Category — Fefe Dobson

Fefe Dobson‘s got a new single out on September 7, and it’s called “Stuttering.”

You can currently snatch it for free (as long as you spread the word online. Such is the nature of the digital era!)

It seems that Dobson’s still pissed post-”Ghost,” which is a bit silly (or incredible) given that her upcoming album is named Joy.

As a pop track, the melodies and rhythms are deeply and wonderfully derivative: The chorus is reminiscent of Kelly Clarkson‘s “Behind These Hazel Eyes,” the delivery style is similar to every Jordin Sparks song you’ve ever heard, and the verse melody reminds me of Iyaz‘s “Replay.”

There’s also the nonsensical repetitive bit (“oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ay-ay-ay-ay”) thrown into the end of chorus, which is now an all but required trait for any Successful Pop Song of the 21st Century.

But please, let’s not get it twisted: “Stuttering” is a solid, solid pop track. Just because it sounds like a blend of things that already exist doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be sneaking its way up the charts soon. I’m obsessed at the moment.

PS: “Ghost” is still fucking amazing. Or have you forgotten yet? Let’s review.

Joy will be released later this fall.

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It’s been seven years since Fefe Dobson first debuted on the music scene, but her name never really altogether disappeared from sight.

There’d always been rumblings of Dobson’s presence, whether as a result of her lost tracks being serviced to other artists (“Don’t Let It Go To Your Head” to Jordin Sparks, for instance) or the ill-fated 2006 sophomore attempt, Sunday Love (which never saw the light of day).

“Ghost” is a very good, very catchy pop song, featuring some growling hooks and a rather menacing bridge (“What’s her name? What’s she like? Would you leave her in the middle of the night?”)

It sounds sort of like an electronic take on a Kelly Clarkson number, though perhaps a little sassier. The video is equally so, as Dobson goes ghoulish (and also quite sexy on the hood of a car!) to try and get revenge on her dirty scoundrel of an ex. I approve of this sort of thing.

The follow-up to Dobson’s debut, Joy, will be released later this summer. Fingers crossed!