Norwegian-born firestarter Ida Maria boils down the basics of every pointless booty call to just over three minutes of Joan Jett-meets-Karen O.-ness, aggressively slapped against a 1980s cut-and-paste Grand Ole Party backdrop in "I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked." If "What the hell do I do this for?/ You're just another guy/ OK, you're kind of sexy/ But you're not really special" ain't the gospel then I just don't know what is.
Seriously, Audrina Patridge, sit up and TAKE NOTE, child.
Admittedly, yes, music snobs, Ida Maria had a huge year abroad in 2008 -- she dropped her album, Fortress Round My Heart, in the UK in July 2008, played Glastonbury, and closed out the year by selling out London's The Scala. But Ida Maria's returning to the States for a few shows next week before more touring in the UK, and she's finally releasing Fortress Round My Heart in the U.S. this April (on Upper 11 Records), so '09 could mean even bigger things for her out here.
Now go listen to her throaty "Oh My God," and then fall down on your knees and worship at her altar.
Plus: Watch three Spankin' New MTV UK Sessions videos with Ida Maria.