As we have seen in the past, it seems that Emilie fights harder, with each release being more aggressive. Has this trend continued? Well on the first and title track it seems not, in fact it seems like Emilie has given up entirely and joined the mainstream. The track is quite generic, instrumentally it could be a Lady Gaga track, for example. It's not all bad though, at least it shows she can adapt as a musician to current trends (although, most of us don't want her to).
Fortunately the rest of the album is more than redeeming!
Time for Tea, the second track of the album is another electronic number, and quite a quirky one too. Some parts of it might remind you of certain levels from Mario 64. I would also describe it as a fucked up Disney number, which is meant as a compliment, of course.
"What Will I Remember?" also has a Disney soundtrack feel. This is a very emotional song, evoking a strong sense of sorrow and vulnerability, further enhanced by the intricate, lush orchestration and the amazing vocals of Emilie. "Take the Pill" takes a turn in the more aggressive direction, starting off with a big hardstyle kick, and then an electronic beat. This song has a cutting edge to it. Its like a person has just given in to the situation, but is angry and taunting themselves for doing so.
"Girls! Girls! Girls!" starts with some classic EA harpsichord, later erupting into a speedy little cabaret number. This piece works well, and we even hear Emilie attempting a cockney accent which is a bonus."I Don't Understand" again brings back the Disney soundtrack feel, but again with a fucked up dark side.
The album is like a diverse yet cohesive soundtrack to a dark and twisted fairytale. Emilie uses well the contrast of electronic and orchestral sounds to create the perfect atmosphere for each song. This is an excellent piece of well crafted musicianship. The songs are written to tell a story, and they do that very well, we feel what she feels, we make a connection.
Although largely different from her previous works, I think that EA fans will enjoy this as much as, if not more than previous releases.
Recommended to those who aren't afraid to try something different. 9/10