It’s been 5 years since the original release of Robyn. Half a decade since a new Robyn album and you can bet that fans were shaking with excitement when “Dancehall Queen” prematurely leaked under the title of “No Hassle.” A month after that the flood came.

Robyn announced her plan to release 3 albums in one year, starting off with Body Talk Pt. 1. Her reason behind the three separate albums was so she could freshly release the music as it was created instead of making the fans wait for a single from an album that is almost a year or two old. So now that listeners knew the title and concept behind the albums and it was time for the music.

“Dancehall Queen” had already been heard and the next song to slap our ears was the electro “Fembot.” The heavy bassline, grinding synths and static sounds sounds like something that came right off the track list of Robyn. The next song to be previewed was the urban-electro, Röyksopp produced “None of Dem” but unfortunately it did not make the track list of B.T. Pt. 1. The dark vibe and DEEP bassline instantly put a few listeners in a daze.

The standout track on the album, the one which leads the pack as first single is the disc-electro “Dancing On My Own.” Everyone really was under the impression that it was another Kleerup produced song due to its resemblance to Robyn’s “With Every Heartbeat.” Patrik Berger was actually the mind behind the song.

There were 3 songs left to hear; one more uptempo dance number in the form of “Cry When You Get Older” and then finishing off with the beautiful ballad, “Hang With Me,” and a cover of the Swedish folk song, “Jag Vet En Dejlig Rosa.” The album could have done without that cover…

Body Talk Pt.1 is a brilliant piece of work from Robyn. With each new musical project from Robyn she displays growth and proves she is an artist. Also, what you will discover about Body Talk Pt. 1 is Robyn is continuing what made her last album so great. The music is very much what we heard on Robyn 5 years ago but it’s executed in a way that is natural and not forced to try to hold onto some success. C.S. approves Body Talk Pt. 1. Listen to the Chew Fu Extended Mix of “Dancing Own My Own” after…

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Robyn – Dancing On My Own (Chew Fu Extended Mix)