PICK OF THE WEEK Janelle Monáe Cold War (Atlantic) Once upon a time, pre-Nas and post-Neptunes, Kelis might have laid claim to being the pop world's trophy Afrofuturist about town. As it turns out, sci-fi disco's a fickle cow: Kelis got stuck with David Guetta on the mixing desk while Janelle's wheeled in the robots, a stupid guitar solo, and the most addictive musical arrangement POTW's likely to get until Phil Spector escapes from the slammer. Ready the troops: this one's got the voice to lau...
Guardian Music — PICK OF THE WEEK Janelle Monáe Cold War (Atlantic) Once upon a time, pre-Nas and post-Neptunes, Kelis might have laid claim to being the pop world's trophy Afrofuturist ... more info