Her new album, which came out yesterday, is streaming on AOL
and we’ve (only me, actually, no need to bring the rest of the office into this)
been listening to it. It’s good! It’s very
synthy, danceable and hooky. The songs are slickly produced with
lots of layered blips and beeps and heavy breathing reminiscent of “Toxic.” True, her voice sounds like it came out of a
machine, but it probably did so that’s ok.
You’ve perhaps already heard the single,
"Gimme More," but if not check out that first (link goes to the video). The second song on the album, “Piece of Me” is
also quite good and begging to be remixed into a dance-hall hit. The tunes get less exciting towards the end of the album
but the whole thing is definitely worth checking out.
Choice lyrics from “Piece of Me:”
I’m Miss bad media karma another day another
drama
Guess I can’t see the harm in working and being
a mama
And with a kid on my arm I’m still an exceptional
earner.
You wanna piece of me.
I’m Mrs. lifestyles of the rich and famous
I’m Mrs. oh my god that Britney’s shameless
I’m Mrs. extra extra this just in
I’m Mrs. she’s too big now she’s too thin
I’m Mrs. most likely to get on the TV for
stripping on the streets
when getting the groceries
oh for real
are you kidding me?
