HIGH ROTATION- Robyn "Body Talk Pt 1"

Posted by: sportsgirl on 02 June 2010
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The last time we heard from Robyn, it was 2008. The diminutive Swede was riding high after top ten hits with bittersweet, orchestral-pop hit ‘Be Mine’ and anthemic dance ballad ‘With Every Heartbeat’.

The latter song went to number 1 in the UK, shortly after the album Robyn was nominated for a Grammy. Three years later, and the singer is set to release a triple album in three instalments. "Body Talk Pt 1" picks up where Robyn left off, with the emphasis on those sweeping, emotional dance tracks and the biting, quirky rap-pop with which she made her name.

The album’s title reflects her love of dance culture, having spent three years promoting her last album in clubs across the world. ‘Dancing On My Own’ will bring a lump to your throat, the natural successor to ‘With Every Heartbeat’. Robyn also hooked up with Diplo for the track ‘Dancehall Queen’, her semi-satirical homage to European mid-‘90s chart rave and rap acts such as Dr Alban, Technotronic, Leila K and Neneh Cherry.

At a time when the charts seem to be dominated by female solo artists, Robyn represents one of the few who is actually prepared to be an individual and let the songs do the talking. There’re no elaborate costumes, no carefully constructed image, no industry machine; instead of cultivating a pop aesthetic which will guarantee commercial returns, Robyn has spent most of the last ten years doing everything she can to find a way to be herself. What's not to love about that?

For a taste of what to expect, check out the preview vid below: