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Atomic Kitten
Cradle (Innocent SINDX72). (Released 03.01.05)
Although the girls disbanded in 2004 to pursue individual careers, the fact they have reformed suggests that they have realised they had perhaps acted prematurely. Although this track marks an unexpected return, the record itself offers few surprises and is a typically polished ballad of the variety that helped them sell millions of albums. It is in fact a new version of a track from their first album, originally recorded when Kerry Katona was still a member of the group.
Blue feat. Kool & The Gang & Lil' Kim
Get Down On It (Innocent SINDX70). (03.01.05)
B-listed on Radio Two, the R&B act's collaboration with Kool And The Gang and Lil' Kim is sure to make a splash on the post- Christmas charts. Blue have added rap sections, most notably a sassy contribution from Lil' Kim, to the hand-clapping funk of James Taylor and the Gangs' original version. The disco blast is currently doing decent business on the TV airplay and radio airplay charts.
Steve Brookstein
Against All Odds (Syco Music 82876 672732). (20.12.04)
Although this cover is a Simon Cowell staple - Westlife covered Against All Odds in 2000 - X Factor Steve's execution is not the tragedy that it might have been. Middle-aged housewives will no doubt send this to number one...