Review: Epigrams and Interludes

Epigrams and Interludes

'Epigrams and Interludes' is the debut album from 18 year old English You-tuber Alex Day.

I would like to start my review by giving some background on Alex Day. Alex Day first came to prominence in 2011 when he released 'Forever Yours', the music video garnered 1.5 million views in its first week and the track which was on a campaign for the Christmas #1 spot reached #4. Had it reached #1, he would've been the first unsigned artist to top the UK singles chart.

Since then, he has released two other songs which have charted and 3 other singles that didn't. This is album is a catalogue of songs that allow people to look at this pioneer of an artist.

The album itself has some great stand-out songs but is generally quite a childish attempt at an album. I don't say because I don't think that Alex Day has done the work on this album, I mean that the lyrics are very childish such as "We will not be stopped" and his use of a cover of "Under the Sea".

I honestly think that Alex Day's way of getting his music to the world is something that a lot of budding artists can learn from. I also think that some of his songs are very good, but I think this paticular case has a long way to go before he can start becoming a proper mainstream artist that everybody listens to.

In any case it's available for £3.99 in the UK on itunes, so it's at least a bargain.



  

More to come...

Hi. Not sure if anybody is actually reading this blog, but if you are, CONGRATULATIONS!You are the lucky winner of news of more entries from me.

First a review on the awards predictions where the Brit Awards were a total disappointment. The Grammys however were alright and had some fantastic performances. In any case, I didn't see any obvious errors when I was looking back at my predictions.

Now, the announcement of what is to come in the next few weeks. Tomorrow, Alex Day's Epigrams and Interludes hits the shelves in the UK, Alex Day is a youtuber who holds the record for highest charted single by an unsigned artist, he's also selling his album for £4, a bargain given the kind of prices music is sold at nowadays.

Come April 1, Will.i.am's long awaited #willpower will also be out with global hit singles such as 'Scream and Shout' and 'This is Love' among others. This will for sure be a hit album everywhere. On the same day, Imagine Dragons's new album Night Visions finally reaches the UK, having been everywhere else ages ago.

Beyonce is expected to drop her 5th studio album at some point in April. This is said to include collaborations with Lady Gaga, Justin Timeberlake, Rihanna and her husband Jay-Z among many others.

Finally in May, the festivity that is Eurovision hits TV screens across Europe and I will have a full guide of who to watch out for as a potential winner. Unlike last year, there isn't an obvious front-runner. 

Anyway, best hopes that this easter period will bring loads of good music to talk about.