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Body Talk

Robyn · 2010

61 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · synth-pop · electropop

An exhilarating blend of electropop and R&B, pulsating with emotional honesty and dancefloor energy.

Why this album works

Best for
dancefloor-ready anthems for celebration emotional highs and lows exploration late-night groove sessions with friends
Context
Released in 2010, 'Body Talk' is Robyn's third studio album and marks her return after a five-year hiatus. It follows her successful self-titled album from 2005, showcasing her evolution into a leading figure in the contemporary pop landscape. This project solidified her status as an innovative artist who merges personal narratives with infectious beats.
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contemporary R&B, synth-pop, electropop
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Body Talk is an album by Robyn, released in 2010. An exhilarating blend of electropop and R&B, pulsating with emotional honesty and dancefloor energy. 'Body Talk' was critically acclaimed, earning a spot on numerous year-end lists and being praised by outlets like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. The lead single, 'Dancing on My Own', became a cultural phenomenon, reaching high chart positions and influencing a generation of pop artists with its unique blend of heartbreak and empowerment. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Body Talk sound like?

An exhilarating blend of electropop and R&B, pulsating with emotional honesty and dancefloor energy. Rooted in contemporary R&B and synth-pop.

What makes Body Talk by Robyn notable?

'Body Talk' was critically acclaimed, earning a spot on numerous year-end lists and being praised by outlets like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. The lead single, 'Dancing on My Own', became a cultural phenomenon, reaching high chart positions and influencing a generation of pop artists with its unique blend of heartbreak and empowerment. Released in 2010, 'Body Talk' is Robyn's third studio album and marks her return after a five-year hiatus. It follows her successful self-titled album from 2005, showcasing her evolution into a leading figure in the contemporary pop landscape. This project solidified her status as an innovative artist who merges personal narratives with infectious beats.

Who is Body Talk for?

Body Talk works well if you're into dancefloor-ready anthems for celebration, emotional highs and lows exploration and late-night groove sessions with friends.

How many songs are on Body Talk?

Body Talk has 15 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·61:34

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fembot 3:37
  • 2 Don’t Fucking Tell Me What to Do 4:13
  • 3 Dancing on My Own Standout 4:50
  • 4 Indestructible Standout 3:40
  • 5 Time Machine 3:38
  • 6 Love Kills 4:27
  • 7 Hang With Me 4:19
  • 8 Call Your Girlfriend Standout 3:49
  • 9 None of Dem 5:15
  • 10 We Dance to the Beat 4:27
  • 11 U Should Know Better 4:01
  • 12 Dancehall Queen 3:41
  • 13 Get Myself Together 3:42
  • 14 In My Eyes 3:56
  • 15 Stars 4-Ever 3:59

Release Date

January 1, 2010

Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

61 min 34 sec