Below are the 15 most recent journal entries recorded in ljwhateversleft's LiveJournal:

Saturday, March 26th, 2005
1:38 am	http://whateversleft.blogspot.com Just because I neglect this little update tool doesn't mean I'm neglecting WL, oh no. In the last two weeks we have had such goodies as: Single reviews of the latst releases from Damien Rice, Bright Eyes, The Faders, Sara Jorge, Tony Christie ft Peter Kay, Green Day, Rilo Kiley, Beck and G4 - phew! There's also my weekly chart commentaries, now including albums! If all that wasn't enough, WL also celebrated getting 10,000 hits last week (we've had another 700 since) and our latest post features an offering from the lovely Callum Sinclair, if you haven't listened to it already! There's also lots of mp3s on We Love 1997, our spinoff blog! http://whateversleft.blogspot.com http://welove1997.blogspot.com (Comment on this)
Sunday, February 27th, 2005
12:31 pm	http://whateversleft.blogspot.com I've been neglecting this little update provider this week, but, as promised, here's what's been going on at WL: MP3-tastic! There's a new link in the sidebar for those who are curious about exactly what Hannah listens to in order to pass the time at that awful school she has to go to. So, what's on Hannah's MP3 player? Skylines Hannah's just discovered the marvellous piano-infused folk magic that is 'Skylines' by NightOnlyVisual. The album's free to download, and there's a link to do so on WL! If you like Bright Eyes, Radiohead or are mesmerised by odd sounds, echo-tastic vocals and acoustic guitar, we strongly urge you to check it out! We Love 1997 In a way, we've revived We Love 1997 as a team mp3 blog, and we're hoping for it to be even more diverse than ever! If you'd like to join in and post a track you love, email the usual WL address! It's Leo! For anybody who loves our pop obsessed buddy with the gorgeous hair, or even the rare thing that is 'praise for Girls Aloud on WL', check out Leo's Single of the Week SPECIAL. 'Special' because it's unlikely to happen again, anytime soon! (Comment on this)
Thursday, February 17th, 2005
2:52 pm	More new stuff http://whateversleft.blogspot.com We've updated our launchcast station, so hopefully it'll work better and play more of the music it's supposed to. Keane, Razorlight, Garbage and the Manic Street Preachers are all blasting out of our speakers just fine! The link's in the sidebar... There's yet more of the odd misspellings and word combos people enter to reach us on Google... There's also a quick happy birthday to Jamie and a link to a streamed preview of 'Some Cities' - the new album from Doves. http://whateversleft.blogspot.com (Comment on this)
Monday, February 14th, 2005
6:50 pm	New SOTW http://whateversleft.blogspot.com Everything's out on time this week as we take a look at the latest UK Top 75 charts. Who's reaped the benefits of a successful night at the Brits? Who's number one, U2 or Elvis? There's also a mini-feature on some of the odd things people put into Google to discover WL. Hannah's Single of the Week is from Aberfeldy, but there are also reviews of the latest releases from Atomic Kitten, Embrace, Biffy Clyro and Willy Mason. http://whateversleft.blogspot.com (Comment on this)
Friday, February 11th, 2005
9:34 pm	Latest updates: http://whateversleft.blogspot.com Hannah reviews the latest singles from Doves, Josh Rouse, Noize Next Door and Daniel Bedingfield, provides a startlingly accurate prediction for the Brits (it's all over now, anyway) and provides a short review of this week's UK Top 75. Roll on half-term holidays... http://whateversleft.blogspot.com (Comment on this)
Saturday, February 5th, 2005
11:41 am	Tips for the Brits! http://whateversleft.blogspot.com Parts one, two and three of Hannah's 'Tips for the Brits' are up on the site, covering the British Male and Female solo artist, British Group, British Album, British Breakthrough and British Single awards. http://whateversleft.blogspot.com (Comment on this)
Tuesday, February 1st, 2005
6:14 pm	Whatever's Left Updates http://whateversleft.blogspot.com My, my, aren't we busy this week? There's a rather pointless link to vote for the ever-so-slightly-dodgy NME awards, along with an article remembering Richey James Edwards (of the Manic Street Preachers) and his best work - The Holy Bible. http://whateversleft.blogspot.com (Comment on this)
Monday, January 31st, 2005
6:36 pm	WL updated (again!) http://whateversleft.blogspot.com Hannah's Single of the Week - includes reviews of the latest efforts from Eminem, Bloc Party, Good Charlotte, Patrick Wolf and Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden. What's YOUR single of the week? http://whatevers.left.blogspot.com (Comment on this)
5:34 pm	WL updated! http://whateversleft.blogspot.com WL celebrates the return of The Love Pavilion and Hannah gives her thoughts on the best Male/Female Solo Artist nominees at this year's Brits... http://whateversleft.blogspot.com (Comment on this)
Tuesday, January 25th, 2005
11:10 pm	Tsunami Relief Cardiff - Review http://whateversleft.blogspot.com Hannah reviews the entire Tsunami Relief gig, watched from a prime position, less than 30m from the stage, as one of a crowd of over 60,000. Includes links to relevant sites and BBC video clips, and pictures of several stars. http://whateversleft.blogspot.com (Comment on this)
Monday, January 24th, 2005
9:04 pm	Latest on WL http://whateversleft.blogspot.com This week on WL Hannah reviews Hanson and spreads some more loathing of the 'talentless benny' otherwise known as Ashlee Simpson. There's also the latest chart update, with new entries from Ciara, Elvis, Chemical Brothers, The Others and The Mooney Suzuki. Hannah would also like to take this time to assure the masses that the Tsunami Aid concert at the Millennium Stadium was actually bearable, and even extremely enjoyable for the most part. Oh, and if you watched it on the TV, it didn't do the real thing justice. Not one bit. http://whateversleft.blogspot.com (Comment on this)
Wednesday, January 19th, 2005
10:09 pm	UPDATES! http://whateversleft.blogspot.com/ I cover the UK Top 75, review singles from Athlete, Feeder, Ashlee Simpson, The Mooney Suzuki and The Others, and sing the praises of our good friend bonzabud. http://whateversleft.blogspot.com/ (Comment on this)
Sunday, January 16th, 2005
3:22 pm	Suggestions... There's a new post waiting on Whatever's Left about trying to bring back our We Love 1997 spinoff, with help from WL fans. Hannah (Comment on this)
Thursday, January 13th, 2005
8:14 pm	Some exceeding good news Some slightly bad news And something a little bizarre Like this? See more and read more at http://whateversleft.blogspot.com (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, January 12th, 2005
9:48 pm	Hannah's Single of the Week The river has burst its banks, and a flood of new releases have invaded the shelves of our favourite music stores. There's actually a LOT out this week, possibly in excess of 30 songs, so I'm really sorry if I haven't mentioned an awful lot of them here. There's also nothing that blows me away, so, if you'll excuse me, most things are on 'special mention' status and there isn't an official single of the week. I've also implemented a new ratings system, so if you've noticed a slight change in the way I'm rating things, that's why. There's more on that, later. I also apologise for the extremely poor quality of writing - I'm been having trouble sleeping and I seem to only have a hundred-word vocabulary. Lovely. Special Mentions: The Killers - 'Somebody Told Me' Somebody told ME that this was a re-release. And it is. Awkwardly enough it's another one of those re-releases I can actually remember, so is it really necessary? Mind you, I'm not a fan of the Killers and yet I can really enjoy this song. I didn't like 'Mr Brightside', like some sort of freak, and neither did I enjoy the followup. On the other hand, this is catchy, not remotely monotonous and I'll gladly welcome its return to the chart. Nice. 3.5/5</div> Thirteen Senses - 'Thru The Glass' January could often be seen as a month of where these sort of artists shine. Sales are low, nothing particularly interesting is out and these sort of songs rocket to the top of the charts, and get the sort of radioplay that Coldplay do. There's a lot of 'Coldplay-clones' out there at the minute, although we're going to have to wait a month or two until we see anything of the real thing. 'Thru The Glass' isn't as likeable last year's similar breakthrough hit - 'Run' by Snow Patrol - but while it's nothing spectacular, it plods along, has a nice little chorus and...that's it really. It's likeable, but to be honest, we're waiting for Chris Martin and co. 3/5 The Music - 'Breakin'' Every day I change how I feel about this song. I can't help feeling I've heard part of it before, a long time ago. I can't help getting bored halfway through. I can't help getting irritated by it. Then suddenly, it's catchy, brilliant, close to perfect. Enjoyable, even. Like Thirteen Senses, it's got a good chorus, and the video isn't half-bad either. The little interlude in the middle, however, seems out of place and uninspiring. However, when the vocals are brought back in, it adds a bit of much-needed variety. I'm really not sure about this song, but it's easily worth a listen. 3.5/5 Single of the Week: 'Empty Souls' IS out this week. Last week, I wrote an early review, so if you'd like to check that out, you're quite welcome. I am still loving this song. Avoid at ALL costs: Jamie Scott - 'Searching' I admit, the entire WL team is slightly prejediced against Mr Scott because of the fact he has pinched our staff member's name, thus forcing said staff member to resort to adding the suffix of Alexander. I'm sure (the fake) Jamie Scott is a perfectly lovely person, even if he is a good-for-nothing-name-thief, but aside from the whole name issue, there's an issue with his music. There's something of the Bedingfield in him I can't stand. 1.5/5 Oh, and Jamie says: 'Someone should shoot Fearne Cotton for announcing that 2005 will be the year of that name thief!' Well, quite. Elvis Presley - 'One Night' You know, it's not that I don't like Elvis. It's not that he hasn't made some seriously good tunes. It's that I don't like his record company making so much money out of the dead, by releasing one of his hits every week for the next few months. The novelty is going to wear off eventually. To be honest, just buy his greatest hits collection. I won't rate this track - it's not fair, just like these latest releases. Complete Release Listings: Asia - Long Way From Home, Bugz In The Attic - Booty La La, Candidate - Mountain Snow, Client Ft Carl Barat - Pornography, Coheed and Cambria - A Favor House Atlantic, Darius - Live Twice, Divine Inspiration - Someday, Elvis Presley - One Night, Jamie Scott - Searching, The Killers - Somebody Told Me, Kings of Convenience - Know How, Kings of Leon - 4 Kicks, Lazyboy - Police Dogs’ Bonfire, Little Barrie - Free Salute, The Little Flames - Little Rose, Longview - Coming Down /When You Sleep, Minnie Driver - Invisible Girl, Money Mark - Burn Away [7” only], The Music - Breakin’, Narcotic Thrust - When The Dawn Breaks, New Young Pony Club - Ice Cream Tight Fit [7” only], Pink Grease - Strip, Pop! - Serious, Puscha - Show Me What Love Is, Rachel McFarlane - Lover, Roni Size and Beverley Knight - No More, Rooster - Staring At The Sun, Sage Francis - Sea Lion, Soul Central Ft Kathy Brown - Strings Of Life (Stronger On My Own) , Thirteen Senses - Thru The Glass (Songs in bold are the ones I've actually heard this week.) (Comment on this)