Robyn - Don't Stop The Music (CD)

All Music Guide

After spreading her artistic wings with mixed success on 1999's My Truth, Robyn returns to more commercial fare on Don't Stop The Music. Once again she cowrites every song on the record, excluding a hidden rendition of Swedish Standard Regntunga Skyar, but the album is generally less introspective and more upbeat than her previous album. Some fans may bemoan this as a backwards step, but truth be told Don't Stop The Music is a much stronger record for it. Robyn has a great ear for a pop hook, and this album is filled with them. In many ways the album represents a culmination of the best elements of her first two albums. It has the strong melodies and instant pop appeal of the best songs on her debut, combined with the lyrical intelligence and consistency of the second. There's a definite RnB flavour in places, particularly on the driving, beats driven lead single Keep This Fire Burning. Other tracks such as the sugary ballad O Baby and the title track are closer to the pop sound she wa...s initially famous for. The bitter Should Have Known is also notable for its liberal use of the word fck, although it's heightens the emotional punch of the song rather than being used for crass effect. Read more Less