July 8th, 2008
New video: Roisin Murphy
For no discernable reason, I have reviewed this in the format of a 1980s Bollywood movie (bear with it until the subtitles):
Terrible internet gimmicks aside, the decision to base the video for Movie Star on a John Waters movie has got to be a wilful act of sabotage. True, the first three singles off Murphy’s exceptional Overpowered album have performed below expectations – but this, the most commercial and accessible record of her entire solo career, must have had a shot at a decent chart placing.
I suppose the clip appeals to the fashionistas and Murphy’s core gay/club audience, but in my opinion it’s a completely wasted opportunity. Shame :(
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hAV2VTbIRA]
