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...feeling alive again, alive again,” vocalist Alison Goldfrapp croons breathily on the third track of “Head First,” summing up the album??s vivacious spirit. British duo Goldfrapp’s fifth release, “Head First” is an infectiously bubbly, feel-good 1980s disco-pop infused production. Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory have experimented with various styles throughout the past 10 years, shifting from ambient electronic pop on their debut “Felt Mountain,” to darker sounds in later albums...
...contain anything as instantly and inescapably catchy as the hit single “Yeah!” from “Confessions,” but it certainly does have its strong points. Bonus track “More” is actually one of the album??s highlights, and its slick beats and self-assured air are certainly reminiscent of Usher’s past hits. Usher’s core aesthetic reamins intact: most songs feature strong electronic beats as well as an abundance of vocal and instrumental layering, and all of the production aspects...
Opener “Monstar” is another of the album??s best tracks. Filled with electronic beats, claps, computerized voices—à la Kanye West sampling Daft Punk—piano, and strings layered together, the song continuously builds up a seemingly weightless sound. This is showcased as the chorus chants, “I’m back / Celebrate life,” which seems to be exactly what this song is trying...
...music, nevertheless, oftentimes doesn’t make up for the insipid subject matter and silliness of the album??s lyrics, which are the weakest point of “Raymond v. Raymond.” A perfect example of this is “OMG,” featuring and produced by The Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am, perhaps the most ridiculous track. Another ode to club hookups, the lyrics show that a poet Usher is not, as he laughably attempts to describe the woman he has fallen for by singing, “Honey...
...that I never thought I’d be / I’m ready to sign them papers.” Unlike many of the other songs, “Paper” actually feels like it has soul, a nice change from the rest of the album??s lightweight feel...