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Robyn
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(based on 26 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2577
Category: Music

Artist: Robyn
Publisher: CherryTree
Studio: CherryTree
Manufacturer: CherryTree
Label: CherryTree
Format: Extra Tracks
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

MPN: 001093302
UPC: 602517644236
EAN: 0602517644236
ASIN: B0013PVGJ0

Release Date: April 29, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Tracks:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Konichiwa Bitches
  • Cobrastyle
  • Handle Me
  • Bum Like You
  • Be Mine!
  • With Every Heartbeat - with Kleerup
  • Who's That Girl
  • Bionic Woman
  • Crash And Burn Girl
  • Robotboy
  • Eclipse
  • Should Have Know
  • Any Time You Like
  • Dream On
  • Handle Me - RedOne Remix - Cherrytree Bonus Track

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.co.uk
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

Album Description
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.

Album Details
2007 Repackaged UK Issue of the with Fifth Album from the Swedish Blued-eyed Pop/R&b Sensation who Has Rocked her Homeland and Topped their Pop Charts. This Edition Sports Different Artwork and Includes the Singles "With Every Heartbeat" and "Konichiwa Bitches" plus a Track Not on the Swedish Version, "Cobrastyle".


Customer Reviews:   Read 21 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars It's okay but grossly overrated   July 15, 2008
  1 out of 2 found this review helpful

A few months ago I read that Swedish pop star Robyn had put out a new album. For those who are old enough to remember her, Robyn had a hit "Show Me Love" a decade ago. Back then I didn't think she had a great of a voice, a decade later I still feel that way. I recently acquired a copy of her new self-released, self-titled album. ROBYN follows in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue and Madonna with her brand of electro-pop music. Unlike Kylie's new album, ROBYN is lacks the catchy pop hooks and is more like Madonna's HARD CANDY, ROBYN is filled with weak pop vocals and awful song lyrics. There were a few songs that I did like such as "Bum Like You", "Be Mine!", "With Every Heartbeat", and "Who's That Girl". My personal favorite track has to be "With Every Heartbeat" w/Kleerup. The song is irresistably melodic. I like the inclusion of stringed instruments in this catchy electro-pop song. "Be Mine!" and "Who's That Girl" are two other favorite songs of mine. They have good beats and a good, tight pop hook. Unfortunately those few decent gems are overshadowed by weak, filler tracks which is most of the album. If it was possible, I would have given this album 2.5 stars but I can't. I really fail to see the hype over this album because I do not think that it is THAT good. ROBYN is heavily flawed.


4 out of 5 stars A pleasant rarity in the pop genre   July 13, 2008
I decided to get this album after hearing her 2nd released radio song from this album. I love it. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars because of the parental advisory. Its not that explicit but other people might find it objectionable. I cannot play this album around kids.
I like it because it's a departure from the typical staid pop albums that have been released recently. It's either ballad or hip hop influence; not that I don't like those types but its nice to hear something new. Robyn is a fresh, unique ear candy. It's pure pop, an audio escapism I enjoy!



5 out of 5 stars Robyn's album is excellent better than the rest   June 28, 2008
Robyn goes the extra mile on every track on this album. She is a strong vocalist, catchy tunes. Robyn's album is much better than Madonna's latest, and I like Madonna, but Robyn is a much stronger vocalist, has way more original style. Every track is excellent, I especially like Cobra Style which she performed on that stupid show The View. I think the track Be Mine is my favorite, strong vocalst, great production, raw emotion, a story is told in this song everyone can relate to. Robyn is the real deal, she leaves weak no talents like Janet Jackson or Ashlee Simpson in the dust. She is making records to make music, she is not some record compay puppet with no vision or talent, like a Janet Jackson.


5 out of 5 stars The best of 2008   June 10, 2008
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I really loved Madonna's latest, but Robyn's self-titled album has blown Hard Candy out of the water! From beginning the end the album is full of sweet, savage Europop/R&B goodness. This album is a smarter, cheekier and better-written version of anything Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado and Fergie have put out in the past four years. Please pick this up if you're looking for a new artist to sweeten your musical palate.


5 out of 5 stars Such a great cd!   June 7, 2008
Robyn's cd is pure talent. She has that extra something that most pop stars dont have these days. Theres not a single song I dont like on this album. Its the perfect dance album and full of female independance.

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