Still Missing You by Pocket Stars: A 2003 Europop Gem That Punches Hard
Let’s cut the crap—this album isn’t just another pop relic from the early 2000s. Still Missing You by Pocket Stars slaps harder than it has any right to, blending Europop vibes with ballad-heavy feels that stick to your brain like gum on a hot day. Released in Denmark back in ’03 under Song World (remember them?), this record doesn’t mess around. It’s short, sharp, and straight to the point. And honestly? That’s what makes it so damn memorable.
First up, let’s talk about “Still Missing You (Pop Edit).” This track is pure fire. Daniel Munk clearly knew what he was doing when he penned this sucker because it hits all the sweet spots. The chorus? Catchy as hell. The melody? Sticky enough to annoy your coworkers if you hum it at work. But here’s the kicker—it’s not overly sappy or trying too hard to be deep. Nope, it’s straightforward heartbreak wrapped in shiny production. You can practically hear the glitter falling off the speakers. It sticks with you because it doesn’t overstay its welcome; it gets in, punches you in the gut, and bounces before you know what hit you.
Then there’s “Out Of Here (Album Version),” which is an entirely different beast. If “Still Missing You” is the emotional gut-punch, this one’s the angsty middle finger to whatever dragged you down. Jacob and Lars Mikkelsen killed it with this tune—it’s got attitude for days. The lyrics are simple but effective, kinda like yelling “I’m out!” while slamming a door. The beat kicks in and suddenly you’re ready to storm out of your own life. It’s raw, unfiltered energy that refuses to apologize, and honestly, we need more of that.
Now, I gotta say something weird here. Listening to this album feels like finding an old mixtape in your junk drawer. You don’t expect much, but then BAM—it takes you back to places you forgot existed. Maybe it’s the Europop nostalgia or maybe it’s just how freaking Danish everything sounds (yes, music can sound Danish), but Still Missing You sneaks up on you. One moment you’re skeptical, the next you’re singing along like nobody’s watching.
Here’s the twist though: this album shouldn’t even work. It’s three tracks long, two writers handling most of it, and released on a label no one talks about anymore. Yet somehow, it does. It works so well it pisses me off. Like, why can’t modern pop pull off this kind of magic without drowning in autotune and endless features?
So yeah, give Still Missing You a spin if you want a taste of early 2000s Europop brilliance. Just don’t blame me if you start crying in your car during track two.
