Alexandra Burke - Start Without You A RedOne production, which in itself is something to be thankful for because he compliments Alexandra quite well. This wasn't on the album, but should have been. It's got a bit of novelty to it with the Caribbean feel, but it's fun late-Summer pop.
B+Cee Lo Green - FUHe's finally found another track to rival
Crazy! This is great, old-school soul (though the hook's foul-mouthed lyrics are bound to get him censored).
A-Bruno Mars - Just The Way You AreCurrently the number one song on US itunes, this is a slightly trancey ballad that's actually better than I expected. The melody's nice, if a little boyband. It sounds very current, in a way that's pleasant now but completely forgettable down the road.
B-Taylor Swift - MineAnd she's regurgitated the same single over again. Each time, the music becomes less charming. This targets her audience perfectly, but it's just grating for the rest of us.
CRihanna - Only Girl (In The World)It's back to uptempo dance music for Rihanna. This is a good thing, and this is a great song. There's a danger of this sounding like everything else out there, but she definitely puts her own stamp on it. A promising taster from the new album.
ASelena Gomez & the Scene - A Year Without RainEnds her string of great bubblegum pop singles. This is her trying to be serious, which results in a snore of a song that's more mood than melody. Too bad. It's her first big misstep as far as singles go.
C+Olly Murs - Please Don't Let Me GoHe was a consummate song and dance man on X-Factor, but this dials down the showmanship in favor of a Jason Mraz sound. It's not annoying, but it's not interesting either. It's just sort of
there.
B-
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