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The Saturdays' new B-side!
Published Thursday, Jun 18 2009, 11:43 BST | By David Balls | 18 comments
What are the main similarities between The Saturdays and their label mates Girls Aloud? Well, they've both got a penchant for electropop stompers and regularly fill column inches with their showbiz shenanigans, but that's not where it ends. While many acts have given up on physical singles and B-sides altogether, both GA and The Sats pretty much guarantee a brand new track with every single they release.
Their latest flipside is called 'Unofficial' and it's the group's first foray into writing their own material. Is it any good? Well, if you're expecting a floor-filling extravaganza in the vein of previous B-side 'Golden Rules', you may be left disappointed, but it's certainly worth a spin.
Sounding like a not-too-distant cousin of 'Issues', 'Unofficial' is an R&B-tinged midtempo pop tune about an unsatisfying relationship. Featuring tumbling melodies par excellence, lots of cooing and the rhyming of "unofficial" with "artificial", it's as predictable as Peter Andre flashing his pecs in his next music video, but thoroughly pleasant with it. The full version is available on the 'Work' CD single, out June 29, but here's a 60-second clip to whet your appetite:
What do you think of 'Unofficial'? Should The Saturdays get more involved in the songwriting process from now on? Use the space below to leave your comments.
Their latest flipside is called 'Unofficial' and it's the group's first foray into writing their own material. Is it any good? Well, if you're expecting a floor-filling extravaganza in the vein of previous B-side 'Golden Rules', you may be left disappointed, but it's certainly worth a spin.
Sounding like a not-too-distant cousin of 'Issues', 'Unofficial' is an R&B-tinged midtempo pop tune about an unsatisfying relationship. Featuring tumbling melodies par excellence, lots of cooing and the rhyming of "unofficial" with "artificial", it's as predictable as Peter Andre flashing his pecs in his next music video, but thoroughly pleasant with it. The full version is available on the 'Work' CD single, out June 29, but here's a 60-second clip to whet your appetite:
What do you think of 'Unofficial'? Should The Saturdays get more involved in the songwriting process from now on? Use the space below to leave your comments.
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Shaun, on June 29th, 2009
Does anyone have the cd? if u do can i give you my email address to be sent unofficial i love that song :D thanks
Does anyone have the cd? if u do can i give you my email address to be sent unofficial i love that song :D thanks
Ellen Ipswich , on June 28th, 2009
Fantastic i lovee it
Fantastic i lovee it
Holly, on June 27th, 2009
Love the song! Going to see them live tomorrow night can't wait!!!
Love the song! Going to see them live tomorrow night can't wait!!!
Shaun, Erskine, on June 24th, 2009
This song gets better everytime i listen to it!! It has great sound, great singers and great lyrics that equals fantastic tune!! :D i love the saturdays they are amazing i saw them on june 2nd in glasgow their first show of work tour :D:D!!!! Anyone else seen them in concert???
This song gets better everytime i listen to it!! It has great sound, great singers and great lyrics that equals fantastic tune!! :D i love the saturdays they are amazing i saw them on june 2nd in glasgow their first show of work tour :D:D!!!! Anyone else seen them in concert???
Anna,Singapore, on June 24th, 2009
I love them!! i noe they're coming to singapore,malaysia and hong kong so cant wait!! 'UNOFFICIAL' IS OFFICIALLY ONE OF THEIR BEST TRACKS EVER!!!
I love them!! i noe they're coming to singapore,malaysia and hong kong so cant wait!! 'UNOFFICIAL' IS OFFICIALLY ONE OF THEIR BEST TRACKS EVER!!!
Megan, East Sussex, on June 22nd, 2009
Oh, I love this! :)
Oh, I love this! :)
Shaun, Erskine, on June 22nd, 2009
Work is the last song to be released from Chasing Lights , wish they would release more from it .Love this song though !!!:D
Work is the last song to be released from Chasing Lights , wish they would release more from it .Love this song though !!!:D
Margaret Gosport, on June 21st, 2009
Well done to the girls for coming up with something which is very original to go alongside 'Work' which is amazin, I Really hope Work does well for them as they have worked very hard and the video is amaing!!! Lovin the way the girls look really stunning but its hard to pick a fav as there all great in there own special way,but Love frankies look and the fact her hair's going longer again. :)
Well done to the girls for coming up with something which is very original to go alongside 'Work' which is amazin, I Really hope Work does well for them as they have worked very hard and the video is amaing!!! Lovin the way the girls look really stunning but its hard to pick a fav as there all great in there own special way,but Love frankies look and the fact her hair's going longer again. :)
desmond from warrington, on June 20th, 2009
loved it, i hope they get keep her out before moving onto another album
loved it, i hope they get keep her out before moving onto another album
Babou-France, on June 20th, 2009
Really nice... They are good in so many different ways!!!
Really nice... They are good in so many different ways!!!
mel,uk, on June 20th, 2009
it vaguely reminds me of together again by janet jackson
it vaguely reminds me of together again by janet jackson
Sarah, on June 20th, 2009
This song was solely written by Vanessa White from The Saturdays. And originally sung by her. It was originally called 'Artificial Love' Some inside knowledge for you! ;-) x
This song was solely written by Vanessa White from The Saturdays. And originally sung by her. It was originally called 'Artificial Love' Some inside knowledge for you! ;-) x
Desmond Davies ,Warrington, on June 19th, 2009
i also hope they get keep her out before moving onto another album
i also hope they get keep her out before moving onto another album
Desmond Davies,Warrington, on June 19th, 2009
love it i wish The Saturdays would come to Warrington, so i can get my CD signed
love it i wish The Saturdays would come to Warrington, so i can get my CD signed
Anne, on June 19th, 2009
I find the beat rather annoying, but I like una's part a lot!
I find the beat rather annoying, but I like una's part a lot!
Neo, London, on June 19th, 2009
Well done to the girls for coming up with something original to sit alongside 'Work'. Really hope Work does well for them! Mollie looks stunning in the coverart.
Well done to the girls for coming up with something original to sit alongside 'Work'. Really hope Work does well for them! Mollie looks stunning in the coverart.
Tommy, on June 18th, 2009
I like it. Really like it. It's very, very R&B; something akin to an early Destiny's Child track and quite Ne-Yo-esque IMO. A big departure from most of their other songs, but a good one!
I like it. Really like it. It's very, very R&B; something akin to an early Destiny's Child track and quite Ne-Yo-esque IMO. A big departure from most of their other songs, but a good one!
Its got a sound of pcd in the background, i cant think of what song, i think maybe "i hate this part"? i dont think its too good tbh, the saturdays are good for good catchy songs this doesnt have the same sound that they usually have. Not one of their best, im sorry. Still love the girls tho :)