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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Nov 19, 2021 14:23:00 GMT -5
No way they are going with "I Drink Wine." Spotify is placing "Oh My God" at the top of every major pop lists around the world, and I wouldn't be surprised if the label has something to do with that. I agree. I think Oh My God will be the 2nd, and then they'll go with Can I Get It in April or May, and the final single after summer, something slower.
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Post by tommy on Nov 19, 2021 14:25:03 GMT -5
There's a lot to like on this album However, Strangers by Nature is blah and My Little Love is absolutely dreadful.
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Post by SoMuchToSay on Nov 19, 2021 14:31:51 GMT -5
This isn’t for me I’m afraid. I like Easy on Me, Oh My God, and I Drink Wine but everything else was boring. I'm really just finding it hard to understand how people can be an Adele fan or be a fan of the tracks on 19, 21, and 25, but these are the ones that are "boring." It's okay for people to have different opinions than you. Music hits everyone different...
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Nov 19, 2021 14:33:21 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2021 14:33:21 GMT -5
The haters are seeeeeeething. I Drink Wine (15 Minute Version) (Adele’s Version) (From The Vault) coming
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 19, 2021 15:13:22 GMT -5
I ended up ordering 30 for store pick-up at Target- and will take advantage of the Buy-2-Get-1 special come Sunday, as there are a couple of other titles on my list to get. :) In turn, I will wait until then to listen to the album as a whole. In the meantime, I will be revisiting the prior three sets in preparation,.
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Nov 19, 2021 15:29:13 GMT -5
US Apple Music
#1 Easy On Me #2 Strangers By Nature #3 My Little Love #4 Oh My God #5 Cry Your Heart Out #6 I Drink Wine #7 Can I Get It #9 Woman Like Me #10 To Be Loved #13 All Night Parking #14 Hold On #18 Love Is A Game
WW Apple Music
#1 Easy On Me #2 Oh My God #3 Strangers By Nature #5 My Little Love #6 I Drink Wine #7 Cry Your Heart Out #8 Can I Get It #13 To Be Loved #14 All Night Parking #15 Woman Like Me #16 Hold On #18 Love Is A Game
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2021 16:14:15 GMT -5
Why can't both things be true/acceptable? As in, I can surely expect an Adele album to have a lot of ballads (and even like a lot of them) but at the same time still feel dragged down by the amount of ballads when listening to her album. Well, that's fine. That just means you are not a fan of Adele's music. I always find responses like this so strange and borderline cultish. Like, get a grip. Anyway, I really enjoyed the album and imagine I’ll grow to like it even more with further listens. Oddly enough Cry Your Heart Out jumped out to me the most — I find it so endearing and catchy. The whole album gave me Amy Winehouse/Back To Black in the vocals and production. To Be Loved is AMAZING. I’ve listened to that several times already and the vocal murders me.
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Post by ethanhunt on Nov 19, 2021 16:20:26 GMT -5
Not a big fan of this one. Outside of the lead single it feels totally lacking in the memorable hooks that the last album was chalk full of.
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Post by RoseColoredGirl on Nov 19, 2021 16:24:57 GMT -5
Why can't both things be true/acceptable? As in, I can surely expect an Adele album to have a lot of ballads (and even like a lot of them) but at the same time still feel dragged down by the amount of ballads when listening to her album. Well, that's fine. That just means you are not a fan of Adele's music. This is coming from someone who loved the album, but it really isn't your place to decide if someone is or isn't a "real" fan simply because they don't like a certain album. Everyone interprets music differently and that's okay.
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Post by Envoirment on Nov 19, 2021 16:31:27 GMT -5
I think this album is the most "grower" of her albums. Every listen I find myself enjoying it more. The production is a lot more layered as well, so every listen I notice something extra about the production or background vocals.
I also think the order of the songs works really well. "Strangers By Nature" and "Love Is A Game" are perfect as the opener and closer.
My favourite sequence of songs is "Oh My God"/"Can I Get It"/"Drink Wine" and then "Hold On"/"To Be Loved"/"Love Is A Game".
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Post by wjr15 on Nov 19, 2021 16:43:42 GMT -5
The stretch from “Cry Your Heart Out” to “All Night Parking” is such an easy listen and the part of the album I see myself gravitating back to.
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Post by yuh yuh on Nov 19, 2021 16:53:43 GMT -5
Such a pleasant listen. Adele's voice and her melodies are so captivating and calming at the same time. A cup of tea and this album are perfect combination for a relaxed-mode Friday night.
My favourites from the album after the first listen (in the song's order on the album): * Easy On Me * Oh My God * Can I Get It * I Drink Wine * All Night Parking (so jazzy)
I also do appreciate a lot her raw emotion and vocals on To Be Loved.
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Post by spiritboy on Nov 19, 2021 16:56:56 GMT -5
Have given it quite a few listens this morning and my initial mild response has grown into greater respect with each listen. The hooks here aren't as immediate as her previous albums, but they are there. The production also feels more diverse and layered than in the past which adds to additional listens. The only song that I'm skipping at this point is " Strangers By Nature" which sounds like a Judy Garland number. Not my cup of tea. Faves are the trio of "Can I Get It", "Oh My God" and "Cry Your Heart Out". "My Little Love" is actually quite raw and devastating and "All Night Parking" is the sexiest Adele has ever sounded. It's actually inspired by Judy Garland. Adele wrote the song after watching the movie Judy.
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Post by Nick on Nov 19, 2021 18:06:25 GMT -5
What an event. I'm hoping she exceeds all expectations too. It is too early to pick my favorites, but there is not a filler track on this.
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Post by NeRD on Nov 19, 2021 18:26:46 GMT -5
Yup, definitely her best album. It's a stunning body of work.
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Nov 19, 2021 18:39:47 GMT -5
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Post by ampersand on Nov 19, 2021 18:39:47 GMT -5
“Oh My God” SLAPS
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Post by magik on Nov 19, 2021 18:44:21 GMT -5
Well, that's fine. That just means you are not a fan of Adele's music. This is coming from someone who loved the album, but it really isn't your place to decide if someone is or isn't a "real" fan simply because they don't like a certain album. Everyone interprets music differently and that's okay. I never used the term "real". I simply said that he wasn't a fan of the style of music based off what he said, and I acknowledged that it was fine. It really isn't that deep, and I also don't need you or anyone to tell me how to respond to someone or what I meant. But thanks for your unnecessary input.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2021 19:20:19 GMT -5
^ You can also be a fan of an artist and not necessarily like their music. For example, I consider myself a fan of Beyonce and I think she's amazing but I don't love most of her music. I'm still a fan of how talented she is, what she represents, and her performances. We don't have to love every aspect of an artist to be a "fan".
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Post by magik on Nov 19, 2021 19:26:13 GMT -5
^ You can also be a fan of an artist and not necessarily like their music. For example, I consider myself a fan of Beyonce and I think she's amazing but I don't love most of her music. I'm still a fan of how talented she is, what she represents, and her performances. We don't have to love every aspect of an artist to be a "fan". Oh, okay. Fairer point. Much better than referring to something as "cultish." But this discussion goes back to what kw2004 said about this particular album being "ballad heavy." That's where this debate stems from, so my point stands. Bringing it back to the overall point that started this discussion - I am confused about the criticism about this particular album being "too ballad heavy" when in actuality, this album is her least ballad heavy album to date. It's not about whether or not you like the album, as I never had anything to say about the comments about the melodies not being there, which I think is a valid critique. Chances are, if you have an issue with this album being "too slow," then it's more than likely Adele's music was never for you. And I said before, that is totally fine.
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Post by BDGeek on Nov 19, 2021 19:34:23 GMT -5
Some really excellent lyrics on this one:
"I Drink Wine" Sometimes, the road less traveled is a road best left behind
"All Night Parking"
I get lost in our hours 'cause you possess powers I can't fight
"Oh My God," "Can I Get It," and "To Be Loved" are also standouts.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2021 19:58:32 GMT -5
^ You can also be a fan of an artist and not necessarily like their music. For example, I consider myself a fan of Beyonce and I think she's amazing but I don't love most of her music. I'm still a fan of how talented she is, what she represents, and her performances. We don't have to love every aspect of an artist to be a "fan". Oh, okay. Fairer point. Much better than referring to something as "cultish." Lol, sorry -- I was more referring to a lamb who accused me of not being a Mariah fan because I didn't love Fall in Love at Christmas -- and, like, she's my #1 forever so that was cultish.
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Post by magik on Nov 19, 2021 20:08:53 GMT -5
^All good. No hard feelings.
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Post by aussie1 on Nov 19, 2021 22:13:16 GMT -5
The album is just excellent. The only song I don't care for after a few listens is "Woman like me".
To be Loved is a career highlight what a vocal masterpiece and absolute gift from the gods her voice is.
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Post by ificanthaveyou on Nov 19, 2021 22:32:03 GMT -5
I thought there would be a Max Martin banger on this album like on 25…. Grrrr
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Post by die Lotterie on Nov 19, 2021 23:00:19 GMT -5
I've not yet been able to fully immerse myself in this album as a whole, but fuck me is "Can I Get It" a fucking bop. This sounds crazy, but this is what I would want Jewel to be doing if she were part of this current musical landscape. I stan this hardcore.
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Post by 85la on Nov 19, 2021 23:00:55 GMT -5
So after having listened to most tracks on this album at least twice and letting things sit with me for a bit, I can definitely say it is not as good as 21, 25, or even 19, and the six-year wait was DEFINITELY not worth it. I really had to struggle a bit and try to like certain tracks, however after all is said and done, there are some fun, catchy, and emotional moments, and it is a solid effort! I do think her genius and the packs she punches are starting to fade a bit, and while the songs are well-crafted, there is a lot of meandering and when you think it will come to that "magical moment" in the song, it just doesn't quite get there. I am also noticing a slight reduction in the quality of her voice (though it's still phenomenal compared to many of her contemporaries), and she seems to be trying out this new whisper-style of singing a lot (a la Mariah) that doesn't quite jive the best with me.
The prospects for future singles choices and what might be successful might be difficult as well, as I'm not sure I even have any favorites, because there are definitely moments from each song that I love, but there honestly isn't a single stand-out track for me. Cry Your Heart Out or Oh My God would probably be obvious choices because they are more upbeat and some of the catchiest songs on the album. In terms of the ballads, I Drink Wine, To Be Loved, or Love Is A Game would be good choices, however I would worry about them somewhat because as previously stated they are a bit long and meander, and are a bit old-school even more than her previous material, especially Love Is A Game having a very 1940's Nat King Cole feel.
But As I said, it's a solid effort and might be one of those albums that just needs to grow with me more, however I always say that if I don't like songs right away and I have to "try" to like them, it's always an uphill battle and I worry about that somewhat.
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Post by Music Fan on Nov 19, 2021 23:25:31 GMT -5
Agree with all the people who have decent taste on this board, that this is her best effort, yet! And that considering she's had three amazing albums. I love that she experimented with the sounds on this album and did not play it the "Adele" safe with ballad after ballad. There's something of everything in here.
Easy on Me, Love is a Game, Can I Get It, Oh My God, and Cry Your Heart Out are 5 standouts to me. Although, there isn't one bad song.
The only complaint I personally have is the actual recordings, or "talking", sprinkled in throughout -- I think 3 songs. I like it and understand it on My Little Love, but not a fan of it on the others. But this is a minimal complaint. Can't get enough of this album.
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Post by forg on Nov 19, 2021 23:54:45 GMT -5
Really like this album, it has a cinematic feel to it and the last three tracks are great to listen next to each other!
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Post by lancey on Nov 20, 2021 3:14:56 GMT -5
Another snooze feast.. over hyped artist!!! Yeah I just said it!!!
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Post by adamalterlago on Nov 20, 2021 4:20:03 GMT -5
Another snooze feast.. over hyped artist!!! Yeah I just said it!!! You can absolutely have an opinion but can you back it up with specifics as to why you’re so “bored” with this album because I’m actually interested in some real context if you have any. This post brings nothing to the table. There have been other members in this thread who aren’t crazy about the album but can articulate reasons why. “You said that!” Such a rebel! ANYWAY, the more I’ve listened in the last 24 hours the more this grows on me. I was slightly unsure initially but dug most of the album esp the last three tracks. When the midtempos (My Little Love, Woman Like Me) finally hit today, I was sold. Hands down, her best album to date. I will say I wanted a LITTLE more from Max Martin on his track as it kinda sounds like a One Republic song circa 2014…
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