Most peeps say that The Saturdays are a cheap, tackier version of Girls Aloud. I do agree with that to some extent but it’s not because of their songs, cos most of their singles have been solid, hair flipping, Gay anthems. (Except for “Issues.”) Where they truly need help is with their “live” performances. There is no other way to say it: they truly suck. They aren’t coordinated and they usually lip-sync. I don’t mind so much the lip-syncing but when they dance they look soo messy as though they were performing for the very first time.
After their first album “Chasing Lights” they took their time to release the follow-up “Wordshaker,” and it was not as successful. It wasn’t cos of the quality of music cos it was far superior musically than their debut. I don’t think it was a flop cos it contained “Ego,” which resulted in their biggest selling single to date. So, to call it a complete and total dud would be hasty and rude. The girls decided to re-group, re-focus and release a “mini-album” or E.P. “Headlines.” I will over-look the fact that the cover is very, very Girls Aloud-ish cos I think it was done a bit on purpose. It’s a tad tongue and cheek and they pull it off. (Hooker shoes and all!)
The stage is set for the lead single “Missing You,” to be their biggest hit to date and will prob debut top 2 in the UK charts. I wouldn’t be surprised if it took the no.1 spot. But the hot hits don’t stop there. Of course not! Their 2nd single “Higher” is probably their best track to date. It’s catchy like chlamydia with the difference this is something you’ll actually want to have ringing in your head! The fact that there are only 8 songs on the album makes it quite tight and there is almost NO filler.
I said almost! There is one song that seems tagged on and that is the 7th Heaven Remix of “One Shot” which is a great track from “WordShaker,” it’s given a nasty Euro-beat make over and it does not fit. Other than that this E.P is perfect and I really think these British chippies know what they are doing. I think this will defo put them back in the limelight, but honestly did they ever go away?
Listen to: The Saturdays -”Higher”
P.S
I still think not releasing “Here Standing” is a complete and total travesty cos that is The Saturdays finest moment!
My Rating: 4 and a half pre-cum-cocks! Yummy!
