July 17, 201212 yr Author This new Popjustice article is messing with my head. I cannot decide if he is being sarcastic or genuinely thinks they're similar. 'Stars are Blind'? Really? Didn't that song already sound like No Doubt and 'Cool'? The new No Doubt single ‘Settle Down’ is unequivocally brilliant. Bits of it also sound like Paris Hilton’s ‘Stars Are Blind’. We suppose by extension it also sounds like ‘Kingston Town’ but it’s mainly the “baby I’m perfect for you” bit from the Paris single that we are chatting about today. So it’s only one bit, but it’s not a subtle similarity. It jumps out like a twat in a mask on Halloween. It felt a bit weird not mentioning it yesterday, but we didn’t think it seemed appropriate. It didn’t seem in keeping with The Public Mood. People were happy, they were excited, they were relieved. Who needs someone turning up and shitting on the birthday cake with a Paris Hilton comparison? Also, it’s Gwen. It’s No Doubt. These people wouldn’t knowingly rip off a Paris Hilton song, would they? Still less expect to get away with it, or for it to go unnoticed by the online Song Similarity Police. It’s a confusing comparison, too. ‘Stars Are Blind’ is not a bonafide classic by one of pop’s greatest legends. It’s a fairly minor hit by a laughing stock. But we also love it. In fact, while the instrumentation would have been different, it’s easy to listen to ‘Stars Are Blind’ now and imagine that if No Doubt had dropped it yesterday instead of ‘Settle Down’ we’d all be going mental over it. So while we wouldn’t consider it a diss to say that a song sounds like a Paris Hilton single, it might have looked like it was. So that’s why we didn’t mention anything yesterday. Too complicated. We’re mentioning it today for two reasons. Firstly because it seems silly not to have mentioned something so obvious, and it’s silly to think that Gwen and pals are exempt from this sort of thing just because they are Gwen and pals. Nobody said they were, of course, we just momentarily thought they were yesterday morning. Secondly, Lady Gaga was crucified last year because a bit of ‘Born This Way’ sounded like a bit of ‘Express Yourself’. Blonde popstar copies blonde popstar, blah blah blah. To a lot of people she is still a laughing stock as a result. She could have handled the fallout differently, of course, but we were a bit surprised and alarmed by the glee with which the comparison was made by the pointing-and-LOLing brigade. And what we want to say today, really, is: sometimes songs sound like other songs. Even people like Gwen and No Doubt make songs that sound like other songs. ‘Settle Down’ isn’t a bad song because a bit of it sounds like a bit of a great (but widely derided) Paris Hilton song. It’s still great. This has tailed off a bit hasn’t it. Basically: 1. One song sounds like another. 2. Sometimes it happens. 3. We’ve decided in a rather self important way that everyone should get over it, but not before we’ve posted a thing about it on the front page of our website. 4. Leave Gaga alone. 5. Leave Gwen alone in case you’re thinking of having a go. 6. We’re not having a go at Gwen in case you think we are. 7. Yes, ATRL forums, we did make this about Lady Gaga. THE END.
July 17, 201212 yr Must say didn't think about Stars Are Blind while listening to SD but there are some similarities I guess, probably unintentional. Nobody makes a song thinking "hey Let's make it sound like Stars Are Blind by Paris"
July 17, 201212 yr DigitalSpy is crap anyway. Are they refering to the ''I'm trying to get a hold on this'' line? I've heard more similar things between songs that went by unnoticed. I know it's unrelated but 'Kingstontown' is amazing though :wub:
July 17, 201212 yr I have absolutely no idea which bit of the song is meant to sound like Stars Are Blind.
July 17, 201212 yr 4:43 onwards YESSSSSSSSS IKR that intro, then that 1.30 minute outro are just omg - can't believe they came back this strong! gwen defying aging (as per)
July 17, 201212 yr I really like the video, and I usually hate performance vids. It's just got that spark. They have so much chemistry. I've missed Gwen's WEIRD face pulling. In fact this is her first music video since turning 40 unless I've forgotten anything and she still looks utterly stunning. YAY. The song is a smash. I completely agree. It perfectly embodies not only the spirit of the song, but also, the excitement of their reunion. Instead of the usual "performance" video (which usually comes across as quite boring.), it proved No Doubt did not need a high budget, over the top, pretentious video to announce they were back to please the world with awesome music. And anyone that compares this masterpiece to 'Stars Are Blind', can go and f*** right off. Oh it has a beach vibe? So do dozens upon dozens of past No Doubt singles, I fail to see the resemblance at all.
July 17, 201212 yr Absolutely love this and I've never been a huge No Doubt fan. With regards to the Stars Are Blind comparison, I don't hear it but would only think of it as a compliment considering how amazing that tune is.
July 17, 201212 yr I quite liked it last night when I gave it a first listen, although I was half concentrating on it, I listened to it just before bed and it really is ludicrously catchy! Lots of hooks here.
July 18, 201212 yr Jesus, this is utterly incredible. There are just so many MOMENTS during the 6 minute version. Incredible.
July 18, 201212 yr I just saw the video, she is looking smoking HOT! You would not believe she's actually 42.
July 18, 201212 yr Author Jesus, this is utterly incredible. There are just so many MOMENTS during the 6 minute version. Incredible. Why does it make me so happy that you like this? The reception across the internet seems to be incredibly positive. Hopefully this all translates into success.
July 18, 201212 yr I've spent most of today listening to this and it's just so brilliant. A proper breath of fresh air compared to all the DANK 'in the club' shit that's been all-pervasive the last couple of years. If Gwen can SLAY Flo Rida, Chris Brown and will.i.am with the SWORD of good taste while she's at this then I'll be EVER THANKFUL
July 18, 201212 yr Why does it make me so happy that you like this? The reception across the internet seems to be incredibly positive. Hopefully this all translates into success. You can tell I like something a lot when I use the same adjective twice in a post. It's probably one of, if not the best pop release of the year. Cannot wait to hear it out and dance my soul away. Edited July 18, 201212 yr by يعقوب
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