Band Aid 20, Do They Know It's Christmas Review

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TOMLEECEE's Review of Band Aid 20, Do They Know It's Christmas

9th Dec 2004

Overall Rating

0.5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
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Good Points

It's for charity


Bad Points

It's rubbish


General Comments

Band Aid 20, Do They Know It's Christmas - Oh my God! What the hell is this? Fair play to Geldof for trying to raise awareness and cash for the crisis in Sudan - that's brilliant. The song however, is far from it.

The original is a true classic and will always be played in super markets, ad nauseum. The new version, though, is a travesty. It sounds flat and most of the 'artists' are clearly only there to boost their own image. The original had worldwide superstars like George Micheal, whereas the 2004 version has Keane and The Darkness. Don't get me wrong, I think most of the bands involved are very talented, but where are the 'real' stars? The ones who don't need any publicity? (OK, Bono and Robbie Williams are there...but that's all).

Also, where is the tune? The passion? Like I said earlier, this song is out of tune and populated by no-bodies. As for the rapping by Dizzy Rascal or whatever his name is - do me a favour! It deserves to be number one, if only because all proceeds go to Sudan, but the song itself doesn't deserve a top 100 place.

ONCE AGAIN - IT IS THE SONG, NOT THE GOOD CAUSE, THAT I HAVE GIVEN 1 STAR.

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  • carlee Rank: Lance Corporal on 23rd Dec 2005

    i think that this is great! there could be more singers from around the world but overall it's a good version. there have been many versions and each one is different. we have different styles, dido, darkness and rapping is included.

  • carlee Rank: Lance Corporal on 23rd Dec 2005

    i think that every version is unique but i love this one as much as the others. More singers from around the world should have been included but there are a total range of vocals. the cause is worthwhile and they gain respect. one bit i don't like is when justin hawkins sings over joss stone. that was bad!!!