Kesha burst onto the music scene with a distinctive brand of blunt, electrifying pop that seemed designed to take the dance floor by sheer force. Then came the genre-hopping. It’s nothing new for a pop star to pivot.

Period ’s release was preceded earlier this year with the singles “Delusional,” “Yippee-Ki-Yay,” and “Boy Crazy.” While the fun-loving Kesha that fans came to know and love a decade and a half ago is present on the party-ready tracks on the album,