Still snarky and standing up for girl power, British singer–songwriter Kate Nash is back with a much more aggressive attitude. The trademark cutesy piano hasbeen turned in for a ‘90s–punk–rock bass and Nash’s new album is fueled by a rebellious take on her usual feminist message. With catchy tracks like “OHMYGOD,” “Girl Talk” includes a few classically quirky hits that staunch fans will have stuck in their heads for days. The majority of the album, though, is uncharacteristically rockabilly, and many songs like “Sister” are emotionally wrought and vocally guttural. The album has many great tracks, for sure, but one wonders whether Nash’s decision to drop the sprightly style and lyrical quips a lá “Merry Happy” was a mature change of pace or just disappointing.
Grade: B
Sounds best when: Someone has called you a bitch one too many times
99–cent download: “3 AM”
