♫ Robyn | B-

Swedish dance-pop superstar Robyn just released Body Talk, Pt. 2, the second installment in a three-album concept. She sticks to a reliable mix of playful lyrics accompanied by pounding beats. The spunky singer gets listeners up on the dance floor to listen to her mischievous antics.

The first two tracks on the album are titled "In My Eyes" and "Include Me Out," and they both feature strong drumbeats and bass rhythms. "In My Eyes" starts out with what sounds like warped schoolchildren's voices, lending a creepy quality to the track. "Include Me Out" includes a strange phrase that sings, "It is really very simple/Just a single pulse repeated at a regular interval." Robyn then sings about making sure she is the life in people's hearts and minds all over a simple, repeated pulse. She proves her music is self-effacing and smarter than that of other dance artists.

Further into the album, Robyn shows she has many different sides to her persona. Her track titled, "Criminal Intent" is an infectious track, pitting her in a story song. Synthed-up police and ambulance sirens set the stage for Robyn to ask the judge, "I admit, I can get somewhat X-rated on the floor/But your Honor, how's that something you get incarcerated for?" With lyrics such as these, one can only imagine her winking and smiling at the same time.

"U Should Know Better" further advances Robyn's diversity as she collaborates with Snoop Dogg and they paint their image as hard partiers wreaking havoc on Europe. They cheekily rap about head shops in Amsterdam and partying with the Pope in the Vatican.

The last song on the album, "Indestructible," is a complete tonal shift from the rest of Body Talk Pt. 2. The first 20 seconds consist of orchestral string instruments.  Robyn sings sadly about finding the right person and being committed to her "indestructible" love. While this song feels out of place considering it's surrounding tracks, Body Talk Pt. 2 is still a great album to put on during a Saturday night or even when getting up on a Sunday morning.