Grimes is on the Go

After months of Grimes on a music hiatus, she has finally released some new music which has been long over due. I wouldn't be surprised if Grimes' lengthy silence convinced people she had quit music.  I was genuinely upset when I read her tumblr post about her experience with the music industry, which I misinterpreted and thought she was hinting at ending her musical efforts.  Exactly 13 days ago I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed and saw she had released Go - I was ecstatic until I listened to it. I was disappointed because I expected her trademark incomprehensible vocals that were present in her previous albums but she's actually singing conventionally in Go. I expected more emphasis on the melodic and percussive production, which is a characteristic of Grimes' music, but her vocals are in the foreground this time. However I did not expect the prominent dance aspect of the production.  I was disappointed because it wasn't "Grimes" (or how I viewed her). 

I know I'm a bit late with this blogpost since Go was released two weeks ago but I'm posting it now because my mind has changed and I LOVE it.  Despite my initial bitter reaction, Go is literally on repeat as I'm writing this. Grimes has a talent for making bizarre-yet-catchy songs therefore I could not suppress my love for Go by the third listen. I also learned Grimes wrote this song for Rihanna so I now understand why Go doesn't seem like a typical Grimes song. Most people hate change but Grimes demonstrates change is good and beneficial as she develops her musical artistry with Go, which I fully support. I predict Go will give her more commercial success as I can imagine people dancing and singing "When I go, can I go with you?" in the car or at a party.  Go may become a popular request at parties... well I'll be definitely be putting it on.  

- freak out