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Post by Active Aggressive on Feb 4, 2023 15:19:01 GMT -5
This is the kind of sound I live for. #JusticeForPhysical. I can't wait to listen to the album in full when my CD arrives. So far, I just listened to the two songs with videos I saw on YouTube.
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HEADOFTHEPACK
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Feb 6, 2023 1:48:03 GMT -5
This is a really enjoyable album, a lot of catchy hooks and melodies to be found. There's still something about her that feels faceless to me though. Not that you need a strong brand/persona to make great pop music, but it certainly gives it more oomph. Completely. Her press always feels totally off as well. Just color by numbers 'pop star' interviews. Clearly knows her way around a hook, but I don't see much else.
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Post by Anticonformity on Feb 6, 2023 2:22:55 GMT -5
This is a really enjoyable album, a lot of catchy hooks and melodies to be found. There's still something about her that feels faceless to me though. Not that you need a strong brand/persona to make great pop music, but it certainly gives it more oomph. Completely. Her press always feels totally off as well. Just color by numbers 'pop star' interviews. Clearly knows her way around a hook, but I don't see much else. No shade but are you srs? Like read this and then tell me that www.metroweekly.com/2023/02/interview-to-the-max-with-ava-max/
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Post by wjr15 on Feb 6, 2023 10:47:13 GMT -5
Pittsburgh is getting Ava Max for Pride this year! We better get live performances of Ghost and Sleepwalker <3 😍😍
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Feb 6, 2023 12:11:27 GMT -5
Ok, so I see why you sent that one, but other than a more extended chat... doesn't do much to change my opinion.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Feb 7, 2023 21:07:21 GMT -5
I will say this about Miss Ava. She really delivered BOP AFTER BOP on this album. It's a cocaine fever dream. It doesn't flag in energy, even when the pace drops slightly. I was ready to pass out after the 3rd song, LOL. I would pay good money to see this album live from start to finish. I haven't heard any other album since Blackout that delivered on pure pop the way this album does. The fact that she can actually sing is icing on the cake. This might end up as one of my top albums of 2023. Pity about the sales, but...also expected. Solid B+ Maybe You're The Problem (Whew, this song!! I thought Million Dollar Baby was special when I heard it, but my God, this is something else.) Million Dollar Baby (This is so well-structured and just...well-performed. Love the shout out to Gaga on the M-M-Miracle.) Cold As Ice (YESSSSSS!) One Of Us (OK, towards the middle, I admit I was drifting off, but this gem pulled me right back in!) Get Out Of My Heart (is she humming Kill Bill cuz... Amazing, Edit: I just checked and it is indeed Twisted Nerve! Genius!) Dancing's Done Ghost (catchy and well-sung. not much else to say, but definitely sounds like a single.) Sleepwalker Hold Up (Wait A Minute) Last Night On Earth Turn Off The Lights Diamonds & Dancefloors In The Dark Weapons (the first time I was like...eh, this is OK.)
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Post by Ty on Feb 7, 2023 21:50:30 GMT -5
^ love that track-by-track review! I'm glad you've enjoyed the album. The Blackout comparison is actually on point, the more I think about it! The fact that she can actually sing is icing on the cake. Ava certainly can sing! Check out her whistle notes in "Belladonna" in case you haven't listened to her debut:
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Post by schnetzka on Feb 11, 2023 14:40:47 GMT -5
"Get Outta My Heart" may end up as one of my favorite songs of the year.
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Post by bat1990 on Feb 17, 2023 8:28:13 GMT -5
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Post by phisig282 on Feb 20, 2023 10:26:29 GMT -5
Is “Weapons” officially going to be the third single? She needs something on the radio now that Million Dollar Baby dropped off the chart.
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Post by Ty on Mar 3, 2023 21:30:26 GMT -5
I hope she announces her US dates soon. Such a shame that she didn't get to tour for her debut era due to COVID.
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Post by bat1990 on Mar 20, 2023 21:17:48 GMT -5
I still love this album so much!
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Post by chartfreak on Mar 20, 2023 21:38:17 GMT -5
She would be someone I would go see in concert and I don't go to many concerts.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Mar 25, 2023 18:44:13 GMT -5
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Post by thezatch on Mar 25, 2023 22:29:12 GMT -5
Oh Ava, baby. No. Just no. 😐😶
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Post by George on Apr 6, 2023 22:56:46 GMT -5
Shoot. Presale tickets already sold out in my city. All that’s left are the $300 M&G or $130 Early GA packages.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2023 9:38:39 GMT -5
oh my. As she looks to the side after.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Jun 3, 2023 22:04:49 GMT -5
She gave a really cute Pride show in Pittsburgh. All I wanted was "Sleepwalker" and she served it and said it was her fav on the album. TASTE.
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Post by wjr15 on Jun 5, 2023 6:50:11 GMT -5
I saw Ava this past weekend at Pittsburgh Pride and she was so good! She only performed for an hour because she was part of a whole pride lineup but she performed a lot of songs. I got my favorite, ‘Ghost’, along with other album cuts (from both albums) and all her hits. She sounded great and put on a great show. She even stopped one of her songs when someone passed out in the crowd. I’ve got total respect for her and this girl deserves to be a main pop girl.
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Post by Ty on Jun 8, 2023 4:49:24 GMT -5
She looks great!
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Post by Ryan on Jun 21, 2023 10:34:14 GMT -5
First Bebe and now Ava. WTF is going on...
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Post by wjr15 on Jun 21, 2023 11:16:24 GMT -5
Idiots like these are going to ruin concerts for the rest of us. People who do sh*t like this should be banned from all concerts at all venues for the rest of their life.
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Post by divasummer on Jun 22, 2023 19:42:23 GMT -5
If you’re a fan why would you do something like this? If your not a fan, why would you buy a ticket..??
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2023 21:38:28 GMT -5
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Post by Ty on Jul 23, 2023 20:21:19 GMT -5
"Choose Your Fighter", her entry in Barbie: The Album is here.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Mar 19, 2024 15:51:32 GMT -5
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Post by spiritboy on Mar 20, 2024 9:32:58 GMT -5
I hate it when artists tease new music without a release date.
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