Dobson attempts to lure fans back with album

                The long awaited official second album by Canadian rocker FeFe Dobson was finally released Nov. 30. After being pushed back numerous times due to Dobson being dropped from her original label and then being signed back on two years later put a strain on the album. Most of the original songs slated to be featured on the album, Joy were eliminated and Dobson had to write new songs.

                The 13 track album features a wide range of Dobson’s vocal talent. However, it strongly lacks the best quality Dobson has to offer, her punk rock attitude. With Dobson’s range of putting her own unique twist on her music, the album is still lackluster.

                It debuted in the Canadian Charts landing in the top 60. The album has not charted in the U.S., yet, and the chance of it doing so is slim unless she promotes the album better. She’s performed on several U.S. news shows and on a few lukewarm popular television shows.

                Two singles were released at the same time for the album entitled, “I Want You 2 Watch Me Move.” Its two song titles combined into one, and they were only promo songs.  Both singles were commercial hits. “Watch Me Move” was featured on numerous television show promos.

                The first official single was “Ghost,” a song about a scorned ex who sees her ex with another girl. The video sheds light on how Dobson has matured. She still possesses the energy of legendary rocker Joan Jett.

                The album has more of a pop-esque edge to it, even though Dobson tries to hold on to her edgy side.  “Thanks for Nothing” and “In Your Touch” still prove that Dobson is a superb lyricist who can convey almost any emotion into a song. The one thing the album shy’s away from is sappy love songs.

                “Stuttering” is a confusing song, about being scorned by a lover, which seems to be a recurring theme throughout the album.

                The best tracks, “I Made Out with Your Boyfriend” and “Johnny Cash,” are hidden on the iTunes deluxe version of the album.  She tries to redeem herself in her fans’ eyes with this album, but the poppy sound will completely throw off fans at first.  Fans will be able to tell how much Dobson put into this album, especially since it took over six years for her to gain her spotlight back.

                But, the album lacks the hardcore sound that made fans fall in love with her. Dobson is currently touring to support the album with acoustic shows across the U.S. 

               Granted Dobson was 18 years old when her self titled first album was released, but she still tries to hold on to that Joan Jett mentality. The album is fair, but with the right state of mind it could have been better.