What Went Wrong With Ke$ha's "Warrior"?

[@EnzoFellaGaga]

The fact that at the time 86,000 copies made you chart #6 and now some artists chart #1 with 6000 pures copies... This was such an era...

[@nightsultana7253]

Lil Nas x EP debuted at number 1 With only 4000 pure😭

[@Morbib]

Night Sultana that’s trash

[@nightsultana7253]

@@Morbib ik im just pointing out how the billboard has gone to shite

[@matthewzarate9116]

Night Sultana lil nas EP peaked at #2

[@Morbib]

Matthew Zárate still a tragic

[@CarlDillynson]

“Thinking of You” should have been a single.

[@visualhatefvck]

and "Last Goodbye" ❤

[@thatboy938]

Dillyn periodT

[@popdissected4400]

Yes! I would have loved "Thinking of You" or "Only Wanna Dance With You" for sure!

[@Apingoy3355]

FUCK THAT WAS MY FAVE

[@ItsMattyYo]

Easily one of the BEST tracks on the album if not the best. Also loved the music video version of “Dirty Love” the guitars were so much heavier and industrial. I loved it

[@lexiegrey-4075]

This is so sad because back in 2009 Kesha was in the same league with Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Rihanna, she’s on the way to be a main pop girl..

[@PleaseDontShoveMeUpYours]

cinnamonboy98 Gaga and Katy were already Household names by the time Kesha released Tik Tok. She was just a brand new artist that had a hit song with Tik Tok and an overshadowed featured on Right Round. These could have been her last hits on the hot 100, making her a Two-Hit Wonder.

[@lexiegrey-4075]

I know, what i mean is that if she continued her success with warrior, she could have cemented herself as main pop girl like them :)

[@lexiegrey-4075]

Even Rihanna acknowledges Kesha in an interview back in 2010 about her musical rivals

[@nightsultana7253]

@@PleaseDontShoveMeUpYours Katy was crowned "The female Micheal Jackson" for having the most songs captivating the top 3 and Gaga was crowned the new queen of pop when Born this way was released. Its really sad that Kesha didn't make it through. Imagine how iconic it would've been if there were 3 pop icon girlies running this decade. But never the less kesha mental health is more important.

[@nightsultana7253]

@@PleaseDontShoveMeUpYours she's not just a 2 hit wonder tho. Timber peaked number 1 too

[@KingTraceShinyHunts]

Warrior was underrated, legit I listen to it now and I’m like man it’s literally a lot better than music in general nowadays

[@ahohnonono]

Dude same. It’s honestly one of my all time favorite albums. I love Kesha.

[@pinkpixels8806]

I’m not a Kesha stan by any means. I think her new stuff is boring and I find Tik Tok abhorrent but Warrior is without a doubt an album that I will carry with me for a long time. I’d go as far as to say one of the top 5 albums of the 2010s.

[@SeiyaDLuffy]

Me too, is my favorite Kesha album and all of the songs are worth listened❤❤

[@chapyboy98]

Past lives is a beautiful masterpiece. The whole album is underrated.

[@popdissected4400]

Agreed!

[@norancha2968]

That song gets me in my feels

[@sorrydidistutter7335]

The lyrical content of that track is so so so creative

[@skeletonbone]

the person who did that song with her, wayne coyne has a group called the flaming lips (one of my faves) they've been active since the 80s and the sound on this song reminds me so much of their album the soft bulletin from 1999 worth checking out if you like that song

[@chapyboy98]

@@skeletonbone Great, thanks!

[@sydneypierce7722]

“Dirty Love” ft Iggy Pop should’ve been a single.Definitely would’ve have introduced the public to her rock sound.She collaborated with The Struts not too long ago so hopefully she goes in more of that direction with her music moving forward.

[@visualhatefvck]

Wasn't it a single? I mean at least "dirty love" became a great music video. 🔥🔥🔥

[@popdissected4400]

Agreed! I do prefer the solo version, but I think it's a great track that shows that rock n' roll sound, but also contains the idea of who she is - her image in a sense.

[@hannahrogers6959]

dirty love is definitely one of the best songs on the album!!! and iggy pop is probably the only feature that fit keshas idea of the album

[@janlex]

First single: Die Young Second single: All that matters (the beautiful life) Third single: Supernatural Fourth and final single: Last Goodbye

[@popdissected4400]

Yes! Funny enough, I remember seeing stickers on the "Warrior" CD that said "Supernatural" was a single, and for a while it was rumoured it was a single.

[@Dollarergihuu]

@@popdissected4400 it was originally supposed to be the lead single. Her and Dr. Puke did a sneak peak and i was soo hyped,but Die Young came instead.

[@gilldavies6212]

@@Dollarergihuu Which one would you have wanted as lead?

[@Dollarergihuu]

@@gilldavies6212 Supernatural or Only Wanna Dance With You,they're both really good songs even though Supernatural isn't particularly rock. Machine Gun Love would've also been incredible. How about you?

[@gilldavies6212]

@@Dollarergihuu I honestly don't know lol

[@Chevylosophies]

I still listen to Warrior to this day. The album has so many great songs “last goodbye” and “supernatural” get to me every time

[@prometheustv6558]

Only Wanna Dance With You is underrated.

[@popdissected4400]

Yes!!!! It's one of my favorites off the record! The demo version is also great, and it actually channels the "Animal" sound a bit more with the autotune.

[@keshas1fan806]

Oh my god someone understands! It’s a really good song way too underrated

[@uk9218]

Its amazing

[@tawdryhepburn4686]

Only Wanna Dance With You feels like a cut song from GREASE. And I mean that in a good way.

[@MoonlightRecords]

i've been watching this channel for a while and just wanted to say that i love the work that you do and everything in this channel ♡ keep it up !

[@sassiqua]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@william13931]

kesha is such an amazing artist

[@popdissected4400]

Yesss!!!

[@a.i.e2010]

you should try with a video explaining the life and music troubles with M.I.A. she's really good and her carrier was totally sabotaged.

[@AntonioGG2-8420]

Alexander Suarez I agree

[@grossetchoin]

YES!

[@Takador]

Will.I.Am's addition to Crazy Kids was a mistake

[@marcoakastallion8621]

I love that version, but honestly she’s should of dropped the version w/ juicy j or kept it w/ out a feature. The wil.i.am version the worst one outta all of them.

[@BlissfulMartini]

WOOOWW this takes me back! Her Get $leazy Tour was my first concert. it was the last Saturday of summer before my senior year of high school. LMFAO was her opener, we had terrible nose bleed seats and the guy in front of us was like 6ft tall and WOULD NOT SIT DOWN!. I vowed that any live show I went to I would never have bad seats again and I’ve kept my word. 😂😂 I’m 26 now 😄😄 TIME FLIES!

[@slappydickhappy1520]

I went to a concert where everyone had to stand in a small compact bar house. I'm short and had to stand on the steps and some asshole stood infront of me, blocking my view. Even standing on the steps she blocked my view. And everytime i moved she did too. So frustrating

[@jadeofoz]

If u watch her reality show u can see how much her studio was limiting her. I mean they cut machine gun love?!? Like what it's amazing

[@popdissected4400]

Yes!!! That's so hard to watch honestly. It's so sad.

[@AnneettaLife]

I remember when Crazy kids came out and the release of the song felt random to me. Even though it really wasn’t. It just felt that way. Anyways the chorus is my favorite part.

[@popdissected4400]

Agreed!

[@Marrythenightgaga101]

Zim Your Invader I can’t be the only one that felt like “Crazy Kids” wasn’t even released if that makes sense to me it just seemed, like you said, random at that time in 2013

[@AnneettaLife]

Marrythenightgaga101 yes, exactly. It felt like an unofficial release.

[@Charlie-jl3ur]

@@AnneettaLife Definetely agree with this one!

[@kylielovers2666]

i live in the uk and i was so shocked years after the album release to find that Warrior wasn’t successful bc the year it came out and 2013 the whole album defined that time and i never listened to any other album or artist them years and i thought it was so successful bc it felt like it was everywhere to me for some reason omg its definitely one of the most important albums to me

[@MesyLittleRaindrops]

“Come on” was the song that actually drew me to Kesha this era

[@davidreymundo5621]

Honestly Warrior was a pretty solid album (with the exception with a few filler songs) Just because it wasn’t HUGE doesn’t mean it wasn’t good

[@drewwhite4678]

it's literally her best album, let's be honest. I always wondered how it could've been if it had followed Kesha's initial concept, but the product we ended up with is more than very valid. C'mon and Die Young are with no doubt two of the best songs of the 2010s, god tier melodies and bombastic productions.

[@davidreymundo5621]

Drew White right?! Gold trans am Only wanna dance with you PAST LIVES the artistry is showing 😂 it’s probably the best pop album of that year

[@VMrevelations]

True. It's literally my life. My emotions I love that album

[@JustAnotherBlink]

Crazy Kids and Supernatural are so good

[@starandstrap]

after "Die Young" they should of released "Supernatural" as the second single.. but they slept on it. and Maching Gun Love is such an amazing song she has a live version of the song in her channel you should go listen to it!

[@wh0r3chatas]

God I love Kesha so much. She's been through hell and back and it's amazing to see her finally become the artist she wants to be. She was such a staple of my childhood and many others. Well done video!

[@popdissected4400]

Thank you so much, and you're so right!!! ❤️

[@julianhover5363]

I think, we should all take a minute to apprechiate her latest two eras. They are both two of the best of what Pop has to offer right now.

[@tim2497]

She should have released Crazy Kids with Juicy J instead of will.i.am as the official single, it was an absolute banger and would have been a hit for sure.. he later topped the charts on Katy Perry‘s Dark Horse

[@agarknox227]

A lot of people wanted Juicy J out of "Dark Horse," though. Preferring a radio edit or solo version. I've even watched reaction channels' videos for the song, saying Juicy J ruined the track.

[@popdissected4400]

I think the Juicy J remix should have been pushed over will i am, however I think the solo track is better in my opinion.

[@vibeology9432]

Pop Dissected indeed. K doesn’t need rent-a-rappers on her songs. No pop song has ever been improved by a guest rapper since heartbreaker with Missy Elliott and da brat

[@fendifk1223]

@@vibeology9432 Why would you lie like that? Side to Side? Hey Mama? Bang Bang? Nicki had craaaazy pop features.

[@vibeology9432]

HausOfTae bang bang is literary the worst song ever I don’t blame Minaj at alllll But it’s just a horrible song Side to side is so much better I could die .

[@fulmetaltiger57]

Can you talk about Demi Lovato's "Unbroken" album? I still feel mixed about it.

[@popdissected4400]

I'll look into it! :)

[@fulmetaltiger57]

@@popdissected4400 Thank you!

[@charles1413]

It's such a poorly produced badly written body of work. I cannot see how it was green lighted, every song sound like rejects..

[@kurtjohnson3360]

I love Warrior! It's actually probably my favorite Kesha record.. I've listened to it since it's release.. I listened to it during my workout yesterday and on my drive to work this morning.. I listen to while on a plane, while working on my house, while lazing in my hammock with a drink.. I love every track/song on this album! There is nothing bad about it.. Maybe it was part of a hard time during Kesha's life but it's still great and she must not be entirely opposed to it since she's at least sung Die Young in every tour since the Warrior Tour.. One of my favorite records of all time and Kesha one of my favorite music artists of all time!

[@Felipe-vl7vz]

I remember back then Kesha had a documentary series on mtv. In many episodes you could see her struggle when it comes to songwriting. She wrote a lot of rock-driven song that were rejected by the label and as the series was coming to an end (and the deadline for her record too) I specifically remember her mother had to show up to writing session in order to come up with more “radio friendly pop songs”. The Dr Luke situation was already killing her and we had no idea.

[@Kevin-rg3yc]

Not gonna lie I love crazy kids its one of my favorite kesha songs ever

[@dontellasoul5472]

Past lives is still one of my favorite songs like ever

[@popdissected4400]

Yes, it's so gorgeous!

[@gloryoffandoms4844]

Same here

[@jasonz31]

This album was soo underrated and way better than animal

[@PrxnceDaniels]

Kesha had a big breakthrough moment with Animal. I felt that album could have done better if there was additional singles releases and her chosen singles weren't as spread out. I would have done it: 1. Tik Tok (Aug. '09) 2. Blah Blah Blah (Dec. '09 Instead of Feb '10) 3. Your Love Is My Drug (Feb. '10) 4. Take It Off (May ''10) 5. Blind (July '10) For Cannibal I would have followed with: 1. We R Who We R 2. Blow 3. The Harold Song 4. Sleazy/Remixes 5. Cannibal Release Fuck Him, He's a DJ from his remix album. This would allowed her to come in with Warrior with great momentum. The thing about Warrior it would be perfect for her to chose experimental singles that will prep fans for a change in her musical direction. I would have chosen these singles: 1. Die Young 2. Thinking of You 3. Supernatural/Deconstructed Mix 4. Love Into the Light

[@mirjammeinster9527]

DiamondHeart omg the Harold Song... such a good song! Sad though, but good

[@matthewzarate9116]

C’mon is one of the catchiest songs of all time...I remember being so disappointed when it reached its peak. That marked the start of the decline :/

[@geoshogoki]

YES. It's an incredible pop song and the video... OMG

[@KenApd]

High Road is going to be a bop tho

[@Yugvijay]

Resentment is so good

[@omarslayz]

Sunny D and still is 😌

[@uaerndjd4244]

@@omarslayz will forever be

[@omarslayz]

Lorde Harold Stan amen 🤩

[@luhvarixo]

I feel like Kesha isn’t underrated anymore but she’s not overhyped as she once was. She’s not overrated but she’s not underrated anymore.

[@n_warford]

we all know why it happened. stream "thinking of you."

[@meir_bekov]

we do it

[@TB-om4dd]

Warrior is great album

[@ay2948]

I remember buying this album when it came out, also her recording a Dirty Love video behind her producers back was iconic.

[@whoisvivipop]

I love the album Warrior!

[@miguelmusicajw]

Super underrated album. It's her best in my opinion

[@STARREDIiGHT]

The GP has lost all interest in Kesha. Rainbow went viral because people wanted to hear what she had to say about the Dr. Luke drama and because it was a serious album and a different direction for Kesha. High Road will not do well commerically, I can already predict that.

[@Z-ir]

ESC Gok I actually agree with this as well, as much as it pains me to say. Even the singles for high road are already flopping

[@tyroneornopia5409]

Underrated album love into the light is one of the best songs it has a very cosmic vibe that match the lyrics. Wonderland that is really an early 2000 rock ballad. Supernatural and warrior both amazing edm song. The iggy pop collab is also great.

[@drewiaco]

Tyrone Ornopia THIS!!

[@drewiaco]

I loved last goodbye too!

[@MrGaming-oi8vd]

i know i might get hate for this, but Warrior is my favorite album by her, literally everything about this era is iconic (the tour, music, even her attitude and persona, and her looks) i know that most of that was being controlled and she didnt want to do that, but i think its also because i have a lot of memories with this album, idk it will always have a special place in my heart.

[@everydayLMK]

C’Mon is seriously one of my favorite Kesha songs, especially off Warrior. Crazy Kids should have never been a single ESPECIALLY the remix with will.I.am. Thinking of You or Only Wanna Dance With You deserved a single release over that or even Dirty Love to show the rockier side of this album. But as far as pop Ke$ha, Warrior is my favorite. Hardly any skips for ME. Especially the deluxe edition. And definitely should have performed Last Goodbye a few times because it is one of her best songs.

[@johnbarban1563]

Hopefully her new album does good 🥺🥺🥺

[@Lgonzalez33]

John Barban unfortunately I don’t think it will her peak was in her first record it won’t reach that success but I’m sure the content will be great but chart wise there is so much more being released and pushed to the top

[@ehckcecks]

Given the fact this album has been delayed 2 to 3 times depending on what source you read from, I think a lot of the hype will die down. I won't lose interest but i think many people will

[@tawdryhepburn4686]

Ke$ha’s album WARRIOR is one of my favorite pop albums of all time. I love every single thing about this album, front to back, top to bottom. It’s a hilarious femme reinterpolation of hair metal tropes with a dash of Dolly Parton. Way better than Animal on every level.

[@popdissected4400]

Very good points!

[@superneph4902]

It’s crazy to think the songs I liked best had the hate, crazy kids, die young, and c’mon are exactly what I wanted, classic Kesha. Haters def had a bigger influence back then

[@codycraven1465]

Kesha is one of the least respected and underrated artists of our time. I’m glad she hit #1 with Rainbow but she has so much music out there that is looked over, especially hundreds of unreleased songs you can find on KZbin (there’s an unreleased playlist). Warrior was honestly one of my least favorite albums from her... it was rushed, thrown together and was tightly controlled by Dr. Luke. Her new album “High Road” drops January 31st but I already have a feeling it will underperform. I’m most excited to hear Kinky (ft. Ke$ha), Honey, & Father Daughter Dance. I’ve been a die hard fan (animal) since 2009 and always will be. Her music got me through some of the hardest times and quite literally saved my life.

[@callherbadgal9731]

I personally really enjoy this album and listen to it today too. Thinking Of You, Last Goodbye and OWDWY are my favourite but love the sound of Warrior. So happy she is back.

[@AirQuotes]

Isn't this all just DL's fault

[@richardlange72]

BS

[@omarslayz]

dr. puke 🤢🤮

[@xaviertan09]

But i like this album so much!!!

[@GONE993]

This is literally my favorite Kesha album thoooo >.

[@dustin628]

I didn't see Kesha in a new way until she made Praying. Omg. That song is legendary and will be around forever. Its exactly what she needed for herself and her career.

[@noahpierson6437]

I really wish I saw her during her Warrior tour. I was so happy to see her on her fuck the world tour, and rainbow tour tho. 2 years apart from each other and she was so much happier. I was so happy that she was happy finally!

[@rubeenmb]

Why didn’t you talk about Timber? That song was absolutely amazing

[@vibeology9432]

He prob skipped bc it’s an embarrassing song of her history.

[@neodoesmakeup]

One thing I think you could’ve used to help showcase her emotions and situation in life was her reality/docu-series on MTV. It aired in 2013, but took place during the lead up to Warrior, and a little time after. It’s called Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life.

[@CarlDillynson]

Warrior is definitely an underrated effort. I don’t use term lightly. Maybe I ever-so-slightly disagree with what you’re saying, but I genuinely believe It’s a good album that has aged better with time, more so than her contemporaries like Prism or even Bangerz tbh (both of which were released a year later, I know. Just my thoughts.).

[@matthis3334]

i remember when ‘die young’ came out & then not long after, the sandy hook shooting happened & it just didn’t feel right to listen to her song anymore

[@popdissected4400]

Exactly.

[@alexsmith2910]

I actually never associated the two in my mind.

[@slappydickhappy1520]

But the two thing never even correlated. She made that song months before and didn't plan on a fucking school shooting. Ridiculous.

[@matthis3334]

Kimmi Sakutsa first of all, don’t be rude. second of all, i never blamed her nor did i ever say it was her fault - the timing just happened to be the wrong one for a song like that. third of all, die young is a bop & still is to this day. and finally, when the school shooting happened THE 👏🏼 SONG 👏🏼 WAS 👏🏼 STILL 👏🏼 BEING 👏🏼 PLAYED 👏🏼 ON 👏🏼 THE 👏🏼 RADIO 👏🏼... you can’t just listen to it & be ok with it, cause it wasn’t at that time. next time, respect others’ opinions & don’t attack, it’s uncalled for & plain mean.

[@MarlonAlvarez7]

@@slappydickhappy1520 Thank you. Agree 100%!

[@kbleo90]

I love all her albums. I don't know how any could of done bad. She is talented musically and lyrically .. she does all kinds of music not just pop.

[@nenonxo1951]

Wonderland. That should’ve been a single

[@asadch7597]

I actually disagree that Warrior had no growth, it definitely was deeper, fresh and had a newer 70s rock tone mixed with electro pop. She had songs that showed more deeper insight on emotions and self independence. Even the upbeat party songs on Warrior are very different sonically to Animal. But there was a major hold back for sure because of Luke and the label. So in some senses the album is hollow and depending to who.

[@vibeology9432]

Dr. Luke is one of the worst producers of all time. His music is horrible. Bland generic . It’s also a shame that K had to go through this abuse.

[@Philipp19967]

He produced a lot of great hit songs for Beyonce or other big singers. You can hate his person but not his musically talent

[@vibeology9432]

Philipp19967 writing big hits and being talented are 2 different things. His productions are simple and bland. No flavor no soul. And I love pop music. I just prefer it with personality . I’m sure he’s a hard working person- but either way he’s a horrible person. It’s not like we are defending Roman Polanski here..

[@Philipp19967]

@@vibeology9432 he wrote: Since u been gone and My life would suck kelly Clarkson Girlfriend avril lavigne I kissed a girl/HotnCold/california gurls/Teenage dream katy perry Price Tag - Jessie J Circus/Till the world ends Britney spears Where have you been - Rihanna I dont think his music is horrible. Those are fat pop songs.

[@popdissected4400]

No one deserves to go through any kind of abuse. And what's sad is - people probably knew about it. Look at someone like Harvey Weinstein. SO many people knew about what he was doing but refused to speak up. It makes me sick to think how many people probably knew about what happened to Kesha and did nothing.

[@vibeology9432]

Philipp19967 most of those are songs I really really hate. I hated them on the radio and I hate them now. Only Rihanna made it work well and I’m not a huge Rihanna fan but that’s a good thick song.

[@SamTGlam]

10:40 to 12:20 ...without music..that performance looks so strange!

[@arroyos8750]

This is quite interesting and explains something I found odd the last time I saw her perform live. Prior to her Rainbow album dropping, she did a mini concert in Las Vegas to gear up for her full tour once the new album dropped. Not ONE song from Warrior was included in the set list. Absolutely none. I didn’t understand why at the time since she does have some bangers on there but now it makes so much more sense. I’m sure, for many reasons, she’d rather leave this era behind her.

[@auwanho]

But die young was more iconic to keshas career than most of other songs from cannibal except Tik Tok

[@shaneclawson5854]

Love your videos! They cover music artists or albums I always wondered why they underperformed, 'flopped', etc., etc. 👏👏

[@paintingdreams290]

her fourth studio record High Road was supposed 2 be released 2 days ago but got delayed to the end of the months and as u had stated with ur video on her third studio record "Rainbow" it seems that Dr Luke controlled Kesha during this era

[@paintingdreams290]

Matt and John I’m pretty sure the only other artist to compete with who’s rlly big and well known for the album release on that date would’ve been Selena Gomez Rare, but maybe she could’ve delayed it by 2 weeks and not 21 days bc the only other well album release would’ve been Manic by Halsey

[@raytheunusual]

It was released December 4th in the US... I remember lol. I went to target and bought the deluxe edition with the t-shirt. I know the album leaked beforehand and recall reaction being pretty mixed. I remember people felt like the music wasn’t what she had stated it would be, and there were a few filler songs (I, too, felt like “C’Mon” was a poor second single choice). But I loved the album... I thought that it was better than Animal. She seemed to have grown so much! To me, “Thinking of You” should’ve been a single. That always seems to be the problem honestly, the singles these artists release are so out of tune with what fans want. Then there’s the obvious meddling from the record label. It’s a shame but I’m glad Kesha found her way back to the top.

[@dallas9970]

I also went to target day of release and got the deluxe edition with the blue large tshirt. Also agree thinking of you would've been a great single!

[@lansesteiner3563]

I’ve always kinda didn’t wanna “like” Kesha. But truthfully, I dig the shit out of her.

[@BrandonAllen602]

Love Into The Light Is Amazing. One Of Her Best Songs.

[@everydayLMK]

Warrior was MILES above Animal with so many potential hits wasted (Thinking Of You, Only Wanna Dance With You, Cmon, Last Goodbye). It's sad the promotion and GP were so underwhelming this era- one of her best records (behind Rainbow of course).

[@txsailor82]

Would you ever play a clip of the songs you’re talking about, just so I can remember ? Even if you play 5 seconds of it you should be good with copyright.

[@popdissected4400]

I'll try playing around with it. I've avoided doing that to avoid any copyright claims, but I can try it out for sure! I never considered some people may have forgotten what the songs sound like, so thank you for bringing it to my attention!

[@missquinberly]

I know that another music reviewer I watch (she's a really nice energetic lady, I can't remember her name but she's popular! Doing a Madonna series lately) uses audio and I can't figure out how she's allowed to do it, if it gets claimed, if she can monetize... Might be worth asking.

[@JacobElyachar]

I wish that "Last Goodbye" and "Dirty Love" were her singles. It would have been amazing, but Dr. Luke really did a number on both Kesha's career and on this album!!!

[@h0neymourn207]

I loved this album when I was 11🥺✨

[@Yugvijay]

🥺❤️

[@Morbib]

Do you know the artist Ava max. She had her break almost 2 years ago with sweat but psycho but she still didn’t realist her debut album. Maybe you can make a video about her and how bad her labal handels her career

[@jordannow13]

Warrior was her best album. Period!

[@codywalker4729]

Loving your channel, so happy you did a video on Warrior. Remember being so excited for this album. Was disappointed in the single chooses once hearing the whole album. Anyways can’t wait for her new album High Road !

[@dominicsteele8932]

I loved it!!!

[@Gkiss3955]

Too many people judge Kesha for what the record label forced her to do. Anyone that judges her just needs to listen to the deconstructed tracks, see if that doesn't change their minds

[@ramsescarrillo2044]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL SO MUCH

[@samtet_x_X]

she said herself that she doesnt even care about charts. she re-invents herself every era and thats all im asking for. idc about charts either she’s happy and has control over her music. it matters. 🖤

[@luhvarixo]

I love that song, but I’m glad they took it off radio because that shouldn’t be the message they were sending out. I remember being 7 or something like that and my parents didn’t want me to hear it, I understand now.

[@StevieArmando]

Thank you for mentioning Sandy Hook. You did your research very well. That unfortunate circumstance caused this singles momentum to die. I was so upset, because if the song would have continued to strive with nothing tampering it, it could have helped hype up sales.

[@Phodobous]

This album is actually one of my favorite pop albums, the deep cuts on this album are really good. Gold Trans Am is 😍

[@ivanalcorchas6110]

This was my 1st CD I ever bought, I bought it on Good Friday

[@noahpierson6437]

Love into the light I love

[@popdissected4400]

Yesss!

[@lonellfletcher]

This is so sad to hear because I love the record and felt like jumped to hard on the Kesha hate train. And I agree, the singles weren’t strong. My fav track is Love into the Light. It should’ve been a single.

[@escrijad4183]

Hii Can you make a video on why Melodrama underperformed commercially?’ I would love to hear your take on one of my favorite albums ever!

[@justdado_4693]

I remember when DY came out; warrior was a good album but the deluxe tracks needed to be on the standard. Also Dr. Luke didn’t want Dirty Love to have a music video so Kesha did the video herself

[@kenterminateddq5311]

At least Ke$ha found her calling in the song,"Praying". Seriously, Praying, I dare say, is the best Kesha song to date. That emotional scream will potentially make anyone shed a tear. :(

[@damiant.9312]

Thank you so much for continually making these videos, I absolutely love them! 💯👏🏼❤️👌🏼

[@kaylamayeux93]

I liked crazy kids tbh it’s my fav

[@RuvaDoll]

I didn’t even get to a minute before I had to go back down memory lane real quick. Get Sleazy was and still a BOP!

[@Parisdelovemusic]

It’s just music dude. Music shouldn’t be about chart potions and numbers. I’m watching this being like “it’s just a song” people like it or they don’t, we elaborate so much on why a song fails and how it failed to perform compared to the previous single, what song should have been a single... it’s like shut up it’s just music

[@reilly6050]

i think you should do a video once high road comes out

[@patri6kd3mps3y8]

Yeah, I feel like High Roads gonna flop

[@Brenmuffins]

Outrage culture and the media killed warrior. It's a shame people couldn't make the seperation, this was imo one of the best pop albums released during the 2010s

[@DavetheRave35]

YES, I am so glad you brought this up! I have been a Kesha stan since I first heard TiK ToK back in October 2009 and I remember the Warrior era vividly and can concur what you said in this video. To me, Warrior is the album that "could've been", in the sense that its creative direction and intentions were manipulated and thwarted by Dr. L*ke and RCA. Between Cannibal and Warrior, she'd made a collaborative album with the rock band, The Flaming Lips, named 'Lip$ha' which has never been released and we'll likely never hear. Dr. L*ke didn't let Kesha and TFL release this rock album as he felt it would destroy her party girl image that had seen so much success and made him lots of money. In addition, Kesha has a rock song called 'Machine Gun Love' that she intended to be a part of Warrior, which Dr. L*ke and RCA again wouldn't let her release as it conflicted with her electro-pop sound. The song has only been performed live as part of the Warrior tour, with Kesha saying before each performance, "take your phones out now, this might be the only time you hear this song". It is clear that Kesha's second album, Warrior, was not allowed to be authentic to Kesha's vision, develop organically and showcase her talents and inspirations. As a result, the album is a mixed bag of pop, EDM and rock influenced tracks that corporate men had a hand in. To me, the mixed intentions and suppressed creativity can be heard throughout the album, resulting in it underperforming. Warrior's EDM breakdowns were also fairly new to the mainstream, so Warrior was something of a guinea pig to Dr. L*ke's new craze that wouldn't catch on until a couple of year later. On lesser notes, I think the album artwork is not very appealing on the shelf or online music stores and the single choices were wrong. Die Young was evidently a good choice due to its strong performance, but C'mon (as fun as it is) and Crazy Kids were poor choices. In particular, the tacking on of Will.I.Am to Crazy Kids was really an empty grab at attention and exposure to try and regain a top 10 hit. To me, Supernatural, Gold Trans Am, All That Matters (the bridge is heavenly!) and Last Goodbye could all have been good single choices, among others. The latter, Last Goodbye was highly requested by fans (and I think Kesha herself) as a single to RCA, so much so that a relevant hashtag trended on twitter, but RCA clearly refuses to listen. Much like what happened to The Harold Song on Cannibal, another song that could have shown Kesha's range as an artist but didn't receive RCA support. I believe The Harold Song even charted in the US, with Kesha tweeting that if us fans got THS into the top ten, her label would release it more officially, but alas, I don't think it did reach top ten and we were left with another example of Kesha not being allowed to flourish and showcase her creativity and talent. Unfortunately, I think High Road (out January 31st!) is receiving similar treatment by RCA, as they are trying to regain her pop dominance by not letting Kesha release songs that she wants as singles, such as Tonight. Thanks for another great video, Pop Dissected! I hope this comment isn't too long, but I just have so much to say! Hopefully Kesha can get out of her record deal soon and we will see her in all her glory 🙌🌈✨

[@ahohnonono]

I still listen to this album. Lot of albums that flop I absolutely love.

[@AFilthyCaitlynMain]

Machine Gun Love was done dirty and deserved to be the lead single. Actually a certified BOP and I don't even really like rock. But that's Kesha for you, making you like genres you don't even like. ALSO: Resentment is also being done dirty this time.Amazing and emotional song but it has absolutely NO promo around it. Im betting you some kesha fans dont even know it came out...

[@ShadeMcConnell]

The songs that Kesha had more control over (thinking of you, dirty love, gold trans am, past lives, LITL, only wanna dance with you) deserve more recognition! Even songs like wonderland, last goodbye and all that matters are pretty good! It will forever blow my mind that cmon and crazy kids were singles.

[@miickeyzreal]

I actually liked Come On. 🤣 I also liked the album, it’s sad she had little power over it. She’s actually one of my favorites writers.

[@Alex16404]

Last Goodbye is my fav. 💕

[@seansouthern5183]

There is some amazing songs on this album! I'd love to see her bring a kick ass record where people appreciate her again