Single reviews: October 2011

We've listed singles/EPs/demos in order of star rating. Best first. Reviews by Jason Ritchie STATUS QUO Better Than That  Fourth Chord Records Even though the singles market is all but gone for rock bands Status Quo still faithfully release them (most probably for their large fanbase many of whom are keen collectors). They are one of rock's most successful acts singles wise and this, their third of their recent 'Quid Pro Quo' album, is another Quo classic. Instantly catchy and sure to please fans, plus get them onto daytime airplay with the likes of Radio 2. Two live versions of tracks off the new album as well - 'Two Way Traffic' and 'Let's Rock' - both good time rockers. The mighty Quo march on... **** Review by Jason Ritchie OVERWEIGHT Chapter 11 (EP)  www.myspace.com/overweightmusic Upbeat and uptempo ska; this 5 track EP features the Ska of the Specials (trumpet and trombone included) with the tempo of a party - Bad Manners meets Splodgenessabounds rocking out. Opener 'Turbo' really stands out, but then all the tracks are good. Uptempo Ska fun. *** Review by Joe Geesin   Print this page in printer-friendly format Tell a friend about this page

***** Out of this world | **** Pretty damn fine | *** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan | ** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly