Animal (Kesha album)

Animal is the debut studio album by American singer Kesha. It was released on January 1, 2010, by RCA Records. Kesha worked on the album with a variety of producers and songwriters, including Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Benny Blanco, and Greg Kurstin. Musically, Animal is primarily an electropop and dance-pop album, with influences of pop-rock and glam rock. The album's lyrics explore themes of partying, rebellion, and female empowerment.

The album spawned four singles: "Tik Tok", "Blah Blah Blah" (featuring 3OH!3), "Your Love Is My Drug", and "Take It Off". "Tik Tok" became a global commercial success, topping the charts in several countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. The other singles also achieved significant chart success.

Animal received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised Kesha's energy and the album's catchy hooks, while others criticized its simplistic lyrics and perceived lack of originality. Commercially, Animal was a success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. It has since been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). A companion extended play (EP), Cannibal, was released in November 2010.