Songs of the Week

Forever Lost - The Magic Numbers (Heavenly)

Not the prettiest band in the world by any stretch of the imagination. In fact in the superficial age we live in its amazing they got signed. But their sweet harmonies and infectious summer sound juxtapose this. The song moves along like a welcome summer breeze on a hot day. Perfect for the current weather in Tokushima. The eponymous debut album is well worth checking out.

Come Home - The Coral (Deltasonic)

The new Coral album is excellent, clocking in at a concise 39 minutes of pop perfection. There's more tunes and less muso wigouts (not sure if that's a good thing) that said this song actual ends with a classic Coral sound workout. It starts off sounding like The Happy Mondays before bringing you home to the typical sonics of a Coral chorus. Another perfect summer song, not quite as instant as the fantastic In The Morning single, which I've already played to death.....

Guess God Thinks I'm Able - Oasis (Big Brother)

The new Oasis album on the other hand is a so-so affair, its pleasant enough just not enough to grab you and you feel that by the time Let There Be Love has played out you're decidedly underwhelmed, well I know I am. This track is possibly my favorite because it reminds me of some of the breezier b-sides Noel used to do back in the day, except this is written and sung by Liam. Its a wistful nod to his lover, not the greatest lyrics in the world but he's moving in the right direction, I mean after Little James I didn't think he had it in him to write something as mature as this.

Autograph - The Tears (Independiente)

Brett Andersen and Bernard Butler reunite after years of bitching and (after listening to the album) wasted years following the acrimonious split from Suede some 10 years ago. This track (and the album) see Brett produce some strong vocals and lucid lyrics (something missing from the last 2 Suede albums), Bernard provides some subtle understated guitar licks in a song that is somewhat reminiscent of Morrissey and Marr at their peak.