Three years after 2022's ‘Motordrome’, where she embraced a bold transformation, and a decade since her debut album ‘No Mythologies To Follow’, MØ’s fourth album finds the Danish alt-pop artist at an intriguing juncture. Throughout the album, there exists a tension between the dark pop sound that complements her vocal style and vibe, and the overpowering presence of her earlier radio hits. The former is best represented by the dancefloor melancholy of ‘Without You’ and the analogue-inspired title track. In contrast, the arguably weaker tracks—such as ‘Knife’, which closely resembles Tomcraft’s 2002 hit ‘Loneliness’ but lacks its impact, and ‘Sweet’, where either MØ or guest Biig Piig could be easily replaced without significant effect—seem to have been crafted with the latter hits in mind. Likewise, the use of a sample from The Knife in ‘Who Said’ feels like an unfortunate misstep, as the playful chorus clashes with the somber instrumentation. Despite these inconsistencies, the album has some standout moments: ‘Keep Møving’ channels the spirit of Pet Shop Boys’ ‘In The Night’ (particularly the version from BBC TV’s The Clothes Show in the ‘90s) and Peaches’ dancefloor presence, offering an infectious and fun track with a punk attitude that playfully provokes her Scandinavian peers. Additionally, the penultimate track ‘Heartbreaks’ exudes pure club euphoria, incorporating enough of MØ’s signature sound to conclude the album with flair. While the inclusion of her cover of Avicii’s ‘Wake Me Up’ as a bonus track does make a case for such inclusions—it’s decent but slightly disrupts the album’s flow. Interestingly, for a record titled ‘Plægirl’, much of this material feels overly calculated, detracting from what has made MØ a unique force over the past decade.
A captivating achievement that seems equally fashionable and unconventional.
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It shows no signs of easing from its intense heat.
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Quite enjoyable to listen to, though not particularly memorable.
At an intriguing junction.