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  • Summary: The Swedish singer-songwriter's album is part of her 2010 Body Talk trilogy, containing five new tracks and another handful of songs with different versions from her previously released first and second parts.
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  • Record Label: Interscope
  • Genre(s): Pop, Electronic, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Dance-Pop, Euro-Pop, Club/Dance, Alternative Dance
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The A.V. Club
    Dec 21, 2010
    100
    Over the course of Body Talk, Robyn has proved that there's real emotion to be found among the ones and zeros of electronic music, and Pt 3. is the culmination of that outlook: euphoric, personal, and inspirational to the last beat.
  2. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Jan 7, 2011
    91
    From "Don't F***ing Tell Me What to Do" to "We Dance to the Beat," her songwriting in that vein is as strong as anybody's. Scattered across her three 2010 CDs is one great album. How I wish this was it.
  3. BBC Music
    Dec 8, 2010
    90
    The first genuinely exciting, no-filler, pure pop full-length album since The Fame.
  4. The Guardian
    Dec 8, 2010
    80
    You could argue that Robyn does sexy, bolshy, catchy pop so effortlessly – as evidenced again by the new tracks, especially Call Your Girlfriend – that Body Talk should have been edited into a straightforward killer pop album.
  5. Sputnikmusic
    Dec 8, 2010
    80
    It's this underdog story that emphasizes just why Body Talk is such a revelation; it is the musical peak of an artist who has always had a bigger picture for what pop could sound like.
  6. Slant Magazine
    Dec 8, 2010
    80
    Body Talk impresses for its thematic focus and laser-precise editing.
  7. Hot Press
    Dec 8, 2010
    60
    Third mediocre outing in twelve months for Swedish starlet.

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  1. Positive: 39 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
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  1. souzayan
    Nov 24, 2010
    10
    The Body Talk Series was the best thing on the Pop music scene of 2010.What i admire in Robyn is that she can put raw emotions on dance/popThe Body Talk Series was the best thing on the Pop music scene of 2010.What i admire in Robyn is that she can put raw emotions on dance/pop songs, making true music in a genre that's not usually deep.… Expand
  2. andyn823
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    I just listened to the whole album and it's so GOOD. It makes me wanna dance and it gives me so much party vibes. Robyn is underrated. ThisI just listened to the whole album and it's so GOOD. It makes me wanna dance and it gives me so much party vibes. Robyn is underrated. This album is fun, emotional and it can make you cry or dance. And I can't believe that Robyn is a singer but also a DJ. That's so insane.… Expand
  4. gagaforever
    Nov 30, 2010
    10
    A great combonation of song from Body Talk pt. 1 and Body Talk pt. 2 and some new songs. I did not purchase the album only because I alreadyA great combonation of song from Body Talk pt. 1 and Body Talk pt. 2 and some new songs. I did not purchase the album only because I already have Body talk pt. 1 and 2, but the new songs are absolutely flawless, like all of Robyn's works, She really has a gift… Expand
  5. iamanicon
    May 23, 2011
    10
    Its ashame that masterpieces like Body Talk will always remain in the background because of Robyn's modesty. Whilst people like Kesha , LadyIts ashame that masterpieces like Body Talk will always remain in the background because of Robyn's modesty. Whilst people like Kesha , Lady GaGa and Katy Perry take her style and coat it with glitter , glass and candyfloss.… Expand
  6. iamtrent424
    Nov 24, 2010
    9
    Love Body Talk pt 1 and pt 2 and this one one. Love the five extra songs she put on it. One of the best album of the year. I love every songLove Body Talk pt 1 and pt 2 and this one one. Love the five extra songs she put on it. One of the best album of the year. I love every song on this album. I can party to this album all night. She is an amazing song writer and good singer. I love her singing style.… Expand
  7. benko13
    Nov 3, 2020
    9
    The electropop Bible! There is no much more to say.
    With 'Dancing On My Own' as one of the best track ever made (yes I said that) or 'Call    The electropop Bible! There is no much more to say.
    With 'Dancing On My Own' as one of the best track ever made (yes I said that) or 'Call Your Girlfriend' as one of the greatest gay urban anthem... Body Talk just flows flawlessly while exploring many interesting and new electro sounds.
    This album is a perfect sequel to her self-titled masterpiece from 2005., with both albums prove why Robyn is and will ever remain an electro queen and a gay culture legend.    … Expand
  8. fistofan0077
    Apr 26, 2011
    7
    Body Talk is a good, not great, effort. There's nothing really bad at all about here, and the music is catchy and fun. Some of the songs,Body Talk is a good, not great, effort. There's nothing really bad at all about here, and the music is catchy and fun. Some of the songs, however, seem to fade when trying to remember the entirety of the album. Some of the standout tracks, obviously stated by others, include "Dancing on My own" and "Hang With Me", which are catchy and powerhouses. There's also a little place in my heart for tracks like "U Should Know Better" with Snoop Dog and "Don't ****ing Tell Me What To Do", if just for their simple catchy style. The overall album is still good, high quality stuff, and fun to listen to.… Expand

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