Annie - Don’t Stop
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Norwegian pop queen Annie has returned after what seems like a rather large hiatus from the music scene. Coming from a place more known for its skiing than its music, Annie’s debut Anniemal was an unexpected pop masterpiece that certainly showed her one-name moniker was apt indeed. She shows the spunk of a Madonna, and like the latter, she delivers musical goodies that mix genres and styles. But the similarities aren’t totally consistent.
Her sophomore album (to be released October 6th) Don’t Stop is a real work of pop deliciousness. Beginning with “My Love is Better”, where Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos adds his own nifty guitar work, Annie shows that she’s honed her rock sensibilities to near perfection. Though the other tracks on the album don’t top the first, there’s much to enjoy here. “I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me” is a ridiculously infectious tune that is pure saccharine fun, while “Sweet” could’ve been sung by Madonna with its lilting chorus of ’sweet’s and high-charged rhythms (you’ve also got to hear “Loco”!).
Go and get your copy of Don’t Stop.
Listen to “My Love is Better”
Listen to “Loco“
