We R in Need of a Musical Revolution
| "We R in Need of a Musical Revolution" | ||||
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| Single by Esthero | ||||
| from the album We R in Need of a Musical Revolution and Wikked Lil' Grrrls | ||||
| B-side | "I Drive Alone" | |||
| Released | November 23, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
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| Length | 4:06 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Adam 12 | |||
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"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. The song lyrically explores the lack of originality in current popular music, decrying several popular performers, including Ashanti and Britney Spears.
Upon its release, the song received almost unanimous praise from critics, who compared Esthero's vocal performance to Björk's and praised the track's outspokenness and production. An accompanying music video was shot in Toronto and released, receiving play on MuchMusic.
To promote the song, an EP of the same name was released by Reprise Records in November 2004. It featured collaborations with Sean Lennon and Cee-Lo and garnered unanimous praise from critics, who praised the release's eclecticism and regarded the title track as a highlight.