This is more like it. After a period of diminishing returns via one-off soundtrack contributions and her misunderstood soundtrack, returns in a huge way with the triumphant comeback . Her first proper solo set since 2016, the album features all the sonic hallmarks for those fans who have been pining for that particular " sound" that propelled her beyond the indie-sphere to the top of the charts. Oversized singalong anthems and addictive dance cuts share space as she does her thing: focused, hardened, and hungry, she balances bleeding vulnerability with an intense drive to prove herself once again as one of the premier songwriters and inimitable vocalists of her generation. Starting strong, "Little Wing" joins the pantheon of towering anthems that push resilience, strength, and empowerment to soul-shaking levels, harkening back to her mid-2010s classics and . This comes as no surprise, as the track was co-penned with , who also had a hand in "Chandelier" and "Alive," and contributes to the bulk of the album's songwriting. "Immortal Queen" with carries the same energy, a take-no-prisoners inspirational anthem fit for raucous nights out or getting sweaty in the gym. The album version of lead single "Gimme Love" is expanded to maximize its theatrical scope, turning the addictive earworm into a deeply aspirational moment that pushes the wounded confessional to powerful heights. Those limits are pushed to the breaking point on the stunning "I Forgive You," which features a vocal performance filled with her signature voice-cracks that sound like she's fighting for her very life with each word. These relatable emotions -- desiring to be loved, to be heard, to be understood -- have always been part of her arsenal, but on , sounds more driven than she has in over a decade. Lighter fare for escapist bliss breaks up the drama on the shimmering "Dance Alone," an Aussie-diva duet with that sounds like it could have been on 's own or , and the bhangra-tinged stomper "One Night." Other highlights include the yearning "Towards the Sun," a synth-driven, hard-edged surprise, and an almost- -reunion with on the blippy, intergalactic duet "Incredible." Additional guests appear on "I Had a Heart" (with on songwriting duties), the victorious romp "Champion" (with emcees , and ), and the self-conscious "Fame Won't Love You" (with none other than ). After nearly a decade of varying output and an uncertain direction, gets back on track, joining as one of the most compelling and listenable efforts in her post-breakthrough catalog -- a huge relief for anyone who thought she had lost her touch. ~ Neil Z. Yeung