How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Outstanding
Value for Money
Good
Advantages:
Great pop songs, summer feel, still Dodgy - esque
Disadvantages:
The recycled paper CD case - it won't last much longer
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
The demise of Dodgy went with the death of Britpop, when their lead singer and bassist Nigel Clark decided the pop charts and 'hit' singles wasn't 'Good Enough' for three hippies from the midlands.
Since 1998 Nige has moved out of London, got married, had children, and finally found the time to build a home studio and do what he does best - write catchy numbers and play good music!
And this is just what Dodgy fans have been waiting for - Clark has stuck to the same formula that helped him notch up 8 top 20 singles and a number 1 album in the 90's. Wearing his influences on his sleeve, the Beach Boys twist of single '21st Century Man', the Northern Soul-touched 'Sometimes', the summer folk of Northern Lights'... every song could be a single, every song a sing-along.
Possibly released a few months too early, this is a record that sounds at its best in the sunshine. Clark is one of many underrated British songwriters, but whilst he doesn't quite get the recognition he deserves, it certainly sounds like he's enjoying life.
Nice work Mr Clark.
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How does it rate alongside the competition
Good
Cover / Inlay Design and Content
Mediocre
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