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Dec. 23, 2024

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Yoko Ono leaves fans expecting more

Yoko Ono is, and always has been, a wild card. Some might say she is one of a kind.
Opinions of Ono range from one end of the spectrum to the other. Some people love her, others feel quite the opposite. She puts a spin on her artistic approaches and has been known to collaborate with other artists and DJs in previous years, creating and developing her new wave genre.

On her new album “Yes, I’m a Witch Too,” she continues to have a wide variety of collaborations on her 17-track record.

The unique and distinctive artist works with many surprising artists including Moby, Penguin Prison, Death Cab for Cutie and her own son, Sean Lennon. Many of her songs, such as “She Gets Down on Her Knees,” “Wouldnit,” “Yes I’m Your Angel” and “Warrior Women,” exemplify her techno side and modern approach. She uses crazy beats and works off the artists in her album. Every song offers something different. Although they are all different, the songs can feel repetitive in some respect. This album is definitely one listeners will either love or hate.

Ono does take a step away from her current electro side and takes it more slowly in a few songs. She shows off her artistic and softer side in “Mrs. Lennon,” “Dogtown” and “Soul Got Out of the Box.” These tracks are much easier on the ears and speak more about her past. The flow behind these songs is pleasing to the ear and emphasizes more soul in Ono’s music.

Yoko Ono has released her first album since her 2013 release “Take Me to the Land of Hell.” Photo provided by upload.wikimedia.org
Yoko Ono has released her first album since her 2013 release “Take Me to the Land of Hell.”
Photo provided by upload.wikimedia.org

This album sets itself apart from many other albums with its range of emotion, messages and musical beats. The success of this album is hard to foretell, but bravo to Ono for pursuing what she loves, for giving us something to talk about and giving techno lovers something to listen to.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5