Robyn Robyn Genres:Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, R&B 2007 UK pressing of the Swedish diva's self-titled album. Although she has been recording for more than a decade, her musical reinvention at the turn of the millennium has increased her profile worldwide. The critically ac... more »claimed album features 15 tracks including the singles 'Konichiwa Bitches' and `With Every Heartbeat'. Island.« less
2007 UK pressing of the Swedish diva's self-titled album. Although she has been recording for more than a decade, her musical reinvention at the turn of the millennium has increased her profile worldwide. The critically acclaimed album features 15 tracks including the singles 'Konichiwa Bitches' and `With Every Heartbeat'. Island.
CD Reviews
Some tracks censored
RobynFan | Seattle, WA USA | 05/01/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a totally rad album. However, as sold by Amazon, at least two of the tracks in MP3 format are censored.
1) The censoring is glaringly obvious in "Should Have Known", which completely guts the song. The f-word is muted a total of 8 times, in the middle of each chorus. I've heard the original. This ain't it.
2) "Curriculum Vitae" also has the f-word muted, in the middle of a monologue.
3) "Dream On" has about 1.5 minutes of silence at the end, which is very annoying, apparently as buffer time before the final 'bonus' track.
Amazon should label which tracks have been censored, so customers will know if they are buying damaged goods. Concerning (1) and (2), if you want the originals, look elsewhere."
Female Pop Album of the Decade??
Cory T. Shaeffer | Pittsburgh | 01/27/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you like anything along the lines of Madonna, Britney, Kylie Minogue, or Fergie, then this is right up your alley, because Robyn Carlsson combines the sonic blend of differing styles of pop and has turned out a gem of an album that is beyond being worth the extra few bucks to buy this import. This is just brilliant, with catchy rap-like sing alongs of the track "Konichiwa B***ches" and "Cobrastyle" to the string-laden uptempo pop of "Be Mine!" and the dance number "With Every Heartbeat" which is brilliant 80's style dance pop that could have come right off of Cyndi Lauper's "She's So Unusual" album. Previously I was impressed with the sound of Sweetbox, but this blows that away. I had once thought the futuristic beats of Timbaland and Danjahands were unique, but this blows that away. I was once under the impression that, as pop music goes, no new ground would ever be broken. I was wrong. This is the female dance-pop equivalent to Michael Jackson's Thriller, it is that good. All the sarcastic, sardonic jeers that I have made in past reviews about the bland, pretentious, hyped-up releases of today's lame pop stars must have been answered from above, because this album is as close to a miracle that I have heard in quite some time. Where as once I was blind, now I see....I see Robyn making a huge comeback worldwide in 2008."
A Godsend
S. Burkhardt | 03/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I found out about Robyn from a friend. She put "Be Mine!" on a mix cd, & I promptly went out & found this album. I have never been as impressed with an album as I am with this. In addition to owning this fabulous album, I also had the priveledge to see Robyn in her first US concert in 10 years I think she said. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. It was the best night of my life, and the best concert I have ever been to. Listen to the samples of her songs, & make your judgement. If you don't fall in love with Robyn, there is something wrong with your hearing."
Superpop
Douglas King | Cincinnati, OH United States | 01/11/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I wish I could send this album to a plethora of current pop music stars with the following note attached: "This is what 21st century pop music should be."
Thanks to Perez Hilton for encouraging me to check out Robyn's (who I'd remembered as a one-hit wonder from about a decade ago) recent music. "Robyn" is a knockout pop album. It's full of tight, soulful, minimalist-electro grooves from a feisty, expressive vocalist. It puts most recent American pop albums to shame.
Highlights: "Bum Like You", an ode to loving bad boys, the melancholy, trance-y "With Every Heartbeat", The vulnerable/powerful "Who's That Girl" and the hidden track, an adorable cover of Prince's "Jack U Off.""
Really, really good.
Justin | Atlanta, GA | 12/08/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'll cut to the chase -- this is a fantastic pop album, a refreshing new sound, so different from the top 40 schlock that clogs pop radio (here in the US at least). We need more albums like this; inventive, quality pop! If you like hip hop, dance, electro or futuristic pop in general, you will love this album (if you like the sound of Britney's new album, for that matter, you'll like this). It's a solid listen - the album tracks are just as good as the singles. Cough up the few extra bucks for the import price and get it. Konichiwa, b!tches!"
