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Post by Active Aggressive on Oct 26, 2020 10:52:53 GMT -5
I don’t like the way some of the lyrics are written and the lyrics don’t match the beat at times. It’s like she’s forcing a phrase to fit inside a melody. I don’t like that she says I’ll be switching IN positions for you. Why not switches positions or switching THEM positions for you? That preposition IN is unnecessary. This is what I hate about today’s songwriting. It’s so damn lazy. I do like the song but those are my pet peeves. eta: if she’s saying switching the positions, that still sounds weird and unnecessary. Where did you read she is saying "switching in positions?" LOL that is not even English.
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Post by MissAmericana on Oct 26, 2020 11:55:45 GMT -5
The entire album leaked. I feel so awful for her, yikes.
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Post by kimberly on Oct 26, 2020 12:26:54 GMT -5
hmm I think Pulse won't like this album
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Post by m450n on Oct 26, 2020 12:44:25 GMT -5
leaks are spreading like wildfire. i feel bad for her, how did this even happen in the first place?
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Post by breathingrande on Oct 26, 2020 12:44:31 GMT -5
The album is fine, it's just that "Thank u next" was too good, it had no skips (well maybe 1 hehe) but everything felt so right. Sweetener also had amazing singles to fill up the average Pharrell tracks. This is nowhere near her best work, but it's a cute autumn album. Those of you who like hooks, big choruses and catchy melodies will be dissapointed though, so be open minded when you listen to it.
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Post by Troublemaker on Oct 26, 2020 12:50:55 GMT -5
If I were on her team, I’d release the album at midnight. It should have been released with the single anyway...
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Post by Taylor. on Oct 26, 2020 12:52:46 GMT -5
It's a very cohesive, pleasant album. She sounds great and it's the perfect album for ~cuffing szn~
Positions was the obvious first single, but not sure what else will work. I guess the Weeknd song off of his name alone, but it's not necessarily single worthy outside of that.
My favourite is POV on first listen.
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Post by ampersand on Oct 26, 2020 12:54:41 GMT -5
If I were on her team, I’d release the album at midnight. It should have been released with the single anyway... Yeah, she should just drop the album tonight. Will listen later today and give my thoughts.
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Post by kimberly on Oct 26, 2020 13:01:33 GMT -5
It's a very cohesive, pleasant album. She sounds great and it's the perfect album for ~cuffing szn~ Positions was the obvious first single, but not sure what else will work. I guess the Weeknd song off of his name alone, but it's not necessarily single worthy outside of that. My favourite is POV on first listen. motive, pov and nasty are my top three choices for the next music video. (it's perfect for cuffing szn, that's why pulse won't like it :kii:)
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Post by Taylor. on Oct 26, 2020 13:16:48 GMT -5
It's a very cohesive, pleasant album. She sounds great and it's the perfect album for ~cuffing szn~ Positions was the obvious first single, but not sure what else will work. I guess the Weeknd song off of his name alone, but it's not necessarily single worthy outside of that. My favourite is POV on first listen. motive, pov and nasty are my top three choices for the next music video. (it's perfect for cuffing szn, that's why pulse won't like it :kii:) i forgot about motive lol that one would make sense as a next single i like six thirty and love language too
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2020 13:19:57 GMT -5
About to start my listen into the album, I'm hyped
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Post by Crimsonio on Oct 26, 2020 13:29:56 GMT -5
I'm not liking this that much so far except for The Weeknd collab honestly
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2020 14:05:58 GMT -5
If your looking for pop, this isn't the album for ya
This is a chill lowkey sexual R&B vibes record with sprinkles of pop every here and there I love this album
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Post by Wavey✨️ on Oct 26, 2020 14:07:59 GMT -5
Ima just wait til Friday.
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Post by Caviar on Oct 26, 2020 14:10:45 GMT -5
Ima just wait til Friday. Same here. I'm not listening to illegally obtained leaks.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2020 14:31:43 GMT -5
If Nasty isn't a single with a video, I will riot
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Post by 𝕡𝕙𝕖𝕖𝕓𝕤 on Oct 26, 2020 15:04:38 GMT -5
Some of those track names seem more appropriate for a City Girls album but okay u know I'll be listening next week. lol right? "west side"? "my hair"? this will be interesting
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Post by taylor on Oct 26, 2020 15:05:51 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm waiting till Friday; four days was not gonna hurt
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Post by levitating on Oct 26, 2020 15:06:02 GMT -5
poor ari, I hope she’s okay. gonna wait till friday to listen to this
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Post by JayBoozer on Oct 26, 2020 15:28:36 GMT -5
Halfway through and already pretty disappointed. It’s just kinda.... there.
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Post by Dreams on Oct 26, 2020 15:45:33 GMT -5
damn @ these reviews
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Post by born on Oct 26, 2020 15:53:47 GMT -5
I’m getting “R.E.M.” and “pete davidson” vibes from these comments!
Someone please tell us how “positions” compares to the rest of the tracks :kii:
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2020 15:56:04 GMT -5
I’m getting “R.E.M.” and “pete davidson” vibes from these comments! Someone please tell us how “positions” compares to the rest of the tracks Positions is the most obvious pop moment on the album, it still fits in sonically and lyrically with the rest of the record though so it isn't out of place Most of the album gives me Kehlani x Jhene Aiko type vibes and sounds, aside from like motive which is another more obvious pop moment
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Post by born on Oct 26, 2020 16:05:37 GMT -5
Oh I see... only one bop for my basic ass
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2020 16:18:12 GMT -5
Will be updating as I listen!! ...(although i shouldn't be)
1. shut up // thoughts : i love this one! it's so cute because her harmonies & strings! i just wish that it was longer... i wanted that stellar outro! 2. 34 + 35 // thoughts : very straight to the point with this one but it's such a bop. the beat is so good! 3. motive feat. doja cat // thoughts : i like this one. it's alright. i don't think doja's verse added anything at all. 4. just like magic // thoughts : this one is such a sassy bop & i love her attitude! i think this one is the best single choice out of the first 4 tracks. again, i wish it were longer. 5. off the table feat. the weeknd // thoughts : a cute r&b bop! it's very chill. abel's part in this song is so great... i love his voice. fits right in with the song. 6. six thirty // thoughts: love this one. i'd say it's up there w "just like magic" to be the next single. the chorus is great. 7. safety net feat. ty dolla sign // thoughts : the most r&b song out of the first 7. it's a chill bop. ty's verse is cute, kinda forgettable. when they harmonize it's beautiful. in the bridge mostly. 8. my hair // thoughts : i love the prominent 90s inspirations... sounds like something the 90s mariah would sing. the whistles in this song YES. 9. nasty // thoughts : this is a standout for sure. it's so catchy! and the beat is one of the best on this album. love this. 10. west side // thoughts : her harmonies take center stage. this song is the shortest on the album but feels like one of the longest. idk. i like this. 11. love language // thoughts : production on this is SO 90s! yes i think this has the best production. 12. positions // thoughts : the most pop-like track, so i get why it is the lead. we stan this bop. 13. obvious // thoughts : one of my favorites. it's very cute. 14. pov // thoughts : this one stands out lyrically compared to the rest of the album. otherwise, this is a good track vocally and sonically.
overall thoughts : this is a great album. it's so cohesive, her most cohesive yet. i think that in a couple hours when i listen to this again it'll be even better. i couldn't resist. the strings and harmonies make this album what it is. favorites - shut up, 34 + 35, just like magic, six thirty, my hair, nasty, love language, positions. btw "boyfriend" could fit right into this album.
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Post by Lost In Musical Reverie on Oct 26, 2020 16:20:34 GMT -5
I feel so bad for Ariana. First the album cover got leaked, then insiders' information on collaborations and theme, and even the tracklist got leaked, so she was kind of forced to post about it.
It seems that unless you have Taylor Swift and Beyoncé levels of security, it's so easy for hackers to get hold of new content. Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa had similar unpleasant scenarios earlier this year... 😔
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Post by Koochie on Oct 26, 2020 16:34:54 GMT -5
how the hell are people hearing "motive" and not immediately hooked what the f**k is wrong with you people
edit: oh Doja kinda ruins this for me but this is so obviously the second single
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Post by PopLuva on Oct 26, 2020 17:06:31 GMT -5
i may like some songs, but its too grown and sexy for me. Not fan of it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2020 17:39:27 GMT -5
Sweetener also had amazing singles to fill up the average Pharrell tracks. This is nowhere near her best work, but it's a cute autumn album. did i read that right? pharrell's production >>>
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Post by breathingrande on Oct 26, 2020 17:53:05 GMT -5
I actually love some of his tracks (Sweetener and succesful are bops) But it’s undeniable that she made magic with Max & Ilya on that album
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