Sugababes vs. Girls Aloud – a match made in hell

~ Inquisitor

It may be for charity, but it’s just wrong. I’m no Aerosmith or Run-DMC fan, but the original “Walk This Way” retooling worked, in its own way, because of the massive differential between the two bands’ styles. Sugababes and Girls Aloud are basically the same, so it doesn’t work at all; it’s lacking in both musical talent and enthusiasm, and the lack of enthusiasm is the real killer. This simply should not be allowed to exist.

I’m reserving opinion on the Kaiser Chiefs album for now; it’s getting terrible reviews from those who’ve heard the leak, “Ruby” is annoying and below-par, and worse than that it got a glowing X&Y type review from Q magazine, but that doesn’t make a difference until I’ve actually heard the thing. Song titles like “Love Is Not A Competition (But I’m Winning)” do not make me hopeful.

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2 thoughts on “Sugababes vs. Girls Aloud – a match made in hell”

  1. I am mercifully separated from the musical hell England has become, now living abroad, but my daughter was visiting this week and told me of this travesty. What possible reason was there to put this parade of flouncy empty headed bimbos in charge of a classic like this? Its for comic relief is it? Well its not even funny. Lets just get it straight. It was written and released by AEROSMITH in 1974, yep, thats right. Run DMC can have an honourable mention, because they brought Aerosmith to a wider audience. But simpering she-pop covers? LEAVE IT!!!
    Regarding the Kaisers, I think pop on the UK is in such a state, that when a band brings out a half-decent single (I predict a riot) they are immediately hailed as the Second Coming. This of course, is daft.

  2. I knew it was originally Aerosmith alone – hence “retooling”. Sugababes/Girls Aloud’s version is not funny and, sadly, doesn’t seem like it was intended to be. Comic Relief used to put out comedy songs, but stopped about ten years ago – shame.

    I’ve now heard the KC album and it’s a serious disappointment – it sounds OK (with caveats for terrible lyrics factored in) when you first listen to it, but then your MP3 player goes on to “Employment” and you realise it’s completely inferior musically. The Kaiser’s lyrics are going to win them even less prizes this time round, too – whatever happened to pop lyrics, anyway?

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