“Something So Right” explains how a partner’s love can dissolve emotional barriers. Other cuts also explore the ups and downs of romantic relationships (“Take Me to the River,” “Train in Vain,” “Downtown Lights,” “No More ‘I Love You’s”).
Youngsters could interpret casual references to smoking and drinking as endorsements. “I Can’t Get Next to You” boasts the ability to control nature and one’s own immortality in godlike fashion. On “Thin Line Between Love and Hate,” a victim of infidelity accuses her partner of indifference (“You don’t give a d- about me”) and uses violence to even the score.
Medusa consists of ten tunes previously released by other artists. Lennox breathes new life and passion into many of them. While two songs are problematic, much of the disc is innocuous fun.