Today I purchased the latest SingStar game for the PS2 – SingStar Anthems – and judging by the 20-track available on this version of the popular singing game, I feel the music selection is by far the weakest in the series.
Take That featuring Lulu – ‘Relight My Fire’ (No thanks)
Pussycat Dolls – ‘Don’t Cha’ (What?!?)
Charlotte Church – ‘Crazy Chick’ (Err…)
The only tracks that I seem to be able to sing (as I heard it on the radio) are Scissor Sisters – ‘Laura’ and Queen – ‘Radio Ga Ga’ (Looking forward to see that amazing music video).
I still prefer the previous SingStar games, with my favourite being the original and SingStar Rocks! In fact, I have achieved some fantastic scores on some of my most-liked tracks:
A-Ha – ‘Take On Me’ (I can easily get 9,000 points on this 80s hit!)
Atomic Kitten – ‘Eternal Flame’ (I am so good on this one. 8,000 – 9,000 points)
Madonna – ‘Like a Virgin’ (Classic but tricky. 8,800 – 9,200 points)
Franz Ferdinand – ‘Take Me Out’ (My favourite. 9,500 points )
The Police – ‘Every Breath You Take’ (Absolute classic. Not a high score though… 7,000 – 8,200 points)
Nirvana – ‘Come As You Are’ (Fab song. 8,900 – 9,100 points)
Kasabian – ‘Club Foot’ (Around 9,000 points)
Impressive, non? And yet, I’m feeling a little disappointed by the reduced track list in the new game. Perhaps the PlayStation 3, with the ability to download new songs, can ‘relight my fire’ (sorry) as a singing sensation?
To be honest, I have been playing the excellent Guitar Hero more than singing. With rockin’ tunes and the ability to pull off amazing chords seems more rewarding for a ‘wannbee’ guitarist than a ‘Pop Idol’. 😉
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