New Music Reviews

Yay, Finally some new music to review!

Elliot Yamin
"Movin' On"
B+

Elliot was a contestant on American Idol last year and came in third. I never entirely liked him but he did have a dood voice. He sounds great on his lead single "Movin' On." The song is a kiss-off to a fickle lover that could just as easily be interpreted as a message to all those major-label execs who failed to snatch him up after his third-place finish on Idol's fifth season. The song's got a '70s, smooth, jazz vibe. However, it's not too different that it won't be able to find its place on pop radio. A very wise choice for a lead single. Taylor Hicks, eat your heart out.

Avril Lavigne
"Girlfriend"
B

I was a little overwhelmed by Avril's new single. The chorus does have a really good beat. But there is no life to the lyrics. They tend to be kind of generic. At least Avril gives some life into lyrics like "She's, like, so whatever/ You can do so much better/ I think we should get together." It's ok but the song lacks the punch of her past singles.