This pop upstart is riding high with the hit “TiK ToK,” but “Animal” proves Ke$ha isn’t ready for prime time. Her debut underwhelms on multiple levels, pairing utterly formulaic music with inane lyrics about hook-ups and hangovers. Ke$ha’s brash voice doesn’t help matters. Straining for “attitude,” Ms. “TiK ToK” instead comes off sounding like a spoiled brat in need of a timeout. Grade: D
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Ugh, see above – If I HAD the time, I don’t think I’d want to investigate this apparent phenom.
OK, I found a little time (read stumbled across a review without any intent.) This helps:
from http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/index.ssf/2010/01/kehas_animal_is_a_brash_bust_p.html
This pop upstart is riding high with the hit “TiK ToK,” but “Animal” proves Ke$ha isn’t ready for prime time. Her debut underwhelms on multiple levels, pairing utterly formulaic music with inane lyrics about hook-ups and hangovers. Ke$ha’s brash voice doesn’t help matters. Straining for “attitude,” Ms. “TiK ToK” instead comes off sounding like a spoiled brat in need of a timeout. Grade: D