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Robyn (by Robyn, Pop)

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Perky bubble-gum pop masks the swearing.

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Parents need to know that Robyn's unique style combines a perky dance-party sound with joyful, whole-hearted delight in the occasional expletive. The songs also have some minor drug references.

Positive messages: Robyn's take-no-prisoners attitude sets a fine example for girls battling traditional sexist roles.
Violence: Some violent imagery as metaphor completely defused by perky instrumentals.
Sex: Innuendo is more cynical than sexual: "Good girls are sexy like everyday/I'm only sexy when I say it's OK/I just can't deal with the rules."
Language: The "S" and "F" words are used occasionally and with great enthusiasm; "bitch" pops up here and there, too.
Consumerism: No product placement in lyrics; insert contains ads for ringtones and other CDs.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: A couple drug and drinking references make occasional appearances in the lyrics.
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Families can talk about the medium versus the message. Do four-letter words lose their visceral effect when sung sweetly? Do you think Robyn's music would be just as interesting without them?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Robin Carlsson, aka Robyn, is a Swedish pop diva whose fourth album combines bubbling dance tracks, baby-doll vocals, and strong hip-hop vocabulary to create a charming, unique, and nearly-irresistible musical confection. Older listeners will hear influences as diverse as Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, and Prince while younger fans will be enchanted by Robyn's lively playfulness and take-no-prisoners attitude.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Sassy and in-your-face, the lyrics contain some four-letter words ("s--t," "f--k") and families concerned about that might want to seek out the edited version. But the expletives (as well as occasional violent and drug-related images), when shouted with delight over percolating dance tracks in a baby-girl simper, don't pack much of a wallop -- especially when followed by songs with "nah nah nah nah nah" choruses worthy of any elementary-school playground.

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Released on: April 29, 2008
Label: Cherrytree
Genre: Pop
Parental advisory: Yes
Edited version available: Yes
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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Julia from Sweden
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Perfect for teens
Nn explicit sexual images, no nudity in videos or on stage. Robyn's lyrics are mostly clean and there's the occational moral lesson. I adore her music new and fresh AND appropriate! Yay!
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