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Darin – Perfect
Okay I really suck at this ‘not updating’ thing, but here’s another song you have to hear. The almighty Darin is back on the pop scene after nine months since his last single, and he’s as good as ever. Apparently his upcoming album, named “Break The News”, will be more experimental than his last ones, “Darin” and “Anthem”, including more guitars, drums and synths. And apparently this is one of the rockier songs on the album… well, if this is the rockiest Darin can get, then we undoubtedly don’t have anything to worry about. With that said, I must say I don’t quite like this as much as his other ‘first singles’ “Step Up” and “Money For Nothing”, but it’s still a hit that most certainly will give him another number one album. Oh, and doesn’t it feel a bit funny that he’s singing about a girl taking her clothes off. Wasn’t he 17 like, yesterday?

Agnes – Love Is All Around
Another former Idol contestant who is releasing a new album this time a year is Agnes Carlsson, who won last year’s season. Actually it’s already reached number one! The new album is called “Stronger”, and on it she has moved away from the old-school pop sound that were on some of the songs on her debut album to what in my opinion is a more boring and “grown up” sound. It’s clear she’s trying to reach a more adult audience on this album. However, most songs are quite good, and Agnes’ voice is still really enjoyable. “Love Is All Around” is without doubts the poppiest song on the album, being so jolly you can’t help but put a smile on your face while listening to it. You will probably think that all I said earlier about how the album is more grown up is bullshit when you hear it, but keep in mind it’s not very representive of the album. Other highlights: “Baby I Want You Gone” (Agnes goes fierce synth-pop!) and “Top Of The World” (With a good chorus it would’ve had number one written all over it!).

Bonus: Somewhere Down The Road – Get ready to hear the cheesiest pop ballad of 2006. Also one of the loveliest. This would probably have gone top three if it had entered Melodifestivalen, since it’s very instantly good. I have a feeling it might be a bit too ‘musical’ to be a single, though. But on the other hand it would be perfect for Christmas.

One last thing; I might’ve gotten a bit over excited about Christian Falk’s album. It’s good, in fact it’s very good, but of course it's not as good as BWO’s latest album. I don’t know why I even said such a thing!

posted by Chrille @ 10/19/2006