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Diamonds isn't really generic. Maybe if it was released today, it would have been considered more safe. It even had a bit of a slow start because it came out of left field.
I'm happy that Katy and Miley embarrassed Gaga but in retrospect Katy's Roar is so childish and unbearably annoying after about 3 listens. Out of the girls who released in 2013 Miley's singles are superior.
Diamonds isn't really generic. Maybe if it was released today, it would have been considered more safe. It even had a bit of a slow start because it came out of left field.
Diamonds is the most creative lead single Rihanna has done. It's indie-influenced. Much more innovative than her the majority of her albums with cliche dance-pop material