Sam Sparro – Sam Sparro Review
In 2008, the Grammy-nominated Sam Sparro came onto the scene with his self-titled debut album, making big waves in the music industry. Signed to UK-based label Island Records, Sparro’s blend of electropop and R&B has earned him his high position on the charts. He released a promo single “Cottonmouth” in 2007 and his first official single “Black & Gold in 2008. Let me just say something about this song. This is just a sample of Sparro’s smooth voice combined with a crazy electro-beat that are featured on this entire album. To me, his first album, released April 2008, has established himself as the-one-to-watch in 2009. His new album is coming out August 31 and I just hope I can preorder it in iTunes.
Now for my favourites. If you love songs you can dance to with socially conscious lyrics, then “21st Century Life” is perfect for you! The contrast between the upbeat tempo and socially aware lyrics is cool, Sparro says “Now I’m not a little boy I’m in the 21st century/Well you might think we’ve come a really long way/But there’s still no equality”. My next favourite song on the album is the last released single “Pocket”. It features some cool electro-beats and Sparro’s distinct vocals. Finally, “Clingwrap” has some of the most inventive and funny lyrics I’ve ever heard.
Although Sparro sounds A LOT like Prince, his sounds is more modern and could…and this may be a stretch…define the future of electropop music. It has a unique flavour that is unheard of nowadays. Anyway, go buy this album for $7.99 on iTunes, you will not regret it. It’s so refreshing and pretty much just the bomb. GO HERE MORE from Sam Sparro on his official website and MySpace.
Sam Sparro – 21st Century Life.mp3
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Great review! I’ll be sure to check out the album. Thanks for the review.