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Texas - Carnival Girl (Mercury)
release date: 6 October 2003
Texas - Carnival Girl

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Texas, like Travis, have been bringing quietly enjoyable music to the masses for years now. Going by Carnival Girl, Sharlene Spiteri and co. have not lost an ounce of whatever it is that makes them Texas.

Carnival Girl is welcoming evidence that Texas are willing and able to add fresh aspects to proven formulae. Specifically, Sharlene is joined on vocals by Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishal. Some may consider this a cynical gimmick, but it is immediately apparent that the whole thing works. Spiteri swoons as gracefully as ever over an almost minimalist track, as Offishal adds some sonic immediacy.

The song may disappoint some Texas fans in its comparability with the like of Beyonce and Sean Paul, not to mention various other recent collaborations, but the fact is that Carnival Girl remains an entertaining and interesting prospect. As such, it serves as a tasty reminder that Texas have a new album due very soon...






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