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 (BNM Records)
AKA stereo auto-tune torture This is a pop release that unearths anger unlike any androgynous eyeliner-wearing band than ever before. Okay, maybe that is due to my own anger problems. However, I’m quite sure that it’s also due to the embarrassingly calculated pop that painfully drips from my speakers – oh beloved stereo, how I pity you. Laura Knight sounds like she owns a record collection comprised of Avril Lavgine, Michelle Branch & Pink. Whereby Lavigne is her vocal inspiration and Branch obviously influences her dispensable guitar progressions. Now and again Stone probably throws on Pink when angry at the world, which by these elementary rhymes is apparently very rare. Sure, Knight sounds like a good-natured wholesome girl, and there’s no doubt she can sing. Nonetheless, this overly polished release is probably the result of someone telling the girl singing covers at the local to write her own material. Well, either that or bible camp. DAVID FANNON
1. Written by David Fannon hater, on 05-05-2008 03:47
I doubt that anyone even reads this dribble but if i ever came across this pathetic excuse for a human being who obviously was abused as a child then there would be words... Awesome song and Laura has more talent in her little finger than this idiot would ever have.... |
2. Written by The Dude., on 08-05-2008 14:51
Yeah man, fuck opinions. |
3. Written by DAVID FANNON LOVER, on 08-05-2008 14:56
sorry dude but i believe david is right on the money with his review. even if this release was in the $1 bin at jb it would still be over priced |
4. Written by Internet, on 08-05-2008 14:58
What are you going to say to him? |
5. Written by Sunshine, on 18-05-2008 14:06
Hmm, I personally love the song-it's a nice song. But I have to agree with David-carefully calculated pop indeed. I think it really depends on what age and taste the listener has. |
6. Written by Lozz, on 03-06-2008 13:30
Hi my name Laura Knight too!
Sadly I can't sing  but oh well. Love the mag!
Bye Lozz |
7. Written by Kelsey Dale, on 24-07-2008 09:19
i've grown up with laura and i can tell you that's not all she's got.. she was born talented and beautiful!! i love her songs because they do relate to our reality lifestyle and our highs and lows, keep it up Laura your going to go so far. |
8. Written by Lozz agian, on 10-10-2008 13:18
Hi agian!
I'm glad you can sing because i cant!!! hehe lolz
good work!      |
9. Written by mima and helena, on 14-10-2008 12:31
heyyyy we go to m.l.c and we just watched you perform at M.S assembly so we searched u on google. your so good, were going to buy your album! if u have one.... haha bye |
10. Written by sarah poodlehead, on 20-11-2008 11:37
hi, I'm Lozz Knight's friend. i love the mag too!!! |
11. Written by Stephaniee, on 20-11-2008 12:49
ayee im lauras and sarah's friend. Bffl's i walk with sarah t school.. lol xx love the mag so awesome.. xxx  |
12. Written by Abbey, on 26-02-2009 20:36
Well I happen to know Laura. I used to go to the same school as her. She's 17 now, 18 soon. And she thinks that "Sunshine" was crap, and that she's grown up a lot. I haven't seen her in a few months butI think her music's pretty different now. |
13. Written by good opinions, on 14-04-2009 21:14
this reviewer has actually got ears, ive only seen her play live, but i would HAVE to buy a new stereo after putting that cd. it would just be soiled with her whiney shit |
14. Written by the truth, on 15-04-2009 21:29
laura's music leaves me gobsmacked and my mouth open; stunned. yes, complete shock. who and why would anyone in their right mind sign this mediocre artist to a record label so that this complete filth, that few will call music, can be unleashed for public hearing? has this recent financial crisis caused this much desperation for general purchases that they are now signing anyone and everyone in an attempt to have their music bought and heard? if laura knight's music hits the top charts of australian music in the future then all that we have feared is true; mainstream music can get worse than what it is today. however i do still have a little bit of faith left in the general public so good luck laura, you'll need it! |
15. Written by hilarious., on 28-04-2009 22:21
really enjoyed reading these comments. couldnt agree more with david, her music is usless and over rated... sure she can play the guitar and sing at the same time... hazzah! what a party trick! but seriously, try anything more than this pop shit and she'd be left in the gutter. |
16. Written by Jazz, on 24-05-2009 19:13
laura writes some fantastic heart felt lyrics and sings with such passion and enthusiasm. she is beautiful girl and such an amazing singer and i think she's got so much to offer! |
17. Written by Bill, on 01-07-2009 20:46
Having seen her play live she is so different from what you get on Sunshine. Suspect she didn't get much say in the EP. I'd go see her again |
18. Written by Hmmm..., on 15-07-2009 14:38
Ah... she's fifteen... she isn't exactly going to be writing dark and poetic songs at that age. Let the girl grow up a little and then she can prove how good she really is. What she is writing at the moment is relevant to her and her age and her peers. Let's just wait and see what she has to offer. |
19. Written by VICKY, on 27-07-2009 16:34
I go to school with Laura and am in the same music performance class with her. This girl is incredibly talented and I would love to see somebody out-sing her. It sounds like this David is a real world critic with incredibly high, perhaps self-imposed standards. Nothing gets past him apparently; so go on, get him to critique your work. See if you get a sweeter reception. In a school of 2,000 pupils and hundreds of staff, this kid is known first and foremost for her voice. Now, if that's not incredible for an eighteen year old, I don't know what is. |
20. Written by followed up, on 30-07-2009 22:48
I'm in the same school, same yr level, and I have seen her perform a few times. If I had to give it a score, it would be like.. 4.5 out of 10. it's not bad, but not good either. It's boring, and it's not really appealing to the ears or the heart.
Not worth the time and the money to get this. |
21. Written by Michael, on 13-02-2010 11:56
There's nothing wrong with carefully calculated/polished pop. It just means her and the production team cares.
Obviously its got it niche. But going around saying that its awful really is irresponsible. You can tell the amazing work put into it.
Wether its a hit or miss it doesn't matter. People don't always realise things. I bet a band like Savage Garden got scathing reviews like this before they made it too. |
22. Written by Sam, on 17-02-2010 16:53
Sure there's nothing wrong with carefully calculated/polished pop. However I'm quite sure that if you actually utilised your ears you'd find that there is quite a difference in quality between the polished pop of Savage Garden and the by-the-numbers work of Laura Knight. |
23. Written by Michael, on 21-04-2010 14:27
Oh don't worry Sammy, ears utilized. Your response is typical to expect. Australia is notorious for snubbing its own. They don't take chances the way the U.S will. Thats why most have to go the USA, make a name for themselves there and then get their work distributed back to Australia. And then the people complain why their home grown artists don't really want to come home ... |
24. Written by Aribi, on 03-08-2010 02:11
Yes, fine fine. |
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