Esthero
follows her summer 2004 comeback single (and dancefloor hit)
"O.G. Bitch"
with the
We R in Need of a Musical Revolution
EP. The title track updates the sound of
's 1998 debut with propulsive programming and more
Bjoerk
in her vocal than ever before. While its beat'll get heads nodding, lyrics calling for a change at video and radio (and she name names, too) will raise a few uptight eyebrows. The rest of
Revolution
is refreshingly diverse, which is even more promising considering
's lengthy hiatus. There are two
Sean Lennon
collaborations here, and they're both really strong.
"Everyday Is a Holiday [With You]"
is an irresistibly bouncy
chamber pop
piece, while
"This Lull-a-Bye"
fuses a foggy
bossa nova
rhythm to subtle electronics.
"I Drive Alone"
is a
trip-hop
throwback, and the gentle
"Amber and Tiger's Eye"
is seven minutes in dreamy
heaven. Best might be
"Gone,"
her collaboration with
Cee-Lo
that flutters between
R&B
, mournful harmony, and a mild
electronic
pace. ~ Johnny Loftus