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Album: Ariana Grande - 'Dangerous Woman'
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rating this album is a damn mess because there is literally not one bad song 
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Did anyone buy the Japanese CD with Focus?
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Greedy grew so much on me, I adore it now, was the only song that had to grow on me 
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Member Since: 11/17/2011
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Originally posted by J-esper
Greedy grew so much on me, I adore it now, was the only song that had to grow on me |
The only thing I didn't really like was the "You know that I'm greedy for love" it sounds lazy but, I dig it now.
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
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'Greedy' is gonna be so iconic for the gays if it's released as a single.
i can see every gay youtuber and Drag Race using this song excessively & im so ****ing here for it 
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Member Since: 4/23/2012
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1st: Dangerous Woman
2nd: Into You
3rd: Side To Side
4th: Sometimes
5th: Greedy
6th: Knew Better Remix Feat. Bryson Tiller
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Member Since: 9/13/2010
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Originally posted by ryanpittman97
Side To Side is definitely going to be the 2nd single now
#Pray4IntoYou
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Don't joke about this. This is a serious matter. A potentially era-making matter.
#JusticeForSideToSide
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Member Since: 1/20/2012
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I can't listen to the album in full until tomorrow 
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
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Greedy & Side To Side definitely have to be the next singles.
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
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SO GOOD.
Re-listening and Moonlight just made me cry 
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Member Since: 3/27/2009
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I am sorry, but "Jason's Song" is just epic. It's so different sonically and her voice masterfully glides over the track like it's second nature. It's just dope.
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
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Ok hopefully you guys like it??? It's very long sry.
"The sun is setting, and you're right here by my side." Perhaps the most enchanting way to start the album, Moonlight plunges you into a mellow, string-driven, finger snapping ballad professing her love for the boy who's "giving me Elvis, with some James Dean in his eyes." As the midnight waltz comes to an end, and you're swaying away with your lover into the dusk, a Bond-esque bass riff draws you into the ominous title track, Dangerous Woman. Ariana serves vocals and a melody that will have you nodding along into the sunrise.
Next, we've got a new sound for Ariana: house music. Be Alright works well as a bridge between the sexiness of the title track and the explosiveness of the next track, second single Into You. The synths in the verses slowly build upon each other, escalating you in preparation for what is, quite frankly, the best chorus of 2016. This song is undeniably Ariana at her best. I dare you to name a pop song better than Into You this year. Go ahead. Just try it.
Next, we reach the first collaboration of the album: a Caribbean-tinged reggae song that, well, has a double entendre. Nicki Minaj offers a guest appearance on the bridge, and surprisingly enough, she actually is a highlight of the song, offering what will most likely become a popular phrase over the next few months: dick bicycle.
Things start to calm down once more, as we reach the sultry, Mariah-like coos of Let Me Love You. Certainly not a bad song, but definitely a low point in the album. Think of it as an opportunity to soak in the rest of the songs that came before. Just enjoy the atmosphere and move forward.
Ariana wastes no time reminding you that she is versatile and more talented than her contemporaries. Greedy opens with a screech that segues into a funky, disco-influenced anthem reminiscent of Focus (albeit, executed much better.) Just when you think that the album couldn't possibly maintain this consistent level of high quality output, you hear the haunting echoes that provide a backdrop for the intro to Leave Me Lonely, featuring Macy Gray. This is my personal favorite, as I relate to it the most. When you walk out that door, don't you come back no more // my heart has had enough of the give and take, and as much as I want you to stay ... // If you're gonna love me, and leave me hanging here, then I'd rather you leave me lonely. No synopsis needed. The lyrical content alone is grounds for praise, but Ariana's vocal delivery is also impeccable, as expected.
The final feature, featuring Future, has an electric vibe that reels you in, wondering what's in store as Ariana's silky smooth falsetto glides over a gritty trap beat. Everyday, everyday, eh-v'ry is possibly the hook that'll be stuck in your head day in and day out.
Another of my personal favorites comes next: Sometimes. While perhaps a bit too similar to some 00's R&B ballads, it doesn't stop it from shining on its own. Driven by a guitar and a pulsating synth, Ariana assures her sweetheart (and her listeners) that she isn't thinking of leaving anytime soon.
I Don't Care follows in the footsteps of Let Me Love You, in that it offers a much more calm, soothing listening experience than the other heavy-hitters on the album. Ariana returns to her roots in a track that would fit perfectly on her debut album, Yours Truly. Is there any genre her voice doesn't shine on? (Tip: the answer is no.)
Back to business: Bad Decisions has Ariana stepping up to bat, sing-talking over a Fergalicious production. This is one of the standout hooks of the album for me, and I just can't seem to get it out of my head.
Remember earlier when I said Into You is most likely the best song on the album? I lied. Touch It opens the doors to a world that you may never have entered before: a suspenseful, ominous dimension where Ariana questions how do I feel you on me, when you're not on my skin? And just as you prepare yourself for a soaring, heartfelt chorus, she hits you with a curve ball and you're suddenly standing on the surface of the sun. Ariana's vocals provide a fiery storm, filled with emotional turbulence; the roaring electronic climax at the end is perhaps the album's highest pinnacle and Ariana's most fulfilling moment as a recording artist. The outro legitimately brought a tear to my eye.
The album begins to calm down, after the peak that it reached prior to Knew Better/ Forever Boy, a dual track that has Ariana strutting with confidence and certainty that there ain't nobody like me. The seamless transition from Knew Better to Forever Boy is another highlight of the album.
Thinking Bout You highlights the most important aspect of Ariana Grande: the ability her voice has to take you on a journey. Dangerous Woman is a tale of owning up to your inner self, and letting that confidence seep outwards. Her earth-shattering range spends the first few minutes of the closing track building you up for what she's best at: a truly life-altering experience for the final minute of the song. The percussion pummels its way into your heart and fills you with nostalgia. The perfect end to an album that takes you on a ride into a world of love, lust, and danger; congratulations Ariana Grande: you have officially crafted a masterpiece.
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Member Since: 8/7/2015
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Wow I didn't realize how long that was I suck
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Member Since: 4/23/2012
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Knew Better/Forever Boy might just be her best songs
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by WeFoundTrouble
 +Ok hopefully you guys like it??? It's very long sry.
"The sun is setting, and you're right here by my side." Perhaps the most enchanting way to start the album, Moonlight plunges you into a mellow, string-driven, finger snapping ballad professing her love for the boy who's "giving me Elvis, with some James Dean in his eyes." As the midnight waltz comes to an end, and you're swaying away with your lover into the dusk, a Bond-esque bass riff draws you into the ominous title track, Dangerous Woman. Ariana serves vocals and a melody that will have you nodding along into the sunrise.
Next, we've got a new sound for Ariana: house music. Be Alright works well as a bridge between the sexiness of the title track and the explosiveness of the next track, second single Into You. The synths in the verses slowly build upon each other, escalating you in preparation for what is, quite frankly, the best chorus of 2016. This song is undeniably Ariana at her best. I dare you to name a pop song better than Into You this year. Go ahead. Just try it.
Next, we reach the first collaboration of the album: a Caribbean-tinged reggae song that, well, has a double entendre. Nicki Minaj offers a guest appearance on the bridge, and surprisingly enough, she actually is a highlight of the song, offering what will most likely become a popular phrase over the next few months: dick bicycle.
Things start to calm down once more, as we reach the sultry, Mariah-like coos of Let Me Love You. Certainly not a bad song, but definitely a low point in the album. Think of it as an opportunity to soak in the rest of the songs that came before. Just enjoy the atmosphere and move forward.
Ariana wastes no time reminding you that she is versatile and more talented than her contemporaries. Greedy opens with a screech that segues into a funky, disco-influenced anthem reminiscent of Focus (albeit, executed much better.) Just when you think that the album couldn't possibly maintain this consistent level of high quality output, you hear the haunting echoes that provide a backdrop for the intro to Leave Me Lonely, featuring Macy Gray. This is my personal favorite, as I relate to it the most. When you walk out that door, don't you come back no more // my heart has had enough of the give and take, and as much as I want you to stay ... // If you're gonna love me, and leave me hanging here, then I'd rather you leave me lonely. No synopsis needed. The lyrical content alone is grounds for praise, but Ariana's vocal delivery is also impeccable, as expected.
The final feature, featuring Future, has an electric vibe that reels you in, wondering what's in store as Ariana's silky smooth falsetto glides over a gritty trap beat. Everyday, everyday, eh-v'ry is possibly the hook that'll be stuck in your head day in and day out.
Another of my personal favorites comes next: Sometimes. While perhaps a bit too similar to some 00's R&B ballads, it doesn't stop it from shining on its own. Driven by a guitar and a pulsating synth, Ariana assures her sweetheart (and her listeners) that she isn't thinking of leaving anytime soon.
I Don't Care follows in the footsteps of Let Me Love You, in that it offers a much more calm, soothing listening experience than the other heavy-hitters on the album. Ariana returns to her roots in a track that would fit perfectly on her debut album, Yours Truly. Is there any genre her voice doesn't shine on? (Tip: the answer is no.)
Back to business: Bad Decisions has Ariana stepping up to bat, sing-talking over a Fergalicious production. This is one of the standout hooks of the album for me, and I just can't seem to get it out of my head.
Remember earlier when I said Into You is most likely the best song on the album? I lied. Touch It opens the doors to a world that you may never have entered before: a suspenseful, ominous dimension where Ariana questions how do I feel you on me, when you're not on my skin? And just as you prepare yourself for a soaring, heartfelt chorus, she hits you with a curve ball and you're suddenly standing on the surface of the sun. Ariana's vocals provide a fiery storm, filled with emotional turbulence; the roaring electronic climax at the end is perhaps the album's highest pinnacle and Ariana's most fulfilling moment as a recording artist. The outro legitimately brought a tear to my eye.
The album begins to calm down, after the peak that it reached prior to Knew Better/ Forever Boy, a dual track that has Ariana strutting with confidence and certainty that there ain't nobody like me. The seamless transition from Knew Better to Forever Boy is another highlight of the album.
Thinking Bout You highlights the most important aspect of Ariana Grande: the ability her voice has to take you on a journey. Dangerous Woman is a tale of owning up to your inner self, and letting that confidence seep outwards. Her earth-shattering range spends the first few minutes of the closing track building you up for what she's best at: a truly life-altering experience for the final minute of the song. The percussion pummels its way into your heart and fills you with nostalgia. The perfect end to an album that takes you on a ride into a world of love, lust, and danger; congratulations Ariana Grande: you have officially crafted a masterpiece. |
Is this for atrlcritic? 
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Member Since: 3/18/2012
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best songz: Touch It and Thinking Bout You
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Member Since: 2/16/2010
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Does target edition have bonus tracks?
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 8/19/2013
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About to go the **** IN on this album.
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Member Since: 5/14/2009
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Originally posted by Dalai
Those are the actual lyrics though... Literally
Listening to this right now when I'm supposed to be doing an English paper that's due in 6 hours. Fml
Homegirl has so many Max penned/produced songs on this album and I'm living for it. He really serves quality when he collaborates with her |
Okay then ****ty QUEEN 
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Member Since: 2/2/2014
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Does target edition have bonus tracks?
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Step on Up and Jason's Song
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