Search - Girls Aloud :: Love Machine 2

Good single, even better B-side!

BS | California, United States | 11/28/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Girls Aloud have been on a roll this year. Earlier this year, the electro-pop "The Show" captivated (or at least got the attention of) nonfans, and fans alike. Months later, they released "Love Machine" a concoction of retro, 60's style music blended with a pop sensibility.



Unlike their previous single, "The Show", which sounds like pop music from the future, "Love Machine" seems to have went back in time. With it's retro-60's style music, "Love Machine" is a catchy and infectious tune that can easily be stuck in people's heads.



That is not to say however, that it's for everybody. If you're looking for modern pop music with a sleek sound, then "Love Machine" isn't for you. However, it is for those who are looking for good pop music, that sounds like it went back in time. Or if you're looking for good pop music in general.



Gravitas' remixes haven't really impressed me. "Love Machine" is no exception. It takes a new twist on the song into a "disco" style, however, it doesn't do the song justice. It's not a club stomper however, the remix does give the song a different style after hearing the original so many times.



The real gem of the single is surprisingly, the b-side "Androgynous Girls." It has the sleek sensibility of "The Show" however, it still sounds retro and "groovy" like "Love Machine." It's catchy, infectious, and has warranted more plays than "Love Machine."



Included are the video, and the karaoke video in which you can sing along with the video on your PC.



Overall, it's a good single, and it's worth it mainly because of "Androgynous Girls" and this b-side isn't included on their full length album that is released on November 29th."