Song...James Song

As a self-confessed Bond Fanatic, it was only a matter of time before I commented on the latest addition to a compilation CD to end all compilation CDs - the latest James Bond theme, "Another Way To Die". There have been very mixed reactions to the first ever duet to tie in with a Bond film, and I must admit I too was very unsure of it to begin with. Alicia Keys and Jack White are, lets face it, a very odd combination in any situation.

But when you hear it again and again, when you're prepared for its perhaps rather unconventional tune, I must admit it doesn't sound all that bad. There are certainly elements of the classic Bond themes in the guitar licks, the brass section fast and furious. Yet I think there is also a rather unnerving sense of foreboding menace in the verses, perhaps no doubt to go with the fact that, let's face it, Bond is considerably darker then he has been since Licence To Kill in 1989. Casino Royale set a tone, and Daniel Craig created a new side to Bond's character. The very fact that the end of this film had such a downbeat feeling only builds my excitement and anticipation towards this new film.

Basically, though it will certainly get some getting used to, and though I don't think its anywhere near as good as the last effort, "You Know My Name", until we all see Quantum Of Solace, until we all bear witness to what happens in this film, its mood, and how it ends in particular, I don't think we will be able to fully appreciate this rather brave effort. It's something new and different, and that's exactly what the Bond franchise has become. Lets not deride that instantly.

I mean, come on - at least it's better than Lulu's "The Man With The Golden Gun"!

Laters.