They Never Played This On The Radio

Two new reviews will come the next few days. And I can allow a little sneak-peak on my views on one of the album I'll be examining. Robbie Williams' new album Intensive Care is a very competent pop album and I've been listening to it almost all day. Like a good friend said: it's no new Sing When You're Winning, but that's far too high expectations to have. Following the release of this neat little album I've been listening to his older albums and I was surpised to find that ever his first album Life Thru A Lens is still so very good. I remember every line, every melody and it's just as good as mainstream pop ever gets.

Jens Lekman's new tour EP, simply named USA October 2005, is a little masterpiece timing in at just under 17 minutes. Two brand new songs, one cover (in japanese) and a swedish version of his classic "Maple Leaves". It's a beautiful little package and much better than the rather boring The Opposite To Hallelujah EP. Few artists today can be so heartbreakingly open with their sorrows and still manage to put a smile on your face like Jens can. Quite fantastic, it is.