Latest CD releases reviewed
FRANZ FERDINAND
Do You Want To Domino *****
Do ya wanna be in their gang, their gang, their gang? Then you could have it so much better with this poptastic anthem about dialectics and discotheques. Go on, you know you want to.
JAMIE CULLUM
Get Your Way Universal ***
The smarmy young star of swing and jazz has teamed up with Dan the Automator to write this tripped-out showtune, based on a vintage sample from Allen Toussaint. Cool for hep cats, hipsters, beatniks and your mother.
DAVE COUSE & THE IMPOSSIBLE
Batman and Robin 1969 Records ****
Der-ner, der-ner, der-ner, der-ner, Bat-maaan! Sorry, this isn't the theme tune, but a wholly brilliant song about failed friendships and lost innocence. He may have swopped A House for a batcave, but Couse is no Joker.
RICKY MARTIN
I Don't Care Columbia **
He's back and still living la vida loca. Ricky's going for global glory again with help from Fat Joe and Amerie. Now, when's Shakira gonna return?
LADYTRON
Destroy Everything You Touch Island ***
Is it a song about a marauding android going ape with a raygun? Or maybe about a rock critic? Who cares - this robotik pop tune from their upcoming album Witching Hour has just the right synthetic touch.
Song 4 Lovers Unique Corp **
Where have those TV show runners-up been? Lying in the sun, by the looks of those bronzed tans. Somebody has to pay for all that Coppertone, so they've got guest rapper Reverend Run to help them score a sure-fire hit.
SHERYL CROW
Good Is Good A&M ****
Sheryl is always guaranteed to deliver a nice, rockin' radio song, destined to be playlisted from Perth to Pasadena. With her sixth album on the way, looks like this Crow is still flying high.
