There are no surprises on Greg Gillis' (AKA Girl Talk) latest album. Girl Talk Critics will not have an epiphany after hearing All Day. The formula is the same, Gillis puts the last 30 years in a pop-music blender and produces a cocktail that is humorous, ironic, and danceable.
With All Day, however, Gillis shows maturity as a producer. In his previous works, Gillis seemed to force his samples together, which made his work too chaotic for the discerning (sober) listener. With All Day, Gillis extends his samples, giving the songs room to breathe and evolve on their own. It sounds like his most effortless album, but his cooldown moments, which are interspersed throughout, are carefully calculated. The samples go on longer, and therefore, so does the punchline. The result is Gillis' most cohesive album to date. All Day will still make dance floors erupt, but it is possible to listen to this album and appreciate his craft.
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