Peaches has been paving the way for vocal feminists for over a decade, and Rub is nothing short of a manifesto. The Canadian provocateur’s first release in six years comes replete with guest spots from Kim Gordon, Leslie Feist and visual artist Simonne Jones.
Lyrics such as, “We’re sick of ‘hands in the air/ And shake our arses like we don’t care’/ We’ve been shaking our tits for years/ So let’s switch positions, no inhibitions, fears,” tickle you in your happy place. While equivalent lyrics sung by a man would cause a worldwide feminist uproar, there is something strangely empowering about a 46-year old woman commanding a man to put his dick in the air. The title track is confronting, as expected, stating, “Circle jerk girls who spray/ We’ve got a male in the middle and we bukkake.” The who-gives-a-fuck attitude evokes an instant sexual high while also making you slightly uncomfortable.
In terms of musicality, Rub is strikingly similar to previous Peaches releases. However, the significant difference is that it’s even more aggressive. It also gives you a whole new vocabulary for vagina: pussy, Lucy Liu or cut are just some alternatives. In fact, Vaginoplasty (feat. Jones) and How You Like My Cut are both anthems to the humble vagina.
There is an entire sexual awakening and education lying within this 11-track album and Peaches expresses no shame about it. This probably isn’t the ideal entry point if you’re new to the gender-bending trisexual realm, but if you’re willing to jump in the deep end, give it a spin.
BY TEGAN LOUISE
