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Let's discuss the new Jordin Sparks single
Published Thursday, May 14 2009, 11:32 BST | By Nick Levine | 19 comments
It's called 'Battlefield' and it's co-written and produced by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, the man behind 'Bleeding Love' and 'Halo'. It does bear a passing resemblance to the latter, but it's more bombastic, more overblown and, well, just plain better.
"Why does love always feel like a battlefield?" Sparks asks on the chorus, presumably awaiting a response from eighties rock queen Pat Benatar. Actually, Benatar isn't a bad starting point when describing what 'Battlefield' sounds like. It's got desk-rattling drums, lashings of guitar, a corking vocal performance, lyrics that really go to town with the "love is war" metaphor and a production job that's as subtle as Lady GaGa's dress sense. It's essentially a classic soft rock ballad pumped full of steroids and given a gleaming noughties makeover.
Oh, and when Sparks sang it on American Idol last night, she did so in true soft rock fashion - surrounded by industrial quantities of dry ice. Number one surely beckons.
What do you think of 'Battlefield'? Use the space below to have your say.
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Patrick, London, on May 20th, 2009
Fantastic song! Definitely the best single she's yet released. Hopefully this will hit the top spot on both sides of the Atlantic and establish her as a really big name. She certainly deserves it!
Fantastic song! Definitely the best single she's yet released. Hopefully this will hit the top spot on both sides of the Atlantic and establish her as a really big name. She certainly deserves it!
ZOE FROM PETERBOROUGH UK, on May 18th, 2009
This song is the best song i've heard this year x
This song is the best song i've heard this year x
Lacey, Manchester, on May 18th, 2009
Love it. Hope it goes to no1. Even better then halo and right up there with bleeding love!! Hope she comes over here to promote it
Love it. Hope it goes to no1. Even better then halo and right up there with bleeding love!! Hope she comes over here to promote it
X, on May 15th, 2009
Just to inform you Digital Spy and follow bloggers that 'Battlefield' gets it's UK digital release on 22nd Of June.
Just to inform you Digital Spy and follow bloggers that 'Battlefield' gets it's UK digital release on 22nd Of June.
Al, Manchester, on May 15th, 2009
It's so good, I almost wet myself
It's so good, I almost wet myself
Nick, Bournemouth, on May 15th, 2009
Absolutely amazing. Downloaded this yday and haven't stopped playing it. Totally agree that it will be this album that defines her as an artist, a bit like Breakaway did for Kelly Clarkson...
Absolutely amazing. Downloaded this yday and haven't stopped playing it. Totally agree that it will be this album that defines her as an artist, a bit like Breakaway did for Kelly Clarkson...
Chris, London, on May 14th, 2009
Err...Did you just say its Better than Halo and Bleeding Love?!?! I disagree on so many levels....
Err...Did you just say its Better than Halo and Bleeding Love?!?! I disagree on so many levels....
Georgina,North east, on May 14th, 2009
Aww it nearly made me cry, Fantastic Jordin sparks is a brilliant singer i hope she will go on forever 5 stars x:)
Aww it nearly made me cry, Fantastic Jordin sparks is a brilliant singer i hope she will go on forever 5 stars x:)
Mike, Lancashire, on May 14th, 2009
I LOVE THIS SONG!! Release date? They cant make us wait!
I LOVE THIS SONG!! Release date? They cant make us wait!
Steve, Scotland, on May 14th, 2009
So much better than Halo although it's not as good as Bleeding Love. Favourite song of the year so far for me. It definetely grows on you. Oh, and that performance on Idol was brilliant! :)
So much better than Halo although it's not as good as Bleeding Love. Favourite song of the year so far for me. It definetely grows on you. Oh, and that performance on Idol was brilliant! :)
Makson, on May 14th, 2009
Pat Benatar's "Love Is A Battlefield" is much better than this.
Pat Benatar's "Love Is A Battlefield" is much better than this.
X, on May 14th, 2009
I love it. It's not a song that you will like straight away but it's a grower. She looked amazing and fierce on American Idol. It will be number 1 in the UK and hopefully Australia and US aswell. She deserves it. GOOD LUCK JORDIN YOUR THE BEST!
I love it. It's not a song that you will like straight away but it's a grower. She looked amazing and fierce on American Idol. It will be number 1 in the UK and hopefully Australia and US aswell. She deserves it. GOOD LUCK JORDIN YOUR THE BEST!
Carlton, York, on May 14th, 2009
Better than Halo??? Not even close!!
Better than Halo??? Not even close!!
Mel, London, on May 14th, 2009
Not nearly as catchy as Bleeding Love or Halo.
Not nearly as catchy as Bleeding Love or Halo.
Filipe, Brazil, on May 14th, 2009
That's such an amazing song! One of Jordin's best for sure!
That's such an amazing song! One of Jordin's best for sure!
Matt, on May 14th, 2009
This is her "Since U Been Gone" second album, allowed to express herself, its Kelly Clarkson all over again. Just hope Jive Records send her over here and get it out whilst its hot and not delay it for ages like they've done for Britney. This song deserves to be #1
This is her "Since U Been Gone" second album, allowed to express herself, its Kelly Clarkson all over again. Just hope Jive Records send her over here and get it out whilst its hot and not delay it for ages like they've done for Britney. This song deserves to be #1
Adam, Tunbridge Wells, on May 14th, 2009
This grows on you and will be a huge worldwide hit.
This grows on you and will be a huge worldwide hit.
Shaun, Herts, on May 14th, 2009
THIS SONG IS AMAZING
THIS SONG IS AMAZING
Ryan Tedder is the man! I cant wait to work with him when I make it!