was simply amazing! This was the 90's for me, essentially. And it's nice to get back to those days; with this song that is possible.



"H.A.T.E.U." - The last album of Mimi, "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel", is not easily one of my favorite albums from her, but this song reminded me why I fall in love with this girl in the first place. Harmony, melisma, lyrics, is all there.



"Honey" - This was the Mariah 'coming of age' song. Maturity and a new sound came along, and of course a little sexiness, why not? It's like a divorce and a new found freedom brings the best of her. And of course, the infectious chorus with the always syrupy lyrics really made one of those songs that are so recognizable. Props to her, to get to a new level that many of her fans were waiting for a long time.



"I'm That Chick" - Personally, I prefer Mariah's uptempo numbers, because she is so much fun in them. In this song, out of the E=MC2 album (a name that is so nerdy many people wondered if Mariah knew really what it meant), she proves that she's not strange to rhythmic songs and she can make a step or two on the dance floor. Obviously, with a little help of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, sampling "Off The Wall", his best era, this is foolproof. I wish this would have been a single, with a proper video and all, but hey! We get an Offer Nissim remix, so that counts, right?





"Shake It Off" - This was taken by that force of nature that was her "The Emancipation of Mimi" album. A song so fun for me, and with a rhyming and pace that I just enjoy thoroughly. The only person that could avoid this jewel to hit number one was... well, herself. Amazing.



"Someday" - A fun song from the first album, "Mariah Carey", that was number one and confirmed us that Mariah also like to have fun.



"Sweetheart" - Back in the day, circa 1998, this woman touched everything and turned into gold. So it came to no surprise that she decided to throw a Greatest Hits album consisting in all of her "#1's". Seriously, she had so many. But also with some new songs, being the primary single this one. So infectious and continuing the tradition of one word, corny titles, that it had proved to be so efficient.



"We Belong Together" - Jermaine Dupri is half-responsible for this comeback single that put Mariah on the stars again after the disaster that was "Glitter", both album and movie, and the so-so performance of "Charmbracelet", a good album with a bad timing. And oh boy, that was some comeback. This song represents something important to me. Having my first real breakup with one person I cared about, this song became my oficial anthem of the heart-broken. I literally cried whenever I heard it. And although now I laugh at that possibility (crying for that person, WTF was wrong with me?), the song still gives me the chills and more. So powerful. 14 no-consecutives weeks on number one and being named "Song of the Decade" by Billboard gotta mean something, am I correct?



"Without You" - Now, this is officially the first song I heard from her, back in the day, and positively I can say that I haven't looked back ever since. A cover from the group Badfinger, with a formulaic treatment and yet Mariah delivered some of her finest notes in here. Superb.




To rest my case: Mariah is a super talented woman, that has been highly criticized for a style that would seem easy to accomplish and maintain, but definitely she's a trendsetter, a woman that has had their troubles and failures like everyone else, but remains as a strong female and a reference on pop music, whether you like it or not.

So are you a big fan of Mariah? Hopefully you loved this post. If not a fan, I hope this little tribute opened your ears to a great artist, and you start listen to her. Sound off on the comments!

A funky oddissey on Monterrey... Jamiroquai!

For the people that read me on my Twitter, it is pretty obvious that I'm a concert lover. And although this year I'm not planning to go to many concerts like I did in recent years (unless they're for free, of course), I just started this year with one of my fave bands of the 90's: Jamiroquai. And let me tell you, what a perfect start!



For me, a fine 90's breed, this band summarizes everything that I loved back on those days. The first I heard from them was that awesome song and video "Virtual Insanity", a signature song from this group and a clear omission on the concert. However, since the first moment they got on stage, the magic was there and we got the chance to be transported back to that era where the alternative and popular collided, and many groups that were a fussion of many influences and genres came to life, Jamiroquai being one of the finest examples of this kind.



But one thing is for sure: the charismatic leader of the band, Jay Kay, has no longer the energy and the moves that were his trademark on videos like that of "Virtual..." or "Canned Heat". Which is not a bad thing, I mean, he's 40 and all, but in order to maintain the illusion, it would have been nice to watch them perform all his dance steps and acrobacies.



Another thing of this concert was how long were the performances of each song. Evidently, many hits were left behind, favoriting longer versions of such hits and songs that, according to this site, weren't performed prior to this tour. All in all, it was a great decision, and certainly the band has great musicians that put a nice and special touch in every song.



Definitely I was looking forward to this concert and I'm not disappointed by the result. And of course, that only can mean I'm obsessed with their music once again, so sue me if I reference it later on another posts I will make in the future.

And once again, please take a tour on my You Tube page, where I decidedly will put every single concert I will go for the rest of my life, only for your viewing pleasure. That's me, all giving spirit. Ha!

New Music: Garbage, "Not Your Kind Of People"

Hola a todos! Esta sección hablará de los nuevos lanzamientos que vaya escuchando y me gusten. No soy crítico de música... bueno, no uno que le paguen, pero espero que mis opiniones les decidan a escucharlos, al menos en Internet. Si son pudientes, pues a comprarlos de iTunes o en su discoteca favorita (¿quién usa esa frase hoy en día? ¡jajaja!)

Garbage ha sido desde sus inicios un grupo importante dentro del rock pop mundial. Recuerdo que la primera canción que escuché de ellos fue Only Happy When It Rains y me gustó por su atmósfera depresiva, al igual que su letra. Pero cuando verdaderamente m atraparon fue con >"Version 2.0" y esas inolvidables canciones, Special y When I Grow Up, y su momento James Bond en The World Is Not Enough.

Sin embargo, el grupo no ha tenido el mismo impacto comercial que tuvo en sus inicios, cosa injusta considerando que "BeautifulGarbage" es su mejor disco hasta ahora en su carrera (para mí, al menos). Lo cierto es que su fórmula noventera a muchos les parece ya desgastada, aunque no me imgino que un virtuoso como Butch Vig, quien fue capaz de cambiar el rumbo de la música con Nirvana y su "Nevermind" del 91, sea capaz de hacer música "de fórmula". Me niego a creerlo.

Y luego, después de una ausencia de más de 6 años, llega "Not Your Kind Of People". Sinceramente, si esperan la reinvención de Garbage como grupo y una nueva era buscan en el lugar equivocado. Garbage no cambiará su forma de hacer música, pero al final del día, a la gente que nos gusta ese grupo nos encanta saber que la banda seguirá refinando su sonido cada vez más sin traicionar sus raíces y ofreciendo canciones de calidad, que aunque no lleguen a ser sencillos, al menos traerán de regreso aquella época tan ideal de nuestras vidas que fue los 90's.

Y no es un disco aburrido, al contrario. Si bien su lado electropop ha quedado relegado a un par de loops en algunas de sus canciones, siguen teniendo esa melodía y ritmo que hicieron un éxito a canciones como Stupid Girl o Vow, hasta Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go). Aquí se encuentran dosificadas, pero sin duda alguna están y hacen que el disco se convierta en un viaje sonoro que nos remonta a las mjores épocas del grupo, con una mejor ejecución y madurez que sólo el tiempo puede brindar.

Aunque debo reconocer que su elección como primer sencillo, Blood For Poppies, no fue la más acertada, el disco merece una oída para todo aquel que recuerda a este grupo como uno de los pilares del rock pop de los noventa. Sin duda será de su agrado y les recordará que estos señores, porque ya son cincuentones, realmente son talentosos y definieron el sonido de una era en la cual muchos de ustedes crecieron.



¿Y qué otra cosa quieren que la maravillosa voz y presencia de Shirley Manson? Una verdadera belleza, con una presencia casi etérea.

Espero poder escucharlos en vivo pronto.

Canciones favoritas: Automatic Systemtic Habit, Big Bright World, I Hate Love, Man On a Wire, The One.