Star Pilots are a group out of Sweden that rose to fame with their track In the Heat of the Night which reached #2 in Sweden and after a release in the UK last year reached #21 there. They also participated in Melodifestivalen 2009 with Higher which made it to the Second Chance round but didn't reach the finals in the end.
Back then Star Pilots were lead by Johan Becker, although he has since left the group. They are keeping on keeping on without him with I'm Alive getting its release last week in Sweden. In its first week on the Swedish charts it's already up to #22 although it might have a hard time competing with the Melodifestivalen songs getting released shortly.
I'm Alive is in the same vein as the previous Star Pilots songs - but this isn't a bad thing! It's got the 80s feel to it which was well promoted in the Top Gun-themed video for In the Heat of the Night. I will admit that I'm Alive wasn't an instant hit for me but after a week of listens it's definitely growing. The video is also an unashamed trash-fest. Think Baywatch meets Miami Vice with more bikinis and car washing. Yes it's that kind of video.
On another (somewhat related) note - this weekend is Melodifestivalen Semifinal 3. A big deal with Alcazar, Darin and Elin Lanto all competing - it's going to be BIG!
For now - enjoy the latest from the Star Pilots!
Star Pilots - I'm Alive
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