Tom: So she’s supported Mick Hucknall, and she will be supporting Rod Stewart. It’s fair to say this’ll be a hit with the Radio 2 audience.
Tom: And indeed: soulful female vocals over a piano introduction, inoffensive synth work in the background, lovely positive message.
Tim: Hmm. During that build-up that started at around 45 seconds, I was hoping it would really crash into something. It sort of did, but I must confess to feeling a tad deflated.
Tom: I can’t find anything wrong with this, to be honest, “a bit middle-of-the-road” isn’t really a criticism when levelled at something that really is middle-of-the-road.
Tim: True – mind you, similar logic doesn’t stop people criticising One Direction for being too commercial, or Jedward for being a disgrace to humanity.
Tom: It’s nice, but it does make me want to listen to something shouty.