Speak Your Body
Now, volume one boasts a couple standout tracks that I've been spinning on repeat, but the overall album is set little below the standard that her self-titled 'Robyn' was back in 2005. 'Robyn' featured many hits and was an album that could be spun from beginning to end with 'Konichiwa B**ches', 'Cobrastyle' (personal favorite) 'Handle Me' and 'With Every Heartbeat,' in the mix, it's hard to beat that. "Body Talk: Vol. 1" has a couple tracks that are worth listening to, beginning with her lead single, to be released soon, 'Dancing On My Own' which Pitchfork named best new track. This is almost a second track to 'Be Mine' which Robyn is watching her man in the club with his other woman, but she'll continue to dance by herself.
'Fembot' is the first track to leak, and is reminiscent of 'Konichiwa B**ches' where she believes that "Fembots, have feelings too." The track will have you moving for sure. On the other end of the lyrical spectrum is 'Cry When You Get Older' telling a boy and a girl that "love hurts when you do it right, you can cry when you get older," a bit of a sentimental message, yet still holding true to her pop-synth roots where you find yourself bobbing to the beat but heeding the tracks words. Other tracks on the album include: 'Danchall Queen' produced by Diplo with a dark reggae sort of vibe, every power woman's tune: 'Don't [explitive] Tell Me What To Do' stating daily issues, yet not liking being told what to do, and the dark dance track 'None of Dem'....then the slower tracks 'Hang With Me' and Swedish song 'Jag Vet En Dejlig Rosa.'
While the album overall isn't as strong as it could be, it's worth the spin, and perfect for the summer weather. While you're at it, give her album 'Robyn' a listen, as it won't disappoint!!
As for another who doesn't disappoint, Ciara's latest video for "Ride" is a sensual, one-woman dance infused video that is sure to steam up your monitor. Push Play if you're ready for moves you've never seen before:
