Singles

Eoin Butler'sguide to singles, downloads and free audiostreams

PETER, BJORN & JOHN
Nothing to Worry About
Wichita ****

This is the insanely catchy first single from the Swede'supcoming Living Thingalbum. The video, featuring a break- dancing Japanese biker gang, is a must-see.

Refresh Anthem **

Every generation refreshes the world. Well, that’s what it says here. And what refreshing cause brought together these music giants? Global warming? Third World debt relief? Nope, a Pepsi commercial. www.youtube.com

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
Desolation Row: Watchmen
Warner ***
Speaking of dodgy Dylan covers ( Refresh Nationis a hip-hop "reworking" of Forever Young), one of his longest and bleakest songs is here rendered chirpy and succinct for the big screen by dispensing with about half a dozen verses and throwing in a star-spangled guitar solo.

MUNDY
Miss the Country ***

The man who penned the immortal couplet “Oh my-my- my-my/July-y-y” is back. On this YouTube video he previews a new track and waxes lyrical about horses and the smell of dung. (A tip from one country boy to another, Mundy: cheese-and- onion crisps are available for purchase in the city. Ask around.) Currently on tour nationwide. www.mundy.ie

SOFT TOY EMERGENCY
I Kno U Want It Friends
VS Records *
Identikit nu-rave from Liverpool thrashes around ineffectually for three minutes before thankfully spluttering to a halt. By the end, one rather suspects that the subject of this song genuinely doesn't want it and, in fact, would rather just be left alone.

TOM JONES
Take Me Back to the Party
Virgin ***

Warrants a mention for the title alone. “Maybe you’re finished now,” scoffs the Welshman, who is still swinging at 68, “but I’m just gettin’ started.” The scary thing is you kind of believe him. For God’s sake, someone get this man back to the party!