Fefe Dobson "Can't Breathe" For Her Lost Love

Canadian pop-rocker Fefe Dobson is back with the third video from her sophomore Island Def Jam album, the aptly named "Joy." It seems as though the album is a concept album, finding Dobson surfing between her love for pop songs with infectious melodies and catchy hooks, and her love for the grunge of indie rock sounds. "Can't Breathe," was produced by Bob Ezrin and Tommy Henriksen, is somewhere between those two genres. I love this track it has the right balance of pop and rock.
The new song's stadium-size drums and Dobson's raspy delivery, create a track that's reminiscent of '80s power balladeers Roxette and Heart. Pointing the finger at her ex, the song is an emotional response to a lost love, pleading for reconciliation and empathy. As the second chorus comes to an end, an unabashed guitar solo, which could have easily fit on any hair metal record, steps forward to echo the melody, while adding tons of guitar theatrics.
The visual for "Can't Breath" was directed by Toronto's visionary Aaron A. It shows the 26-year-old in what looks to be an empty aircraft hanger, rocking out with her band, a wind machine blowing through her hair, and some seriously hot leather clothing pieces in an abandoned warehouse. Dobson told Bestfan, "I feel like Can't Breathe is a start to my future, it's my favorite song off of the album and my favorite video so far. I really feel like it's carving out the path for me."
"Joy" is the album for the young singer, which took over four years to complete, an album that is a clear indication that she will be doing things her way, or not at all. From the cheeky, nursery rhyme playground anthem and first single, "I Want You," to the tribal percussion of "Can't Breathe," Dobson has finally found the sweet spot in her mix of rock and club beats, and embracing her roots, with a no-holds-barred collection of full-throttle rock & roll that spotlights her skills as a singer, songwriter and performer. It candidly follows her evolution as an artist as well as transition from the indie type of music she originally put together for "Joy," to the mainstream pop hits.