I’m not going to lie; my initial knowledge of this song was through Leighton Meester’s (Blair on Gossip Girl) involvement. It was also the reason why I chose to ignore it at first. As you may or may not know, I have an aversion to actors-turned-singers, so I figured I wouldn’t waste the time. I changed my mind after hearing Meester’s take on the 80’s classic “Bette Davis Eyes”.
I’m glad I did, because “Good Girls Go Bad” is the most instant song I have heard all year. It’s almost too easy to get hooked by the electro intro and the addictive title lyric. Once that draws you in, its impossible not to like this song, about a one-night stand with a goody two-shoes. There are so many good pop elements here, that its insane. There is the ridiculously addictive and anthemic chorus, driven by a guitar riff draped in synths. The breakdown after Leighton’s verse is reminiscent of a high school band number, complete with hand claps and a light drum beat. Then there is Leighton’s voice, which has more of a folksy-rock sound than you would expect. The fact that she can also do infectious pop is good sign for her career.
Everything comes together on what should be one of the summer’s biggest songs. Radio should eat this pop punk package up, not just because of the Gossip Girl connection, but because this song is too good to be ignored.
Rating: 8.5/10
Good Girls Go Bad [feat. Leighton Meester] (Album Version) - Cobra Starship
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