Ke$ha Album: “Cannibal”

There are to types of people: the one's who like Ke$ha, and the one's who don't.

First off: this CD won't turn around any haters to her side, nor will she gain any new fans that didn't like her debut disc "Animal".

"Cannibal" is like the separated at birth twin sister to "Animal", the beats, song messages, and vocals are consistent and similar in every way. So if you liked "Animal" you will like "Cannibal". Ke$ha sings about bad boyfriends, partying, being who you are (even if you are freaky) and the beauty of her life.

The nice thing is that this disc is 9 songs short, no filler to be heard. I would say the production on this disc is touch more interesting than "Animal". My favorite song is "Blow" which literally chops up Ke$ha's vocals in a really unique way. And even in the title track "Cannibal" you can hear a glimpse of Ke$ha's real vocal power in the bridge. Every song is entertaining and Ke$ha always pulls out crazy lyrics that you wouldn't expect, especially on the song "Sleazy".

The only song I would skip over is "Grow A Pear", were she uses words like "vag" and "mangina". The song is catchy but somewhat grating. It is similar to "DINOSAUR" from "Animal" because it is so cheesy and outrageous.

With Ke$ha you get no apologies. She is who she is. Her songs are outrageous and electro-trashy. But you have to admit she is original. Most artists sing about how classy and rich they are, and don't even admit they party hard. Ke$ha seems to stay true to her Tennessee trailer trash self (and I mean that in the nicest way). The most self-revealing song about her life would have to be not shockingly "Crazy Beautiful Life". Somewhere behind the Auto-Tune, glitter, and stockings ripped up the sides is a girl with introspective, talent, and wit.

Much like the Pontiac Aztek, you either love or hate Ke$ha - there's no middle ground.

Personally, I think she's creatively dirty and ridiculously entertaining. Her vocals may not win awards, but she can put on quite a show.

Also, if you've ever been to college, you'll find her songs aren't as irrelevant as you'd think...

Try the previews. Her songs have a good beat and never fail to make you laugh.

People need to understand that she is not going to write deep meaningful songs. Best line of the CD comes in the song We R Who We R when she says DJ turn it up

It's about damn time to live it up I'm so sick of being so serious

It's making my brain delirious! I'm just talkin' truth." She is just putting out music that people can dance to and have a good time. The only problem I have is this album is that it is short only 9 songs. I wish it was longer. 9 songs leaves you wanting more I guess.

I really don't get why people were expecting this to be a deep meaningful album, especially after they have heard "Animal." I expected more of the same, and that is exactly what I got- no complaints here. You don't have to agree with her messages or lyrics (and no, just because you buy the album, it doesn't mean you agree with her); I bought this album simply for the catchy beats and easy-on-the-ears lyrics, where I don't have to think of the underlying meaning or hidden messages of the songs. I bought this to listen to in the car- something I can bop my head and sing along to, yet still enjoy hearing this in the clubs!

Cannibal is a step backwards for Ke$ha. Not nearly as good as her first album (and that's not saying much, because her first album wasn't that great to begin with). The autotune is too much; there is absolutely no display of vocal ability, and for someone who values vocal ability, that is disappointing. I have found that most of these songs sound exactly like songs from her first album, as well as other songs that were released this year (We R Who We R sounds like Tik Tok, Grow A Pear sounds like California Gurls). It's too repetitive and, unfortunately for Ke$ha, displays very little growth as an artist.

If you have her first album, you basically already have Cannibal. I do not recommend buying this product.