Lopez Blogs

20 ~ The Click Five, Modern Minds and Past Times: I have to admit I wasn’t as enamoured of La Five’s sophomore set upon first few listens. Losing Eric Dill seemed to have altered the band for the worse. However, the songs were actually more layered and may have taken a little longer to appreciate, but ultimately were rewarding and covered a range of styles from power pop to rock ballads to almost electro influenced disco. Sadly largely overlooked by the general populous. Boooooo!

3 key tracks ~ Flipside; Happy Birthday; Headlight Disco

19 ~ Delta Goodrem, Delta: Delta proved she was a force to be reckoned with when she returned with her third album and showed that she can’t be dragged down by her boyfriends fading career. A solid selection of songs that more than made up for the largely disappointing second album. Only grumble was that it didn’t haveTogether As One on it, but the Madonna influenced first track more than made up for that! Hurrah. Though what the fuck is that cover shot about?!

3 key tracks ~ Believe Again, In This Life; Woman

18 ~ RyanDan, RyanDan: I must admit that I was more than a little wooed by them during my interview as they are absolutely charming in person. But luckily their take on classical and pop (well they were in a boyband called B4, not to be confused with my new faves BeFour), merging into classy pop made me feel all warm and glowing inside and despite one duff cover (Wind Beneath My Wings. Really?) it was a rather lovely collection of harmonies, melodies and personal lyrics.

3 key tracks ~ High; Tears of an Angel; Like The Sun

17 ~ Evan, Under Your Spell: I’m not sure when this album was released, but i soon fell in love with it and it’s erasure-esque take on pop. Possibly the most 80s influenced act of the year that made the most modern sounding album. A seamless blend of dance numbers, late night shimmying and romantic warblings. Plus Evan wore clothes that made him look like you would knock on his door, and he would pull you into the dressing room and tweak your nipples til you pleaded for mercy…

3 key tracks: Moment I Miss You; Nobody Else Like You; Turn The Lights Down Low

16 ~ Darin, Break The News: Darin’s third album once again was the album that Shayne Ward or Gareth Gates should have been releasing. however, Shayne Ward has been let off the hook by releasing the album he should release, so gareth needs to pay attention and learn. You can release a pop album with a conscience (Homeless) and still have fun and be creatively involved mixing electro pop with jangly guitar pop and ballads. All hail the elfin faced wonder!

3 key tracks: Insanity; Desire; Everything But The Girl