BBMak
"Sooner Or Later"
(Telstar Records)
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Rating: ***
Choice Cuts: "Back
Here," "More Than Words," "Still On Your Side"
Yes, one might just want to label them
as just an other boyband
upon seeing their smouldering good
looks. But wait till you
find out what they have to offer.
Hailing from UK, here come 3 regular
lads who managed to
impress the British media after 3 songs
at the Radio Academy's showcase in London. That was easy, with their strong
vocal talents
and of course, the ability to play
their own instruments.
The new criteria for all popstar wannabes.
"Sooner or Later" is laden with such
heavyweight names in the industry, which suggests Telstar is serious
on marketing them as
"The Next Big Thing".
On the albumís credits note
are notable song writers such as Phil Thornally (Natalie Imbruglia) and
BeBe Winan (George Michael, Aretha Franklin, Eternal, Whitney Houston),
star producers like Steven Lipson (Annie Lennox, Simple Minds), Anders
Bagge (Deetah, 98 Degress) and of course, the legendary Oliver Leiber,
whose credits includes the phenomenon "Talk On Corners" by The Corrs.
Their first single "Back Here" is already
playing on rotation at the local radio stations. With an infectious melody
and a catchy beat, one canít help singing along with them when the
chorus starts. They have also done a marvelous cover version of the Extremeís
"More Than Words"; strategically placed as the last song that ends the
album beautifully.
Other tracks off the album are easy
to listen to. "Still On Your Side" talks about how one will
be able to find someone still on their side even when others
let you down. "Next time", "I Can Tell",
"Can't Say" have varying degrees of
similarity,
but certainly not the typical album
fillers.
For a young band like them, this is
a very commendable debut effort. Combining their talents and good looks
which serves an added advantage, along with a few promotional tours and
a strong marketing team, BBMak will
soon be
making their mark in the music industry.
A No.1 hit wouldn't be far away.
Sooner or Later
Adapted From MTVASIA.COM |