Music
Blog
“ The Sound ”
Digital Spy's music blog has the latest midweek chart updates plus news, videos and more.
Follow us:
So, this new Sugababes single then
Published Wednesday, Aug 13 2008, 16:36 BST | By Nick Levine | 14 comments
But, much as 'Girls' has chipped away at the frosty reception we first gave it, we can't say we've warmed to the track fully. Sure, there's plenty of attitude, Keisha's "I'm filled with sexuality..." bit is terrific and it sounds good on the radio, but 'Girls' never slaps you round the face with its brilliance like the best Sugababes tracks. In fact, when you compare it to the lead singles from their previous albums - 'Overload', 'Freak Like Me', 'Hole In The Head', 'Push The Button', 'About You Now' - it feels rather ordinary. Still, it's not out until October 6, so there's plenty of time for it to grow on us some more.
By the way, if you haven't heard 'Girls' yet there's a minute-long clip on the Sugababes' MySpace page, and plenty of reasonable quality radio rips on YouTube.
What do you think of 'Girls'? Will it return Sugababes to the top of the charts? Use the space below to have your say.
Your Views
14 Comments
Your Responses
Allan, on August 15th, 2008
It's shocking that they're following up songs like "About You Now" and "Denial" with such an annoying and repetitive track. It sounds like really early demo work before the girls found their sound.
It's shocking that they're following up songs like "About You Now" and "Denial" with such an annoying and repetitive track. It sounds like really early demo work before the girls found their sound.
Ken, on August 15th, 2008
i don't think so. This song is kinda boring for me but let's wait and see if its gonna be a hit
i don't think so. This song is kinda boring for me but let's wait and see if its gonna be a hit
Iain, on August 15th, 2008
I don't really like it BECAUSE of the "here come the girls" bit. Nothing against the Sugababes though, Its just the Boots thing. Working in a Boots store, hearing THAT all day it does begin to grate on you after the 3rd time!
I don't really like it BECAUSE of the "here come the girls" bit. Nothing against the Sugababes though, Its just the Boots thing. Working in a Boots store, hearing THAT all day it does begin to grate on you after the 3rd time!
Hatty, Keighley, on August 14th, 2008
'twas good - until the blonde one started singing. it just seemed unnatural, especially the 'oohs'. I hope it's a grower, becuse if it's not.....ouch!
'twas good - until the blonde one started singing. it just seemed unnatural, especially the 'oohs'. I hope it's a grower, becuse if it's not.....ouch!
Steve, Ireland, on August 14th, 2008
When i hear it it makes me think of Boots, not Sugababes! haha! I wonder will the sales in Boots stores increase while the song goes on the airwaves!?
When i hear it it makes me think of Boots, not Sugababes! haha! I wonder will the sales in Boots stores increase while the song goes on the airwaves!?
Dwayne, on August 14th, 2008
I just can't get the boots ad outta my head. But defo a bit of a grower.... I like Heidi's screech almost orgasmic adlib bits!
I just can't get the boots ad outta my head. But defo a bit of a grower.... I like Heidi's screech almost orgasmic adlib bits!
Danny, Luton, on August 13th, 2008
Not liking this one too much - it is a grower, but I agree with the DS Review, it's not got the same impact, especially as About U Now had. I'll look 4ward 2 their album tho - it wouldn't b the 1st time i like their album trax more than the singles.
Not liking this one too much - it is a grower, but I agree with the DS Review, it's not got the same impact, especially as About U Now had. I'll look 4ward 2 their album tho - it wouldn't b the 1st time i like their album trax more than the singles.
Mylan, Netherlands, on August 13th, 2008
I see a big hit
I see a big hit
Amy, Brighton, UK, on August 13th, 2008
I think the problem with this record getting a hasty reception is the way they bigged it up. "Remember the first time you heard 'Push The Button', 'Freak Like Me', 'Overload' or 'About You Now'? You'll feel the same about 'Girls'. It is the Babes at their best and one helluva a bad arse single" is what it read in the newsletter. Ignore the fact I laughed my socks off at calling this 'one helluva a bad arse single' it makes out you'll love the first hearing. When I first heard About You Now I knew it would a huge smash so I expected the same initial feeling. Will probably grow though.
I think the problem with this record getting a hasty reception is the way they bigged it up. "Remember the first time you heard 'Push The Button', 'Freak Like Me', 'Overload' or 'About You Now'? You'll feel the same about 'Girls'. It is the Babes at their best and one helluva a bad arse single" is what it read in the newsletter. Ignore the fact I laughed my socks off at calling this 'one helluva a bad arse single' it makes out you'll love the first hearing. When I first heard About You Now I knew it would a huge smash so I expected the same initial feeling. Will probably grow though.
Kate, Portsmouth, on August 13th, 2008
I think it's a grower too. The first time I heard it I thought 'oh no, they've done a terrible song' but I listened to it a few more times and it's great but not as good as other things by them.
I think it's a grower too. The first time I heard it I thought 'oh no, they've done a terrible song' but I listened to it a few more times and it's great but not as good as other things by them.
Stephen, Belfast, on August 13th, 2008
I listened to it once yesterday and couldn't make it through the entire play. It was really brutal. Maybe it'll grow on me over the coming months but, honestly, I'm disappointed with what the Sugababes have come out with. Where the hell did their creativity go?
I listened to it once yesterday and couldn't make it through the entire play. It was really brutal. Maybe it'll grow on me over the coming months but, honestly, I'm disappointed with what the Sugababes have come out with. Where the hell did their creativity go?
Nijel, London, on August 13th, 2008
No matter what people think of it..the fact is its so catchy, its definately going to be played on the radio a lot and most likely be No.1. I personally think its a great upbeat tune.
No matter what people think of it..the fact is its so catchy, its definately going to be played on the radio a lot and most likely be No.1. I personally think its a great upbeat tune.
James, Plymouth, on August 13th, 2008
Very much a 'grower'. Have gone from disliking it to loving in since 1st hearing it. (and I've played it a lot!). Here comes a hit.
Very much a 'grower'. Have gone from disliking it to loving in since 1st hearing it. (and I've played it a lot!). Here comes a hit.
love it..i hated it at first, but now love it.