Bring Ya to the Brink

Bring Ya to the Brink

Cyndi Lauper added the 21st century to her era-spanning repertoire with this 2008 album, which pairs her versatile voice with of-the-moment producers. The plush clamor of the Kleerup-produced “Lay Me Down” highlights her world-weary vocal; the Basement Jaxx collaboration “Rocking Chair” updates the sly innuendo of “She Bop” and adds a skeletal yet giddy instrumental; “Same Ol’ Story” straddles disco’s strings and synths eras with aplomb while Lauper growls poison-pen lyrics. This fun, beat-heavy collection cements Lauper’s status as a timeless pop star.

Other Versions

Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada