Röyksopp ft. Robyn 'The Girl And The Robot'

Released on Monday, Jun 29 2009

Published Friday, Jul 3 2009, 11:04 BST | By David Balls | 4 comments

Röyksopp ft. Robyn 'The Girl And The Robot'

Debut album Melody AM might have have shifted over a million copies and given Röyksopp worldwide recognition, but all too quickly it became background music for dentist waiting rooms and early evening soirees. Thankfully, the Norwegian duo ditched the plodding beats and general air of ambient pleasantness for third LP Junior, opting instead to produce an all-out electropop extravaganza featuring collaborations with some of Scandinavia's finest vocalists - The Knife's Karin Dreije, Lykke Li and, on new single 'The Girl And The Robot', the ever-gratifying Robyn.

Opening with haunting choral vocals and a bassline resembling a looming thunderstorm, 'The Girl And The Robot' soon lures you in with a quirky and charming tale of Robyn romancing an android. "I just sit here by the phone, don't deny me, call me back, I'm so alone," she sings with such emotional clout that it might offer a clue as to where she's been of late. Though not as instant as her 2007 chart-topper 'With Every Heartbeat', the explosion of swirling synths and edgy electropop beats on display here is ample compensation. It's unfortunate then, that with little mainstream support, news of the affair looks likely to be limited to a few die-hard fans.

> Click here to read our review of Junior

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Dibder Booth, London, on July 13th, 2009
Definitely a highlight from the Junior album, certainly. When Robyn sang this live with Tor and Svein in London earlier this year, it near enough brought the whole venue down. I think Tricky Tricky with Karin just pips it though... Would LOVE that to be a single!

Lola, Corby, on July 7th, 2009
Amazing song. Totally everything our chart needs at the moment

Jordanna-eve, West Midlands, on July 3rd, 2009
I agree entirely with Naughty Nick, this song does deserve a 5/5 and shouldn't be marked down just because it doesn't have mainstream support. Absolutely love the song, and the album!

Naughty Nick, Stuart Pilkingtons better half - Manchester, on July 3rd, 2009
Id have to say this song is worth 5 out of 5, not only is it catchy in a way different than the usual empty headed pop, or RnB crap, it also has a great video. Royksopp and Robyn independently or together deserve bigger recognition,this deserves top10 at least but sadly I don't think it would rise much higher because the record buying public generally will not go for this obscurity from the NORM.