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Finally, at long last,\u00a0Natalia Kills’<\/strong> new album\u00a0Trouble<\/strong> is on the horizon! I’ve just had an advance listen to the album and my oh my did Natalia revamp her sound. I always find it a bit difficult to review music from one of my favorite artists, so I’ll do my best to not spontaneously fanboy during this one. Before giving this album a listen I definitely lowered my expectations a bit. While I absolutely loved\u00a0Kills’<\/strong> first album\u00a0Perfectionist<\/strong>, it was not without its flaws.\u00a0Perfectionist<\/strong>, while still a great album, suffered a bit from\u00a0Natalia<\/strong> trying a little too hard to convey her dark pop princess image and falling a bit flat. So when I heard\u00a0Trouble<\/strong> was up that same alley, I got a bit worried. Thankfully, though, my concerns have been vanquished. Let’s break it down, shall we?<\/p>\n

<\/strong>The album opens with\u00a0Television<\/strong>, which has about a minute and a half intro sewn into it that really sets the tone for the album. It’s a dark, dramatic intro that would fit\u00a0seamlessly into a movie trailer (it’s a good thing). The track kicks it into high gear with some banging drums and a slick guitar riff.\u00a0Television<\/strong> is a superb opening track; it’s got a fun, driving beat and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Since we’ve all heard\u00a0Problem<\/strong> and we all love it (right?), I won’t spend time talking about it, other than to say that it fits nicely as the second song on the album. Stop Me,<\/b> the third track, is by far my favorite track on the album. It’s a sleek, sexy track that pounds along with some amazing drums (imagine Natalia reworking\u00a0Superficial<\/strong> from\u00a0Perfectionist<\/strong> and making it about 5 times better). With lyrics like “I put my high heels on so I’m closer to God,” how could you possibly go wrong? It’s simply a perfect song.<\/p>\n

Trouble\u00a0<\/strong>continues on with\u00a0Boys Don’t Cry<\/strong>, which is a fun bopper of a song laced with some sexy guitar (pop music needs more guitars). While I wouldn’t necessarily call it a highlight of the album, it chugs along with a fun, lighthearted energy, which is pretty infectious.\u00a0Daddy’s Girl<\/strong>, the next track, is probably the happiest sounding song on the album. While the lyrics aren’t exactly happy, bubblegum pop (this\u00a0is<\/em>\u00a0Natalia Kills<\/strong>, after all…), the song’s chorus sounds like it was pulled from an R-rated Disney cartoon (again, it’s a good thing). Ultimately, it’s a super fun song that will definitely have you dancing. We all already know how wonderful\u00a0Saturday Night<\/strong> is, so I don’t need to expand upon it. It’s one of the best song’s she’s ever made, and that’s that.<\/p>\n

The album slows down a bit with\u00a0Devils Don’t Fly<\/strong>, a slow, emotional, electro track with a chilling chorus and haunting lyrics. It’s without a doubt one of the deeper, more serious tracks on the album and definitely a standout track.\u00a0Outta Time<\/strong> follows next, but it ultimately just feels like a filler song with a 50s vibe. It certainly isn’t bad, and\u00a0Natalia<\/strong> shows off her vocal range nicely, but the song just fails to really take off. Although it’s been out for a while, I still can’t say enough good things about\u00a0Controversy<\/strong>. It’s a prime, pounding, provokative, piece of pop, and quite frankly it should have been a single. And while it’s a fun reference, I could have done without all the yelling about Kool-Aid.<\/p>\n

Rabbit Hole<\/strong> is probably the dirtiest, most fun song on\u00a0Trouble<\/strong> and I can’t get enough of it. It’s almost as if\u00a0Natalia<\/strong> challenged herself to write the dirtiest, most\u00a0Ke$ha-<\/strong>like lyrics she could (and don’t let that comparison scare you away!). Mix all that in with a little glitch music and a fun dance beat and you’ve got one hell of a track! Watching You<\/b> is a decent track with a chorus that once again shows off\u00a0Natalia’s\u00a0<\/strong>vocal range, but it ultimately sounds like a cut from\u00a0Perfectionist<\/strong>.\u00a0Marlboro Lights<\/strong>, the only actual ballad on the album, is an absolute homerun. It’s a stripped down piano song and\u00a0Natalia<\/strong> is at her most vulnerable. It’s a touching song that reminds you just how beautiful her voice is. More ballads please,\u00a0Natalia.<\/strong>\u00a0Trouble<\/strong>, the title track, closes off the album in the best way imaginable. It’s a drum-heavy track with a stadium rock feel to it. The song is about exactly what you think: Ms. Kills telling us that she’s trouble, and it works spectacularly. A great way to finish off a great album.<\/p>\n

The best part about\u00a0Trouble<\/strong> is how authentic\u00a0Natalia\u00a0<\/strong>comes across during the whole album. While I thought she tried too hard to get her bad girl image across on\u00a0Perfectionist<\/strong>, she absolutely hit it out of the park with\u00a0Trouble<\/strong>. If you’re like me and had your share of reservations about the album, feel free to take a deep breath and relax, because\u00a0Trouble<\/strong> is a phenomenal album that truly deserves to be at the top of the charts. So get ready, kids!\u00a0Trouble<\/strong> is coming on September 3rd and it’s taking no prisoners!<\/p>\n

TROUBLE: 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

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