Take That (The Circus) - A Real Grower

I just had to review another Take That album.  After hearing the outstanding 'Progress', my mind just instantly had to download and listen to their 'The Circus' album.  Besides, it's what 'The Circus Tour' that actually had me interested from listening to these guys (in depth) in the first place.  Honestly, if I did live somewhere in Europe I would full speed grab a hold of some Take That tickets.  But since I'm one of the minorities in my country who actually knows that this band exists, it sucks to think that I won't actually get the chance to experience one of their live tours.  Thank god for DVD's though! Seriously, if their tour such as this video...

Kylie Minogue - Better Than Today

Not my idea of her next single.  Out of all the brilliant tracks on her 'Aprodite' album, why this one? Anyways, the video is cheese.  The video effects, the trippy flying flowers, the showgirls type of thing going on, the pacman heads.  Video seems outdated as well.  Would've wow'd if I saw this in 2003, or something.  Quite bizzare.

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Edward Maya Feat. Vika Jigulina - Desert Rain

Here's Edward Maya with his partner in crime, Vika Jigulina back again with his third new single.  After being such a massive hit with their debut single, 'Stereo Love' worldwide, including the States (quite shocking isn't it?) they return with pretty much the same formula as they did with 'Stereo Love' and 'This Is My Life' with the gypsy sound, whatever it's called.  Nothing special really, but of course the infectious accordian sound will no doubt be the reason why he will have another hit on his sleeve.  Only in Europe.

My gawd how annoying must we suffer hearing this Marvin Records watermark for a few months until it actually comes out. :S

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Cheryl Cole - The Flood

Tweedy is absolutely stunning in this video.  I swear, she must be a goddess or something.  Her dressed as that green, mermaid looking costume with all that hair swarming everywhere. (...)  The song is alright.  The only part that captivates me is the 'FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!' part.  That middle 8 especially sounds horrific.  I'm baffled at how that came to be the final edit.  She just sounds incredibly pitchy and her tone is awkwardly raspy, which usually isn't. 'The ocean' part as well.  Her voice just cracks and wobbles while struggling the whole way through. Honestly, I hope this madness of her being solo would just stop already. Just stick with your gals Cheryl, let Nadine finish your lines for pete's sake.

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Pixie Lott - Can't Make This Over

Would have loved Pixie to choose 'Coming Home', her duet with Derulo as her next single, so I'm quite disappointed with the outcome of this being her next one.  Not sure that I'm feeling the backwards concept, just seems a bit cheap and uninspired.  Pixie lately has been choosing singles that are a bit too predictable.  Is her beauty the only reason why people are so hypnotized to still love her really?

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Glee Cast (Glee: The Music, Vol.4) - Not Horrible.

'Glee: The Music, Vol.4', is the latest soundtrack addition to the hit TV show phenomenon. It includes tracks shown in the past episodes of season two.  Although the quality of this album ceases to create effortless and classy backtrack music (as it consistently has always been throughout the past soundtracks) without actually overkilling the production of an original song, the spark and feeling of quite a few of these tracks are left a bit short and wanting more.  Not only that, I was quite gutted that some songs that were really outstanding shown in the series, such as Berry's 'What I Did For Love', Sunshine's 'Listen', 'Dog Days Are Over', and the mash-ups, were left out on this album.  With that being said, we'll go track by track on how this album came about to be the least impressing 'Glee soundtrack' album to be released thus far.

Juku's Top 20 Chart / December 2010

Aye, it's that time again.  As far as new music goes, I haven't really heard as much new material, considering Christmas running over the entire month.  May as well post my chart before actually doing this during the holidays. So here I present to you, my top personal 20 faves of this month.

This Month:

Take That - The Flood / TM: *#1 / LM: #2

The most epic ballad I have ever heard in years.  I won't reckon any "boy" band topping such a massive hit like this.

Rihanna Feat. Drake - What's My Name / TM: #2 / LM: --

This song strangely snuck over to my life and literally raped my repeat button on my ipod.  From finding this song to be so incredibly bland to being one of my personal faves this month is remarkable.

Jamie Woon - Night Air / TM: #3 / LM: #9

This undoubtedly has been the most creative, mystifying, most clever track I have heard in ages.

Jessie J - Do It Like A Dude / TM: #4 / LM: --

Like I said earlier with 'What's My Name'. It's awfully odd how I can hate a song one day then amazingly love one the next day.  Wow, indeed.

Fugative - Bad Girl / TM: #5 / LM: --

Old song, released waay back in the summer, blahblahblah.  Just found this song this month, and I instantly LOVED it.  All that matters. 

Medina - Addiction / TM: #6 / LM: --

That instant bass kick after the chorus. Heaven.

Eric Prydz - Niton (The Reason) / TM: #7 / LM: --

Of course I wouldn't want to leave a dance track out on this chart.

Nicole Scherzinger - Poison / TM: #8 / LM: --

Sounds a bit amateurish at times, but still a brill track.

David Guetta Feat. Rihanna - Who's That Chick / TM: #9 / LM: --

Afrojack remix.  That is all.

Willow - Whip My Hair / TM: #10 / LM: --

As tragic as the song intentionally is, it is completely addictive, and harmless fun.

Taio Cruz Feat. Kylie Minogue - Higher / TM: #11 / LM: --
Still prefer the original track, not so much of a fan of this version.  But still, a tune.

Olly Murs - Thinking Of Me / TM: #12 / LM: #3
One of the most infectious tracks this year. Still can't get over it.

Jessica Mauboy - Saturday Night / TM: #13 / LM #14
Read above.

Jodie Connor - Now Or Never / TM: #14 / LM: --
Oh, Jodie. *swooons*

Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me / TM: #15 / LM: #12
Six words.  How do you do that s#!t? Hadayuuuu, hadayuuuu.

Mark Ronson & The Business INTL - Somebody To Love Me / TM: #16 / LM: --
A timeless track.

Plan B - Love Goes Down / TM: #17 / LM: --
A timeless track?  My golly, that soul in this man's voice.

Usher - More (RedOne Jimmy Joker Remix) / TM: #18 / LM: --
This man has made the most bland tracks this year more than ever before.  He must be thankful that his songs are as catchy than how original they are.

Cheryl Cole - The Flood / TM: #19 / LM: --
Brining on . The FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!

Miami Horror - Holidays / TM: #20 / LM: --
Brilliant summer track?  During December, what?!