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Pop · 2008

Crayons

Donna Summer

A high-gloss 2008 comeback blending dance-pop, reggae, and rock. Summer reclaims her crown with stadium-sized vocals and modern electronic production.

May 20, 2008 · Burgundy Records

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Crayons is a vibrant, kaleidoscopic celebration of a legend returning to her natural habitat: the dance floor. After seventeen years away from original studio albums, Donna Summer does not merely attempt to recreate the 1970s; instead, she absorbs the sounds of the 2000s, from J.R. Rotem's crisp R&B production to Greg Kurstin's synth-pop sensibilities. The result is an album that feels like a victory lap, moving effortlessly between high-energy club anthems and surprising excursions into reggae and pop-rock. It is the sound of an artist who knows her worth and is ready to remind the world why she was dubbed the Queen in the first place.

Moments Worth Listening For
The brassy, self-assured entrance of The Queen is Back where she announces her return over a funky, updated disco beat
The unexpected blend of Summer's soulful delivery with Ziggy Marley's laid-back reggae flow on the title track
The build-up of the four-on-the-floor beat into a classic dance floor climax on I'm a Fire
The gritty, rock-infused guitar textures that punctuate the otherwise electronic landscape of Stamp Your Feet
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Crayons sound next to the rest of Donna Summer's catalogue?

Party Celebration+1.6σ

The writing leans notably further into party celebration than the rest of the catalogue.

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