Best Of M People, The - M People

Advantages: interesting lyrics, punchy titles, strong emotions
Disadvantages: i don't think there are any!

...When I first heard 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not ' I was a bit sceptical. I thought it was just a bunch of words put to a tune, or another band like 'the streets' or something, but actually, after listening to it a couple of times I started to really enjoy the songs, especially the song 'mardy bum', 'dancing shoes' and 'view from the afternoon'. True, I'm not sure what a few of them are about, but I like the songs even if I am not sure of how deep their meaning is. For example, my friend says 'when the sun goes down' is not about a prostitute or anything, it has a much deeper meaning, but I really enjoy the song thinking it is about exactly that! The album includes a mixture of types of music, and all the songs are at different speeds and volumes to add a real variety to the album. My favourite song, bar none is 'I... Read review

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Advantages: Great to relate to, an instant piece of musical history
Disadvantages: The songs sound quite samey.

...). They have already inspired hundreds of would be Gallaghers, Wellers and even Turners now to start up a band of their own. Their influence has been immense already and you can hear a bit of them in nearly every indie band since such as The Pigeon Detectives, using the same observational lyric style, chunky barre chords and a unique singing voice. One of the best albums from the last 30 years, which is up there with Whats the Story Morning Glory, The Stone Roses and even Parklife. Very British music at it's finest. The lyrics are impossible not to relate to, as is the cover art. Working class music for the masses.... Read review

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Advantages: A great debut album
Disadvantages: Disadvantages?!

...A phenomenon or a fad? Love them or hate them? Regardless of what you think of the Arctic Monkeys, credit must be given through what they've achieved in such a short time. Personally, I'm all for them - witty lyrics and catchy rhythms make them people-friendly. Just over a year ago I heard about the 'buzz' regarding a track called "Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor" that was circulating at the speed of light through the Internet. They playing Reading and Leeds festival in 2005 on the Carling stage, the smallest stage at the festival, and although I didn't watch them, just passing the tent when they were on showed at least crowds of 12 to 15 rows deep outside the tent, something that was completely unheard of for the Carling stage. At the time, they had no record label, and no single had been released. Exactly one year on, they were... Read review

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