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Post by theflying on Jun 8, 2021 9:11:41 GMT -5
The only thing about the PowerPoint that goes against all the rumors, that no one ever addresses, is that Jack Antonoff is producing these songs.
So Jack is okay with all these fairly obvious lyrics about an affair going on that he’s spending hours and hours micro-tuning?
That’s the part that makes no sense.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Jun 8, 2021 9:30:02 GMT -5
The only thing about the PowerPoint that goes against all the rumors, that no one ever addresses, is that Jack Antonoff is producing these songs. So Jack is okay with all these fairly obvious lyrics about an affair going on that he’s spending hours and hours micro-tuning? That’s the part that makes no sense. I see the point but also by the time this was released Jack and Lena were breaking up anyway so maybe he knew it was coming and didn't give a f*ck? I honestly don't know. I am also not entirely sure he is the brightest crayon in the box and makes problematic choices (see: Lena Dunham). The entire year seems chaotic af as does Lorde's entire life lol
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Post by bat1990 on Jun 8, 2021 9:53:11 GMT -5
OMFG now that was a READ and a HALF.
It removes some of Lorde's mystique and casts her more as a messed up 20-something.
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Post by theflying on Jun 8, 2021 11:41:04 GMT -5
The only thing about the PowerPoint that goes against all the rumors, that no one ever addresses, is that Jack Antonoff is producing these songs. So Jack is okay with all these fairly obvious lyrics about an affair going on that he’s spending hours and hours micro-tuning? That’s the part that makes no sense. I see the point but also by the time this was released Jack and Lena were breaking up anyway so maybe he knew it was coming and didn't give a f*ck? I honestly don't know. I am also not entirely sure he is the brightest crayon in the box and makes problematic choices (see: Lena Dunham). The entire year seems chaotic af as does Lorde's entire life lol Nah. You don't produce multiple albums of the year/nominees for it, being highly in-tune with all the utter subtleties of what's going on, and then ignore all the obviousness of lyrics worked on over several months for dozens and dozens of hours as your relationship is rocky all while going "fuck it!" Like, really, I love the power point -- but everyone ignores this super friggin obvious fact. Has anyone who read it not worked on a piece of art in their entire lives? "She thinks you love the beach, you're such a damn liar" -- uh, okay, so Lorde is literally calling out Jack Antonoff who is sitting there behind the booth, about Lena, whose apartment she is staying in, about Lena and Jack's relationship, as they scrub over the minute details of this and prepare to release it as her first single? What? The truth is probably somewhere in the middle. There ARE a lot of weird references that align with an affair, specifically with Jack. And Taylor going "he's been foolish" right to Jack's face in the long pond studio sessions... I'm most inclined to believe that Lorde fell for Jack, imagined what it would be like to do things to him, felt guilty about it, and then later on Jack may have given in a little bit to some degree we'll never know at a time frame in the Dunham relationship we'll never known. But it would be utterly insane for Lorde and Jack to be having this secret, storied affair that lasted a whole recording of an album of the year nominee and for Jack to just "be okay" with it going out into the whole world. He would never produce that. He would leave the project. Come on guys, let's be a little realistic here.
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Post by Caviar on Jun 8, 2021 13:05:36 GMT -5
Here y'all go with all this unnecessary drama.
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Post by Ty on Jun 8, 2021 13:42:21 GMT -5
Where can I read this???? So somebody made a f**king POWERPOINT to prove that Lorde and Jack were bonking and it deserves to be put into the Library of Congress and you can find a link to the PDF file here. I can no longer look at Melodrama the same AT ALL.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Jun 8, 2021 15:18:51 GMT -5
LMFAO rumors and speculations and fangirl handwringing. As for JackOff working with Lorde on the album or Taylor still being a collaborator, business is business. You shouldn't have to BE in the business to know that. But, you also have Taylor Swift's longstanding history of writing these poignant and super detailed stories of DEEP LOVE with the likes of...Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Lautner, and to a lesser extent, Harry Styles. Naive stans will fall for anything LOL. Ultimately, these ppl are laughing all the way to the bank. But, hey, it's a rabbit hole down which to fall if you are bored and don't have much going on.
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Post by theflying on Jun 8, 2021 15:51:04 GMT -5
Here y'all go with all this unnecessary drama. I mean, I think you’re pretty wrong. It’s literally about Lorde’s last album and these theories have been in the stan-news. With a new era beginning, of course we’re discussing it. 🤷🏼♂️
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Post by Choco on Jun 8, 2021 16:10:34 GMT -5
Here y'all go with all this unnecessary drama. Girl it's been like half a decade since the last album. This 98% fake drama is at least entertaining us until the single finally drops lol. I believe at least 3/4 of that PowerPoint is exaggerated and/or downright made up lies but it was an entertaining read. I do think they probably have or had something going on. Hey, I'm cool with people using their fuckbuddies for music if it's as good as Melodrama. As for Taylor Swift's involvement, like 75% of that squad she had during 1989 wants nothing to do with her anymore, or weren't really that close to begin with, so... idk.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Jun 8, 2021 19:08:08 GMT -5
You guys are all really serious. I think a lot of what's in that PowerPoint was exaggerated but like somebody said the truth is probs somewhere in the middle. I think there was a thing there but that's just me. It's just a bit of fun and it's not at all stopping me from being here for this. I have been waiting FOREVER.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Jun 8, 2021 20:59:23 GMT -5
The 3rd album is usually when an artist really starts to experiment, so I can't wait to see what happens with this one.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2021 21:18:20 GMT -5
I'm always here for salacious tea but once I googled to see a picture of Jack Stoganof my pussy got dry quick and lost interest. And we all know any bitch who takes lena Dunham man is amazing to me
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Post by Wavey✨️ on Jun 8, 2021 21:26:38 GMT -5
I'm always here for salacious tea but once I googled to see a picture of Jack Stoganof my pussy got dry quick and lost interest. And we all know any bitch who takes lena Dunham man is amazing to me You are soooo😭😭😭😭😭
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Jun 8, 2021 23:07:15 GMT -5
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Post by SHOOTER on Jun 9, 2021 2:12:26 GMT -5
I'm always here for salacious tea but once I googled to see a picture of Jack Stoganof my pussy got dry quick and lost interest. And we all know any bitch who takes lena Dunham man is amazing to me Always the voice of reason.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Jun 9, 2021 2:17:41 GMT -5
Jack fucking STOGANOF. He goes out of his way to dress and make faces like a 12-year old stoner dork, but he is kinda adorkable.
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Post by theflying on Jun 9, 2021 7:30:29 GMT -5
The things I would do to Jack Antonoff.....he’s so freaking hot.
It’s about how he pulls off the “look” he’s going for - nice Jewish music nerd.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Jun 9, 2021 10:41:52 GMT -5
The fact that Jack laid down in bed with Luna Dumbham and put his hands (and other things) on/in that thing night after night for FIVE YEARS brings his attractiveness waaaay down. He must have the self-esteem of a gnat.
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Post by born on Jun 10, 2021 6:14:21 GMT -5
Blink Three Times When You Feel It Kick It In would be such a good title ughhhh
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Post by kalmanta on Jun 10, 2021 11:33:47 GMT -5
What the hell is happening? People could already stream on AM but now it’s gone?
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Post by Caviar on Jun 10, 2021 11:57:17 GMT -5
What a messy rollout.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Jun 10, 2021 17:05:45 GMT -5
"Solar Power" is available now.
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Post by born on Jun 10, 2021 17:22:36 GMT -5
I am so here for this being a visual album. It’s been a while. Love her.
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Post by Caviar on Jun 10, 2021 17:49:34 GMT -5
Love it!
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Post by Mike on Jun 10, 2021 18:24:07 GMT -5
Maybe it's a grower, but this one sounds like a Target bonus track to me. To go from the energy that "Green Light" had to this... IDK. Not feeling it at the moment.
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Post by daddy on Jun 10, 2021 18:43:29 GMT -5
Fun video! Song sounds summery and fun to me. Catchy, breezy, a bit quirky. Different for her but I like it. Do hope there is some more intensity on the album however.
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Post by Dammn Baby on Jun 10, 2021 19:27:28 GMT -5
As soon as it ended, I thought, “Well, there’s something I’ll never listen to again!”
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Post by Eloqueen™ on Jun 10, 2021 20:14:53 GMT -5
Definitely underwhelming and nowhere near a "Greenlight", but I understand sometimes art is lightening in a bottle and not easily duplicated. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't expecting her to just copy paste or even keep the same sound as Melodrama, but I was expecting something more original, stronger (lyrically/melodically/in terms of production). It sounds familiar and feels very mediocre which aren't feelings I've typically associated with Lorde. Still doesn't give me pause as I still have faith this album is going to be amazing!
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Jun 10, 2021 21:08:46 GMT -5
It’s a confusing first single. It’s not bad. Just a strange choice. I’m not entirely sure what to expect from the album!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2021 21:29:42 GMT -5
I dont need ambien Lorde set the mood for me to visualize clouds and mystic flowers and drift to zzzzz. Still here for the full project but this track was boring for me personally
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