JAKAZiD - Cillit Bang

Cillit Bang in itself is an amusing track and this single is clearly one that capitalised on it's viral popularity by including two tracks and the video.

The first track Cillit Bang (Original Mix) is lifted straight from the video and contains all the intensity and catchiness you'd expect from the Hardcore Cleaning Sensation.

The Extended Mix is a DJ-friendly retooled version of the Original Mix which seems to drag on and I felt that it lost some of the intensity that the original had. Personally, I felt that JAKAZiD's other retooling of the song - Cillit Bang (Aural Adrenaline Mix) could have been a better addition to this single rather than the Extended Mix.

The video is... the video. Ah, Barry Scott and his penny. Look what Cillit Bang did to it.

In other words, this single is nifty if you just want the original track and the video, though it could have been a stronger release.

I was a little disapointed when i bought this record. I had been caning the MP3 file i had of this tune for a long time before the record came out. I was dissapointed because on the MP3 the vocals are so much clearer than the CD or vinyl release. This is the first and last time i shall ever say, that in this case MP3 quality was better than the vinyl or CD release as both have muffled lyrics that can barely be heard over the music.

If you like this song you should check out JAKAZiD's Remake of the E-Sure advert with Michael Winner. Not quite as strong as this release, but definately worth a look. I don't think it has actually been released as i can't find it on Discogs, but search for it on google and it will pop up.