One Louder – Fashionably Late

“I can’t help but think that we’re in the middle of a 90s ballad revival.”

Tim: This arrived in our inbox last week; it’s a new pop duo from Finland comprising Leah and Johanna. I’d like to tell you more, but the Facebook page is low on details. But have a listen, as the music’s what it’s all about really.

Tim: This is lovely stuff, and is sort of reminiscent of all sorts of things.

Tom: Between this and the duet on Tuesday, I can’t help but think that we’re suddenly in the middle of a 90s ballad revival. I mean, this could’ve been a B*Witched album track. What does it remind you of?

Tim: Nothing in particular, although I’m struck by a slight similarity to Minnie-Oh, of Step Up and You & I notability, at the beginning of the chorus; that’s definitely a compliment, because those were two of the best tracks we had in their respective years so good stuff there.

Tom: It is, but it’s good to the standards of fifteen years ago, and I can’t help but feel that it needs something… more. Can I work out what that is, though? Can I bollocks.

Tim: To be honest, I don’t think I can criticise this at all – the backing music’s lovely and relaxing during the verses, but entirely not in a boring way, and the vocals match up excellently for a nice tune that, when it comes down to it, is basically just good pop.