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Post by Live Your Life on Apr 22, 2020 10:11:04 GMT -5
The album definitely has a distinct, intentional soundscape. They achieved what they were going for. The production is great and the vocal production is excellent. I do wish a few more "big" vocal moments were sprinkled throughout, but I get that it may not have fit the mood. I also will say that I still don't think this is the album of her dreams (completely), but it's definitely a step in the right direction. Much more so than Mad Love. As I said back when the album was released, I think we'll be getting "that" album when she's in her 30s.
My favorites are "So Bad," "Small Things," "Lonely Hearts" and "Don't Talk Me Down."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2020 10:17:46 GMT -5
This definitely isn't a comeback album, but it's solid. I like the back half more than the front. My favorites are "Small Things," "Lonely Hearts," "Think About You," and "Don't Talk Me Down".
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Post by breathingrande on Apr 22, 2020 17:20:46 GMT -5
The album definitely has a distinct, intentional soundscape. They achieved what they were going for. The production is great and the vocal production is excellent. I do wish a few more "big" vocal moments were sprinkled throughout, but I get that it may not have fit the mood. I also will say that I still don't think this is the album of her dreams (completely), but it's definitely a step in the right direction. Much more so than Mad Love. As I said back when the album was released, I think we'll be getting "that" album when she's in her 30s. My favorites are "So Bad," "Small Things," "Lonely Hearts" and "Don't Talk Me Down." Idk... Mad Love is so much better than this (I love pop , don’t @ me) |
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Post by Au$tin on Apr 22, 2020 23:36:18 GMT -5
Mad Love. is literally one of my all time favorite albums at this point. I wasn't expecting this to beat it, especially with what we've heard from over the last few months. But I do still thoroughly enjoy her output thus far. I don't plan on seeking out the leak and will wait until the first to hear the album in full, but I still have high hopes I will like it a lot even after reading the reactions here.
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Post by SHOOTER on Apr 23, 2020 2:24:24 GMT -5
She’s wanted to be a full-blown R&B singer from day one so I feel like, at this point, she has no real mainstream aspirations and just wants to make the music that’s creatively satisfying to her which is fair. I’ll settle for a solid album even if she doesn’t top all of the charts with it.
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Post by Ryan on Apr 27, 2020 11:49:06 GMT -5
Her vocal is just on another level.
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Post by Ty on Apr 30, 2020 18:58:05 GMT -5
I can't wait to hear this album!
I feel like it's gonna be my favorite album of 2020.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2020 0:46:05 GMT -5
Gotta go to sleep but I heard “Small Things,” and loved it. Cant wait to deep dive into her album.
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Post by Au$tin on May 1, 2020 3:13:01 GMT -5
"Comeback" and "Don't Talk Me Down" are my s**t wow!
"So Bad" is also her best album opener since "This Time."
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Post by tamed09 on May 1, 2020 3:32:44 GMT -5
This is the album she’s always wanted to make and its amazing
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Post by AmazDrag on May 1, 2020 8:12:42 GMT -5
I think Small Things is my favorite on the album. Other highlights for me were So Bad, Lonely Hearts and Man. It’s a very vibey album.
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Post by Ty on May 1, 2020 13:30:43 GMT -5
#3 on iTunes.
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Post by MyLastView on May 1, 2020 14:27:20 GMT -5
Yeah, this is a fantastic album. I was a little worried that it would be far too slow, but her best songs are always midtempos and there are a lot of great ones here.
My ranking upon the first couple listens:
1. Think About You (just... wow)
2. Gold
3. Lonely Hearts
4. So Bad
5. Pedialyte
6. Small Things
7. Man
8. Don’t Talk Me Down
9. Comeback
There isn’t a bad song on the album though. You can definitely tell it was crafted a specific way intentionally.
I hope it manages to chart decently. It deserves to be heard!
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2020 15:21:16 GMT -5
So, I’ve listened to “good to know” a few times and I’m back with my favs and such...
Loves:
Think About You
Small Things
Man
Likes:
So Bad
Gold
Lonely Hearts
Not a fan:
Pedialyte
I’m indifferent about the rest. It’s not a favourite album of mine, but a nice listen. This definitely feels like Jojo and the album she wanted to make. I’ll keep my favs and ditch the rest, probably.
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on May 1, 2020 15:24:18 GMT -5
Lonely Hearts is still my fav but I'll continue to listen to form more of an opinion on the rest. I do quite enjoy So Bad, Pedialyte, Small Things, and Gold though so far.
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on May 1, 2020 18:05:55 GMT -5
I was really excited to hear this today. I ordered from Amazon and originally, it said it was going to come Monday but then I got the notification that it shipped and arrived today. Lo and behold, at 3:56 PM, I got a notification that it was delivered. Opened my door and...nothing. Checked the package locker and the cluster of packages on the ground outside it...NOTHING. I ordered other stuff too but I was most excited for JoJo. I will probably just play my free Amazon mp3 version tonight anyway but wtf. This day was already so shitty and I was really looking forward to getting my CD.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2020 18:11:37 GMT -5
That’s a shitty deal. Sorry to hear that!
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Post by Live Your Life on May 1, 2020 18:40:02 GMT -5
"Bad Habits" and "Proud" are on her YouTube page after only initially being included on the physical version of the album. She said they will be on streaming soon. I really don't get what's going on with all these song changes and switches throughout this album cycle...it's very strange to me.
On another note, she has confirmed that she has another release coming out this year.
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Post by bat1990 on May 1, 2020 20:36:55 GMT -5
I’m indifferent about the rest. That's only like 2 songs, lol |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2020 0:20:54 GMT -5
I’m indifferent about the rest. That's only like 2 songs, lol Lol. I know, but they’re literally not clicking with me at all, so I didn’t feel like mentioning them. |
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Post by nickd on May 2, 2020 1:25:19 GMT -5
I like Think About You quite a lot.
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Post by SHOOTER on May 2, 2020 4:56:25 GMT -5
Such a GROWN and sexy album! She delivered!
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Post by Ty on May 2, 2020 5:02:12 GMT -5
"Small Things" is a work of art. Damn. She did that.
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on May 2, 2020 16:23:07 GMT -5
Anyone confirm that the physical is missing Comeback completely (the solo version)? That is what Amazon shows on their site. That would only mean 8 full songs. Why get the physical to be MISSING songs? Ugh.
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Post by Caviar on May 2, 2020 22:12:08 GMT -5
This album is amazing. Finally she released an album on par with her talent. And I'll add "Think About You" is a fucking BOP!
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Post by George on May 3, 2020 1:08:10 GMT -5
Anyone confirm that the physical is missing Comeback completely (the solo version)? That is what Amazon shows on their site. That would only mean 8 full songs. Why get the physical to be MISSING songs? Ugh. Someone posted a shot of the back insert and it all seems to be there? |
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Post by SHOOTER on May 3, 2020 5:25:57 GMT -5
Anyone confirm that the physical is missing Comeback completely (the solo version)? That is what Amazon shows on their site. That would only mean 8 full songs. Why get the physical to be MISSING songs? Ugh. The original (solo) version is on the album. |
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