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Robyn | 
 enlarge | Artist: Robyn
Label: Konichiwa
Category: Music
Buy New: $35.99
New (4) Used (6) from $5.95
Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 121822
Format: Explicit Lyrics, Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 5033197462127
ASIN: B000NOKESQ
Release Date: April 23, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Curriculum Vitae - Robyn, Swingfly | | • | Konichiwa Bitches | | • | Cobrastyle | | • | Handle Me | | • | Bum Like You | | • | Be Mine! | | • | With Every Heartbeat | | • | Who's That Girl | | • | Bionic Woman | | • | Crash and Burn Girl | | • | Robotboy | | • | Eclipse | | • | Should Have Known | | • | Anything You Like |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk
Robin Carlsson--better known as Robyn, the diminutive Swedish fireball who scored a hit with 1997's "Show Me Love"--has slowly but surely made her mark as an international R & B queen. Robyn, her fourth album, is arguably her strongest statement to date, jam-packed with sassy, streetwise lyrics and an array of novel beats and songs. Tracks like "Be Mine" and the playful, upbeat "Konichiwa Bitches" are instant, immaculate pop gems, while "With Every Heartbeat"--which boasts a Royksopp-esque melancholy, sidereal bleeps and rousing strings--is much more dance than R & B. "Who's That Girl" (produced by The Knife) rides an infectious electroclash groove; "Crash and Burn Girl" is a cheerful take on disco; while "Bum Like Me" and "Should Have Known" (which owes a conspicuous debt to Prince) are shiny slower jams that warn against getting hurt by time-wasting men. With the exception of "Eclipse" and "Anytime You Like", Robyn is a delightfully upbeat album, cementing Robyn's reputation as a kick-ass pop diva with some seriously deadly Ninja moves. --Danny McKenna
Album Description
2007 UK re-release of the Swedish sensation's award-winning album featuring new artwork, new versions of 'Burn Like You' and 'Robotboy' plus two bonus tracks: Cobrastyle' and 'With Every Heartbeat'. 14 tracks including the massive hit 'Konichiwa Bitches'. This is totally brilliant and kooky Elecctro Pop for the masses! Konichiwa.
Album Details
2007 Repackaged UK Issue of the with Fifth Album from the Swedish Blued-eyed Pop/R&b Sensation who Has Rocked her Homeland and Topped their Pop Charts. This Edition Sports Different Artwork and Includes the Single "Konichiwa Bitches" plus Two Tracks Not on the Swedish Version, "Cobrastyle" and "With Every Heartbeat".
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 It's Good, But It's Arrogant August 9, 2008
Now don't get me wrong, I like this album; it's got some really good songs, but I can't help but feel there's a certain arrogance in her music. The main problem I have with the album as a whole is the attempt at giving us a diverse sounding album. We're given such good songs like "Bum Like You" and "Every Heart Beat." They're great, but then they're canceled out by Robyn's attempt at "rapping" in songs like "Konichiwa Bitches" and "Cobrastyle." Listening to her attempt at putting on an American rap style voice to deliver such childish lyrics, make me bow my head in shame.
This isn't right and really destroys what could have been a 5 star album for me. It saddens me to give it 4 but there you go. If you like Robyn's past work, then I promise you will love this. And hell, maybe you'll even enjoy her rapping, I certainly didn't.
 Always keepin it simple! July 31, 2008
WOW! her sound is beyond amazing!!!!great artist and there music is always under appreciated!
 It's okay but grossly overrated July 15, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
A few months ago I read that Swedish pop star Robyn had put out a new album. For those who are old enough to remember her, Robyn had a hit "Show Me Love" a decade ago. Back then I didn't think she had a great of a voice, a decade later I still feel that way. I recently acquired a copy of her new self-released, self-titled album. ROBYN follows in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue and Madonna with her brand of electro-pop music. Unlike Kylie's new album, ROBYN is lacks the catchy pop hooks and is more like Madonna's HARD CANDY, ROBYN is filled with weak pop vocals and awful song lyrics. There were a few songs that I did like such as "Bum Like You", "Be Mine!", "With Every Heartbeat", and "Who's That Girl". My personal favorite track has to be "With Every Heartbeat" w/Kleerup. The song is irresistably melodic. I like the inclusion of stringed instruments in this catchy electro-pop song. "Be Mine!" and "Who's That Girl" are two other favorite songs of mine. They have good beats and a good, tight pop hook. Unfortunately those few decent gems are overshadowed by weak, filler tracks which is most of the album. If it was possible, I would have given this album 2.5 stars but I can't. I really fail to see the hype over this album because I do not think that it is THAT good. ROBYN is heavily flawed.
A pleasant rarity in the pop genre July 13, 2008
I decided to get this album after hearing her 2nd released radio song from this album. I love it. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars because of the parental advisory. Its not that explicit but other people might find it objectionable. I cannot play this album around kids.
I like it because it's a departure from the typical staid pop albums that have been released recently. It's either ballad or hip hop influence; not that I don't like those types but its nice to hear something new. Robyn is a fresh, unique ear candy. It's pure pop, an audio escapism I enjoy!
Robyn's album is excellent better than the rest June 28, 2008
Robyn goes the extra mile on every track on this album. She is a strong vocalist, catchy tunes. Robyn's album is much better than Madonna's latest, and I like Madonna, but Robyn is a much stronger vocalist, has way more original style. Every track is excellent, I especially like Cobra Style which she performed on that stupid show The View. I think the track Be Mine is my favorite, strong vocalst, great production, raw emotion, a story is told in this song everyone can relate to. Robyn is the real deal, she leaves weak no talents like Janet Jackson or Ashlee Simpson in the dust. She is making records to make music, she is not some record compay puppet with no vision or talent, like a Janet Jackson.
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