I've never been a huge fan of , but then nor have I disliked her records either. What she does best is non-offensive, well-produced pop and though her voice doesn't have the edge of the likes of Beyonce, she undoubtedly is amongst the best of our home-grown female artists. So anyway, when the See It In A Boy's Eyes dropped onto my doormat, I didn't rush to the nearest CD player. However, I didn't anticipate genuinely liking this record in a big way either, which, I must confess, I really do! This was not a case of it "growing" on me wither, it was instantly likeable.
From the moment it begun, the rousing piano riff caught my attention. "Sounds a bit Coldplay-like," I thought, "In fact, this MUST be Coldplay." A glance at the sleeve confirmed that my suspicions were correct. See It In A Boy's Eyes was co-written with none other than Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, whose presence not only manifests itself in the heavy and aforementioned piano riff, but elsewhere in the moving but haunting lyrics and in some of the backing vocals which wouldn't seem out of place in an indie tune. The result of this collaboration is a beautiful record that successfully mashes together two of pop music's tastiest ingredients; a highly infectious sing-a-long chorus and a beefy middle eight along with the unique sprinkling of the originality that pop music is crying out for.
Chris Martin and . and Chris Martin. Sounds bizarre, I know. I can't even begin to think what it must have been like when they sat down together and penned this tune. Warped visions of Chris Martin in a hole-ridden, oversize sweater sipping camomile tea (fair trade of course) alongside , glammed up to the nines and tapping her manicured talons on the desk to THE piano riff, pop into my head every time I hear it. But instinctively, a combination of two of the UK's leading musical lights could only have produced something a bit special. I'd even go so far as describing it as magical. I'm confident See It In A Boy's Eyes will chart highly and will help to expand 's already exponentially growing fan base both in the UK and abroad.
Rating: 4/5
Label: EMI
Words: Sarah Chapman
