Kiddo (album)

Kiddo
Studio album by Tove Styrke
Released 8 June 2015
Recorded 2014-2015
Genre
Length 42:59
Label RCA Records
Tove Styrke chronology
Tove Styrke
(2010)		 Kiddo
(2015)
Singles from Kiddo
  1. "Even If I'm Loud Doesn't Mean I'm Talking To You"
    Released: 22 May 2014
  2. "Borderline"
    Released: 9 October 2014
  3. "Ego"
    Released: 23 January 2015
  4. "Number One"
    Released: 13 May 2015

Kiddo is the second studio album by Swedish electropop singer Tove Styrke. It was released on 8 June 2015 by Sony Music.[1] The album includes all 5 original songs from the EP Borderline.

Background

The title Kiddo is a direct reference to Beatrix Kiddo from the Kill Bill films.[2] According to Styrke: "I like her character a lot — she’s empowering and cool. Kill Bill was an influence from some of the songs [on the album], and especially in the beginning of the creative process of this album. I also have a love-hate relationship with the word “kiddo,” it’s something that people say in a demeaning manner. I felt if I took that word and used it almost as a superhero name, then I would take the power away from them and use it as a strength. That’s the interesting part about language, you can use it to tell your own story. I like doing that when I write".[2]

Track listing

Kiddo — Standard edition
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Ain't Got No..."  
 3:52
2. "Snaren"  
 3:01
3. "Ego"  
  • Styrke
  • Arnthor Birgisson
  • Amie Miriello
  • Sarah De Bono
 3:48
4. "Samurai Boy"  
 3:27
5. "Borderline"  
 3:23
6. "Who's Got News"  
 3:35
7. "Number One"  
 3:23
8. "Even If I'm Loud It Doesn't Mean I'm Talking to You"  
 3:04
9. "Burn"  
 3:40
10. "Decay"  
 4:05
11. "Walking a Line"  
 3:50
12. "Brag"  
 3:51
Total length:
 42:59

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Spin8/10[3]
Time(positive)[4]
DIY7.5/10[5]

Spin rated Kiddo with 8 from 10 and named it "Album of the Week".[3] Time Magazine reviewed this album favourably and called it "a Feminist Pop Triumph".[4]

Awards

Publication Country Accolade Year Rank
Spin[6] USA 25 Best Pop Albums of The Year 2015 9

References

  1. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Kiddo by Tove Styrke".
  2. 1 2 "Idolator Interview: Tove Styrke Talks Her Debut 'Kiddo' Album & 'Kill Bill' - Idolator".
  3. 1 2 "Review: Tove Styrke, 'Kiddo' - SPIN".
  4. 1 2 "Review: Tove Styrke's Kiddo Is a Feminist Pop Triumph - TIME".
  5. ↑ "Kiddo by Tove Stykre - Album Review - The Line Of Best Fit".
  6. ↑ "25 Best Pop Albums of The Year".
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