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Originally posted by Retro
So I just did my scores for this album out of boredom. Every song is amazing, and long story short, it's tied as my #1 album ever as far as raw score. It's a 98.3, which I've only ever given to Ray of Light and Oops! ...I Did It Again.
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Wow. 
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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And I thought being a mod means you have to be picky
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I LOVE this album though. Like, the anthemic nature, the instrumentation as a whole, everything. Like OIDIA (just for reference as to why I love it), it knows exactly what it wants to be and does not fail to reach its own goals. It aims to be a strong pop album with fun, relatable themes while at the same time not being excessively generic and already overdone, and that's something I've come to appreciate a LOT in pop music. Some of my faves are admittedly too ambitious with their records; this is commendable in itself, but often leads two a few missteps. Others are simply not ambitious enough, and settle for making music that's only almost at their peak potential. Some are disorganized and disjointed as to the genre and scope of their projects, resulting in albums with a lot of material that I love and then some I care for very little. This album, like some others I love such as Ke$ha's Warrior and Brit's OIDIA, has a cohesive sonic theme and goal without taking itself too seriously or overshooting or being lazy. It's not exactly a work of art and it's not going to change the world, but it never aimed to be/do either of those and it takes what it does and then does it better than anything else.
IDK, I'm procrastinating on Biology so I figured I'd throw out all my thoughts.
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Member Since: 9/10/2006
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Originally posted by Penny.
im so happy they are slaying so hard rn
i think this will be their biggest/best era yet 
& tbh im so tired of u guys trying to drag Harry when he is obviously singing very well his hair is perfect & his style is amazing
the dislike for him here is really sad
idk why u guys have such a problem with him but maybe u guys can have a blog or something to get out all ur mean comments cos its getting really anoying how u guys fill pages making nasty comments about him
this is supposed to be a place where we talk about 1D not single out one member right?
i was told i wasnt allowed to gush about how perfect he is so why r u guys allowed to go on & on about how awful u think he is?
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I agree Penny. It's hurtful and doesn't make any sense. 
Something Great and Better Than Words tanking on iTunes compared to the other tracks though. 
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Member Since: 8/6/2012
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Originally posted by WaffleCakes
lol. I honestly don't like it as much as their last album.
I agree it is great though. Easily my favorite album of the year.
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You didn't have many choices this year?
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Member Since: 2/6/2012
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Originally posted by TheBronxGirl
You didn't have many choices this year?
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Watch yourself sis 
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Originally posted by Retro
I LOVE this album though. Like, the anthemic nature, the instrumentation as a whole, everything. Like OIDIA (just for reference as to why I love it), it knows exactly what it wants to be and does not fail to reach its own goals. It aims to be a strong pop album with fun, relatable themes while at the same time not being excessively generic and already overdone, and that's something I've come to appreciate a LOT in pop music. Some of my faves are admittedly too ambitious with their records; this is commendable in itself, but often leads two a few missteps. Others are simply not ambitious enough, and settle for making music that's only almost at their peak potential. Some are disorganized and disjointed as to the genre and scope of their projects, resulting in albums with a lot of material that I love and then some I care for very little. This album, like some others I love such as Ke$ha's Warrior and Brit's OIDIA, has a cohesive sonic theme and goal without taking itself too seriously or overshooting or being lazy. It's not exactly a work of art and it's not going to change the world, but it never aimed to be/do either of those and it takes what it does and then does it better than anything else.
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I agree with most of your points, and am very happy that we have a new convert 
I am extremely impressed that we found someone higher on the album than Penny 
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SOML holding strong at #3 for now...I hope it stays top 3 with the help of GMA
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I am hoping it can go #1 for a while afterwards.
Either way it can't chart high this week. "Complete my album" itunes purchases will devastate its numbers.
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ATRL Senior Member
Member Since: 3/22/2012
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Originally posted by WaffleCakes
I am hoping it can go #1 for a while afterwards.
Either way it can't chart high this week. "Complete my album" itunes purchases will devastate its numbers.
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CMA doesn't count against the Hot 100 anymore, just HDS.
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Member Since: 2/6/2012
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Originally posted by Retro
CMA doesn't count against the Hot 100 anymore, just HDS. |
HDS?
(I am awful with acronyms.)
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I don't like Diana, I can't get into it. Midnight Memories is going to be their last single 
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Originally posted by WaffleCakes
HDS?
(I am awful with acronyms.)
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Hot Digital Songs, the sales chart! They might only get like 50k on there, but on the Hot 100 they'd get full points for that PLUS the sales taken away by CMA.
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Member Since: 2/6/2012
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Originally posted by Retro
Hot Digital Songs, the sales chart! They might only get like 50k on there, but on the Hot 100 they'd get full points for that PLUS the sales taken away by CMA.
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So top 10 on lock next week with their sales so far + surging airplay?
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Member Since: 11/1/2010
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I know I'm late saying this but the video for Best Song Ever is just omg. I just played it for my mom OnDemand and we couldn't get enough.
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Member Since: 2/6/2012
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Originally posted by Katie
I know I'm late saying this but the video for Best Song Ever is just omg. I just played it for my mom OnDemand and we couldn't get enough.
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Why hello Katie!
I agree. BSE is honestly the only video of theirs that I like.
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Member Since: 10/30/2011
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Originally posted by Retro
I LOVE this album though. Like, the anthemic nature, the instrumentation as a whole, everything. Like OIDIA (just for reference as to why I love it), it knows exactly what it wants to be and does not fail to reach its own goals. It aims to be a strong pop album with fun, relatable themes while at the same time not being excessively generic and already overdone, and that's something I've come to appreciate a LOT in pop music. Some of my faves are admittedly too ambitious with their records; this is commendable in itself, but often leads two a few missteps. Others are simply not ambitious enough, and settle for making music that's only almost at their peak potential. Some are disorganized and disjointed as to the genre and scope of their projects, resulting in albums with a lot of material that I love and then some I care for very little. This album, like some others I love such as Ke$ha's Warrior and Brit's OIDIA, has a cohesive sonic theme and goal without taking itself too seriously or overshooting or being lazy. It's not exactly a work of art and it's not going to change the world, but it never aimed to be/do either of those and it takes what it does and then does it better than anything else.
IDK, I'm procrastinating on Biology so I figured I'd throw out all my thoughts. |
I agree with you. It's such an improvement from TMH. Tbh that one didn't have a clear goal and although the songs were cute the album was all over the place. Midnight Memories is more cohesive and it shows a clear direction for them in which they should keep going.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by Right Now
I agree Penny. It's hurtful and doesn't make any sense.
Something Great and Better Than Words tanking on iTunes compared to the other tracks though. |
im glad im not the only one who thinks so 
& i actually really love both of those songs so much idk why they are flopping
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Originally posted by WaffleCakes
I agree with most of your points, and am very happy that we have a new convert
I am extremely impressed that we found someone higher on the album than Penny
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i wouldnt go that far
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Originally posted by WaffleCakes
Why hello Katie!
I agree. BSE is honestly the only video of theirs that I like. |
It's just so adorably cute with their double parts.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by Retro
I LOVE this album though. Like, the anthemic nature, the instrumentation as a whole, everything. Like OIDIA (just for reference as to why I love it), it knows exactly what it wants to be and does not fail to reach its own goals. It aims to be a strong pop album with fun, relatable themes while at the same time not being excessively generic and already overdone, and that's something I've come to appreciate a LOT in pop music. Some of my faves are admittedly too ambitious with their records; this is commendable in itself, but often leads two a few missteps. Others are simply not ambitious enough, and settle for making music that's only almost at their peak potential. Some are disorganized and disjointed as to the genre and scope of their projects, resulting in albums with a lot of material that I love and then some I care for very little. This album, like some others I love such as Ke$ha's Warrior and Brit's OIDIA, has a cohesive sonic theme and goal without taking itself too seriously or overshooting or being lazy. It's not exactly a work of art and it's not going to change the world, but it never aimed to be/do either of those and it takes what it does and then does it better than anything else.
IDK, I'm procrastinating on Biology so I figured I'd throw out all my thoughts. |
i think i kinda love u
MM is my favorite album ever
its just perfect every single song is just incredible & the lyrics are amazing
i love hoiw every song sounds so different than all the others but it all just flows beautifully
some songs make me smile, some make me cry, some make me so happy, some make me so sad, some make me dance
its just a perfect masterpiece
everything i dreamed it would be & so much more
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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the Ultimate Edition CD is awesome btw
well worth the $20 imo
its packaged like the yearbook editions & its just beautiful
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