What’s the difference between a dishwasher and a woman? A dishwasher can’t spit 16 bars of flaming hot Cheetos, which is exactly what Lady Sovereign repeatedly does on her newest and long awaited second album, Jigsaw. Why Cheetos, you might ask? Because Cheetos are a party snack: and where spilling your cup of beer on the host’s crotch-region is a party foul, Jigsaw is certainly a party favor.

The first track, ‘Let’s Be Mates,’ sets this tone to perfection. With an electro-inspired 120 BPM beat and a chorus declaring ‘I’m weird, and you’re weird, let’s be mates!’ this is clearly a kinder, gentler Sov. This also goes for ‘So Human,’ which repurposes The Cure’s ‘Close To Me’ in a way you feel you already know the lyrics that go ‘I’m so human, it’s okay, for me to, feel this way.’

This affirmative vibe permeates Jigsaw. Nothing lyrically spectacular or hip-hopfluential happens, but this release shows the sometimes troubled Sov finally putting the pieces together. And you’ll find yourself actually feeling happy for her. Save the drama for Lily Allen.

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