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However, those critics might just owe them a rethink, because musically-speaking the Anglo-Swedish trio have managed to suppress their more irksome tendencies. In fact, 'Choices' finds them adopting an oh-so contemporary electropop complete with big rubbery synths that Calvin Harris wouldn't cock a snook at. Crucially, in the process they haven't lost their ability to pen a proper pop chorus or, for that matter, a middle 8 that swells like an Olympic gold medallist's chest. Odd-pop? Nope, this is just top pop. (For the record, we tend to plump for both, but on the side.) {{rating|4|5}}.<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a254632/the-hoosiers-choices.html</ref> |
However, those critics might just owe them a rethink, because musically-speaking the Anglo-Swedish trio have managed to suppress their more irksome tendencies. In fact, 'Choices' finds them adopting an oh-so contemporary electropop complete with big rubbery synths that Calvin Harris wouldn't cock a snook at. Crucially, in the process they haven't lost their ability to pen a proper pop chorus or, for that matter, a middle 8 that swells like an Olympic gold medallist's chest. Odd-pop? Nope, this is just top pop. (For the record, we tend to plump for both, but on the side.) {{rating|4|5}}.<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a254632/the-hoosiers-choices.html</ref> |
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The thing with the Hoosiers going a bit electropop is it is in no way a betrayal of the band they were on their first album, nor is it a shameless sellout - a stab at a sound which is more commercial. I say this in the full and certain knowledge that I am not psychic, and the people in the band could well be cravenly chasing the hit sound of the nowadays with no thought of artistic worth whatsoever. ... In summary: new Hoosiers good, cocky restaurants bad.{{rating|4|5}}.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chartblog/2010/07/the_hoosiers_choices.shtml</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:47, 15 August 2010
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| B-side | The Illusion of an Album [A] |
"Choices" is the lead single from Indie pop band The Hoosiers taken from their second studio album, The Illusion of Safety and was released in the UK on 1 August 2010. The single acts as the band's fifth released single overall.
The video of "Choices" is by directing duo "Diamond Dogs", who also directed the Hoosiers in "Worried about Ray", "Goodbye Mr A" and "Cops and Robbers".
Critical reception
Nick Levine of Digital Spy Blog gave the song a positive review stating:
However, those critics might just owe them a rethink, because musically-speaking the Anglo-Swedish trio have managed to suppress their more irksome tendencies. In fact, 'Choices' finds them adopting an oh-so contemporary electropop complete with big rubbery synths that Calvin Harris wouldn't cock a snook at. Crucially, in the process they haven't lost their ability to pen a proper pop chorus or, for that matter, a middle 8 that swells like an Olympic gold medallist's chest. Odd-pop? Nope, this is just top pop. (For the record, we tend to plump for both, but on the side.)
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Fraser McAlpine of BBC Chart Blog gave them a positive review
The thing with the Hoosiers going a bit electropop is it is in no way a betrayal of the band they were on their first album, nor is it a shameless sellout - a stab at a sound which is more commercial. I say this in the full and certain knowledge that I am not psychic, and the people in the band could well be cravenly chasing the hit sound of the nowadays with no thought of artistic worth whatsoever. ... In summary: new Hoosiers good, cocky restaurants bad.
Track listing
- Digital Download
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Choices" | 2:50 |
| 2. | "The Illusion of an Album [A]" | 12:03 |
- Extended Play [3]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Choices" | 2:50 |
| 2. | "Choices (Glam As You Club Mix)" | 5:12 |
| 3. | "Choices (Glam As You Radio Mix)" | 3:07 |
| 4. | "Choices (Glam As You Instrumental)" | 3:09 |
Notes:
- A - The song consists of clips from all 12 tracks from The Illusion of Safety album.
Charts
Choices debuted on the UK singles chart at number 11.
Chart positions
| Chart (2010) | Position |
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| UK Singles Chart | 11 |
References
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