Usher - Think of You

David Guetta - One Love (feat. Estelle)

Matchbox Twenty - Long Day

MoZella - Amnesia


    "Amnesia" is a track off American singer/songwriter MoZella's debut full-length album, I Will. Released in 2006, the album was well received by fans and critics. Allmusic.com called MoZella, "One of the best things to come out of pop music this year".Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Sia - Live At The Enmore

    Sia Furler is one of those singers I love but never write about for the simple fact that she's too high brow for this joint - or so I thought until she opened last night's show with Olivia Newton John's "Xanadu", before sticking random objects into her underpants. Needless to say, Sia is not your typical critically acclaimed singer-songwriter. She's more than a little eccentric, loves to chat with the audience and is very, very funny. It speaks volumes for her skill as a performer that she can move effortlessly from telling a joke about being ignored at the ARIAs to singing about love, heartbreak and everything inbetween with so much emotion and empathy. I would have liked to hear a few more songs from "Healing Is Difficult" and "Colour The Small One" but Sia was pretty hard to fault. The band was great, she sounded amazing and I got free beer from the lesbians standing next to me. Result.

    Anyway, here are my top 10 reasons to see Sia live (in no paprticular order):

    1. Her signature glow in the dark version of "Buttons".
    2. "You Have Been Loved" sounds even more beautiful and heartbreaking live than on the album. Which I didn't think possible.
    3. The distinctly electronic direction of her new material.
    4. She still performs the odd Zero 7 classic.
    5. Her description of "I Should Be So Lucky" as awesome when someone (sarcastically) requested it.
    6. "Lentil", "Soon We'll Be Found" and "Day Too Soon".
    7. The hilarious anecdotes about working on Christina Aguilera's new album. Especially the bit about being too fat to borrow Xtina's stripper bikini.
    8. Her cute reminder to stick around for the encore.
    9. "Breathe Me" still represents everything Adele, Sarah Blasko and Dido have spent their entire careers trying and failing to write.
    10. That voice.

    The 2009 Australian tour edition (complete with bonus DVD, behind the scenes footage and video clips) of "Some People Have Real Problems" is now in stores.

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Hinder - Use Me


    "Use Me" is the first single from the American rock band Hinder's 2008 album, Take It to the Limit. The song was one of the songs that marked a transition from post-grunge to more of a glam metal sound for the band. The single debuted at #36 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, peaking at #3 in September 2008.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Lifehouse - Halfway Gone

Keyshia Cole - You Complete Me

Ashanti - Baby

Mary J. Blige - Stay Down

Stargate Poison Beyoncé

    I've spent most of the week obsessing over Beyoncé's amazing "I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas" CD/DVD set and will eventually get around to writing a proper review but in the meantime I can't resist mentioning one of the (not so) new tracks on the 97th re-release of "Sasha Fierce". And I'm not referring to the much hyped Lady GaGa remix of "Videophone" - even though that trash has grown on me to a ridiculous extent. I'm actually way more excited about having a proper studio version of "Poison". The Stargate produced track has been doing the rounds for a while now but I'm still crazy about it. Taking the piss out of Stargate's unprecedented ability to recycle beats is one of my favourite hobbies but this is exactly the kind of bouncy, synth drenched mid-tempo pop jam that made them so hot in the first place. Think Jennifer Hudson's "Spotlight" crossed with Whitney's "A Song For You" and you get the idea. I crave Beyoncé's pure pop detours and this is one of her best. However, as much as I love the song, I kind of understand why it was left off the album. It's too upbeat for the ballad disc and a little too cute and breezy for Ms Fierce. Anyway, strike this up as the equal best bonus track of the "I Am" era alongside the stunning "Why Don't You Love Me".

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Monica - Street Symphony

Carrie Underwood - I Told You So

Hinder - Lips of an Angel

Battle Of The Has Beens - Janet Vs J Lo

    The close of 2009 finds two ex-superstars hitting the comeback trail in the desperate hope of reclaiming some of their rapidly fading former glory. In case you missed their not so spectacular performances at the recent American Music Awards, I'm talking about Jenny from the block and the ugly Jackson sister. It's been a lean decade for both divas. J Lo hasn't had a top 10 hit (as the featured artist) since 2002, while Janet has been a permanent resident of flop city since "Someone To Call My Lover" snuck into the top 5 way back in 2001. As far as falls from grace go, both have been pretty spectacular and it will be interesting to see if either one can claw their way back to any kind of relevance. It's a close call. La Toya's less talented sister is currently riding a wave of Jackson nostalgia in the wake of Michael's death but if the quality of their new songs is any indication - my money's on Jennifer. Just ignore that SHITEOUS "Fresh Out The Oven" taster single at all costs.

    Before I get to J Lo, I have to give Janet some credit for finally releasing a semi-decent single. "Make Me" is basically a shoddy remake of the vastly superior "Rock With U" and pales in comparison to La Toya's genre defining masterpiece "Home" but it's an enjoyable burst of upbeat fun and avoids mentioning Jan's vagina for its entire three and a half minute running time. I'm sure hell just froze over. Moreover, Darkchild is suddenly very hot again and Manita's monthly liposuction really pays off in the video. "Make Me" could be her ticket back out of Toy Toy's shadow but I'm not convinced. The song lacks a killer hook and sounds a bit insipid next to Beyoncé and Rihanna's hot urban dance beats. Anyway, points for trying. As for La Lopez - I'm impressed. I have to admit I've always had a soft spot for Jennifer. The bitch can't sing for shit and speaks worse Spanish than I do but when she's given the right material ("Waiting For Tonight", "I'm Real" and "Get Right"), the results are usually pretty fabulous. Her hideous collaboration with Pitbull had me seriously worried but the official lead single from her new album is great. "Louboutins" (below) is a real grower. I hated the song at first but now it's lodged in my head. The Dream redeems himself somewhat for destroying Mariah's "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel" with his hook filled production and the layers of crisp beats stand up to anything currently on the radio. Fingers crossed it's a hit 'cause those shoes are expensive!

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Akon - Locked Up


    "Locked Up" is the first single from Senegalese singer Akon's debut album, Trouble, released in April 2004. The single achieved immediate success, reaching #4 on the UK Singles Chart and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The success of the song was closely followed by the release of "Lonely".Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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50 Cent - Window Shopper

Kellie Pickler - Best Days of Your Life


    "Best Days of Your Life" is the second single by American country artist Kellie Pickler from her self-titled second album. Pickler co-wrote the song with Taylor Swift who also provided background vocals on the song. She first performed the song during the 2008 CMA Awards on November 12, 2008. Following the song's performance on American Idol, the song debuted at #50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It went on to peak at #9, her biggest hit to date on the Hot 100.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Fabolous - Diamonds (feat. Young Jeezy)

Amanda Lear - Brand New Love Affair

    Less than a month ago I reviewed Amanda Lear's "Brief Encounters" album and clearly riled some fans (if the comments were any indication) by suggesting that it wasn't all that good. In retrospect, I think I was actually quite restrained - particularly when you compare it to the amazing "Brand New Love Affair". Before I get into my review, I should recap the situation for the uninitiated. Both albums were originally part of the same project but subsequently split into separate releases in Italy ("Brief Encounters") and France ("Brand New love Affair"). New tracks were then recorded especially for the latter. As it turns out, the French got the far better deal. "Brand New Love Affair" is easily Amanda's best studio album since the 1980s. It's edgy and contemporary yet completely true to the great diva's disco roots. A lot of love went into this release. There are subtle references to Ms Lear's classic hits and an attention to detail that is absent from the Italian release. Most impressively, "Brand New Love Affair" finally provides Amanda with material worthy of her talent. The three new songs (there are also a couple of covers and remixes) are absolutely stunning and rival anything in the charts. It's not a perfect album (I'll get to that later) but this mini-opus is a real treat for fans and the perfect introduction for newcomers.

    "Brand New Love Affair" begins in fine style with the lead single and title track. Written and produced by T1 (Australia's Peter Wilson and Chris Richards), the song is an eccentric electro dance anthem that pays homage to the 70s classic "Follow Me" in its structure and quirky lyrics. Amanda sounds amazing on this and she was born to sing/speak lines like "I'm in the mood for pleasure and sin" in her sultry accent. The production keeps a lid on the camp during the verses before exploding into a fabulous Eurodance chorus. As much as I love "Brand New Love Affair", it is a grower and took me a few listens to get into. It's also probably my least favourite of the new tracks, which just goes to prove how good the others are. Take the next song for example. "Coming Up" is one of the best dance anthems of 2009. T1 have crafted a dark and dirty electro stomper with an insanely catchy chorus and irresistible hook. I hear traces of "Intellectually" from 1979's iconic "Never Trust A Pretty Face" album, which makes the track doubly enjoyable for old school fans. It would be absolutely criminal if this isn't released a single.

    After a couple of very contemporary dance tracks, Amanda throws her trashy fans a bone in the form of Hi-NRG dance cover of "I Am What I Am". Every gay icon from Gloria Gaynor to Pia Zadora has interpreted this anthem but none have done it quite like the Queen of Chinatown. This now takes pride of place next to "Love Boat" and "No Credit Card" on my high camp Amanda Lear iTunes playlist. The low brow detour is a lot of fun but the album's real strength lies in its new material and it doesn't get much better than "C'est La Vie". This is probably the most traditional dance-pop song that Amanda has ever recorded as far as structure and lyrical content is concerned but the result stunning. The chorus is pure dynamite and T1's production lifts the track to a whole new level. I also need to give Australia's Susie Ahern a shout out. The 90s dance diva's backing vocals are amazing and give the track an unexpected depth and warmth. The next song is a new ten minute chill out dance remix of "Kiss Me, Honey, Honey, Kiss Me" (a Shirley Bassey cover) from Amanda's 2006 album "With Love". It's nice but slightly disappointing considering what comes before it. I'm not sure who produced it but the sound is also slightly dated.

    Unfortunately, it's all downhill from there. I like the remixes of "C'est La Vie" and "Brand New Love Affair" but they don't improve on the originals and the final track "T1 Love Suite" turns out to be an 11 minute medley of those tracks with bits of "I Am What I Am" throw in for good measure. I believe the record company was inspired by 70s disco albums, which contained longer edits of fewer tracks but "Brand New Love Affair" feels unfinished. Two or three additional songs would have fleshed out the project and made it feel less repetitive. T1's sole contribution to "Brief Encounters" (an amazing cover of "Always On My Mind") would have fitted in perfectly here but the good thing about iTunes is the ability to mix and match your own album. Despite the anorexic tracklist, "Brand New Love Affair" is still a triumph. Unlike "Brief Encounters", it proves that Amanda can not only still cut it against today's leading dance divas but surpass them given the right material. The album is released physically in France on the 30th November but will also be available to download internationally from that date. Check out Amanda's Myspace for more details.

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Monica - U Should've Known Better


    "U Should've Known Better" is the fourth single by American R&B singer Monica from her fourth studio album, After the Storm, released in March 2004. The song peaked at #19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. It was #72 on Top Hot 100 Hits of 2004.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Brandy - I Wanna Be Down


    "I Wanna Be Down" is the lead single by American singer Brandy from her self-titled debut studio album, Brandy (1994). The song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also spent four weeks on top of the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Britney Spears - 3

Orianthi - According To You

    "According To You" has been unavoidable on Australian radio for the past month and is currently sitting pretty in the national top 20. My copy of the single finally arrived today, which inspired me to write about Orianthi's amazing ode to bad boyfriends. Chalk this up as another fine example of a local act - see Vanessa Amorosi - jumping on board Katy Perry's pop-rock bandwagon with great success. That might be a little unfair given the diva's rock chick credentials (she was Michael Jackson's lead guitarist on the ill fated "This Is It" tour, jammed with Santana as a teenager and has a guitar solo on Adam Lambert's forthcoming album) but there's no denying that Orianthi has undergone a radical overhaul since 2005's "Violet Journey". Not that it matters. The move towards a more commercial sound was long overdue and "According To You" proves that she definitely has what it takes to mix it with Katy, Avril and Pink. For me, this song is all about the lyrics. I think everyone has felt the same anger and confusion at one time or another. Most of all, I love how Orianthi sums up the universal truth that one man's trash is another man's treasure - a thought I find strangely comforting, particularly when it's expressed via the year's catchiest chorus. And don't even get me started on the ridiculously fabulous guitar solo. It's like Lita Ford never left us! I definitely recommend tracking down the physical single because the B-side ("Find It") is great and doesn't appear on Orianthi's excellent album. While you wait for your copy to arrive, check out the video. I'm not sure about the epilepsy inducing camera work but I seriously want to steal her sequined guitar!

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New Kids on the Block & Ne-Yo - Single

Norah Jones - Thinking About You

Keyshia Cole - I Changed My Mind

The Fame Monster - Review

    The past couple of weeks have been pretty crazy and I haven't had a lot of time to devote to music, which is frustrating because my bedroom is littered with CDs I've been meaning to write about. I'll try to cover the majority of them in a giant round up post but "The Fame Monster" deserves more than that. Other bloggers have already written about Lady GaGa's pop triumph with more insight than I can hope to muster (see Adem's review and Will W's musings for starters) but I can't resist throwing in my two cents. "The Fame Monster" is a revelation, and while I wouldn't go as far as calling it the pop album of the decade (like Chart Rigger), it has to be in the running for the best release of 2009. Lady GaGa has given birth to that rarest of creatures - a consistent and coherent collection of electro-dance anthems that not only entertain but occasionally stretch the boundaries of popular music. As much as I loved "The Fame", its follow up/re-release (depending on who you listen to) is darker, stronger and considerably more ambitious. The filler that occasionally weighed down Lady GaGa's debut has been culled and we're left with 7 brilliant songs and one piece of shit. 7 out of 8 ain't bad! It would have been nice to get a few more songs but this is most definitely a case of quality over quantity.

    Bad Romance

    Strangely, I absolutely hated the album's lead single when I first heard it. "Bad Romance" initially struck me as a rather lazy re-hash of "Poker Face" - only with really annoying chanting ("rah rah rah rah") and poorly pronounced French lyrics. Since then it's grown on me like a bad case of Athlete's Foot and I can't seem to get that epic chorus out of my head. I'm still not completely taken with the verses and I think RedOne has learned some tricks from the Stargate/Timbaland school of beat recycling but this is still an impressive piece of work, made even better by its brilliant video clip.

    Alejandro

    Unlike "Bad Romance", it was love at first listen with "Alejandro". I love the clear influence of 90s Eurodance and the sweetness of the chorus. Lady GaGa does dark and dirty dance better than just about anyone but this is a rare example of the diva encroaching on Kylie's joyous brand of soft and pretty pop. I'm slowly losing interest in RedOne as a producer but this proves he's more than just a one trick pony. The strings and elegantly arranged synths perfectly compliment the wacky spoken interludes and cute lyrics. As much as I love lyrics about riding disco sticks and bluffin' with muffins, it actually makes a nice change to hear Lady GaGa sing a relatively straightforward love song. This would make my short list of potential singles.

    Monster

    When talking about the album, Lady GaGa listed Eastern European discos as an inspiration and "Monster" kind of sounds like an extremely polished Romanian Eurovision entry and I mean that as a compliment! From the corny intro to the camp chorus and sublime middle eight, this little gem is a burst of pure pop. I love the juxtaposition of Lady GaGa's gory imagery with the insanely perky melody and RedOne brings his usual sheen to the proceedings. Having said all that, "Monster" is still probably one of the album's weaker tracks - making it pretty amazing filler.

    Speechless

    Lady GaGa channels Freddie Mercury and the result is one of the best tracks of her budding career. "Speechless" is an absolute triumph. It not only underlines GaGa's incredible versatility but also showcases the diva's most overlooked asset. Her pipes. The ease with which she slips into 70s rock star mode is astounding and Ron Fair's organic production gives her voice an unexpected warmth. I never thought I'd be interested in a Lady GaGa ballad but this is brilliant stuff. If I had one criticism it would be that "Speechless" sounds slightly out of place next to the electro-dance tracks but I'd love her to pursue this sound in the future.

    Dance In The Dark

    This gets my vote as the album's equal best track along with the Beyoncé duet. "Dance In The Dark" is dance-pop perfection. Fernando Garibay effortlessly blends modern electronic elements with an orchestra of synths that sound like they were stolen from Madonna circa 1985. Fernando is really on fire at the moment. "Nothin' But Love" is perhaps the best song on Whitney's amazing comeback album and he achieved the impossible by making U2 sound slightly interesting on "I'll Go Crazy, If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight". This is the perfect sound palette for Lady GaGa's attitude filled verses and anthemic chorus. A future gay classic.

    Telephone (featuring Beyoncé)

    I've already
    devoted a post to this amazing duet, so I'll keep this brief. In a nutshell, "Telephone" is probably the best superstar duet since Barbra Streisand joined forces with Donna Summer on "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)". The song isn't particularly deep or original but it does put a new spin on the always popular genre of female empowerment anthems and allows both parties to shine. Lady GaGa displays her usual fierce attitude, while Beyoncé almost steals the show with her best crazy woman impersonation. Only fan fatigue (the two divas have released about 216 singles between them in 2009) will stop this being massive.

    So Happy I Could Die

    I'm slightly disturbed by the fact that two of my favourite songs at the moment are littered with masturbation references (this and Vanessa Amorosi's "Touch Me"). I think I need to get out more. Anyway, RedOne returns with another fairly standard production straight from his Swedish conveyor belt of catchy pop tunes. What saves this from being RedOne by the numbers is Lady GaGa's quirky lyrics about doing her hair and touching herself. "So Happy I Could Die" should be a load of rubbish but there are more hooks than a tackle shop and I have a soft spot for meaningless pop songs with dirty lyrics. Not exactly single material but still pretty damn good.

    Teeth

    It's a shame that "The Fame Monster" closes with its only stinker. That's probably a bit harsh but the Teddy Riley produced "Teeth" is the kind of over-sampled mess that was hot about five years ago. It's unlike Lady GaGa to be so off trend so I guess she was probably trying to be ironic or revive an old sound but this is an epic fail on every level. I hate the lyrics, the non-existent melody and busy production. It's a sad day when J Lo did it first and better.

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Cobra Starship - Hot Mess


    "Hot Mess" is the title track from American pop punk band Cobra Starship's third studio album, Hot Mess, released on August 11, 2009. The album debuted at number four on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart, the band's best chart performance to date.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Destiny's Child - Stand Up for Love

Aerosmith - Walk on Water

Chris Brown - Crawl

Marc Anthony - Tragedy

Pitbull - Go Girl

Blink-182 - What's My Age Again?

The Return Of Pearly Gates

    What do you get when you cross a much loved disco icon with a gay porn star? Possibly the campest video ever filmed and one of 2009's most charming cougar comebacks. Pearly Gates' late 70s floorfillers "Burning Love" and "Fandango Dancing" are disco classics but I'm more familiar with the diva's mid-80s Hi-NRG output, particularly her brief stint at Ian Levine's label. That partnership produced the 1985 gay classic "Action" as well as a bunch of other pop gems that are compiled on her 1995 best of compilation. To be honest, I really don't know what Pearly has been up to since the mid-90s. I didn't even know she was still making music until a fellow trash fan sent me the link for "Stop For Love". The prospect of a new Pearly Gates track was exciting enough but I almost passed out when I saw the video - which features gay for pay porn star Zeb Atlas as the stunning 63 year old diva's toy boy lover! Pearly redefines fabulous as she rolls around in bed with Zeb and the completely gratuitous shirtless scenes are entirely welcome. However, the video's greatest achievement is coming across as sweet instead of sleazy. This could have been all kinds of nasty but the result is overwhelmingly cute. And the music? Well, "Stop For Love" could have been recorded in 1977. The old school soul vibe gracefully incorporates disco elements with a low key pop sensibility. I just hope there are some remixes on the horizon! Pearly's catchy jam will feature on her forthcoming album "On A Winning Streak". Make way for one of the fiercest women in music.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Destiny's Child - Emotion

Keri Hilson - Slow Dance

Kings of Leon - The Bucket


    "The Bucket" is the first single by American rock band Kings of Leon from their second album, Aha Shake Heartbreak, released in October 2004. The song reached #16 on the UK Singles Chart (the band's most successful UK release at the time) and #23 on the U.S. Modern Rock chart.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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The Saturdays - Forever Is Over


    "Forever Is Over" is the lead single by British pop band The Saturdays from their second studio album, Wordshaker, released on 5 October 2009. The song debuted at #2 in the UK Singles Chart on 11 October 2009. It is the band's highest charting song and also their fifth single to reach the Top 10.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Jack Johnson - Upside Down

Shakira - Did It Again


    "Did It Again" is the second single by Colombian Latin pop singer Shakira from her third English studio album, She Wolf, released in October 2009. Shakira first performed the song on November 5, 2009 at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin. It has so far reached #34 on the U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Songs.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Chris Sorbello - Sydney Showcase

    The thing I love most about Chris Sorbello is the fact that she gets it. And by it I mean the brave new world of pop music where having a pretty face and a handful of decent songs doesn't cut it anymore. To make a real impact you need to be the complete package and stand out from the crowd - be it by focusing on image a la Lady Gaga, creating a new character (see Beyoncé's Sasha Fierce) or simply by recycling and reinterpreting the sounds of those that have gone before you in a new and interesting way like La Roux and Ladyhawke. It's a hard formula to get right but if last night's performance is any indication, Chris Sorbello is well and truly on her way. The costumes and choreography were faultless, she sounded amazing and the songs were all top notch. I've been to a lot of showcases in Sydney and London over the past couple of years and this definitely ranks as one of the most audacious and impressive.

    From the moment a pair of PVC clad dancers carried the microphone on stage in a series of robotic dance moves, it was pretty clear that this wasn't going to be your standard industry event. Last night was all about putting on a show and introducing the audience to Chris Sorbello the artist. It debuted her hot new look and demonstrated how far she's come as a performer. The opening number definitely highlighted latter. Chris' version of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" is usually a highlight of her live shows but I was completely distracted by the sexy costumes and intricate choreography (courtesy of Ramon Baynes and Marko Panzic - Beyoncé and Britney). The backing dancers were phenomenal and Chris didn't miss a beat. I managed to pull myself together for the preview of her soon to be released debut single "So Lonely", which has been given a radical overhaul by Sam La More (Empire Of The Sun, Sneaky Sound System and Pnau). I love the edgy new mix and I'm confident it will be burning up dancefloors across Australia all summer long.

    The icy electro beats continued to flow with "Symbiotic". I have to admit the song never really appealed to me in the past but last night's arrangement was brilliant and suited the staging and choreography perfectly. It seemed only fitting that Chris close the show with "Dangerzone". After all, it is the title track of her recently unveiled free promo EP! I still think "Dangerzone" has huge potential and could have been a hit with a bit of polish by the right producer but I'm glad it's finally getting a release - no matter how low key. The song sounded amazing live and allowed Brisbane's finest to show off her voice and hot dance moves. As someone who has followed Chris from the start it was staggering (and more than a little touching) to see how far she's come. I can't wait for the release of her official debut single but make sure you check out "Dangerzone" in the meantime. It's too good to ignore!

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Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)


    "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" is the second single from Chris Brown's 2005 self-titled debut album. The song peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, Brown's second top ten hit. It has been featured on the "Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party" video game.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Boyz II Men - Water Runs Dry

Katy Perry - Ur So Gay

No Doubt - Don't Speak


    "Don't Speak" is the third single from No Doubt's second album, Tragic Kingdom, released in April 1996. The song became the band's biggest and most successful international hit. It nominated for "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal" at the 1998 Grammy Awards.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Seether - Breakdown


    "Breakdown" is the third single by South-African rock band Seether from their third album, Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces. Released in August 2008, the song quickly became one of the most added singles to active rock radio at the time. It peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Beyoncé - Video Phone (feat. Lady Gaga)


    "Video Phone" is the eighth single by American R&B singer Beyoncé from her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce, released in late 2008. The song was released as a single on September 22, 2009. This is the official remix and music video of the song featuring Lady Gaga, which will be included on the 2009 deluxe edition of the album.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Michael Jackson - Blood on the Dance Floor


    "Blood on the Dance Floor" is the lead single from Michael Jackson's remix album Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix, released in March 1997. The song peaked at #42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, but did became a top ten hit in almost every European Union state.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Sean Paul - So Fine

Theory of a Deadman - By the Way

Sarah McLeod - Single Launch

    Sarah McLeod officially launched her new single "Tell Your Story Walking" down at Woolloomooloo Wharf today and I was lucky enough to be invited. Unlike a lot of these events it was an intimate affair, which allowed everyone to get up close and personal with the ex-Superjesus frontwoman. Sarah kicked off proceedings by talking about the song's inspiration (it's about overcoming her own demons - not a break up anthem as the lyrics would suggest) and her adventures filming the video in New York. I think the final result (below) is simple but very effective and I love the army of hooded divas in the background. After screening the film clip, Sarah performed the song live and proved once and for all that her inner rock chick is still alive and kicking. I actually think the edgier, acoustic version suits the lyrics better but I do love her glamorous new "pop" direction. The highlight for me was watching Ms McLeod pose for snaps on the wharf (above) with joggers and businessmen gawking at her supersexy hotpants! "Tell Your Story Walking" is now available to download for iTunes. Check out my recent interview with Sarah here.

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Eve 6 - Inside Out


    "Inside Out" is the debut single by alternative rock band Eve 6 from their self-titled debut album, released in May 1998. The song was a big hit, peaking at #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart for four weeks. It also reached #28 on the Billboard Hot 100.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Kate Voegele - 99 Times

Colby O'Donis - Don't Turn Back

Blink-182 - Down


    "Down" is the third single by American punk rock band Blink-182 from their 2003 self-titled album. Released in June 2004, the song peaked at #10 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and #24 on the UK Singles Chart. The song has also been released as a downloadable track for the hit music video game, Rock Band.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Faith Hill - Let Me Let Go


    "Let Me Let Go", featuring background vocals by country artist Vince Gill, is the third single from Faith Hill's 1998 album Faith. The song was also remixed and later added to her international compilation album There You'll Be: The Best Of Faith Hill. Hill performed the song during the 2000 Grammy Awards ceremony when the song was also nominated for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Telephone Vs Videophone

    As I'm sure everyone with an internet connection is already aware, the world's two biggest pop stars recently teamed up for not one but two duets. As an an ardent Lady GaGa supporter and Beyoncé's self-proclaimed number 1 Australian fan, the prospect of these fierce bitches joining forces got me more than a little hot under the collar. It's not just that I love their music. I genuinely believe Beyoncé and Lady GaGa are pop circa 2009. Lady GaGa did the impossible by making Madonna redundant in the space of a year and continues to take dance-pop to dizzying new heights, while Beyoncé staked her claim as the undisputed Queen of the urban scene and revolutionised the way albums are marketed in the process with her dual singles and Sasha Fierce alter ego. That's not even touching on the impact of their iconic styling and music videos.

    Well, both duets finally leaked and my expectations have not only been met but well and truly exceeded. Admittedly, that wasn't particularly hard when it came to "Videophone". I'm still fuming about that trash being selected as the 8th single from "Sasha Fierce". Beyoncé's album is bursting with songs that most divas would kill for ("Radio", "Smash Into You" and "Disappear" come to mind) and she goes with the stinker about leaving a filthy video message on someone's iPhone. Smart thinking. There's not a lot Lady GaGa could do to improve this apart from press the delete button in the studio but I like the new verses and GaGa's rap isn't as embarrassing as it could have been. I'm pretty sure "Videophone" was only chosen as a single to link in with "Telephone", so I guess it does what it's supposed to and all Beyoncé tracks are eventually rescued by a fagtastic dance remix - so I'll happily make do with this until then.

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    The real triumph, however, is Lady GaGa's "Telephone". I've spent the entire afternoon listening to "The Fame Monster" and I vastly prefer it to "The Fame". Each track is brilliant and this duet is no exception. According to rumours, GaGa actually wrote "Telephone" for Britney's "Circus" album and the world's favourite mime artist must be kicking herself for turning it down. This song is the shit. I'm probably the only person who loves (the unremixed version of) "Beautiful Liar" but unlike that superstar duet, "Telephone" delivers what fans want from their two favourite pop divas - an insanely catchy club anthem with quotable lyrics and almost endless remix potential. Funnily enough, even though this is most definitely a Lady GaGa track, Beyoncé's verse steals the show. I love it when B unleashes her inner angry black woman (see the underrated but amazing "Ring The Alarm") and I get tingles when she yells "cause this is a disaster!" Darkchild deserves a lot of credit. I used to think he was a spent force but this is his best production in years. Bring on the video clip/s!!

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Aerosmith - Dude (Looks Like a Lady)

Demi Lovato - Remember December


    "Remember December" is the second official single from American pop rock singer Demi Lovato's album, Here We Go Again. The music video was released on November 12 and the song will be officially released on November 17, 2009. The album has received generally positive reviews from music critics and debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart in its first week.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Chris Brown - Take You Down

Jamie Foxx - Unpredictable (feat. Ludacris)

Rihanna - Russian Roulette


    "Russian Roulette" is the lead single from Rihanna's fourth studio album Rated R, released on October 20, 2009. The song debuted at #100 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on October 29, 2009 and by its third week on the chart, peaked at #9, becoming her twelfth top ten hit.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Paramore - That's What You Get


    "That's What You Get" is the third U.S. single by American alternative rock band Paramore from their second album, Riot!, released in March 2008. The song peaked at #66 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and has been featured in the video game Rock Band 2.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Kanye West - Amazing (feat. Young Jeezy)

Marié Digby - Say It Again


    "Say It Again" is the first single from Marié Digby's debut album Unfold. It was released to radio on January 18, 2008. Three music videos were created as part of the promotion for the song. This is the third and official video which shows different backdrops and props appearing behind her while she sings, plays her guitar and plays the piano.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body

Natalie & Dannii's Magic Carpet Ride

    A couple of days ago I wrote a flashback post about Young Talent Time's Natalie Miller. Since then I've spent a lot of time watching old clips on Youtube and stumbled across one of the show's finest moments. Watch in awe as Natalie belts out an amazing rendition of Limahl's "Neverending Story", while riding a magic carpet around Australia with Dannii (and Greg) in tow. This shit is almost too fabulous for words. Natalie's performance is adorable and the zero budget special effects will leave you stunned and amazed. However, it's left to Dannii to steal the show. Her finger point at 0:25 minutes cracks me up every time and the bored look on her face is priceless. She should have been grateful. If nothing else, taking a back seat to Natalie for a couple of minutes stood her in good stead for spending the rest of her career in Kylie's shadow. Enjoy one of the true highlights of Australian television!

    Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Keyshia Cole - I Remember


    "I Remember" is the third single by R&B singer Keyshia Cole from her second album, Just like You, released in December 2007. The song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and peaked at #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Cole was also nominated for Best Female R&B Artist at the 2008 B.E.T Awards.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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A*Teens - Floorfiller


    "Floorfiller" is the second single by Swedish pop group A*Teens from their third album, Pop 'Til You Drop. The band were previously known as ABBA Teens when they were first formed in 1998. The song was also featured on its European edition, New Arrival. Released to US radio in July 2002, the funky dance track was particularly popular on music channels.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Alexandra Burke - Hallelujah


    "Hallelujah" is a cover by Alexandra Burke, winner of the fifth series of British reality television show The X Factor, released as a single after her victory. The song was originally released by singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen on his 1984 studio album Various Positions. It reached the Christmas Number One spot on UK charts on 21 December 2008, having sold 576,000 copies in its first week, becoming the fastest selling single released by a woman in the UK. By 28 December, 2008, the UK Singles Chart listed Burke's version as #1 biggest selling single of the year.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Monica - Just Another Girl


    "Just Another Girl" is a bonus track by American singer Monica from her third album, All Eyez on Me. The song was also included in the 2001 motion picture Down to Earth soundtrack. It peaked at #64 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #34 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Pussycat Dolls - I Don't Need a Man


    "I Don't Need a Man" is the fifth single from the Pussycat Dolls' debut album, PCD (2005). The music video premiered on April 18, 2007 on MTV's show Total Request Live. The song became a moderate hit worldwide reaching the top ten in several countries. It peaked at #93 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in May 2007.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Blink-182 - I Miss You


    "I Miss You" is the second single from Blink-182's 2003 self-titled album. Released in February 2004, the song presents a change in style to a somber theme and slower pace. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart and peaked at #42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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Lady GaGa - Beautiful, Dirty, Rich


    "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" was released on September 16, 2008 as a promotional single from Lady GaGa's debut studio album, The Fame. The song received positive reviews from critics who complimented on the lyrics and the fun nature of the song. The song debuted at #89 on the UK Singles Chart on February 21, 2009.Source URL: https://popmusicrecords.blogspot.com/2009/11/
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