Her latest album "Fight Like A Girl" as the name suggests, was all about empowerment, about standing up for who you are and not backing down. Musically, the album took a more commercial direction than her previous work, leaving many fans less than impressed. As for the live experience, I'm not entirely sure that it can be described as live at all anymore. The music was sparse, and when it did eventually come around to a song, all of the instrumentation was on playback - very disappointing for anyone who is a fan of her violin playing, and in fact anyone expecting a truly live show.
A large proportion of the show was spent prancing around stage with her accomplices (Veronica and Maggots), not wearing very much, and acting out scenes from sexual fanfiction. After at least thirty minutes of teasing, this resulted in a full on lesbian kiss between Veronica Varlow and Emilie Autumn. Another significant amount of time was devoted to a burlesque dance by Veronica. Then out came the muffins, which for some strange reason they referred to as cupcakes that night - I'm not entirely sure why. Anyway, they chucked them into the audience and I happened to catch one.
The show was definitely more of a visual and theatrical experience than a musical one, despite it being advertised as such. Definitely more appealing to those teenage girls (and some boys) who call themselves "Plague Rats." than actual music fans. Their following is so blind that they'd probably follow her into a sewer if she asked. Let's just be thankful that they don't breed as fast as rats.
I like Emilie, and a lot of her music but I can't help but feel that she is a sell out, merely using her boobs and her bipolar to make money. I'm sure her messages about self empowerment and mental health help many people, but in a lot of ways it is pure sensationalism, it just feels so insincere; a way to make money from the lost and blind.
In summary: A very expensive muffin.