Rated: Gossip - Recall

It's been a few months since we heard from the wonderful pipes of Gossip front woman Beth Ditto. So, feeling a little Gossip nostalgia this evening I played through Music For Men. When it ended I remembered how amazing their last single was/is. Have a listen below and roll about in its awesomeness:

'Move in the Right Direction'

Rated Perfect World

Beth Ditto is back to her belt out best on the Gossip's new track 'Perfect World'. Similarly to 'Heavy Cross', this is a strong example of what's on the rest of their new album A Joyful Noise (review coming soon) and as a stand alone song it's damn lovely. Ditto's soulful vocals meander between the gothic rock synths and riffs, sounding as convincing and powerful as ever. It's typically Gossip and gorgeously Beth.

5/5

Rated Thursday Playlist

They say music reflects and affects your mood. I'm not sure what mood I'm in, a pretty crappy one but the below playlist has plenty upbeat slices of yummy musical cake to keep you bouncing this coming weekend. I think the more up tempo tracks are probably illustrative of my desire to escape to a completely different existence. This isn't in any particular order, it's just some songs I can't stop listening to this week and I'll probably continue to batter then this weekend.

Rated i's weekend playlist (Published May 3rd)

Fun. - We Are Young
Rihanna - Where Have You Been?
Simian Mobile Disco - Cruel Intentions
James Blake - Why Don't You Call Me?
Black Keys - Gold on the Ceiling
Lana Del Rey - Off to the Races
Norah Jones - Happy Pills
Alicia Keys - Like the Sea
Beyonce - Sweet Dreams
Emeli Sande - My Kind of Love
Kele - Tenderoni

Rated 10 Day Song Challenge - Day 5

DAY 5

Gossip - Don't Make Waves In The Water

I absolutely love Gossip. From the anthem 'Standing in the Way of Control' to the Bluesy rock of 'Dimestore Diamond' and poppy 'Love Long Distance', they have never once disappointed me. Of course their sound has evolved, now sounding more polished ("sounding" until they split of course) and 'professionally' produced. However, the raw authenticity that laced their debut album Movement, was key to their success on their first 'mainstream' album. The amazing thing about Movement is the live quality and the soulful, blues rock sound that is brought with Ditto's immensely identifiable and loveable voice. 'Don't Make Waves In The Water' is one of the highlights from said album, so check it out. Why? BECAUSE I SAY SO.

Rated Bethy +

I posted on the new Beth Ditto solo single a while back and now I come again, coupled with la video. It's an instant WIN of a song.