Chris Willman
Music Writer
Kesha seems stuck between a rock and a hard place on “Rainbow,” her third album and her first since the ongoing legal turmoil and startling allegations between the singer and her former producer/mentor, Dr. Luke began nearly three years ago. She rose to fame essentially as a gifted musical comedienne with her wildly entertaining debut, “Animal,” seven years ago, but it would strike an odd note for her to return after the years of legal trauma with an album of party anthems like her biggest hit, “Tik Tok.” But does the world want a Kesha who’s traded in irreverence for righteousness?
She splits the difference on “Rainbow,” which is initially so front-loaded with angry ballads, pop sing-alongs, and feisty feminist anthems that you might wonder if any real sense of fun got dropped along with the dollar sign in her name. The old mirth does reappear, mostly in the album’s second half. But first, she’s got some things to get off her chest, and some war paint to put on.
read more at: http://variety.com/2017/music/reviews/album-review-kesha-exorcises-demons-on-rainbow-but-the-party-songs-bring-the-charm-1202523804/
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