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One of the Boys
Pop · 2008 · 12 tracks · 46m

One of the Boys

June 17, 2008 · Capitol Records

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Aggressive power chords and snarky, confrontational lyricism collide on this major-label secular debut, which trades acoustic confessions for a neon-lit, guitar-driven mall-punk attitude.

The production pairs a gritty vocal delivery with a polished, radio-ready sheen that makes every hook feel massive and inevitable. It captures a messy, rebellious energy that is both fiercely feminine and unapologetically loud.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 46m
01
One of the Boys
4:08
02
I Kissed a Girl
3:00
03
Waking Up in Vegas
3:19
04
Thinking of You
4:06
05
Mannequin
3:17
06
Ur So Gay
3:37
07
Hot n Cold
3:40
08
If You Can Afford Me
3:18
09
Lost
4:16
10
Self Inflicted
3:26
11
I’m Still Breathing
3:49
12
Fingerprints
3:45
Moments Worth Listening For
07Hot n ColdThe explosive chorus of 'Hot n Cold' relies on a driving synth-rock pulse that bridges the gap between power pop and dance-pop.
04Thinking of YouA sudden shift to acoustic fingerpicking on 'Thinking of You' strips away the album's aggressive sheen for a heavy-hearted, dramatic ballad.
01One of the BoysThe title track 'One of the Boys' opens the record with a mix of acoustic strumming and sarcastic, spoken-style verses that set the defiant tone.
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