This is the final call for all destinations,
This is where you're in or out,
No hesitation, this is not the time for doubts,
Make your decision,
Are you on or off the line, ine, ine
British group the Saturdays were a welcome addition to the pop scene this year, and my affection for "Up" is far in excess of what a #63 placing probably makes it look like--it's a song I was thrilled to see make Adem's top 20, and I was even more thrilled when the song made it to the top of Melismatic's countdown. In other words, this song could quite easily be my #1 as well. Yes, I had that much trouble ranking my songs this year.A mid-tempo song of much more originality and catchiness than "If This Is Love," "Up" is the result of fantastic songwriting and production from Quiz & Larossi (as well as Ina Wroldsen, who did lyrics on much of the Saturdays' debut album) and great singing from the girls. A constant electronic beat, synths taking you up and down at just the right moments, a vocal melody that gets itself stuck in your head after one listen--it's almost everything pop from today should be, the sort of song that had to be a hit or a major pop injustice would have occurred. The pop delights of the aforementioned album, Chasing Lights, didn't stop there, though--it's not all killer no filler, but quite a few of the tracks on it are worth a pop lovers' time and provide a sound that no other British girl group was doing this year.
Find it on: Chasing Lights
