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[stars: the official single reviews]

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You know when you hear something, and you know it sounds like something you've heard before, but you can't quite place it. Annoying isn't it? Especially when you know it'll be blatently obvious to every other person on the planet except you, and especially when you like what you're hearing anyway.

So Superhero aren't doing anything that hasn't been done before. So what - who is? If anyone is, it's probably **** anyway. Catchy guitar riffs and vocals may be "so last millenium", but who gives a ****, they sound good and everyone loves them really (unless they're a try-too-hard ****, and nobody likes those people anyway). 'Stars' is a decent song, for that we salute them.

The B-side is a different beast all together. It's like the missing link between Muse and Radiohead, but without the faux falsettos and heavy breathing, or the rodent like features/gimp eye/floppy hair. It's a bit like Halo then... but not as slick. Ah whatever, it's just good. Give it a listen.

7/10

Whisper Magazine

Besides the fact they’re named after a classic Reef track, the first thing that hits you about Superhero is the crashing awe of their rhythm section sound (no doubt part of Superhero’s mission to be bigger, stronger and have better weapons than the bad guys.)

The Scottish quartet – clearly locked and loaded – not only understand the value of grandiose production, sonically they genuinely offer something that stands out from the rest. Sure to get you bouncing, Stars is a powerful single debut, while B-Side Fragile is a mini epic that sounds classical (and heavily influenced by the mighty Muse.)

Superhero will no doubt get the hype – they deserve it. And, given time, they could well be the next UK alternative rock act to blow our heads off.

Verdict – @@@@@
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the superhero single review appears near the end of the list

Apparently this Glaswegian four piece's new single "Stars" is one that "boasts a fatal infection of glass half-full melodies and bottle half-empty attitude".

T: I love these kinds of basslines. Akin to the bass on Smashing Pumpkins' "1979" single, and it gives you a feeling of being cosy indoors whilst it's pouring with rain outside. Then again, maybe that's because we're cosy indoors while it's pouring with rain outside. What does it matter? This is one hell of a single. Ballsy stuff that gives you a pleasant tingly feeling.

N: A band offering great impact with their compositions and songwriting ability. Dare I say Muse? Well this group give us a presentation that is perfectly crafted and hopefully the start of good things to come.

10/10

Cross Rythms Magazine

Superhero's debut single is "Stars". An understated two minutes forty-one seconds of beefy yet catchy rock. It takes while to sink-in but it's got it all, hooky melody, production by Alan Branch and it sounds like a cross between a more melodic Radiohead and a much less whiney Muse. I said it was understated, but somehow it also is a kick in the teeth. Spacerock-electronica b-side "Fragile" is quite another story. It's an intense epic with haunting vocals and trademark fizzing drums and bass. Stirring stuff. It seems Superhero are ones to keep an eye on. The self-titled album is on the way. It may well be a classic.

10 Squares
Dan Hames