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| Written by Anne-Marije Rook - Argonaut | ||||||
| Monday, 06 October 2008 | ||||||
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With the Pussycat Dolls’ second album, “Doll Domination” (Interscope) the girls make very clear that they are entertainers, not musicians. In the ‘90s, the Spice Girls might have raised some eyebrows as they rose to pop-star fame, but the Pussycat Dolls take the girl-group image to a whole new level and are possibly more popular among horny teenage boys than lip-syncing 8 to 12-year-old girls. While the Dolls can easily be dismissed as eye-catching products infused with studio enchantment and touch-ups, the burlesque-dancers-turned-band know exactly where their niche is — they make simple club music with a magic touch of slick production and plenty of sexual innuendo. The lead song, “When I Grow Up,” shows exactly that. It’s a catchy, solid club song with a good beat and debate-starting lyrics. However, beyond the skimpy outfits, breathy vocals and sly dance routines, “Doll Domination” shows some maturity. The lyrics show the girls are less interested in stealing boyfriends after experiencing some heartbreak of their own. This album features a surprising amount of lyrics about loss and love. Emotion takes a front seat in the dramatic performance on “I Hate This Part.” “Happily Never After, ” written by Ne-Yo, continues the emotional theme with a sweet chorus, soft-voices, guitar and piano dominance. However, with the help of Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg and R. Kelly there are still plenty of danceable songs. After all, the dance-pop group is known for strutting it on stage to pulsing beats, and with only one girl who can sing, that’s probably for the best. In the Missy Elliot-featured “Whatcha Think About That,” Timbaland’s “Whatchamacallit” and “Magic,” the girls show no sign of vulnerability and prove themselves sassy and cocky instead. With their feisty yet simple lyrics, pulsing beats and slick production, these tracks were made ready for the dance floor. R. Kelly makes an appearance on “Out Of This Club,” and Snoop Dogg supports the Dolls once more on “Bottle Pop,” which is pretty standard ‘sex-you-up’ fare. The electro sounds and other tricks make the girls’ voices sound everything but real. But as said, the girls are entertainers not singers. “Doll Domination” might not be dominating, but should be taken for what it is: entertaining club music.  Add as favorites (17) | Views: 252
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