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Post by leonagwen on Nov 6, 2020 0:12:25 GMT -5
Little Mix new album Confetti just came out today!
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Post by born on Nov 6, 2020 11:24:20 GMT -5
First listen review of Confetti.
1. Break Up Song (9.5/10) A brilliant synthpop song to kick off this era. This song has only gotten better with time. They know how to pick lead singles!
2. Holiday (9.5/10) Easily the most instant song on the album for me. Great, bassline-driven song for the summer.
3. Sweet Melody (8/10) I can definitely see the hit potential in this but it still sounds kinda dated, like it could fit on one of their earlier albums. It's a big grower though.
4. Confetti (7/10) Ooh so we're going urban now, aren't we? I like the pre-chorus on this song. The rest I don't mind.
5. Happiness (6.5/10) Another song they released prior to the album. I think this is my least favorite of the bunch. Again, this could fit on Salute or Glory Days better. This could work in Eurovision.
6. Not A Pop Song (8.5/10) I wasn't a fan of this at first but now it's become one of my favorites. I like the concept and the chord progression. And hey, finally we're about to listen a new, unheard song!
7. Nothing But My Feelings (7/10) Omg this song sounds like "I Love Me" by Demi Lovato! Pleasant pop song... But it's a pop song 'bout falling in love...
8. Gloves Up (7.5/10) Their vocals sound great on urban-leaning songs like this. I love how the chorus drops. So grand & anthemic! Not a fan of the "brrap" vocal hook though.
9. A Mess (Happy 4 U) (7.5/10) Another pleasant pop song (that also feels like a step back for them sonically).
10. My Love Won't Let You Down (6.5/10) 😴😴😴
11. Rendezvous (6.5/10) I see we're back to r&b hooks. Nice harmonies. That's all I have.
12. If You Want My Love (6/10) This is like a late '90s r&b pop song remixed in the 2010s. Good vocals! Another Eurovision-appropriate song (maybe for a contest in the 2000s though)
13. Breathe (8/10) The verse reminds me of "When You're Gone" by Avril Lavigne melodically. This is my favorite of the new songs. A nice closer to the album.
First listen rating: 75.3/100 First listen review: I knew that the rest of the album wouldn't live up to the greatness of the first two singles and that's I'm most disappointed about. They were building this new image & '80s influenced pop sound only to go back to cliché s and the same old dated r&b-type of songs. This might be the first time I'm underwhelmed by a Little Mix album from the first listen.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2020 14:57:11 GMT -5
It's a solid album but it starts off a lot stronger than it finishes It loses me after Gloves Up
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Post by leonagwen on Nov 7, 2020 10:13:46 GMT -5
#2 on Usa Itunes!
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Post by musicspy on Nov 7, 2020 12:19:06 GMT -5
The only standouts are the singles and Confetti.
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Post by divasummer on Nov 7, 2020 17:55:14 GMT -5
Alot of the stuff on their latest is a bit "poppy or eurovision" for me. However I LOVE "Holiday and Confetti" (the title track). I also picked up "Sweet Melody and Happiness" Did they even bother to fully promote anything in the US for this project? "Holiday" was/is amazing...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2020 17:59:40 GMT -5
My main takeaways
Break Up Song Sweet Melody Gloves Up Holiday Happiness Confetti
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Post by PGriffin on Nov 8, 2020 8:15:20 GMT -5
This is fine. It feels like it was time to record an album and they got producers together to make hits. There is no concept or cohesion here. I was hoping for something 80’s inspired after the magnificent BUS but nope. I’m not sure where they will go from here in terms of singles.
Also, I have been reading rumors of Jesy leaving the group. I hope that isn’t true! She is feeling unwell so she is missing from promo this weekend, but she hasn’t posted anything about the album release.
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Post by Ty on Nov 8, 2020 17:03:18 GMT -5
It's a solid album but it starts off a lot stronger than it finishes It loses me after Gloves Up NOOO "A Mess (Happy 4 U)" and "Rendezvous" are total bops.
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Post by Ty on Nov 8, 2020 17:05:34 GMT -5
I really enjoy the album. Kamille and Tayla Parx did a great job penning and producing this project. The singles are all earworms, "Sweet Melody" especially. I like quite a few album tracks too ("Happiness", "Not a Love Song", and "A Mess" are standouts to me).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2020 17:20:42 GMT -5
It's a solid album but it starts off a lot stronger than it finishes It loses me after Gloves Up NOOO "A Mess (Happy 4 U)" and "Rendezvous" are total bops. Rendezvous is the best song from that point onward A Mess is alright Gloves Up though is the last song on the record to full grab my attention, definitely am hoping that one is a single
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Post by dremolus - solarpunk on Nov 9, 2020 4:37:19 GMT -5
Y'know on my first listen, I was worried because I the music wasnt sounding all that different from their last album but on my second listen today, yeah it definitely grew on me.
Its decent and passable but Little Mix is still so talented and charismatic and weird that even with cheaper sounding production, they still sound like they're trying harder than other mainstream pop acts.
Holiday and Break Up Song are great singles, Not a Pop Song really grew on me - the chorus is an earworm - and Happiness is an amazing cut, one of my favorite pop singles of the year.
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Post by leonagwen on Nov 10, 2020 2:14:45 GMT -5
Alot of the stuff on their latest is a bit "poppy or eurovision" for me. However I LOVE "Holiday and Confetti" (the title track). I also picked up "Sweet Melody and Happiness" Did they even bother to fully promote anything in the US for this project? "Holiday" was/is amazing... No Usa single promotion so far.
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Post by dremolus - solarpunk on Nov 11, 2020 1:28:41 GMT -5
On my third listen and omg this album gets better with every new listen. Legit contender for one of the best pop albums of the year.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2020 1:36:07 GMT -5
They hosted this year's MTV European Music Awards and also performed Sweet Melody and slayed Jesy wasn't present due to health related reasons sadly.
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Post by Ty on Nov 13, 2020 16:24:46 GMT -5
Album debuted at #2 in UK, behind Kylie.
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Post by spiritboy on Nov 14, 2020 6:49:58 GMT -5
Great sales though and Sweet Melody is now a top 3 hit.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2020 22:15:49 GMT -5
There are so many hot tracks on this albums. My favorites are "Confetti", "Sweet Melody" and "Gloves Up".
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Post by Ty on Nov 17, 2020 9:04:08 GMT -5
I think this is officially my second favorite album from them, only after LM5.
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Post by kimberly on Nov 17, 2020 15:43:51 GMT -5
damn I hope she's okay, and has a speedy recovery from whatever she's dealing with.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2020 21:10:57 GMT -5
Been worried about Jesy since the EMA's, I hope she's ok
Anyways if this isn't the video played at my funeral then I don't want a funeral lol This performance, the looks, the choreo, the fact that its Jesy singing the the lines before the chorus hits harder given all the shit media and critics gave her especially Deserved to be a single, deserved a proper video, deserved everything
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Post by Choco on Nov 18, 2020 12:25:20 GMT -5
Hope she feels better soon. I'm always rooting for the four of them to remain together and be the rare girl group to last a long time.
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Post by crdubb17 on Nov 21, 2020 9:36:44 GMT -5
I remember trying to get into their music around Black Magic but it just wasn't connecting with me, but I'm in LOVE with the first four records on this album. It's absolutely
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Post by vithor on Nov 21, 2020 14:09:38 GMT -5
Private medical reasons? That makes it sound like she's been struggling with mental health/addiction issues and they want to hide it. I certainly hope she is okay and is able to make full recovery.
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Post by PGriffin on Nov 22, 2020 14:03:06 GMT -5
Private medical reasons? That makes it sound like she's been struggling with mental health/addiction issues and they want to hide it. I certainly hope she is okay and is able to make full recovery. Mental health issues, addiction, pregnancy or plastic surgery. I hope she is okay whatever she is going through.
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Post by leonagwen on Dec 4, 2020 3:43:24 GMT -5
Leigh Anne Pinnok's mom blaming Little Mix record label of not promoting them in the USA.
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Post by PGriffin on Dec 4, 2020 12:21:41 GMT -5
Leigh Anne Pinnok's mom blaming Little Mix record label of not promoting them in the USA. Haven't they tried and flopped a couple times? I would love to see them live though. i know during LM5 (tour) era they promised the American fans "something" but that never happened.
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Post by Choco on Dec 14, 2020 12:08:48 GMT -5
Jesy has left the group after 9 years. The group will go on without her.
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Post by born on Dec 14, 2020 12:14:24 GMT -5
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