Girls Aloud "Can’t Speak French"
Why are UK reality TV construction Girls Aloud still around? It’s a question that continues to boggle the minds of those who are under the idea that pre-fabricated pop acts are not meant to stretch their fifteen minutes into five years (and counting…). But after revving attention back their way with the brash and feisty “Sexy! No No No”, this quintet of mildly talented Barbie Dolls show no signs of disappearing anytime soon. And really, should we care? Especially due to the fact that even at their most sub-par, they’re far more addictive than their pretentious indie rock chartmates.
Tangled Up track “Can’t Speak French” is yet another flawless pop treat from the still-lamely-named girl group that’ll surely garner repeated play. The ghost of George Michael hangs over it’s boppable groove, a rewarding shuffle with a slight Latin tinge, while each line documents a girl falling deeper in love with her new bedmate. While he lays asleep beside her (what is it, some unisex sleepover?), she quietly weeps to the joy of their prospective union, trying to figure out a way to communicate her feelings without scaring dude off. “I got to let you know I wanna give into my temptation,” one of the ladies swoon, leading to the best hook of the season: “I can’t speak French/ So I’ll let the funky music do the talking”.
Definite Ipod material when you’re trying to lose those Thanksgiving pounds on the treadmill, “Can’t Speak French” retains Girls Aloud’s knack for catchy ditties you shouldn’t like but do. Damn them for making us love them so.
DL: “Can’t Speak French” (YFH)
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