Out This Week

Another week, another batch of fledgling singles are born into the big bad world of pop. So let's see if anyone's got a hope of kicking Mika off his perch, because frankly it's getting boring...

Willy Mason 'Save Myself' (Virgin)
The last time we saw Willy Mason live, he started beating his younger brother - who was dressed in a bear suit at the time - with drumsticks. All of which was a pleasant distraction from the fact that his show dragged on a bit and he didn't seem to have the songs to back up the accompanying media hype. This time round, he's penned himself a fine album of semi-unhinged singalong country folk. Which is far more like it.



Badly Drawn Boy 'A Journey From A To B' (EMI)
He's knocking on the door but will anyone let him in?
Kaiser Chiefs 'Ruby' (Polydor)
Does the joy of repetition work a treat for Ricky's boys?
Plan B 'No Good' (679)
More swearing genius from Ben Drew?
Secret Show 'Lovers' (Atlantic)
Can the Funeral For A Friend crooner go authentic country?
Mumm-Ra 'What Would Steve Do?' (Columbia)
Steve would probably try a bit harder.
Lil' Chris 'Figure It Out' (RCA)
Has the lustre worn off for our pint-sized friend?
Bat For Lashes 'Prescilla' (Echo)
Re-recorded and still as good?
Dragonette 'Jesus Don't Love Me' (Mercury)
Have the Canadians hit on the pop blueprint?
Sophie Ellis-Bextor 'Catch You' (Fascination)
Kylie and Madonna take note: could it be catch-up time?

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