Kate Nash – Girl Talk
Review By Perry Fish
English singer and songwriter, Kate Nash, landed in the indie scene with her single, “Foundations”, from her 2007 debut album, Made of Bricks. Her facetious lyrics and sweet-hearted voice have been compared to the likes of Lilly Allen and Regina Spektor. Now, with the release of her latest album Girl Talk, Nash appears to have shed her charming mentality for something almost unrecognizable.
Released on March 4th, the 15 tracks of Girl Talk reflect an amped up version of Nash. Along with a new look, her musical style has seemingly changed overnight. Tracks like “Fri-end?” and “Death Proof” introduce us to her new, retro-punk sound with full force. Echoed wailing and twangy instrumentals sound more like the original style of the English punk rock band, The Clash.
The fifth track, “Sister”, starts out normal enough, but quickly changes tune. Any fan of Nash’s easy listening, Sunday-afternoon vibe would be disappointed by her screaming, static lyrics.
Just when the circling tracks start to become numbing, the upbeat sound of “OMYGOD!” reminds us of the sweet, but straightforward Nash we came to know and love. The albums single, “3AM” holds on to the same feelings as an indirect love song, reviving her classic sound. The best testaments of Nash’s true vocals are easily and ironically the last two tracks of the album, “You’re So Cool and I’m So Freaky” and “Lullaby For An Insomniac.”
Nash tries her hand at another unexpected style in “Rap For Rejection”. She holds nothing back in this explicit track as she vents about boys, sex, and sluts. Is it possible that Nash makes a better rapper than a screaming punk? Surprisingly, yes. Still, we can only hope her rebellious stage will be short lived or there is sure to be more rejection where that came from.
Overall Rating: 3/5
Recommended Tacks: OMYGOD!” and “Rap for Rejection”
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