Cannibal is Ke$ha's latest offering in form of an EP (Mini album) which was made with the intent of giving the trash bag chic singer a harder edge to her music.
The album was released on November 19 of 2010 and was all written(mostly by K$ herself) and done in about half a month.
The album is a bit generic, very fun, unapologetic, and let's you know more about who the talented(<- This is a universally accepted fact! (In my head)) singer is.
I'm going to review the album in a song by song format.
We R Who We R - The pride anthem is about being different and sticking your middle finger high to the haters. It follows the gimmick trend of "Be Yourself" that these popstars have been doing but K$ gave it a more edgy fun spin and was one of the first(along with Lady Gaga) to do it. It was inspired by the somewhat recent suicides of LGBT Community kids.
With lyrics like "I’m so sick of being so serious! It’s making my brain delirious!" K$ followers her theme of being carefree, fun, and not taking yourself serious. This message is laced all over her music.
Lyrics: B+
Production: B
Sleazy- The song shows off a more risqué sound which isn't like K$' general innocent pristine image. The song has an awesome thunderous bass and shows off K$' rapping ability; which Andre 3000 praised.
The song was inspired by dudes trying to get with K$ by using their money.
Lyrics: B-
Production: A
Blow: A fun club banger that brings the boys to the yard.
Lyrics: C+
Production: B
The Harold Song- Ever went through young love that went wrong? This is for you.
I love this song, it's beautiful and shows off a different side of K$. It sadly also has the same production as K$' song "Blind".
Lyrics: B+
Production: C+
Crazy Beautiful Life- A genuine song that talks about appreciating everything you have. Even if you were a waitress trying to get where you want to be, like K$ did.
Lyrics: B
Production: B+
Grow A Pear- The song has stirred the pot with the transgender community thanks to the poorly thought out lyrics. It VERY catchy but almost gets ruined by the lyrical content.
Lyrics: C-
Production: A-
C U Next Tuesday-
A song about a mutual hump N dump.
Classy, I know. It's my least favorite song.
Lyrics: C
Production: B+
Animal (Billboard Remix)- A remix by producer Billboard of K$' favorite song from her chart topping debut album, Animal.
The remix and original have a great euphoric feeling with a beautiful message that shows off the fact that K$ can sing. Despite popular belief.