Robot Lover

Robot Lover is the third studio album by American recording artist Giselle, which was released on January 9, 2012, by E Records. The album is a follow-up to her successful Distorted Perception (2011), and The Remix (2011). The album is more experimental in sound than her last album, in that it incorperated a wider variety of music genres like noise pop, electro-rock,and orchestrated pieces like Innovation of the Mind. The album is also sonically less refined than her last albums, taking a more gritty and harsher tone.
The album is Giselle's second concept, which speaks of topics such as cyber-bulling, social networking, online love, and technological dependency. Robot Lover is her most experimental yet, as it includes sounds of "technology" with samples of dial-up tones, robots, and other computer noises. The album was a critcal and commerical success, debuting at #1 on the Albums Chart with an excess of 300,000 units and going triple-platinum on April 2012. It was also nominated for a Chaos Award for Best Album at the 2012 Chaos Awards.
All singles managed to go top ten on the Digital and Airplay charts (Android, Digital Love (feat. Dominic Brown), and Innovation of the Mind), with Digital Love being the biggist hit reaching number one on the Digital Chart. Thus making Robot Lover Giselle's most successful and consistant album so far.
The album has become on of the best selling albums of all time after it went diamond on July 1st, with sales of over 5 million copies. 
==Background and recording==
Recording for the album took place while Giselle was supporting Glamazon in the summer of 2011. Giselle was instrested in being more "hands on" with the album, and wanted to sonically change her sound. She worked with her music partner Contr0v3rsy on a few songs, but were stuck on a main concept. Giselle decided to take a "mini" hiatus and reflect and observe society. Giselle revealed some details on the album in November to the public via Twitter, "Guys the album is almost complete, this one is gonna be futuristic but not cliche, get ready for a 2012 take-over". Giselle confirmed she was in the studio wtih various producers to find the right sound. She wanted something different from anything else out there, and be more consistant than her last records. Giselle also listened to a lot of club music and 1970s rock albums to find the in-between to make a "pop opera" and a strong concept album. The album was completed in December 2011 .
==Composition==
The album incorperates heavy dance and electronic styles while incorperating noise pop, r&b, rock, industrial, and new wave elements. The album is a notable departure from her previous album in the level of production and lyrical topics. This is most notable in songs like Innovation of the Mind, and Articial Heart.
Giselle was largely inspired by societies "addiction" to the internet and online social interactions, and points to social networds like Facebook and Twitter. The album was also inspired by cyber-bullying, homosexuality, feminism, and freedom. Giselle said the album "is my most outspoken yet, I want to talk about things no one wants to talk about. And I want this album to be heard by as many people as possible." The album was called by critics as being "fearless" and "innovative", many critics also noted Giselle's artistic growth and called it "the stand out album of the year".
The album starts with the first track "Welcome to the Digital Age", electronic intro, which starts off with the sound of a dial-up tone, and progresses into an electro house tune. Giselle wanted the album to start with an instrumental track, because she thought it will perfectly set the mood for the album. She also believed that the song summarizes the whole album. The next track "Android", the first single off the album, that got everyone talking. The song samples the vocals of the song "Satisfaction" by Benny Benassi. Giselle wrote the song about peoples need for instant gratification. This may mean emotionally or sexually through the use of technology. This gratification is given by a human-like android, who does everything you want it to. The song is a Europop song with rave and trance elements, it wasn't initially planned to be the first single, "Digital Love" was. The third track on the album I Need Love, is a noise pop song about the need for love and relationship. Giselle goes on to sing that everyone needs love, everyone wants someone to hold. Giselle's voice is slightly distorted to perfect the song. In the chorus, Giselle uses a guitar amp for her voice. Prince also inspired her for the song.
The fourth track and fourth single "Breaking Point", is a mid-tempo rock/pop ballad about moving on from a relationship. The song has slight soul and Motown influences. The song was written after a bad breakup Giselle had, and how she lingered on the past, hoping he would come back. Giselle has stated its one of her favourites and most personal on the album. The song was later remixed by labelmate DJ Cloud, and released on May 7, 2012. The remix is a house, dance-pop song with disco beats. The single has proved to be successful, debuting at #7 on the Airplay Charts and reaching #1 soon after. Becoming Giselle's first #1 on that chart. 
Category:Experimental
Category:Pop
Category:Dance
Category:Albums
Category:Number 1 Albums