So how could I not review Mika's new single, after all, half my friends and readers support Charlton Athletic and everyone knows he's there number one celebrity fan. Aside from that I have to admit I'd certainly classify Mika as a guilty pleasure. He certainly makes pop more intriguing, flamboyant and colourful. Hell after a million different Timberland productions Relax and Big Girls Are Beautiful felt like a breathe of fresh air. Now was he just an odd ball one off from the summer of years passed or does he have the talent to hang around. Well he's called in Calvin Harris, which immediately takes the edge of his music and gives it a euphoric dance vibe, but he can't smooth over all the cracks as Mika's unique personality and delivery still managed to shine through. That said this clearly isn't Grace Kelly I can't see this hot shotting it's way to number one, but it's a solid comeback single. The bassline thanks to Mr. Harris will ensure it gets into club rotation (is it just me or is it another Noel's house party beat). Mika's vocals bubble along nicely and blandy until he launches into the big synth driven chorus which the more I listen to the more I'm convinced it will be a hit. Mika gives personality to Harris blandness, and Harris reigns in Mika's silliness. So Mika plays it as safe as he can, but even playing it safe he still manages to create huge camp anthems, without the slightest drop of cynicism.
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