| CUSTOMER REVIEWS: | 5/5 - At Last...
Those reviews below are VERY cynical aren't they? Bless 'em.
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<br />The Ordinary Boys produced two rather derivative and uninspiring albums that defined my expectations of "How to Get Everything You Ever Wanted in Ten Easy Steps". Prior to this release, there was little I could do to argue with the usual criticism levelled against their work. Yes, it did largely sound like a Jam tribute band. Yes, it was dull and pedestrian. Therefore I was unexcited about the prospect of listening to any more of their oeuvre. With this album, I have been pleasantly surprised. Finally, The Ordinary Boys have found their own identity. Preston now sound like Preston, rather than a Weller analogue. The lyrics are witty and alive and the tunes are there too. The production is fresh and never lapses into early 80s parody, which is pleasing. Preston has defined his band as Pop, free from the narrow confines of Indie, and this album is Pop at a top notch quality.
3/5 - Troubles of Fame in Ten Easy Steps
Its been well documented over the past few days, but the lifestyles of the rich and famous are becoming more and more troubled by the minute. Perhaps this is due to big egos, who can tell, but if gets the attention then.....
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<br />I'll go on record to say that Brassbound was a classic, hands down. The follow-up is quite a step down from it. After his stint in Big Brother, Preston's popularity became more and more apparent, and thus his ego grew, and the celebrity status he once mocked, he now embraces. Everything from the album title to the track names are designed to be dead cheesy and in most cases they are.
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<br />The sounds here are in turn are more poppy and clubland, a far cry from the ska of Brassbound, and the sad thing is there's nothing memorable here. To have Boys Will Be Boys as bonus track only adds up to a sales boost. Plus by the time the instrumental closer Thank You and Goodnight plays, its so poignant, you just wish they could have done better.
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<br />They've definately been walking on the faultlines.
2/5 - Those ten easy steps
Step One: Have mediochre music career
<br />Step Two: Star in Celebrity Big Brother
<br />Step Three: Hook up with ditzy blonde
<br />Step Four: Act like lovesick puppy
<br />Step Five: Marry said blonde
<br />Step Six: Sell wedding pictures to anyone who'll have them
<br />Step Seven: Get papped at any available opportunity
<br />Step Eight: Release poorly written song with bizarre video (don't forget the doves)
<br />Step Nine: Sit back and watch the Heat generation fly into a frenzy
<br />Step Ten: Repeat steps seven onwards |
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Last visit: 22/12/2009
