As we all know, ever since the demise of spice girls, Sugababes and Girls Aloud monopolize the girl group market in the UK. (I didn't consider Atomic Kittens though, they didnt survived till now rite. =P) Having shared the same record label with Girls Aloud, it is inevitable that there would be comparisons being made between them. The Saturdays were also offered the chance to record songs that are rejected by Girls Aloud. Kinda abit of an insult eh.
First Impressions
Chasing Lights is pretty impressive for a debut album. With electro-pop elements and memorable tunes as with the lyrics, the girls are bound to shine. Their stuff is definitely much easy to digest compared to Girls Aloud. The Saturdays are Straight-up Electro-Pop, Girls Aloud are more towards the quirky side. One of the albums that is on heavy rotation on my IPod. =)
Standout Tracks
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If This Is Love
First single. WOW!!! It packs with a punch I must say. Addictive on first listen. The hooks are amazing.
- Up
Second single. Bouncy Synth. Very High-NRG. This is what I call high quality pop. Girls Aloud should be very scared by now. =)
- Issues
Third single. A decent pop ballad. Controversy surrounds this song due to it's lyrics. Some hear it as "stab you or kiss you" and "slap you or kiss you". Listen to the album version though. The radio edit is "leave you or kiss you". You be the judge. =)
- Lies
Love the chorus. A single worthy song.
- Work
My fave track off the album. I SO LURVE THIS SONG. Was kinda pissed when they scrap it for "Just Can't Get Enough", but was ecstatic when it's confirmed as their 5th single. The tempo is insane. This is a pop song with muscles. Very strong and heavy-hitting. I could practically strut when this song is being played. =P One of the best song that I've ever heard in my life so far.
- Chasing Lights
A mid tempo ballad. Soothing. Shows that the girls have versatility and range.
- Set Me Off
Bouncy intro. A distinctive Saturdays sound. Reminds me of Goldfrapp electro-glam stuff though.
- Fall
Very Subtle and classy for a ballad. Gets me a little emo.
- Why Me, Why Now
This song feels very breezy. =) Good for the summer.
- Just Can't Get Enough
Fourth Single. A cover of the Depeche Mode original. I'm still sour that this song didn't hit Number 1. Being a Comic Relief single (For charity). It should. Damned Flo Rida. Love the Video. The girls as pin-up girls. =)
Final Verdict
The Saturdays gets 3 F's from me. Fun, Flirty and Fabulous. =) Loves the pastel colours that each girl represents. To me, they brighten up my day no matter what. Bubblegum Electro-pop without feeling sick of them. I must really applaud them. For a debut to be this good. It's rare. Plus from their chart success of their singles. It proves that they are no fluke. They should go down with this route of sound and success would be their's.
A minor complain is that they do not have any writing credits for this album, which they said that they would more involve in the sophomore album. But I guess a solid debut will cement their future in the market. The record company wanna play it safe this time.
Watch out Girls Aloud and Sugababes, The Saturdays are here to stay!!!!
Stay tuned for tmr's Rickified's Rants, there would be an extra extra on The Saturdays. =P
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