Robyn has definately grown with us! Definately the same GREAT voice, she still has the ATTITUDE and style , but she's got a lot more. She's got soul, diversity, and she's got the ability to REALLY write some good songs! The end of almost every song has these amazing 'bridges' a good change of pace that doesn't seem out of place. You'll get samples of the songs on her sight but when you actually buy it, and you really should you'll be pleasantly surprised that the good songs are great! Its so worth the import costs. Get it guys, thank me later!
1. Keep this Fire Burning- This song is great song with great lyrics you'll love it. 10/10
2. Don't Stop the Music- A great dance(/hiphop/rock) song about overcoming obstacles, very empowering! Has a great chance at being an anthem. 8/10
3. O Baby- I love this song, its a ballad with a perfect groove to it, the lyrics are simple but oh so heartfelt. Showcases her voice really well. 10/10
4. Blow My Mind- This is a [really good] song! I guess this song sounds kinda techno pop, its a mid-tempo song with a nice beat to it. These are the kinds of lyrics Christina and Britney really wanna sing. Robyn's voice in this song is very thin, whispery and kinda soft child-like, it goes really well with the song. Also the song has this sillyness in the background, its very quirky. 9/10
5. Should Have Known- This song starts out with the sound of the wheel as it slows from wheel of fortune, it's so great! The background music sounds very simplistic in the beginning, almost not there, then it gets very lush. I love, love, love the background music in this song. The lyrics are very straight foward in the song and you can absolutely FEEL the emotion. Also she says the f word a few times, and that to me is all the reason to buy this cd!!! j/k 10/10
6. Moonlight- This song is the song of tranquility. Her voice soothes. The chorus is perfect for feelings of love. 10/10
7. Breakdown Intermission- Okay this song is strange. Its as techno as you can get also rocks a bit. But it is a breakdown intermission a far cry from the other songs. Still I like it, I just have to be in the mood to listen it. Great to dance, and boogie to! 7/10
8. Ain't No Thing- Funky, R&B song. This is a real dance song something that could've been a hit for her had she released it back in the day. This is a song that's not about the lyrics it just has a great sound that you can't not be happy listening to it, and when the singing is over the music keeps going back and forth like the theme song of a clumsy clown. You just gotta hear it. 9/10
9. Big City- This is a real R&B song, with very surprising lyrics. I don't know what to say besides this is just a GREAT song. It could a hit if it was released here I'm sure, #1 radio single kinda thing. 10/10
10. Psycho- Okay this song is called Pycho and that is how it sounds it can be kinda scary to listen to at night. But it's a great hard-edged dance song. Great lyrics too, its funny, and she uses profanity, and sarcasm. 9/10
11. Still Your Girl- This is the best song on this cd. Hiphop, Soul, R&B. She has a great flow during the hooks, her voice shines! I love the lyrics, the background vocals, the music, the feeling you get when listening to this song. Its great! This song is truly addictive. 10/10
12. The Hidden Track- Its an old swedish song and I don't speak the language at all, but that didn't stop me from LOVING this song and singing along. I actually made lyrics according to what English words sounded close to what she was singing and it made since! This song is great for her strong yet soothing voice and although I don't know what it says the feelings of longing and hope, and bliss help me when I'm down and out. Besides the music is so empowering and energetic along with her voice. It builds up so perfectly to the explosive ending! You WILL want to sing-along! 10/10
Overall its a mix of rock, hip hop, r&b, dance, pop, and that calming, wave like music. More importantly the album as a whole strings together very well, it fits, and has an overall ambience to it and that means you can put it in and never have to switch songs as long as you're not in an overly ecstatic or overly miserable mood and only wanna listen to songs that reflect exactly what you're feeling. Go out there and get it.
Robyn does so many different styles on this album, it's not just pure pop anymore. Her voice has great range in how she can sing. This album is definately her best yet and everytime I listen to it I want to dance.
This album really is as good as the other reviewers have written. I've loved Robyn since before the Body Talk series, and I have been on a quest lately to complete my repertoire with whatever she's released. So, when I found out about this album, I immediately looked for it on Amazon.
As of October 2012, a used copy is going for $130 and a new copy for almost $1,000? Really? I did some research on the web and found a used copy for $20!
Now, how many more used copies out there are you going to find for $20? I don't know. But I do know that everyone should obviously be prudent when purchasing from Amazon. Do your research!
I am 100% in love with this CD. It really does have a bubblegum pop feel that's not sickening. From what I've read of Robyn, she seems to be Europe's Britney Spears... except with talent and integrity. I tend to love artists at some point, and at that point their work can deteriorate... Robyn not so. Her ingenuity with words and the energy she puts into everything really makes the listener feel some of that.
This album is Robyn's best one yet! It is awsome! One of the most memorable songs is "Blow My Mind" you've gotta hear it! I recommend this album to anyone who has taste, you won't be disappointed!
