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So originally I always wanted to make a personal chart, but I just can't find myself to really properly do one So I decided to find myself an alternative idea, I decided to maybe start checking out album's I never fully listened to or never checked out I always love digging into places to find new music, there are many albums I've missed on though and never heard in full So I decided to let ya'll maybe suggest some albums I should listen to, my taste is kinda all over the place tbh Only things I won't probably take into consideration: bro country, cliche rap and metal (I despise these) Anywho, I'm gonna tag those who might be interested in suggesting me albums by trying to tag those who have tastes like mine or would maybe suggest some stuff I'm fine with making reviews on either albums I already know and new stuff, so suggest whatever you want guys First album I'm starting with is one I've actually never heard in full, even though I loved all it's singles and the artist, and know some of the other album tracks. BORN THIS WAY!!!Album Reviews (Those in bold have been done):Born This Way - Lady Gaga One Of The Boys - Katy Perry Funhouse - P!nk (Requested by Choco & Myloninja13) Dua Lipa - Dua Lipa (Requested by Choco)1 - Zara Larsson (Requested by Choco) 1989 - Taylor Swift (Requested by Deepston)reputation - Taylor Swift (Requested by Deepston) Body Talk - Robyn (Requested by beach1) Tags: Normi born Bwol Mylo13 💜 surfy beach1 Sambalada fearlessarrow DistrictTwelve lyhom .indulgecountry shooter Feel free to let me know if you would like to be tagged for this, and vice versa Anywho off to start reviewing BTW
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Post by born on Jan 20, 2018 13:35:04 GMT -5
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Lady Gaga : Born This Way (2011)Background: I love Gaga a lot, in all her eras, but I've never listened to Born This Way in full. I adored the singles, but I heard some of the album tracks and was ambivalent to them, overall I never ended up checking out the full album. I do recall that the lyricism game and themes to the record were great, but the sounds of some of the songs bothered me when I heard them years ago. Here's to hoping the record will please me again1. Marry The NightThe fifth and final single from this record, which if I recall was also intended to be the original lead single. Anyways I know and love this one religiously, I love the buildup the song has from it's tamed intro but then it explodes into a wild fun Gaga track. I love the lyrics to this track as it focuses on standing up to your fears and insecurities. It's a powerful intro track that closes off with a fantastic final minute in which the song upscales in it's energy once again for a climactic ending. 4/4 2. Born This Way We all surely know this one, the lead single and title track from this highly anticipated record. A good song about empowerment for who you are as a person is perfect. I also love this one a lot and considered it a very good lead single that showcases what the album has to offer in terms of theme. My favorite part of this song though has to be this though. Overall another fantastic track I love 4/43. Government HookerA track I knew before but was super ambivalent to with back then, the song is a dancy track centered around female sexual empowerment and reference the JFK & Marilyn relationship. Not too much depth into this one lyrically but it's catchy, it's better than I recall 3/44. JudasImo the Bad Romance of the record, it's wild and crazy yet a total jam. Clearly inspired by biblical references to Mary Magdalene & Judas. It's the song that inspired me to do this album first since I was binging to it again recently, I love this song soooo much. Coupled with a flawless music video, it's the biggest track on this album. 4/45. AmericanoA track I'm familiar with, it's a Latin-tinged dancy track that follows a story of lesbian love. I adore this one for how wild but fun it is whilst carrying that uniqueness Gaga has always had. 3.5/4 6. Hair Another track I'm familiar with, I've always enjoyed this one for it's theme of empowerment by comparing self-liberation and individualism to hair, something Gaga clearly loves lol. The sax bits too are a major plus for this electro-pop jam, a favorite from the record 4/4
7. Scheiße Another one I'm familiar with, it is probably the most unique one of this record. For starters, Gaga sings fake German at the beginning to represent how some men view the words of a woman as nonsense. The song picks up and carries from a female empowerment message over great production 3.5/4
8. Bloody Mary A new one for me, the song is a spooky electro ballad about living between fantasy and reality, a very unique track and a change of pace from the many faster tracks on this record. 3/4
9. Black Jesus + Amen FashionAnother new one for me, the song is a poppy track about how when Gaga moved to New York she acquired a new way of thinking hence her comparisons in the songs. It reminds me a bit of something from Madonna's COTD album, which is good cause that's a fun record too 3.5/4
10. Bad Kids A track I'm new to as well, the song is dedicated to her fans about self-expression and being who you are. I FUCKING LOVE THIS, the fun pop production plus the chorus is just gold. 4/4
11. Fashion Of His Love Another new one, the track is dedicated to the late Alexander McQueen, I LOVE THIS ONE TOO, another pure pop gold track in which Gaga sings to her lover that she's made for him and will love him til death does them part. 4/4
12. Highway Unicorn (Road To Love) One of the tracks I've heard before, I was super ambivalent to this one back then. However, revisiting it after many years later I really like this one a lot more, it's just weird at first. It's a soaring pop song with a clear Springsteen influence mixed with dance production found earlier. It's about how her and her lover can make it together on the road to love. A cool wild but fun number 3/4
13. Heavy Metal Lover I heard this one before too but it was one I was ambivalent too back then, but now I like this more. Though I think this track feels misplaced on BTW and probably would fit better on The Fame or The Fame Monster imo. I really like this one though now, it's very different and toned down a bit but works fine, it's super sexual though lol. Something about how this one was done is chilling though, which is a plus lol 3.5/4
14. Electric Chapel Another new one for me, this was like a really weird sex between 80s pop & rock sounds and I really am digging it. Lyrically it's about telling her lover to meet her in a place that is a cross between her faith and love for music. 4/4
15. The Queen Only fitting that she has a song named after her rightful title lol, this is another new one that is another superb pop number about being brave and to not be afraid of what people say, aka don't be a drag, just be a QUEEN 4/416. Yoü and IA major shift in sound from the rest of the record and feels primarily like a very rock song, which I FUCKING AM DIGGING ON THIS AAAAAAAAAH. I'm so happy this got to be a single too, it was just a highlight from this and an amazing change in sound. This is literally what I wanted Joanne to be like, but that left me disappointed in that respect. 4/4
17. The Edge Of Glory The FINALE HAS ARRIVED, from the chilly intro that builds up into a fabulous pop number and eventually reaches that sax solo and this is just a SPECTACULAR FINISH to such a great album centered around empowerment and love of all kinds. Also I love the music video cause of it's fabulous aesthetics. And with that we have closed off the albumFINAL THOUGHTS: 4/4Hands down, this is my favorite Ggaa album now, the level of empowerment, uniqueness, and expression Gaga pours into this album literally defines the bets parts of her as an artists. All 17 tracks are wellfully done, some better than others, but overall it's a masterpiece.
Anywho, gimme ya'll thoughts and suggestions babes And with that, see you on whatever my next album review will be
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 14:58:35 GMT -5
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Post by born on Jan 21, 2018 16:29:37 GMT -5
I love this review!
I have two things I have to say though. 1. "Scheiße" deserved better :( 2. I'd prefer to see ratings to 10 instead of 4 but whatever works for you.
I'll think of some albums to recommend. However, I've realized that I'm always too harsh on the first listen so I might stick to artists you know.
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Post by Mylo13 💜 on Jan 21, 2018 17:00:16 GMT -5
Maybe Funhouse by P!nk? That's got a pretty nice pop/rock feel to it.
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Post by Choco on Jan 21, 2018 17:42:38 GMT -5
Funhouse is really good. Would love to see a review of Dua's album. And Zara Larsson's debut as well.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 17:49:44 GMT -5
Funhouse is really good. Would love to see a review of Dua's album. And Zara Larsson's debut as well. Can gladly do that I am very familiar with Funhouse & Dua Lipa I never listened to Zara's debut album mainly cause it never made it overseas Im familiar with the singles, Uncover EP and her 2nd record though So Good was a but of a let down, so I'm gonna hope 1 is better Will do these two Will soon also post OOTB's review
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Katy Perry - "One Of The Boys" (2008)Background: The debut pop album from Katy Perry released in 2008, I loved the singles from this album but never really made the effort to check out her record in full, I'm expecting pretty in plaster pop from this with maybe some gems intertwined, let's begin.
1. One Of The Boys A pretty simple pop song about Katy changing herself to attract a guy's attention, it's catchy but doesn't really leave much of anything for me, also kinda feels cliched 2.5/4
2. I Kissed A Girl Oooh boy just about everyone knows this as it's what propelled her into stardom, I've always loved this song because it was infectiously catchy imo and a memorable pop-rock track, that remains a classic from KP 4/4
3. Waking Up In Vegas YEEEEES, I have got to say this easily one of her most underrated songs, it's a fun pop catchy number about a drunken experience with a guy in Las Vegas. I have just always enjoyed this song so much and I think after all these years, it's a favorite from KP 4/4
4. Thinking Of You The first ballad on the record, it's a simple sweet pop ballad, with some admittedly corny moments, but I think it's cute and works on KP for this song. I'm surprised this was a flop compared to the other 3 singles of the record, I thought it was a good contrast to them. Then again that also easily could be why it didn't do so well. Overall a cute pop ballad 3.5/4
5. Mannequin Another pop-rock track about a guy who katy calls a mannequin because he is incapable of returning the feelings she has for him, very simple and catchy 3/4
6. Ur So Gay This is a very interesting often forgotten song in KP's career, being her first major label release. I consider the song very Lily Allen-esque, it's primarily KP calling this guy for having all the traits of someone who is gay, without being gay himself. It's an interesting tongue in cheek sort of song that I honestly actually like, the ending to it too lol 3.5/4
7. Hot N' Cold Another classic from the record as it was the 2nd single and another major success. A very upbeat pop track about Kp calling her mans out for constantly changing his mind. I've always loved this and it's another all time favorite from KP, the best from the record 4/4
8. If You Can Afford Me Another upbeat fun pop track about Katy telling her mans that she is worth more than he thinks. Simple and fun 3.5/4
9. Lost A slowed down track written about how Katy feels like she doesn't belong in LA and is essentially lost. The song gave me very Michelle Branch-esque tones, I liked it. 3.5/4
10. Self Inflicted Another pop-rock upbeat track, this one being about Katy pursuing a lover who is dangerous and will result in heartbreak. I like this one, it's another upbeat and fun track 3/4
11. I'm Still Breathing A melancholy slower track about heartbreak, it's a simple track but I kinda don't like some of the vocal editing on the verses. 3/4
12. Fingerprints The last and final track is nother pop-rock track about how Katy wants leave her mark on the world, which in modern time she has succeeded. It's another fun track and message wise it's a proper end to the record 3/4
FINAL THOUGHTS: 3/4 It's a good record that is consistent from start to finish filled with fun pop-rock songs to nod your head to and with a few melancholy moments. Overall a lot of the record feels very redundant in the pop-rock sound, which kinda is why there is a lot of 3's throughout, lyrically it's nothing spectacular
Highlights: I Kissed A Girl, Hon N' Cold, Waking Up In Vegas, Lost, If You Can Afford Me, & Thinking Of You Worst: One Of The Boys
Anywho next album we'll be reviewing is Funhouse by P!nk, a record I know and LOVE
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Post by deepston on Jan 21, 2018 19:51:32 GMT -5
Love your review for BTW. Electric Chapel is amazing! 1989 or reputation if you haven't heard them (which I doubt!). I still want to see your review!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 20:01:11 GMT -5
Love your review for BTW. Electric Chapel is amazing! 1989 or reputation if you haven't heard them (which I doubt!). I still want to see your review! I can definitely do both of those Might even do one sooner than you think :)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 20:55:00 GMT -5
1989 - Taylor Swift (2014)Background: The memorable late 2014 record that saw Taylor make a transition from country to full on pop musics, with a heavy 80s pop theme, the album is a major change of direction. I already know and love this album so much, so I decided to knock it off early on the list of albums I'd review1. Welcome To New York A super bubbly fun poppy number that isn't necessarily about New York but rather a intro to her new sound "it's a new soundtrack I can dance to this beat", indicating the beginning of a new Taylor. 9/10
2. Blank Space The iconic 2nd single of the record, the song is another pop number that is very over dramatic, though purposefully. Lyrically Taylor sings of a character who essentially is a satire version of how the media portrays her. IMO, I have always loved this one and found it hilariously great, also I still hear this famous misheard lyric always lol 10/10 3. Style A magnum opus amongst many of her fans, Style is another pop number written about of a relationship that constantly goes back and forth, they'll always have a great love. Easily a very infectious and catchy song, with strong lyrics. Overall this is one of my favorites from T Swift and it deserved to be bigger than damned Bad Blood 10/104. Out Of The WoodsAnother fantastic pop track with a soaring jam-packed chorus that although is repetitive, carries great meaning. Lyrically the woods T Swift talks about is the hardships in her relationship, she questions if they'll make it through aka out of the forest together. Overall another favorite from this record 10/10
5. All You Had To Was Stay This track is literally what the name implies, her lover should have just stayed and never leave her if he would want her again. I kinda enjoy the grating part of how she says "STAAAY" in a higher pitched voice too and the production still makes this another strong track. 8/10
6. Shake It Off The lead single of the record, it's very standout from the rest of the record in sound. Essentially a very fun tongue in cheek track about ignoring the haters and to keep on going on aka shake it off. Overall, this song is one a lot of people either love or hate. For me, I always loved it and found all of it fun and cute since T Swift isn't meant to be serious on this song, a fantastic way for her to enter the pop music scene. 10/107. I Wish You Would Another fun production song that is written about how T Swift wants her lover to come back and she is regretting not letting him in again, a contradiction to AYHTWS but hey it's fun and still love is a mess so yeah. 8/10
8. Bad Blood Ooooh boy , ok this song is a not really about a guy and we all know that. It's a diss track towards KP, but I'm not here to talk about that drama. The song is just telling the person to just don't come back or ever see her again cause T Swift clearly don't like you anymore. "So if you come my way, just don't". I like the song but it's above and beyond from my favorite of the record, it's a great track but there was better 9/10 9. Wildest Dreams Our first pop ballad of the record and it's a dreamy smooth one. "Say you'll remember me, standing in a nice dress, staring at the sunset babe" The song is clearly about hoping that her lover will remember her even when they're over, my god I love this one it really is a dreamy track 10/10
10. How You Get The Girl Another super fun pop number that is T Swift giving an advice a guy who wants to the girl back, I always enjoyed this one cause it was a straightforward really fun song with great production 10/10
11. This Love A hypnotic slower paced mid tempo that is about the cylicial ways of a relationship, "this love is good, this love is bad". IMO a very underrated song that gives me chills in a way and I always loved it for being a song with simple production but more focus on the lyrics and her chilly vocals 10/10
12. I Know Places AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH one of my personal top favorites, everything about this one I love. T Swift stuttering I-I-I-I, the lyrics about how all eyes are on her and her lover and that she knows places they can go, and just I really enjoy this one. It has a bit of a darker tone to it imo, which I really enjoy, it's my favorite of the non-singles tied with the next song. 10/10
13. Clean SUDGHJSDFSHJGDJSDFTUJH, T Swift on this soft midtempo is about how Taylor is free from all traces of the pain left by her lost love. As she sings "I think I'm finally clean", this is an all time favorite with I Know Places, both I wish were singles too. :'( 10/10
14. Wonderland Another top favorite of the non-singles, this song uses the tale of Alice Of Madness to discuss a relationship that was perfect but got out of control eventually things got worse even when it seemed like the best. "Life was never worse, but never better" 10/10
15. You Are In Love Another one of the midtempos from this perfect project, loosely written about the relationship between friend and collaborators' relationship Jack Antonoff & Lena Dunham. It's a really sweet cute song and I love it a lot 10/10
16. New Romantics The finale has arrived, the final single of the record. New Romantics is a fun upbeat number that is written as satire in response to how youths see love and jump into it. It's such a dreamy super fun number and deserved a real video to it's name. I really love this one as well 10/10
And with that we reach the-NOT SO FAST, we got some BONUS TRACKS :kii: 1. Bad Blood (ft Kendrick Lamar)The single remix version of this track features rapper Kendrick with some fiery verses plus an amped up production, T Swift's parts remain the same though. I still like this version of the song, a lot as well 10/10
2. Sweeter Than Fiction I get what your thinking, since this song isn't from 1989 at all, released in late 2013 for some film I could care less about. I included this cause I consider it as a baby track too 1989, as it was her first song with Jack Antonoff and is primarily another pop track with the same influences as 1989. I really loved this song a lot and consider it a total forgotten gem 10/10FINAL THOUGHTS: 10/10
There is no doubt that I stan to this record hard, it's just such a really well done album that I enjoy from start to finish and was a fantastic transition into pop superstardom for T Swift.
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Post by Mylo13 💜 on Jan 21, 2018 22:59:39 GMT -5
Great review for One Of The Boys and especially for 1989!
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Post by beach1 on Jan 22, 2018 9:39:36 GMT -5
Great reviews! I haven't fully listened to any of these albums so far, so they make me want to listen to them now. :)
I'd love to see a review for Robyn - Body Talk.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 9:54:52 GMT -5
Great reviews! I haven't fully listened to any of these albums so far, so they make me want to listen to them now. I'd love to see a review for Robyn - Body Talk. Ooh I love Robyn so I got you Definitely check out BTW & 1989 OOTB'S is great but Teenage Dream is better imo, still a good fun pop-rock album though
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Post by deepston on Jan 22, 2018 16:35:36 GMT -5
Tove Lo's 'Queen Of The Clouds' or 'Blue Lips' I might do one of these as well since I'm thinking about starting my own reviews thread
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Post by born on Jan 22, 2018 17:06:47 GMT -5
Great reviews! I haven't fully listened to any of these albums so far, so they make me want to listen to them now. I'd love to see a review for Robyn - Body Talk. Oh my God, I just clicked on this thread to suggest "Body Talk" and I saw your post. Creepy. Agree about the Tove Lo albums, I was about to recommend those myself! I'd also love to see the debuts of Camila & Dua as well as Harry!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 17:58:45 GMT -5
Definitely down for doing all those
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Post by Mylo13 💜 on Jan 22, 2018 18:30:12 GMT -5
Maybe Ed Sheeran + or X? I love both albums equally.
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P!nk : Funhouse (2008)Background: P!nk's 4th record, Funhouse is a very pop-rock record that I know and love. It has it upbeat fun songs intertwined between fabulous mid tempos, lets begin the review1. So WhatThe fun loud and upbeat lead single of the record that lyrically is about P!nk moving on from her separation from future hubby Carey Hart, oddly enough by the time it came out the two were back together and have been since then. It's a very relatable song to sing along to about moving on from an ex and overall has always been such a fun song and iconic imo cause P!nk's attitude on it is just amazing. It was an amazing lead single pick and imo the only rightful pick the record had 10/102. SoberOoooh boy, so for starters this right here is my favorite song from P!nk of all time. The song is a major 180 from So What and is a darker mid tempo, lyrically it's not necessarily about alcohol . But rather P!nk is singing about finding comfort in the truth that we tend to run away from and hide, ala such as being drunk but eventually we have to come to our realization when were sober. And we have to confront the things we run from, essentially a very strong relate-able message. IMo a song without flaw is this, just an all time favorite from P!nk 10/10
3. I Don't Believe You OMFG the FEEEEEEEEEEEEELS :'( Another all time favorite from P!nk, this song is a soft rock ballad that gives us one of the few rare cases where P!nk is completely stripped down and vulnerable, lyrically the song is about desiring reconciliation with a lover, written during her separation from future hubby Carey Hart. P!nk herself considers this her favorite of the record due to how stripped down she is on it. IMO another flawlessly beautiful song 10/10 4. One Foot Wrong A pop-rock song that is lyrically about going out of control and falling over the edge, I love this one a lot as well cause P!nk puts a lot of energy on this and lyrically it's simple but carries strong meaning. 9/10
5. Please Don't Leave Me The 3rd single of the record sees P!nk singing about a love-hate relationship with her love, I honestly love this one a lot it's catchy AF and lyrically great. Plus bonus point for the music video being so good lol 10/10
6. Bad Influence I believe this was the 4th single in Australia, the song is an upbeat one about how P!nk is an bad influence on the people around her and it's a very fun one that fits with the theme and title of the record. 9/10
7. Funhouse Another favorite from the record it's upbeat jam about when things aren't working and all the fun has died out, burn that FUCKER DOWN, and begin again.Coupled up with P!nk's fierce fun attitude, a unique slowed down chorus, the song is definitely worthy of the title track name cause it's a total jam and imo it's underrated af. 10/108. Crystal BallA return to slower tracks, a completely stripped down track that is written about not knowing about the future and being ok with that, it's a good message and a very simple but well done song. 9/10
9. Mean Another uptempo song, this one lyrically about questioning how did things fall apart, this song gives me a bit of a country rock vibe to, I enjoy the lyrics and vibe the song has. 9.5/10
10. It's All Your Fault I love the energy on this uptempo song in which P!nk out blame on her lover for them falling apart even though she's to blame as well and still even wants him. The chorus explodes into a uptempo fiery bomb and I love it. 10/10 11. Ave Mary A A shift of theme, this song is another very upbeat pop-rock song about the world has gone mad furthered by P!nk's fiereness on this track. It's a fun upbeat track with good writing and message 10/10 12. Glitter In The Air The closer of the record, a simple piano ballad in which P!nk asks an array of relatable questions, coupled with beautiful writing and simple smooth vocals, the song is an uplifting ballad and a fabulous closer to a wonderful record. 10/10
Final Thoughts: 10/10
This is another record I personally really enjoy from start to finish, P!nk delivers strong lyrics between uptempos and mid tempos, showing the chaos of a funhouse on this record. From strength to vulnerability, P!nk showcases a lot on this record and it's a favorite from her to this date. A really good record imo
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Post by Mylo13 💜 on Jan 22, 2018 19:23:56 GMT -5
Yay, another amazing review! Nice to see I Don't Believe You 10/10, I'm so upset that didn't truly take off.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 19:30:00 GMT -5
Yay, another amazing review! Nice to see I Don't Believe You 10/10, I'm so upset that didn't truly take off. Same though At the time of music in 2008-2009 It really didn't necessarily match most of pop music at the time Still surprised it didn't even make the Hot 100 though
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 21:05:04 GMT -5
I decided to do another quick review tonight Of an album I'm super familiar with Or rather an EP. Hope ya'll monsters are ready for some more because the next review is gonna tackle a famous work!
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Lady Gaga - "The Fame Monster" (2009)Background: The 2009 EP of jams is an 8 track extension used with a re-release of Gaga's debut, it spawned 3 huge hit singles and continued Gaga's dive into superstardom, each song has a special name as each is a different monster to Gaga1. Bad RomanceWe're kicking this off with the biggest song from it, Bad Romance was the lead single of the record, the fear of love monster. It was a huge over dramatic lead single that was completely new and unique yet it became so damn iconic and has become one of Gaga's biggest hits to date, still shocked it wasn't #1 on the Hot 100, coupled with an over dramatic yet fabulous music video, the song is literally one of the best songs of Gaga's career and of all time . Lyrically the song is about Gaga being in love with her best friend and she just WANTS IT, coupled with being one of the most successful electro-pop experimental songs, this song was HUGE 10/102. AlejandroWe're continuing this ride with another classic, 3rd single of the record Alejandro, named "Fear of Men monster", the song is about Gaga being skeptical as to who is her lover, as she names several names in the song over a catchy electro-pop melody inspired by Ace Of Base. IMO another all time favorite from Gaga, such an undeniably catchy classic 10/103. MonsterThe "Fear of Sex Monster" is another electro-pop track, this one being about a guy who just wants Gaga for sex, inspired by Gaga's first time having sex, which she considers a pretty terrible experience. Another catchy electro pop perfection jam from this EP 10/10
4. Speechless A total shift in sound this one being a piano song, the "Fear of Death monster" is written about how Gaga's father got heart surgery and how he was ready to go, which left her so distraught, which Gaga references by seeing "you left me speechless". IMO this is another classic and a very unique different song for Gaga, she also kills this live 10/10
5. Dance In The DarkA return to the electro pop anthems, "the Fear of Judgement monster" is a catchy electro pop jam with dual meaning. The first meaning is about how Gaga can't be herself and is judged by media who is always watching her, so she only finds freedom in the dark, where no one can judge her. The 2nd is the story about a girl who is insecure and is constantly brought down by her lover, but in the dark she is confident. With many references to celebrities who died, that were always in the eye of the media, the song contributes to Gaga's fear of death under her fame. The song is a glorious dance jam and was desired by the label to be the 3rd single, though Gaga wnated Alejandro instead. This was the 4th single in select countries but never got a music video sadly, again another perfect song 10/106. Telephone ( ft Beyonce)AAAAAAAAAAAH another all time favorite from the record, the "Fear of Suffocation monster" is another electro pop jam lyrically about how Gaga just wants to be loose and have fun, though she is always caught up in her work. So she decides, to not pick up the damn phone, and dance away the night. Coupled with what I consider her bets video, Telephone is an amazing jam about letting loose and features an queen Beyonce so, izza bop 10/10
7. So Happy I Could Die The "Fear of Alcohol/Addiction monster" is about Gaga's love for alcohol but her fear for going too far and becoming an addict and that alcohol is only a temporary relief to a problem, eventually you'll get back to squar eone. Another fun electro-pop jam with a good message 10/10
8. Teeth The finale to the record is the "Fear of Truth Monster" that isn't an electro track but rather has an Xtina Back To Basics feel to it imo, the song has two menaings. One is about oral sex, the latter being about telling the truth as she means by saying "show me your teeth". It's a very different track but still another jam from the record, the dual meaning is interesting too lol 10/10Final Thoughts: 10/10 Even though I say a lot that the songs are very electro-pop, each song on here is very distinct from one another and is it's own well crafted masterpiece. All the songs have their different themes that all gather to connect around Gaga's fears, cementing this EP as a very strong body of the work, each song being pretty memorable.
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Post by Mylo13 💜 on Jan 23, 2018 2:08:19 GMT -5
I'm more familiar with her "The Fame" album, but The Fame Monster has some great songs.
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Dua Lipa - "Dua Lipa" (2017)Background: The debut album by queen Dua Lipa, the album 18 tracks long (using the Italian deluxe tracklist), with that said I know this album well and overall enjoyed it soooooo much Dua Lipa has cemented her position as one of my newer favorite artists in the music industry right now Between her deep vocals & tone, strong writing, style, and personality, she certainly is a keeper
1. Genesis A fittingly titled album opener that uses biblical allusions to describe Dua's desires for her and her lover's relationship to begin again, it's a sign of refusal to let go of it all. A beautifully sung song with good writing 9.5/10
2. Lost In Your Light (ft Miguel) The 6th single off the record, the song is a 'soaring' upbeat number about being completely in love with someone, a head over heels type situation, to where nothing else matters but their love. The song has a good dynamic between Dua & Miguel, two artists I love, and they blend super well together on this song, a wonderful collaboration. 10/10
3. Hotter Than Hell The song that introduced me to Dua Lipa as a whole, it's a tropical uptempo that sees Dua embracing the role of the bad biiiiiiiitch lol. The song is fierce and hot in all the right ways and literally is fiery hot with no burn rate on me, which is ironic. A favorite from Dua as a whole, glad I gave this song a random listen about two years ago while perusing the UK singles chart. 10/10
4. Be The One Dua's debut mainstream single is a upbeat pop number that is lyrically about Dua trying to get her lover to come back to her, cause she is "The One" for him. Overall another fantastic fun song that has had no burn rate on me. 10/10
5. IDGAF A kiss-off anthem to an ex who is trying to get back with her, but since she already made it clear she was a bad biiiiitch with HTH, this furthers that by telling her ex hell to the fucking no. A fun anthemic upbeat number, serving as the current single from the record as well. This has been growing with me as of lately, at first it wasn't a fave,d but now I'm accepting it more. Kudos the song manifesting Dua Lipa's :kii: 9.5/10
6. Blow Your Mind (Mwah) Dua continues the record with a literal kiss off anthem, a song about being confident in yourself and not giving a fuccccccck about what the haters say. This stands as one of my very top favorites from Dua still and when it picked up after HTH, I instantaneously loved the hell out of it, it was my Summer 2016 anthem. I honestly resonate with fun laid back confidence tracks, this being just that for me. 10/10
7. Garden Like Genesis, another biblical allusion based song this time to the Garden Of Eden aka Paradise, Dua sings about the good times she had in her relationship, but now the love is falling apart and they're leaving their state of paradise. A beautifully sung midtempo that is well written as well 10/10
8. No Goodbyes This song continues Garden which showed the love falling apart, Dua is now singing on this song about how she knows this love is almost over, but she is asking for one more night with her lover, a night where they pretend that it's all alright. It's a another really beautiful song with similarly beautiful writing. 10/10
9. Thinking Bout' You Picking off the last 2 songs, the love has now really died but Dua is struggling to cope with the aftermath leaving her heart broken, as nothing can cure of her of her endless thoughts. The song is a very laid back midtempo that I really enjoy as well. 9.5/10
10. New Rules AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH, my 2nd favorite from Dua of all time, I'm still so proud of how big it became. Picking off TBY, Dua has learned to start moving on through a set of rules that she has set for herself. The upbeat number explores Dua as she becomes stronger without her lover. Easily one of top songs of last year and this year for me, ZERO BURN RATE coupled with the flawless music video. 10/10 11. BeggingNEEEEEEEEEEW LOVE, Dua has discovered a new lover and the song explores the desires that come with finding a new love. Another brilliantly well done track, I love the writing on this one too 10/10
12. Homesick A soft tender beautiful piano ballad about finding meaning in your relationship, when your apart from your lover, a really simply beautiful song 10/10
13. Dreams Kicking off the deluxe tracks with a super fun uptempo number, Dreams is about Dua is saying in her dreams the feelings from her lover are right, but in reality they are not up to par. 10/10
14. Room For 2 The song I label as the underdog of the record, easily the darkest song on the record, the song is about the karma an ex gets when they have done you wrong, the song is just so well done and not given enough praise imo 10/10
15. New Love Another slept on song, this was Dua's first release, even before BTO, another darker song that contrasts from the rest of the record, the song is about leaving the past behind and looking for something new. 10/1016. Bad TogetherThis song is another darker uptempo is about pursuing a new relationship even though both sides have been through tough moments, and it could be potentially toxic if they're together, but they're too in love to give a damn. 10/10 17. Last Dance MY ALL TIME FAVORITE AAAAAAAAAAH, this track is uptempo darker number about a tough love that can crash and burn in a matter of seconds and it's their final chance at the love, bundled up in superb production and Dua's strong vocals and writing, I absolutely LOVE THIS ONE AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!! 10/10
18. Bang Bang The closer to the special Italian edition is a cover of the classic by Cher, redone with a dark electro production Dua slays this cover and makes the song her own and it fits masterfully in the context of the record too 10/10
Final Thoughts: 10/10
The album definitely a powerful debut album that showcases Dua's talents wonderfully from start to finish, I was so happy with this record and it is one of my favorites of 2017
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Post by Mylo13 💜 on Feb 9, 2018 22:38:39 GMT -5
I listened to the album and was very impressed, but I personally don't care for "Genesis". Kind of annoying for me that that's the opening.
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Post by born on Feb 10, 2018 4:13:51 GMT -5
Finally someone appreciates "Garden"! But then, you gave 10/10 to like 90% of the songs lol.
PS: "IDGAF" only got 9.5/10 :(
Anyways, great review! That's great pop album :)
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