Kesha's '(Period)': Every song ranked best to worst

Kesha is "finally" back with a new album, Period, released through her record label, Kesha Records. According to Billboard, the decision to release her newest album on Independence Day appears to be intentional and indicative of her freedom. In a conversation with Billboard, the TikTok hitmaker described her intention through the album and noted,

“For anybody who’s survived anything difficult, hopefully it can be an album that they can put on and think, ‘If she can get through something and find this place of joy, then I can do that, too."

The singer appeared to express pride over her journey and the legal battles she has reportedly overcome over the years. She added,

“Other people think success or money or thinking dating a hot person is the best revenge — it’s none of that. It’s happiness.”

Note: This article reflects the writer’s opinion. Do comment with your suggestions to let us know which other items deserve to make the list.

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Every song ranked from best to worst in Kesha's Period

With "Period," Kesha appears to be making a statement about overcoming hardships, and the message is loud and clear on July 4. We are taking a look at the new tracks from the album, ranking them from best to worst:

1. Cathedral

Cathedral sounds like a personal and inspirational memoir that the Animal singer wants to share with her fans and followers. She sings,

“Every second is a new beginning/I died in hell so I could start living again.”

The track stands out in the album and is also one of the singer's "favorite songs" she has ever written, per Billboard.

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2. Freedom

The longest track on the album and the opener, it has an upbeat theme and quite literally celebrates Kesha's freedom. As she told Billboard, she is letting go of the things from the past.

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3. Boy Crazy

Kesha is raw and unapologetic in Boy Crazy. The track is fast-paced and with constant thumping beats, easily passes for a dance track.

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4. Red Flag

Song of the summer? The track features upbeat themes and gets one grooving. Kesha doesn't shy from calling out the red flags, or rather, her preferences for them.

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5. Delusional

Kesha mellows down for Delusional, with electro-pop beats. The beginning of the track sets the stage for a dynamic song.

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6. Too Hard

Soft on the vocals, yet upbeat in tune and beats, the track transports you to a 90s dancing club. One fan on the YouTube comments claimed,

"This song has the potential to be at the top of the charts!!!"

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7. Joyride

Joyride is a reminder to her fans that her TikTok days might be a thing of the past, but she is ready to enter a new era. According to Rolling Stone, the track features "norteña accordion blasts, huge backing vocals, and mouth-­stretching enunciation."

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8. Yippee Ki Yay

While Timber got us moving,Yippee Ki Yay is a mellowed country pop track. The comparison feels inevitable with her previously released upbeat tracks.

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9. Love Forever

Love Forever is a smooth shift from Red Flag on the album tracklist. One fan on YouTube described it as being played in a "GTA game", while another noticed that her songs had "evolved."

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10. The One

Packed with energy, The One sounds like a teen anthem, which could or not be liked by everyone. Its rhythm and music remind one of early 2000s tracks.

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11. Glow

Fan of glitchy sounds? This track could be a hit or miss with listeners. However, the singer dons a unique style, indicating her evolution over the years.

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Kesha describes her new album as a "homecoming" and appears to be a personal narrative. She told Billboard that it was difficult shortlisting tracks for the album, as she "writes" so many, and "all day." She noted that this album represents a way to reclaim "joy" in her own "terms."

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