Another great single from Robbie
09/11/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
""The DJ said on the radio, life should be stereo each day." God, this song has great lyrics!!Only Robbie could write and perform a song about lonelyness that is both poignant and downright jubilant at the same time. This kind of upbeat, soulfull and melodic, yet bouncy and undeniably catchy little number is what Robbie's fans have come to expect. This is a classic driving with the top down, sing along song that deserves to be a hit. A wonder why Robbie hasn't taken over the U.S. markets yet as he has in the U.K. Oh well; we'll just keep him our little secret.As hardcore fans have come to expect from Robbie, the non-album tracks on this CD are equally fabulous. Berliner Star is a nice number that fluctuates between Robbie's more gentle ballad mode and his more pop-rockish persona (think Karaoke Star for 2003).Coffee, Tea, and Sympathy is the real standout, though. Wonderfully catchy, this is one of those songs I know I'm not going to get sick of. The lyrics are great: "All that you'll get from me is coffee, tea, and sympathy." It's a lovely ballad about a guy who's much more sensitive than the front he shows the world. Now if that isn't pure Robbie, I don't know what is.All things considered, this isn't Robbie's best single ever for non-album tracks, but it's a close second. It's not quite as knock you over fantastic as say...Kids Part II, which includes John's Gay and the adorable Often...Let Love Be Your Energy, which has the killer non-album track Rolling Stone, and a knock you over cover of My Way...Rock DJ which includes the equisite Talk to Me...and Supreme, which has Don't Do Love, and Come Take Me Over, two soaring power ballads that so belong on an album. Anyone who loves Robbie should check these out as well."
