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Filed in: Greg Kurstin, Rachel Stevens
Last night, a friend and I were going back and forth regarding some of the best, most under-appreciated tracks from one of pop’s leading producers, Greg Kurstin. Among the lengthy list was one that inspired a great deal of “OMG!”ing upon its recollection: “Waiting Game,” the hidden gem from Rachel Stevens‘ single, “I Said Never Again (But Here We Are).”
First, let’s not get ahead of ourselves–”I Said Never Again” is a Pop Classic & Pop Injustice in itself–One of the finest moments of 2005’s failed-but-essential Come & Get It. However, the single did not produce enough momentum and lost its steam at #12 in the UK; the final, glittery nail in the neon-lined coffin known as Rachel Stevens’ solo career.
Hidden within that brilliant single was a track called “Waiting Game,” an electro-blitz of crunchy guitar strums, driving drums, and shards of glittering synth. A squeaky clean effort, with solid pop execution. After nearly three years, “Waiting Game” still shows no sign of aging. As to why the track was delegated to the status of a mere B-side, I couldn’t give you a proper explanation. But then again, the entire Come & Get It campaign was a bit of a shit-show from the very beginning, now wasn’t it?
Anyway, let us revel in the glory. Here’s to some miraculous, glorious R. Stevens Revival in the new year!
5 comments
the best part? “oooh wah, oooh wah… oooh wah, oooh wah… sitting by the telephone…”
AMAZING!
Totally would agree. I loved that entire album and the b-sides from that project.
Come and Get It was one of the best pop albums of that year…It’s a shame it received such lackluster reviews. It doesn’t even stop at that…So Good, Some Girls, and Negotiate with Love are excellent listens!
All I want for 2009 is a new Rachel CD that is a continuation of this sound. Nothing would be please me more!
Come & Get It still holds up incredibly well, and it sounds a lot more current than a lot of pop albums today. She's a cutie as well.
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