I also forgot to vote, id have definitely gave a good score to Young Blood ❤️

I love Young Blood, it was a little jarring at first as I was so accustomed to ‘dance’ Sophie but I really grew to love it.

Not Giving Up On Love is not as good but still enjoyable. I have memories of listening to it in winter of 2010 (June-August) waiting for the train to the football.

I'm happy Sophie is singing I won't change you again and seems to be enjoying it after all this time.

I have a voice inside my head it says turn to the left

#15. Mixed Up World - 7.937

Highest Scores: 10: (Josh, Scene), Lowest Scores: 3.5: (dandy)

At #15 is 'Mixed Up World', released in October 2003 as the lead single from Sophie's 2nd studio album 'Shoot From The Hip'. The song was written by Gregg Alexander, Matt Rowe & Sophie herself, and like the rest of the album it took a slightly darker tone when compared to the material on her first album and Sophie later revealed that this was partly influenced by the Iraq war, leaving her feeling powerless, trying to find joy in a world that suddenly seemed heavy and cynical. Upon release it received mixed reviews and peaked at #7 on the UK singles chart, becoming her 5th UK top 10 hit. Elsewhere it charted in several other countries and hit #3 in Denmark and top 40 peaks in Hungary, Ireland & Australia.

The song is a solid and classy little synth pop number that makes a credible attempt at tying together the established commerciality of Sophie's song writing style and vocal delivery. Laced with playful brass and fun swirling effects, providing an engaging and energetic pop sound. It took me a while to fully enjoy this little gem for what it is and it does mark a solid companion piece to her previous album. The last of the 'Shoot From The Hip' era to feature here which makes this the 3rd era to drop out here. Such a shame we only got 2 singles from this album, I know it was down to her pregnancy, but there could have been a 3rd single pushed out at the very least which may have been able to save the album. 'Another Day' would have been my choice for single #3.

I wasn’t a fan of Mixed Up World at the time, it seemed like quite the departure from the singles from her first album. I’ve grown to really appreciate it now though.

I've been doing a Sophie Ellis-Bextor listen through the last few days I started at Groovejet and Read My Lips and and working my way through her discography. I've Just finished Shoot From The Hip/Circles (Just My Good Time).

I found that overall I preferred Read My Lips to Shoot From The Hip, the former had really strong singles and a few albums tracks whilst the latter had some ok singles and a few ok album tracks.

I'm up to Trip The Light Fantastic, which has always been a favourite of mine. It's been a good 6 years since I've done this with Sophie's discography.

I do like it, more than I did at the time although it's far from a favourite. At the time it put me off buying the second album until the second single convinced me to.

I prefer the Groove Collision remix of it.

It's definitely a shame we didn't get more from the era, although even without the pregnancy I'm not sure we would have. Being real, the album flopped and 'I Won't Change You' only helped it re-enter at 80something.

20 minutes ago, Jessie Where said:

I do like it, more than I did at the time although it's far from a favourite. At the time it put me off buying the second album until the second single convinced me to.

I prefer the Groove Collision remix of it.

It's definitely a shame we didn't get more from the era, although even without the pregnancy I'm not sure we would have. Being real, the album flopped and 'I Won't Change You' only helped it re-enter at 80something.

I agree, we may have got a third single but that would’ve been it I feel.

Time for another

If someone held you with a gun
You know I'd make you number one

#14. Music Gets The Best of Me - 8.031

Highest Scores: 10: (Jessie Where), Lowest Scores: 6: (Jade, dandy)

At #14 and reaching the same position as it on the charts, 'Music Gets The Best of Me', released in November 2002 as the 4th and final single from Sophie's debut album 'Read My Lips'. The song was written by Sophie herself, Gregg Alexander and Matt Rowe, and was one of the two new tracks that appeared on the re-release of the album in 2002, along with previous single 'Get Over You'. Upon its release it was released during a very busy chart week with new releases from the likes of Westlife, Shania Twain, Missy Elliot & Dannii Minogue, and ended up peaking at #14 on the UK singles chart. Elsewhere it managed top 20 peaks in Italy, Romania & Hungary, as well as top 40 peaks in Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. The track had 2 music videos when it was released and received a radio edit before its official release, although many prefer the original album version for its fuller sound.

A vibrant and breezy little pop track that felt expertly moulded for commercial radio. This song wasn't one of my faves from the album upon it's release despite being the obvious 4th single choice, I'm not sure it always felt a little slight when compared to the previous singles. But over the years I have learned to appreciate it more with its quirky charm, gentle yet catchy melodies and fun little crescendos in the production. Perhaps the summery vibe came a bit too late in the year for it to have more of an impact, but considering the album had already gome double platinum by this point, it was always gonna face the law of diminishing returns.

I think it's an absolute bop! I mean, it is perhaps a blatant attempt to recreate 'Murder On the Dancefloor' but it completes a very solid run of the first album's singles.

Yeah this is quite the bop let's be honest! Shame it couldn't finish in the top ten.

There will be another entry later tonight, possibly

The next 2 entries were literally neck and neck with each other throughout the rate & the next one out only lost out by 0.5 points.

I quite like Music Gets The Best Of Me, I agree that it completes a very strong run of singles from Read My Lips.

I cant remember exactly what I gave those two but I do really like them as singles

6 hours ago, HarryGarfield said:

I cant remember exactly what I gave those two but I do really like them as singles

You gave

Music Gets The Best of Me - 9

Mixed Up World - 8

1 hour ago, Nina West said:

You gave

Music Gets The Best of Me - 9

Mixed Up World - 8

Knew It would have been high for both

Politicize my own endeavours

#13. If I Can't Dance - 8.062

Highest Scores: 10: (Nina West, Paddington James, Scene), Lowest Scores: 6/6.5: (HarryGarfield, dandy)

At #13 is perhaps the greatest single that never was 'If I Can't Dance', which was scheduled to be released as the 4th single from Sophie's 3rd studio album 'Trip The Light Fantastic' and was even confirmed by the artist herself, however, a full release didn't materialise. Sophie performed the song live for the first time in July 2007 on the BBC1 show 'Dance X'. Around this time she was unsure if she wanted to release it, due to the popularity of 'Love Is Here' amongst fans, where they urged her to release that instead. She then announced that both will get released with 'ICD' as single #4 and 'LIH' as single #5, but in January 2008 she made a shock announcement that the album era had ended and soon after plans for a 'Greatest Hits' were also in the works for late 2008, but they were scrapped also. The song was also included on the soundtrack to the 2007 film St Trinian's and received mostly positive reviews from music critics.

It was a very close battle between this and the #12 song, but at the very last minute this track lost the battle by 0.5 points, but still a solid result for a non-single wildcard in this rate. A firm standout moment on the brilliant album and this would have served as a perfect follow-up to the excellent previous 3 tracks. If 'Love Is Here' followed this, then it would have been the most perfect album cycle ever. The production by Xenonania is fabulous with its jerky rhythms, synthpop beats and catchy chorus. A major lost opportunity for a smash hit here that could have easily turned the album round after the previous 2 singles were criminally ignored. But alas we'll never know what could have happened. This is Sophie's greatest single that never was and its a damn shame.

I see... From my memory, I thought 'Today The Sun's On Us' was the last one (a song I first thought I would not rate high, but it's actually more enjoyable than I remembered).

I absolutely love If I Can’t Dance, obviously as I gave it a 10.

It would’ve made the perfect single I agree.