Strong conclusion for ‘Body Talk’

Robyn’s decision to release her latest album, “Body Talk,” in three parts was an astute move. It made people who would never venture beyond Lady Gaga actually listen to her music.

But for the end of the series, Robyn has released two different versions of the concluding volume in a rather confusing move.

You can get an 18-minute EP called “Body Talk Pt. 3” or go with a volume simply called “Body Talk” that includes all the songs from the latest release, plus a selection from the first two volumes. Unfortunately, not all the older songs make it, even though there are no obvious duds.

The newest EP is the most consistently excellent, although one of its tracks, “Indestructible,” is a superior version of the previous song. Its strings have been replaced with grooving synth-bass. The newer tracks focus more on dance pop than ballads, a welcome addition.

With her “Body Talk” releases, Robyn has been telling America to give her some of the attention reserved for native pop stars; hopefully she’ll get it now.