Dirt Devils - The Drill

 

Peak: 15

Chart Run: 15-21-27-42-63-68 (6 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Music Is Life (#53)

 

 

Commentary: This doesn't stand out from any of the other trance records so far. Apparently, Dirt Devils are better known as Above & Beyond who had a #12 album earlier this year.

Rating: 6.5/10

 

 

 

P.O.D. - Alive

 

Peak: 19

Chart Run: 19-23-26-40-56-73 (6 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Youth Of The Nation (#36)

 

 

Commentary: Really not my type of music. They seem to have been very successful but this is horrific.

Rating: 3/10

 

 

 

DB Boulevard - Point Of View

 

Peak: 03

Chart Run: 3-7-12-14-18-24-28-38-44-52-54-72-(x)-97-98 (14 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: A bit of a dance classic here. I enjoy this every time I hear it but I wouldn't actively try to listen to it.

Rating: 7/10

 

 

 

Alizee - Moi Lolita

 

Peak: 09

Chart Run: 9-15-23-36-40-51-65-72-71-77-87-(x)-92-96 (13 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: I don't find this terrible but I don't see the appeal. A bit average really.

Rating: 6/10

 

 

Timo Maas - To Get Down

 

Peak: 14

Chart Run: 14-22-34-52 (4 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Shifter (#38)

 

 

Commentary: I do like this song. It's fairly repetitive but the weird instrumental makes it an interesting listen. I remember a remix of this being used on one of the FIFA's

Rating: 7/10

 

 

 

Princess Superstar - Bad Babysitter

 

Peak: 11

Chart Run: 11-17-25-32-38-48-68 (7 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: Controversial inclusion but the OCC don't credit her on Perfect (Exceeder) so here she is. This is pretty dreadful and nowhere near as good as said other track. The only thing that saves this from being a lower score is the novelty factor.

Rating: 4/10

 

 

 

Distant Soundz - Time After Time

 

Peak: 20

Chart Run: 20-33-38-49 (4 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: This is a very enjoyable listen. A garage cover of a Cyndi Lauper song doesn't sound well on paper but came together quite well in this track.

Rating: 7.5/10

 

 

 

Rik Waller - I Will Always Love You

 

Peak: 06

Chart Run: 6-11-16-38-61-68-(x)-67-52 (8 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Something Inside (So Strong) (#25)

 

 

Commentary: What's the point of starting your career with a cover when you didn't win the talent show? It really does just sound like the average Pop Factor/X Factor winner's single which compulsory dramatic key change. The actual song is sang well but this was a pointless release really.

Rating: 6/10

 

 

 

Platinum 45 ft More Fire Crew - Oi!

 

Peak: 08

Chart Run: 8-15-21-25-40-53-61-63 (8 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Something N/A

 

 

Commentary: Lethal Bizzle is one of my favourite artists of all time. I don't think he's the best lyricist or performer but he consistently makes music that makes you pumped. This however is one of my least favourites of his but it's still a decent tune. One I can't imagine is very popular on here. Pow (Forward) should have been the top 10

Rating: 7.5/10

 

 

Minimalistix - Close Cover

 

Peak: 12

Chart Run: 12-23-33-47-67-(x)-100 (6 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Magic Fly (#36)

 

 

Commentary: This would have worked better as an instrumental track. The repeated line of 'close cover' is irritating and unnecessary.

Rating: 6/10

 

 

 

Ali G & Shaggy - Me Julie

 

Peak: 02

Chart Run: 2-3-2-4-8-10-16-20-30-41-57-59-53-68 (14 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Something N/A

 

 

Commentary: Actually never heard this one before. I like Sacha Baron Cohen but I'm not much of a fan of Ali G. Borat is a much better character. The song isn't very good. Disappointing from Shaggy.

Rating: 7.5/10

 

 

 

Tillmann Uhrmacher - On The Run

 

Peak: 16

Chart Run: 16-29-42-(x)-98 (4 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Magic Fly (#36)

 

 

Commentary: This is very unmemorable. Although it's good I would not recognise it if I heard it again.

Rating: 6/10

 

 

 

X-Ecutioners - It's Goin' Down

 

Peak: 07

Chart Run: 7-22-31-37-50-56-63-70-73-87 (10 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: Good choice of feature but this is average. Nothing stand out about it and in the end it just sounds like a Linkin Park album track.

Rating: 6/10

 

 

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Michelle Branch - Everywhere

 

Peak: 18

Chart Run: 18-26-32-36-49-72 (6 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Are You Happy Now (#31)

 

 

Commentary: I actually quite like this. Sounds very -Avril Lavigne-y. I won't be going back to listen to it again but I'm glad I've heard it.

Rating: 7/10

 

 

 

Ladies First - I Can't Wait

 

Peak: 19

Chart Run: 19-31-40-53-64-73 (6 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Messin' (#30)

 

 

Commentary: Another cover. :cry: I'm only aware of the original through Mann. :kink: This isn't bad but I can see why they gave up after this.

Rating: 6.5/10

 

 

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X-Press 2 ft David Byrne - Lazy

 

Peak: 02

Chart Run: 2-5-7-10-14-19-28-35-40-42-59-70-72 (13 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Say What! (#32)

 

 

Commentary: I find this song incredibly catchy. I won't hear it for ages but when I do it's in my head for weeks. I feel like this is underrated.

Rating: 8/10

 

 

 

1 Giant Leap ft Maxi Jazz & Robbie Williams - My Culture

 

Peak: 09

Chart Run: 9-11-15-30-41-65 (6 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Braided Hair (#78)

 

 

Commentary: I feel like this only became a hit due to the features. Maxi & Robbie's verses are both decent but the song does sound like a bit of a letdown. It feels like it could have been more.

Rating: 7/10

 

 

 

Pay As U Go - Champagne Dance

 

Peak: 13

Chart Run: 13-30-42-64-(x)-100 (5 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: Massive fan of Wiley but this isn't very good. He's done so much better with Roll Deep and as a solo artist.

Rating: 6.5/10

 

 

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Mad Donna - The Wheels On The Bus

 

Peak: 17

Chart Run: 17-26-35-52 (4 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: Why?

Rating: 3/10

 

 

 

Tweet ft Missy Elliott - Oops (Oh My)

 

Peak: 05

Chart Run: 89-92-(x)-5-9-17-23-32-42-45-61 (6 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Turn Da Lights Off (#29)

 

 

Commentary: It isn't terrible but it just doesn't go anywhere. The chorus works but it needed better verses for me.

Rating: 6.5/10