If the saying ‘there’s no such thing as bad press’ is true, then Sky Ferreira could easily write a book about her life filled with scandals, despite only being twenty-one. Forming only part of that history is her recent run-in with the law alongside her boyfriend for drug possession. So does synth-pop’s new wild-child actually have any time to record music alongside her rock-and-roll lifestyle? The answer is yes, which has resulted in ‘Night Time, My Time’.
Opening with a track that sounds reminiscent of something a scene-kid would have as their Myspace song, ‘Boys’ gives you a clear insight into what Sky Ferreira is all about: heavy synth-based songs fused with ambient vocals. The sickly-sweet vibe of the album is enough to make any metal-head gag, but what can you expect from someone who has been referred to as ‘Britney-meets-teen Lolita’?
Sky’s music could be seen as self-reflective: “I blame myself for my reputation,” proves that she knows exactly what she’s doing to gain media attention: good or bad.
When translated into English, ‘Omanko’ means vagina. Yes, she has sang a song about Japan and vaginas. The less said about that, the better.
Final track ‘Night Time, My Time’ demonstrates the album’s slow descent into insanity; there is no happy-go-lucky vibe here, just overwhelming and intensifying noises full of disparity.
Whether she’s just a young blonde girl desperately seeking fame or an artistic mastermind for our generation, one thing is for sure: Sky Ferreira isn't one to keep quiet about what’s running through her mind.
