Siobahn Donaghy: Ghosts

Well, who knew? Ex- Sugababe Siobahn Donaghy turns out to be a musical prodigy (of sorts) producing a second album that sounds not unlike Bjork and Kate Bush jousting with icicles. 'Ghosts' is good. In fact, it's pretty great, and the best part is the melodies seem to spin out of nowhere, creeping up on you before you know what's happening. The haunting title track (excuse the pun) features jaw-dropping backwards vocals which build to a dream-like crescendo. We play it at work when we need to chill out. Perhaps soon you will too.

Check it out here:

Siobhan Donaghy - Ghosts

Perhaps my favourite track on the album is the chilling 'Medevac', named after the abbreviated term for 'Medical Evacuation'. Here's a snippet from the lyrics:

Help me out here, cos I'm strung out
I can't go back there, or I'll burn out
Medic! Medevac me up
I've credit for you to blow out the dark

The tune is not a little reminiscent of Kate Bush's Running up that hill, a comparison that can only enhance the simple pleasure of the song itself. Download it below:

Siobhan Donaghy - Medevac

The album is due out on Parlophone, June 25th. Reserve your copy now.



Of course, Donaghy isn't the only Sugababe with a solo album under her belt. old band-mate Mutya Buena recently released her first solo effort 'Real Girl' to minor acclaim. The album is completely different to Donaghy's, retreading the pop/RnB tracks she laid down with the 'babes and relying on guest singers George Michael and Amy Winehouse to ensure an audience. One track that does stand out is the confidence-booster 'Song 4 Mutya', co-produced by Groove Armada and heavily rumoured to be a riposte against new Sugababes member, Amelle Berrabah. It's an infectious pop tune and the Groove Armada production adds it a guaranteed dance-ability that will help make it a feel-good hit this summer. You can check it out for yourself right here:

Mutya Buena - Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control) [Feat. Groove Armada]