Cornershop - Sleep on the left side
Sleep on the left side was the follow up single to the successful song 'Brimful of Asha' in 1998. Cornershop had made a name for themselves when Norman Cook remixed the song. So when 'Sleep on the left side' was released it did well in the UK charts reaching 23.
Cornershop were formed in 1991 by Tjinder Singh and their style of music mixes different types of genres including rock, pop punk, dance and Indian music. The name of the band was taken from the stereotypical label given to Indians who own corner shops.
The song starts with an accordion intro followed the by drum beat which is echoing a hip-hop style rhythm. The melody of the song has a sample of a style of keyboard which is played backwards. This melody remains constant throughout the song where the verse and chorus fall.
The video is another example of low budget filming and that of a band starting off in the public eye. The video itself is full of colour with silhouettes of dancers and of the band. The film also has a 70's feel about which is also taken with the possible meaning of the song. No fancy shots, no fancy effects. Just good old plain simplicity.
Song Rating : 7/10
Video : 6/10
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