B-side "I Drive Alone" Format CD
12" vinyl Length 4:06 | Released November 23, 2004 Recorded 2004 | |
Genre Trip hop
dance
pop rock | ||
"We R in Need of a Musical Revolution" is a song by Canadian singer/songwriter Esthero. It was released as part of a six-song EP in November 2004, and was also featured on her 2005 album Wikked Lil' Grrrls.
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Critical reception
The song garnered polarized reviews from music critics, with many comparing the song to Björk's music. Johnny Loftus, writing for AllMusic, felt that the song was a highlight of both the EP and the album and stated that the song "updates the sound of Esthero's 1998 debut with propulsive programming and more Björk in her vocal than ever before." Mark Saleski, writing for Blog Critics, was similarly-positive, calling the song "sassy" and "funny". In contrast, Annie Zaleski, writing for the Cleveland Scene, felt that the song was the weakest track on the EP, calling it "weak" and "whiny".
Music video
A music video for the song was released, and features Esthero destroying televisions and performing on a busy street.
EP
A six-track EP was released to promote the song. Three of the tracks, including the title track, were later included on her second full-length album, Wikked Lil' Grrrls.
Track listing
- "We R in Need of a Musical Revolution!" – 4:04
- "Everyday Is a Holiday with You" – 4:02
- "Gone" – 5:11
- "This Lull-a-bye" – 5:30
- "I Drive Alone" – 3:40
- "Amber & the Tiger's Eye" – 7:28 (bonus track)
Critical reception
The EP garnered highly positive reviews. AllMusic notes the EP as a career highlight for Esthero. Allmusic's Johnny Loftus awarded the EP three and a half out of five stars, likening Esthero's vocal performance to Bjork's and praising the EP's stylistic range, noting "Gone" as the EP's best song.