Avicci - Fade Into Darkness

This is a new track based on the “Penguin” instrumental (which is also the basis for Leona Lewis’ new single). A stunning male vocal appears between the piano samples from “Penguin.” The result is truly remarkable, a stark contrast to the Leona Lewis disaster. One could really compare this with the smash hit “When Love Takes Over” as it has a similar structure and is just as pleasing.

Listen to the vocal mix here (YouTube)

Grade: A

Leona Lewis - Collide

This is a brand new single from the UK chanteuse best known for the smash "Bleeding Love." She returns with an uptempo, a departure for her. Co-produced by Avicci, the song sounds very similar to the song "Penguin." Unfortunately, the song just does not connect in terms of the vocals. Leona sounds completely bored on this hookless song. The instrumental production on its own is stunning, however, it just doesn't work at all with the vocals. The Afrojack remix sounds a little better, but there's little that can be done to save this snoozer.

Listen to the song here (YouTube)
Listen to the Afrojack remix here (YouTube)

Grade: D- (for the original version/D+ (for the Afrojack remix)