By Allie Campbell
Calendar Editor
Ke$ha did not put down the bottle of Jack for her recent LP “Cannibal.” This notorious party girl’s nine-track follow-up to her debut “Animal” offers little besides annoying auto-tuned vocals and ridiculous lyrics.
The album opens with title track “Cannibal,” and its terribly repetitive, one-word chorus. The song isn’t all bad, however, and does feature a catchy dance beat. From there, no other tracks offer much variety until “The Harold Song,” the album’s one ballad. This track proves that Ke$ha does have real singing abilities and brings nice relief from the other tracks. While her vocals are usually shredded to the point where her natural voice is unrecognizable, this song shows some of her talent.
There is a reason why Ke$ha’s “We R Who We R” has been topping record charts. The single’s driving hook and its catchy composition are reminiscent of her first album. Both releases contain a perfect mix of Ke$ha’s natural voice paired with computerized music.
Ke$ha shows creativity in her lyrics with multiple new phrases and crude remarks. throughout the album. On “Grow a Pear,” Ke$ha sings, “Yeah, I think you’re hot, I think you’re alright, But you’re acting like a chick all the time.” These over-the-top lyrics are consistent with Ke$ha’s exaggerated party girl persona and the overall ridiculousness of the album.
However crude and over-produced “Cannibal” may be, it is undeniable that each song contains a strong dance beat and is incredibly catchy. Though they are not likely to be added to a “favorites play list,” each track is perfect for parties and dancing. At $6.70 for a digital copy, “Cannibal” is well worth the price even if only used as party music.
Ke$ha’s release of “Cannibal” is very similar to Lady Gaga’s recently released EP “The Fame Monster.” Both artist’s albums feature 9 tracks, including a remix of one song from their debut album. Perhaps Ke$ha’s competition with the absurd Lady GaGa inspired some of the outrageousness of “Cannibal.”
“Cannibal” was released on Nov. 19 and can be purchased by itself, or in combo with Ke$ha’s debut album as “Animal + Cannibal.”
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