Singles by their very nature have a tendency not to reflect the overall style and direction of a band. Sweet surrender is the third single from Bellatrix since signing to fierce panda in the summer of 1999 and is lifted from their latest album It s all true. The line up of four girls and a boy give gives Bellatrix a pop look, a euro pop look to be precise. Sadly they are in danger of becoming a Roxette or ace of base for the new millennium. There is just something to perfect in the world of Bellatrix.
Sweet surrender is just too polished to rise above bubblegum status.
You could argue that Bellatrix are sub-Bjork, having said that you can t accuse them stealing her accent. The Icelandic accent is pleasant to the ear and makes for likeable pop. Over the course of an album Bellatrix deserve respect for trying to bring some quirkiness to the pop table.