Savages-Husbands

I've discovered many, many bands in 2012, with the newest one I've checked out being Savages. Savages remind me a little of Funeral Party, with more thrash. The track Husbands is released this week, and front woman Jehnny Beth whispers through this track with the odd screech from her. Savages are the first all girl rock band that I can think of, who have made a great breakthrough. Husbands is a decent song, but it is missing something. For one, it is so repetitive that at some points in the song I wish I could drown the noise out with Nicki Minaj (yes I said it) and secondly it is messy at parts. I feel that Savages definitely have a great future, I just think they will forget about this song when they look to the future.

Rating: 5/10

Listen to "Savages-Husbands" here>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtHiMJMn2Dg

Feeder-Idaho

Never really listened to Feeder, despite their reputation and the years they have appeared in British rock music. I've got to say I've missed out a bit. Their new track Idaho is just like Feeder's old music, just typical rock, simple beat, simple lyrics and a good song overall. Although I might be stating the obvious with the title, Idaho is a fantastic driving song if you were on the highway in America. Anyway, back to the song itself, I really like the feel that the song has and it is unfortunate that Feeder haven't charted any higher than 5th in the UK charts (with their song "Buck Rodgers") because I feel they are better than that. Not bad song, I could definitely put up with it and a great introduction to Feeder.

Rating: 6/10

Listen to "Feeder-Idaho" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pum1KFgdqU

The Maccabees-Ayla

Love this from The Maccabees. Ayla really is a beautiful song with great lyrics and a great voice behind it. After hearing it for the first time on the radio I liked this song. The one trouble with The Maccabees is hearing the lyrics. As much as the song is hypnotising in itself, you cannot sing along to this unless you know the lyrics. Nonetheless, I shouldn't be rambling on about lyrics, this song is great and as I've said before such a very beautiful.

Rating: 8/10

Listen to "The Maccabees-Ayla" here>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5KE_-NsjAQ

Little Mix-Wings

Frankly, only a couple of X Factor contestants have actually got a lot of talent, like Olly Murs, but I really didn't expect it from Little Mix. Before hearing their new single Wings I just seen the band as some beautiful eye candy who were great at harmonies. Wings reminds me of a proper funky cowboy rodeo song. Why? I do not know it just does, and somehow it has managed to be accepted quite well. The chorus is where the addiction comes from, with such a catchy beat and decent lyrics. The bridge is poor and the verses could be a little better, but Little Mix could be my guilty pleasure. Watch out Girls Aloud...

Rating: 7/10

Listen to "Little Mix-Wings" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOQDsmEqVt8

Bastille-Bad Blood

I usually compare new bands to greater bands who are among the best in the world, but not Bastille. They are completely fresh with their electric beat, which really enthralls the listener. Their new track Bad Blood is their best one. Frontman Dan Smith has some of the best vocals I've heard in a while, and this song is like Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto album, except it is better. On hearing Coldplay's latest album, I really disliked it as it was light years away from the previous albums, but Bastille have been very original and managed to avoid most critics (not me) of being labelled "The next generic Coldplay". Anyway, Bastille are ones definitely to look out for, and Bad Blood is top of the pile.

Rating: 9/10

Listen to "Bastille-Bad Blood" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoNYlV07Cf8

Maximo Park-The Undercurrents

Well, I don't know what I think about this song. Maximo Park were one of my favourites as an early teen, with hits like Our Velocity and The Untouchable. Now, they are fading into the background of generic rock music, struggling to make a decent record. I don't get what is appealing about their single The Undercurrent. It's just boring and just like many bands, they "are not like they used to be". Forever wishing that Maximo Park go back to the way they used to.

Rating: 3/10

Listen to "Maximo Park-The Undercurrents" here>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTzCIZKgRMo

Muse-Madness

Muse gone dubstep, as crazy as it seems isn't too bad. Whether you love them or you hate them, they always turn heads with the strange directions they take. To be honest, I quite like Muse and although their new track Madness is no where near the class of their earlier songs, this is certainly not too bad either. It gives them a different look, unique material and more people talking about them. The new upcoming album, The 2nd Law, will cause a lot of controversy with the band's new path, but it can work.

Rating: 7/10

Listen to "Muse-Madness" here>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq9zhpBweDk

Linkin Park-Lost In the Echo

I really can't this song seriously. Right, WHY are Linkin Park doing a Transformer song? When I say Transformer song, I mean that in three and a half minutes, they somehow changed to a completely different genre of music. Lost In the Echo starts off like a cheap DJ's rave song and finishes like some deep, heavy rock song which really doesn't have much feeling behind it. I'm afraid Linkin Park can no longer get away with their usual formula for their songs: Rap, rock, scream down the microphone. It has failed them here and their most recent album has not lived up to the standards of their greatest album Hybrid Theory. Bad luck guys.

Rating: 3/10

Listen to "Linkin Park-Lost In the Echo" here> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNv5g_9EliQ

Hadouken!-Bad Signal

Ah i've not heard from Hadouken! in a while. Love these guys and their proper grime-electro underground music which they have continued, but their single Bad Signal is sounding more like Nero or Chase and Status. Now that's a good thing and a bad thing. Bad thing is you can only listen to so much of Nero before going insane, and Hadouken! thrive off individualism and being one of a kind. However, the good thing is music like this is not selling out, and to be compared to the likes of Chase and Status shows they have great material once again. James Smith keeps up his traditional rapping which works so well with the music, the only poor thing about this track is that it is not a stand out song. It's a good song, but not Hadouken!'s best.

Rating: 7/10

Listen to "Hadouken!-Bad Signal" here>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1-QW20ge98

Devlin featuring Ed Sheeran-Watchtower

I'm not a fan of covers which are then written off as an artist's "own song", and I'm pissed off with Devlin and his stupid rapping ruining a classic. Originally Bob Dylan's track which was then covered by the late Jimi Hendrix, has now taken bits of both versions and made its own. I mean, I love the guitar riff used in the background and I love the way Sheeran sings the chorus, but Devlin himself single-handedly ruined this potential hit with rap. Rap rarely works with rock (especially old rock) and I liked this until he opened his mouth. Some things should be left to the greats.

Rating: 5/10

Listen to "Devlin-Watchtower" here>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfAIgkd8Yjo