Praying, thelead single from Keshas first albumin nearly five years, is as triumphant as songs come.

On 2012s unevenWarrior, Kesha teamed with artists from will.i.am to Iggy Pop but lacked a unifying vision.

Keshas lyrics, which channel her personal turmoil into catharsis and reflection, are ultimately what unites the set.

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Dont let the bastards get you down, she sings on Bastards andRainbowexhibits what perseverance can yield.A-