Toxic was made famous by none other than Britney Spears. Famous for the song and music video. However in true originality, Yael Naim crafted a delicate yet seductive charm on her take of the song. By casting a hypnotic spell to ensnare the very lyrical content that Toxic holds, as well as an almost Parisian spin on the instrumental section. Yael Naim picks out the subtle words by dragging them out at just the right pace, giving us a needed opportunity to undress our minds and run haywire with unholy freedom.
One even might go as far to say that their is a tiny influence of PJ Harvey as well as St. Vincent. Then again, that influence may not even be there however, this cover falls into a category that suggests a wonderful weird and odd twist to something that has been gratified as sexual in the media.
The greatest detail is nevertheless the beginning, without coming on with such a force there is a curious music box like unfolding. Imagine if Alice in Wonderland fell down the rabbit hole to this cover.
