Jack Penate - 'Tonight's Today'
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| 11:54 UK time, Saturday, 28 March 2009
For the past month or so, every morning has posed a huge dilemma for me: no, not "do I really have to get up now?" (that's a given), but rather, "what should I wear?" Before you get worried, I'm not about to start banging on about my fashion dilemmas and turn this into some Vouge-type-article (and to be honest, I could never be that classy; 'Reveal' or 'Pick Me Up' is more my style). My dilemma is basically all down to the weather.
One minute it's sunny, the next it's freezing. What are we meant to wear? No matter how long I spend deciding, my decision will inevitably be the wrong one; I'll end up either sweating profusely on public transport (nice) or locked outside my work, freezing, because I've forgotten my pass.
"What has this got to do with Jack Penate's single?" you might ask. Well, EVERYTHING, I will answer (and in fact, have). Because since discovering his brilliantly summery new single 'Tonight's Today', my morning dilemma has been solved. Pop a bit of this song on first thing in the morning, and, like me, you'll totally be rocking the sunny look, regardless of the weather. Yes, mostly I am suffering for this choice, but it's worth it. Thanks to this song (and no thanks to the weather), summer is Officially On It's Way.
We haven't heard anything from Mr Penate in rather a while and if you can't remember any of his previous singles (doubtful I'll admit, after all, he was once the trendy indie kid), I'm not going to remind you of them. That's not because I'm feeling mean (promise), but because 'Tonight's Today' is so completely different to anything he's done before, you don't really need to know about it: this is the good stuff and it marks a new, exciting chapter for Penate.
This is Jack Penate's comeback single and boy, am I glad he's come back. It certainly is a breath of fresh air. As I've hinted at just a *tiny* bit already, it's so wonderfully reminiscent of summer; a time when, as Jack sings, "today's tonight and tonight's today"; where the days merge into each other and "the suns waves at the moon" (what a lovely, happy image). And that's just for starters.
This song is calming in an ambient, uplifting way; the perfect compliment to a lazy summer's day. Think the twiddley guitar and positivity of Vampire Weekend, combined with some dreamy vocals, plus a mixture of handclaps and en mass chantey singing, all of which creates a sense of belonging, of being together and of having fun.
The video contributes to this feel, there's bright sunlight, there's mad jumping around, there's quirky pranks and there's some crazy dancing that's totally not appropriate to the song - but hey! That's the kind of thing you do when you're in a good mood (or if you're me - all the time. My dancing is never appropriate). There's also a bit right at the beginning where Jack gets tricked into kissing a man with a moustache, which is reason enough to love this song, right? It's just an added bonus that the song itself is ace.
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This is summer in a song and this is what radio needs, a well known name and face doing something exciting. You could argue that this is Jack jumping on the dreamy-vibey band wagon a la Empire of the Sun, but what does that matter when he does it this well? This is miles better than the Jack Penate we used to know and I, for one, am very excited. And to mark this moment and this excitement, I have a declaration I would like to make: Tomorrow, I am going to wear flip flops. In your face, cold weather.
Download: March 30th
CD Released:March 30th
(Vicki Lutas)
Comment number 1.
At 28th Mar 2009, spirit wrote:Now everyone take notice !!!!
This is how to relaunch yourself with a comeback single.
JACK has included the charms that made .TORN ON THE PLATFORM and SECOND MINUTE or HOUR hits , and he's added a summer vibe more synths and bettered his sound leading to a superlative comeback single.
Basically he has raised the bar... and included the most important thing... the chorus hook which is very memorable !!
This will be a top 10 single . I CAN HEAR IT .
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Comment number 2.
At 28th Mar 2009, spirit wrote:OH VICKI talking of EMPIRE OF THE SUN..... WE ARE THE PEOPLE is released on MAY 4TH and is up there with my favourite songs of the year.
I just hope RADIO 1 get behind it because the song and video are a masterclass on so many levels...... have a word.... EMPIRE OF THE SUN are fantastic !!
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Comment number 3.
At 30th Mar 2009, thranjax wrote:It's true you know. I really cannot remember what Jack Penate did before. Was it something about a train?
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Comment number 4.
At 30th Mar 2009, spirit wrote:TORN ON THE PLATFORM is the one I think you are thinking of JAX.
His album MATINEE got to NUMBER SEVEN ... but I predict a bigger splash for album number two.
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Comment number 5.
At 31st Mar 2009, CurtainJerker wrote:He does love a good prediction or two, our Spirit.
I really liked the singles from the last album, but was never moved to buy the album itself (admittedly, I have music commitment issues. I'm seeking therapy). Not heard this one though.
So...um... maybe I'll just be quiet until I have something to say about it then...
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Comment number 6.
At 31st Mar 2009, Fraser McAlpine - wrote:Or you could look at the video - linked to from the review itself - then make your mind up about the song, and come back and tell us about it.
It's OK, I'll wait ;-)
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Comment number 7.
At 1st Apr 2009, spirit wrote:HI AGAIN CURTAINS !!
yeah THE SPIRIT WARRIOR loves a chart prediction.
My favourite was going in to a well known bookmakers in 2007 after hearing an early recording by GLASVEGAS when they were unsigned.
I wagered an amount that they would have a top 5 album within five years.
They took a month to research that GLASVEGAS were indeed an unknown Scottish band who were indeed unsigned at that time and offered me odds of 50-1 of this happening..............
IN 2008 THE GLASVEGAS ALBUM ENTERED AT NUMBER 2 !!!!!
(BEATEN ONLY BY THE MIGHTY METALLICA WITH DEATH MAGNETIC )
Well with a huge smile I collected my winnings and the next day THEY stopped me making any further predictions !!! OH THE TEARS I CRIED !
I seem to have a good ear for knowing what will sell and what a lot of people will like about nine times out of ten. I SOMETIMES FAIL SPECTACULARLY of course ... but I am human.
Recently I GOT LADY GAGA THE NOISETTES METROSTATION AND THE HEAD SHOULDERS KNEES AND TOES RIGHT... but got LA ROUX wrong.
SPIRITS LATEST PREDICTIONS :
CALVIN HARRIS IM NOT ALONE >>> TOP 10
JUST JACK EMBERS >>> TOP 30
LADY SOVEREIGN SO HUMAN >>>> TOP 40
DIZZEE RASCAL BONKERS>>> TOP 5
JACK PANATE TONIGHTS TODAY >>> TOP 10
DOVES KINGDOM OF RUST >>>> TOP 30
CURTAINS.... lets see how they do.....
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Comment number 8.
At 1st Apr 2009, spirit wrote:OH heres another prediction....
FRANKMUSIK will be huge in 2009 !!
BETTER OFF AS TWO >>> TOP 20
thanks FRASER for bringing FRANKMUSIK to my attention... the songs I have heard are first class !!! cheers.
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Comment number 9.
At 2nd Apr 2009, CurtainJerker wrote:Cool Spirit. I'm not paying out winnings if you're right though.
Can't listen watch the video I'm afraid. I muck around on here at work, and no internet at home right now. So am just having to rely on the good judgement of Team ChartBlog. No pressure...
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Comment number 10.
At 3rd Apr 2009, CurtainJerker wrote:Ok, heard it. Not excited. Prefer the earlier stuff.
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Comment number 11.
At 3rd Apr 2009, Fraser McAlpine - wrote:Hang your head in shame, Team ChartBlog!
Oh wait, that's me too.
*headhang*
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Comment number 12.
At 3rd Apr 2009, spirit wrote:HEY CURTAINS give it time it will grow on you !
Hey I think you are right to enjoy this site, I have a huge experience of music and in my opinion this is one of the best places to be.
You get the latest videos... list of new releases... all the charts...... the playlists... and some informative reviews that spark differing opinions...
The most important thing you get is the beauty of people who truly love music !!
THATS WHY WE ARE ALL HERE RIGHT ?
You get an informative host and the rest is up to us !!!
I LOVE IT !!
keep up the good work RADIO 1 !!!
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