This may wind up being my last blog item of the afternoon, seeing that as soon as I finish posting it, I’ve got to shut my office door and engage in a little bit of light, Da Vinci Code-style corporal mortification. And what sin would require such a rousing bout of self-abuse, you might ask? Well, earlier this afternoon, I got my first earful of Christina Aguilera’s new single, ”Ain’t No Other Man,” (check it out here) and my response was one of only mild enthusiasm, something along the lines of ”Hey, that’s pretty good.”
Clearly, though, after two solid hours of repeated listening, I’ve seen the error of my ways: Xtina 2006 is fabulous, funky, retro horn-y, and in great voice, delivering what should be an off-kilter kick to the keister of rote top-40 radio. Who knows, if ”Ain’t No Other Man” makes it big, maybe America can find room on the charts for Lina, a fellow retro-R&B diva with one foot in the ’20s? Oh Xtina, can you find it in your heart to forgive me?
And what about you, PopWatchers, do you think I deserve the cilice? Holla!
I like it! Anytime we can get some new music with a little big band tinge, I’m all over it.
I just heard it on the radio and I LOVE it! Very fun and FRESH. Not predictible like so much of the boring pop that is on the radio. Made me want to shake it!
I totally love it!! Go ahead, X-tina. Not sure if I’ll buy the whole album but I’ll, at least, buy the single on iTunes.
Definately loved it… This song should shake things up this summer. (not to mention it made me want shake things in my living room) Good job X-Tina.
I loved it! This song makes me realize who is truly the blonde pop-queen in this town!
Hot! Wow, I never knew she had that in her. Don’t like Pop at all, but this is HOT. Took me 2-3 listens, but this is so unique and there’s nothing out there like it. Song of the summer, would be my guess. I think I’m actually gonna get this album.
Yeah, I got a sneak peak at hearing this and it’s not bad, not great but it’s a little different that most of the pablum on radio.
To quote Randy Jackson,”America, we got a hot one right here!! Dude, that was da bomb”
Going back to find a cure for Yaminitis (Elliot Yamin Depravation!!)
Great single! I love the sound, and only Xtina could take this to the airwaves and get away with it. Superior voice. I hardly ever buy whole albums anymore (thanks to iTunes), but I will definitely purchase this one.
Its ok, She will most likely kill the song with a stupid eccentric video of some sort. But the song is unique, nothing like it out there.. She will also have to compete with Beyonce’s new single “Deja Vu” which most likely will dominate the summer/fall radio stations… Should be a nice battle though.
I don’t like it. I actually find her voice kinda annoying, much like Mariah Scary’s. It is not a real attention grabber. But radio will play it as it caters to R & B as well as pop…hmmmmm intentional? Yes!!!
Wow! Record of the Year Grammy for Aguilera! Hot song!
It’s not very good. I found the midsection breakdown of “ain’t no other aint aint no other other” to be incredibly annoying. I don’t know, it just bugs me
But LINA! Oh my god it was weird to see that written here. i’ve been a big fan of her’s since 2001′s “Stranger On Earth” record and I always wonder why she doesn’t catch on, not just in the mainstream, but the neo soul scene as well. Despite a switch to Hidden Beach records, she still didn’t even get a review in EW. Boo!
I loved it just for the fantastic beginning. It maybe drags a bit in the middle, though. But this one can definitely grow on you.
I absolutely love this, great voice, great music, it’s gonna be a HIT