Reina Chan
It’s late in the night, everyone else is asleep and the silence is so thick, you can cut it with a knife. You’re struggling to stay awake because you’ve to rush that all-important assignment before morning breaks but your brain refuses to co-operate.
Solution? Take a well deserved break and have a no, not have a Kit Kat, but a Sex And The City album. Being the ever considerate person, you blast the soul-reviving tunes aloud on your earphones because yes, that’s exactly what you need to keep you sane.
The Good
A great spin any time of the day – tap on tracks ‘New York Girls’ (by Morningwood) and “Walk This Way” (by Run-D.M.C with Steve Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith) to feel your energy levels surge up again.
“Mercy” by Duffy is also another rocking track worthy of a mention – its terribly catchy melody will spin round and round in your head the entire day, urging you to let go of all your worries and just dance it all out.
Soon, you’ll be asking yourself, “Assignment? What assignment?”
Then, there are the covers. Classic hits like “Heart of the Matter” by India.Arie (originally sung by Don Henley), The Bird & The Bee’s “How Deep is Your Love” (made famous by the Bee Gees) and
Al Green’s “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?” (another Bee Gees hit) featuring Joss Stone, are given a new life and executed with much respect.
By sticking to the songs’ origins, the artistes manage to showcase a depth of emotional tenderness that is unleashed by the spirit of the songs. The result is pure magic in the form of sound; one that defies time and reminds everyone again why the oldies are truly gold.
The Bad
Stacy Ann Perguson aka Fergie has fallen foul for the Trashy Music syndrome. Responsible for the album’s opening track, entitled “Labels or Love”, the song highlights her screechy vocals while she shamelessly hogs about the heavyweights of fashion and the pitfalls of love.
A spin-off the series’ original theme song, you’ll either find yourself bopping to the beat or running for cover.
Verdict
Few compilation/OST albums truly stand out because a compilation album is always a tricky thing to handle.
Fans of this nifty celebration of tunes applaud it for its diversity (read: value-for-money) while detractors complain that while diversity can be a good thing, compilation albums often end up a complicated deal instead (read: limited good songs).
Whichever side of the fence you’re on, Sex And The City is a sure, safe bet with its brilliant collection of singles that subtly complement each other – forming almost a story – about what else but materialism – from the beginning to the end.
This original soundtrack brings about 15 superb tracks full of energy and life. With music this cool and entertaining, your great taste will leave you feeling ready to take on the world again; this Urbanwire reporter says – buy.
UrbanWire gives Sex And The City 4 out of 5 stars.