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Sinead O'Connor «How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?»
Still flamboyant and against the rules of this world, Sinead O'Connor released her ninth album, preceded by Twitter friend requests, a marriage to a drug consultant that fell apart after her wedding night, and even attempts end your own life. All her new songs are dedicated to love, hatred for hypocrisy and how important it is to be responsible for your parental rights - and, once again, they are so filled with indifference and inspiration that it remains only to shrug in amazement, especially since this time the remaining unharmed, Sinead O'Connor's crystal-clear voice is hard to compare to anything else.
In "ReasonWithMe," she takes on the role of a drug addict seeking salvation, but the album's most stunning moments are directly related to the boundless revelations of 45-year-old Sinead. "TakeOffYourShoes" talks about a pedophilia scandal in a Catholic church with devastating vigor ("I shed the blood of Jesus over you all"). "VeryFarfromHome" is a serene, touching confession of one's own vulnerability. In 'VIP', Sinead O'Connor puts an end to the vulgar den of celebrity and materialism in one powerful, pious rage; while "Old Lady" sounds light and direct, and John Grant's funny cover version of "QueenofDenmark" suggests that the song itself could very well have been written especially for Sinead O'Connor.
The entire album is very melodic and emotional, so much so that sometimes his mood swings are like a breathtaking attraction, and his sarcasm and indignation are right on target - qualities that are rarely found in modern popular music.
Dave Simpson
www.guardian.co.uk