MUSIC NEWS - Mahoosive Round-Up

Long time, no music! I'm sorry we haven't been keeping Crash Hub up to date over the past few weeks, we've been busy...being busy! But hey, we're back, and we're hoping to broaden Crash Hub out a bit and bring you a bit more exciting info, reviews and general opinions.
Anyways, music. Now for a blitz of everything I've missed over the donkey year we haven't been blogging...

Adele Does Bond
While writing this I'm listening to Adele's knew single Skyfall, which is to be the theme tune for the upcoming  Bond film of the same title. I'd say the best word to describe it is probably "fine". It's a pretty average Bond anthem, and does nothing new to try and be a bit more creative as Jack White and Alicia Key's Another Way To Die did for Quantum of Solace. However, it's very traditional, and is a welcome addition to the 007 playlist.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Labrinth and Emili Sandé Duet
Labrinth's new single featuring Emili Sandé, Beneath Your Beautiful, has landed. And again, it is something radically different from what Lab has done before. I personally really like it, and the addition of Emili Sandé is an absolute treat. My only criticism would be that the video is pretty dull, but this doesn't hinder the music at all.

Brian May and Kerry Ellis Go Unplugged

Legendary Queen axe-man Brian May and West End star Kerry Ellis are embarking on another tour together this November. The duo will be performing 11 intimate, acoustic gigs across the country to raise money for the Born Free Foundation.

May and Ellis will also be releasing a cover of the classic song Born Free, the theme tune written by John Barry from the 1966 film of the same name.

For more on this story, click here.

Masses and Masses and Masses of Albums OUT NOW

While I was away, alot of new stuff has hit the shelves. The biggest one has probably been Muse's rather unpredictable The 2nd Law; but lots of other cool stuff has appeared including Ellie Goulding's Halcyon, Diana Krall's Glad Rag Doll, Van Morrison's Born To Sing: No Plan B, The Overtones' Higher,  Richie Sambora's Aftermath of the Lowdown, The Killers' Battle Born and Green Day's ¡Uno!.

Madness New Album Release Date

Madness' new album Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da has now got a release date. The album, which features the single Death of a Rude Boy, will be released on the 29th October.

Ok, I think I've covered everything, even if it is all a bit a brief. If you feel I've missed something, let us know in the comments...

Tom :)

ALBUM CHART - Week Ending 10th June

1. Gary Barlow - Sing
He's done it! He's topped both charts! Now where's his knighthood? This is it's 2nd week at number 1.

2. Ed Sheeran - +
Because naming an album using conventional letters is too mainstream. This is up 11 on it's 39th week in the charts.

3. Paloma Faith - Fall To Grace
Not gonna lie, she creeps me out a little bit. Down 1 on it's 2nd week.

4. The Bee Gees - Number Ones
Yeah! Absolutely brilliant music. Love the Bee Gees. Up 3 in it's 27th week in the charts.

5. Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Good shout. Out of all the Coldplay albums, this is easily their best one to date. Up 6 on it's 33rd week.

6. Emili Sande - Our Version Of Events
Meh, it's alright I guess. This non-mover is on it's 17th week.

7. Jessie J - Who You Are
Of all the mainstream musicians around at the moment, Jessie J is definitely my favourite. And one of those sales which has pushed it up 13 places this week was to me! Yeah, in your face man at HMV who looked at me wierdly for buying a Jessie J CD! Yeah! (By the way, 67th week. 67! Eat that silly HMV man!)

8. Rihanna - Talk That Talk
Yawn. Up 1, 29th week. Yawn.

9. Rumer - Boys Don't Cry
Need to buy this CD, Rumer has such a strong, soulful voice. Down 6 on it's 2nd week.

10. Paul Simon - Graceland
A nice bit of country to round off. This is a re-entry, 16th week in the charts.