Dance-inducing, thoughtful pop with dazzling vibes
Canadian electro pop singer-songwriter Martina Sorbara, professionally known as Dragonette, has just released her latest album, Twennies. Sorbara has previously worked with artists such as Martin Solveig on the hit “Hello.” Listen in for a catchy, light-hearted experience.
The first song, “Seasick,” introduces the album with a very colorful-sounding song about unrequited love. The chorus, “I get seasick floating along…’cause you got the taste for somebody else” depicts the end of a relationship in a pop-y, catchy way.
The title track, “Twennies,” is a four to the floor potent dance song with lyrics “attention… more of a distortion… the more I get it, the less I want it.” The music has a heightened energy, starting with a low bass ostinato and vocals and quickly shooting up to a pop-y energetic chorus.
“T-shirt” is a sort of indie rock-sounding song. The lyrics of the chorus, “I wear your t-shirt a lot” show the longing of the singer for their former romantic interest, as do the wistful chords and guitar parts. This song, though simple in style, is musically deep and lyrically thoughtful.
A little later in the album is “Good Intentions.” “I’m coming in hot with my good intentions, but I never live up to my expectations,” are the lyrics of the chorus. They speak of a relatable experience where one may be trying something new with little experience and a lot of hope for the best.
The last song, “Outie,” is a wistful, slow, singer-songwriter style-sounding song, but the lyrics go much deeper. The chorus is “Don’t threaten me with a good time,” and is presumably about not wanting to go out with someone that someone was talking to, but was not “[feeling] hard feelings” for. The song is short but packs a meaningful message about respecting space and feelings.
Overall, this is a fun, pop-y and upbeat album with thoughtful lyrics and a simple yet intriguing musical style. The songs are danceable and bring a fresh take on dance pop. Enjoy this album for its catchy choruses and dazzling technicality, and dive deep into the wonderful music that it is.
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