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Robin Carlsson--better known as Robyn, the diminutive Swedish fireball who scored a hit with 1997’s "Show Me Love"--has slowly but surely made her mark as an international R & B queen. Robyn, her fourth album, is arguably her strongest statement to date, jam-packed with sassy, streetwise lyrics and an array of novel beats and songs. Tracks like "Be Mine" and the playful, upbeat "Konichiwa Bitches" are instant, immaculate pop gems, while "With Every Heartbeat"--which boasts a Royksopp-esque melancholy, sidereal bleeps and rousing strings--is much more dance than R & B. "Who's That Girl" (produced by The Knife) rides an infectious electroclash groove; "Crash and Burn Girl" is a cheerful take on disco; while "Bum Like Me" and "Should Have Known" (which owes a conspicuous debt to Prince) are shiny slower jams that warn against getting hurt by time-wasting men. With the exception of "Eclipse" and "Anytime You Like", Robyn is a delightfully upbeat album, cementing Robyn’s reputation as a kick-ass pop diva with some seriously deadly Ninja moves. --Danny McKenna
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Popbloke
Format:Audio CD
The chances are that most of you are here due to the massive success of With every Heartbeat, the single getting rotation play on Radio. But don't be fooled. This is no dance/trance lite album as the etheral single suggests.
Robyn isn't afraid to break out the dirty side, and most of this album is an example of just what Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas wished she was. With an Electro Rap tinge to many of the tracks this comes as a refreshing surprise. The single sits well within the album, and it is nice to see that she didn't repeat the same formula ad nauseum throughout.
Overall this is a nicely paced album, she obviously has a good voice but can also cut her tempo down to a rap/talk. This suits the bouncy beats that run throughout the record and ensure you will be moving in some way regardless.
This will doubtless be a massively successful venture if the people into the single buy this release. Deservedly so, a great dance album from a considerible talent. Just don't be fooled by the tender single, the bonus track is Chas and Dave meets the White Stripes singing about the joys of giving hand pleasure to someone in a variety of venues!
Robyn isn't afraid to break out the dirty side, and most of this album is an example of just what Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas wished she was. With an Electro Rap tinge to many of the tracks this comes as a refreshing surprise. The single sits well within the album, and it is nice to see that she didn't repeat the same formula ad nauseum throughout.
Overall this is a nicely paced album, she obviously has a good voice but can also cut her tempo down to a rap/talk. This suits the bouncy beats that run throughout the record and ensure you will be moving in some way regardless.
This will doubtless be a massively successful venture if the people into the single buy this release. Deservedly so, a great dance album from a considerible talent. Just don't be fooled by the tender single, the bonus track is Chas and Dave meets the White Stripes singing about the joys of giving hand pleasure to someone in a variety of venues!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've been wanting this CD for a while. I had trouble finding one even after this 3rd version of it's release (The Island Records Group, with U.K. bonus track "Jack U Off"). If you can find one, GET IT! I love it. I've been a fan of Robyn since her U.S. debut "do you know what it takes" aired on R&B & Hip Hop Radio. Only one criticism: "Handle Me" is cencored. I didn't expect that, since "Should Have Known" contains the "F" word. I do know that "Handle Me" will be the next single released, so HOPEFULLY they will include the ORIGINAL unedited version on there for people that are not offended easily. I'll be sure to get it too, because it's a great song as well.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The plaudits are already stacked high and Robyn has every right to be both pleased and proud. Her new album is a veritable jewel box of slick, accomplished, 21st century synth pop. She wears her influences affectionately on her sleeve - 80's Madonna rubs shoulders with vintage Kylie - without ever losing her own ground.
Her collaborations with writer/producer Klas Ahlund and sundry talented others has resulted in a collection of catchy, witty, laugh out loud, sing-along, dance-along gems. Indeed it's hard to have favorites with material as strong as this.
"Be Mine", "Crash and Burn Girl", "Robotboy" and "Should Have Known" will all have your toes twitching; the anthemic "With Every Heartbeat" is broken gloriously apart by the string quartet at its' pulsing centre and the gorgeous "Eclipse" gives a small glimpse of something more vulnerable in this beautiful woman's elfin heart.
A fine achievement.
Her collaborations with writer/producer Klas Ahlund and sundry talented others has resulted in a collection of catchy, witty, laugh out loud, sing-along, dance-along gems. Indeed it's hard to have favorites with material as strong as this.
"Be Mine", "Crash and Burn Girl", "Robotboy" and "Should Have Known" will all have your toes twitching; the anthemic "With Every Heartbeat" is broken gloriously apart by the string quartet at its' pulsing centre and the gorgeous "Eclipse" gives a small glimpse of something more vulnerable in this beautiful woman's elfin heart.
A fine achievement.
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The return of Robyn
Buying an album off the back of a number one single is quite risky. However with Robyn's album, "Robyn", I'm pleased to say the risk paid off when I bought this. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2010 by Mr. TB Reeks
3.0 out of 5 stars
Robyn
Got CD because I liked some of the tracks from the charts..
but not the nice surprise of: wow all the rest is fab too... Read more
but not the nice surprise of: wow all the rest is fab too... Read more
Published on 29 May 2009 by N. Maxwell
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~Robyn~
Recently purchased Robyn's amazingly successful self titled album from Amazon and i have been nothing but bewildered with her magic. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2009 by S. J. Pinder
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible!!!
I had heard 'With Every Heartbeat' and thought it was an ok song. Then just before Woolworths shut this CD was at a fiver plus 50% discount. A bargain i thought, how wrong i was! Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2009 by Kevin
5.0 out of 5 stars
The closest to perfect I've encountered in a while.
I wasn't expecting much from this album to be honest, I bought it because of how much I loved "Be Mine". However, the rest of the album is AMAZING. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2008 by Jakee
2.0 out of 5 stars
Miss Direction
I am very disappointed. With Every Heartbeat is a classic pop song. No matter how many times I've heard it, it can still bring a smile to my face. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2008 by Patrick O'keeffe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best all rounder since Savage Garden & Roxette
This is the best all-round perfectly balanced album I've heard since the Savage Garden albums!
Published on 9 Jan 2008 by R. Watson
4.0 out of 5 stars
a totally brilliant suprise
I have only listened to this album once the whole way through so far and a few times just to the first few songs. I bought it as a christmas present to myself. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2008 by Miis R. E. Gardner
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very mixed bag - including a few good pop moments
Having read the majority of reviews of this release I was looking forward to hearing a real 'gem', but to be honest, although there are some great tracks on here, overall it was a... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2007 by M. B. Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars
love it
i love this single , the only bad point is that the tracks are shorter than i had expected.
anyway a amazing cd.
anyway a amazing cd.
Published on 16 Sep 2007 by B. Pugh
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