Major Tom

Shiny Toy Guns | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: May 5, 2009
• Release Date: May 5, 2009
• Label: Motown Records
• Copyright: (C) 2009 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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• Total Length: 4:22
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• ASIN: B0027RRE3A
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,460 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive music via TV commercial, May 7, 2009

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HARRY G. GIANAKON III "Hairball" (Shawnee Mission, Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Major Tom (MP3 Download)

I've seen the new Lincoln MKZ commercial a few times and was curious what the song was and what the rest of the song sounded like (after all, it's only a 30-second commercial). Whenever I have these questions, I go to adtunes.com and what do I find? That commercial on the front page! Apparently, I'm not alone in my enjoyment of this song. And Amazon had it for free! I am by no means a mainstream music listener. I listen almost exclusively to movie soundtracks: Williams, Zimmer, Newton Howard, etc. Every once in awhile an indie song catches my attention. This song has a great beat and good female vocals and makes me want to check out more of "Shiny Toy Guns."

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the original, May 9, 2009

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TimeHunter "TimeHunter" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Major Tom (MP3 Download)

There are times where the cover version is as good or better than the original (hear Ra's Every Little Thing or Alien Ant Farm's Smooth Criminal covers for others in the camp). This is one of those times. While maintaining a familiar feel to the original by Peter Schilling (edited per the kind comment), Shiny Toy Guns add their own touches and make the song their own. Fun to listen to and I can even hear it in my mind added to a DJ's repertoire of club (re)mixes to dance to. Definitely worth the download.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cover, February 2, 2010

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E. Anderson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Major Tom (MP3 Download)

I first came across Shiny Toy Guns' version of the Peter Shilling song "Major Tom" on youtube.I have to admit I was a bit wary because I love Peter's song and secondly I am not keen on the current line up of Shiny Toy Guns (i.e I miss their previous singer). Much to my pleasant surprise, I find myself loving the band's cover of my favorite'80s song. The song is as catchy as the original and I dig the slick, modern electronic sounds the band adds to the song. I can't stop listening to the song. It is addictive.