I actually kinda like Xtina’s new video and song.
It seems everyone and their mother hates this new video because it’s a ripoff of Gaga and Madonna. I can definitely see the Madonna reference, the video is basically a reverse Express Yourself. The only gaga inspiration I see is bodysuits and sunglasses.
I love love love the video for Express Yourself because it’s based on Metropolis which is one of my favorite movies. I like X-Tina’s take on Metropolis and I actually think the song goes better with the themes rather than Madonna’s. (Lyrics-wise). I like the inverse of where Madonna’s song is sort of anti-superficial and pro-gender roles, this one is more ambivalent and nihilistic (and bisexual), just like Madonna’s milk is white, Xtina’s is black. Other than that I thought the bondage stuff was weak and uninspired. I still think the video’s underrated. It’s really not that bad. And the song is a great dance/club hit.
Oh yeah, I thought the monocle was a nice touch! And speaking of that scene, it her hair and eye makeup totally reminds me of the anime version of Metropolis.
My 2 cents!
- Noemi