The last album I purchased by the irrepressible Ms. Cyndi Lauper was her heartbreakingly beautiful collection The Body Acoustic. So, what is the exact opposite? An electronic album, featuring some of the biggest names on the club scene behind the soundboard. Basement Jaxx, Kleerup and Dragonette all produced tracks, and the whole album was co-written by Cyndi herself.
With or without the big guns, Cyndi has created a diverse collection of club music. From the more mainstream club sounds of single "Into The Nightlife" to the urban-inspired "Lyfe" to the strange Latin fusion instrumentation of Basement Jaxx's "Rocking Chair" and the retro-disco of "Set Your Heart" Ms. Lauper creates an exciting blend of dance music.
Occasionally the beats swallow Cyndi's vocals, making it sound like a remix, not original techno music (notably "Grab A Hold.") It may not have the emotion-drenched lyrics of her hits like "Time After Time" but this a club friendly collection, perfect for getting asses on the floor.
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