Some people need to understand that artists don't always have something deep and meaningful to say in their music. She's a 23 year old artist who has yet to take a break in her music career. She has no kids, she's not in love and she's not going through some terrible ordeal in her life. Some Navy members love to reminisce about her 'artistry' in the Rated R era but you can't ignore that the whole album was created and inspired during the worst ordeal of her life. Of course she's going to draw on her personal experiences and thus make more 'meaningful' music. For the time being she's just a young adult living the American Dream and is it so unbelievable to think that her life is just full of fun and happy moments which is exactly what her music reflects at this stage in her life???
She was going in a steady direction with the maturity of Rated R, then understoodably lightened up with the carefree, party spirit of Loud, though that album isn't even half as good as GGGB, imo. I still enjoyed it, though. But I really hope she doesn't give us a Loud Pt.II, because that would be regression.
I really don't think it's fair to be making conclusions like this when we haven't even heard the sixth album. Loud may not have been her deepest, most well-planned effort, but who's to say the next one will be the same? Give it some time.
Sis, We Found Love is the first single. First Singles are supposed to be an indication of the album will sound like. And so far from what I'm getting it's not good. Besides her vocals, WFL is easily one of her weakest singles. Nothing about that song says "RIHANNA".
Sis, We Found Love is the first single. First Singles are supposed to be an indication of the album will sound like. And so far from what I'm getting it's not good. Besides her vocals, WFL is easily one of her weakest singles.
There are going to be NINE to THIRTEEN more songs. Why are you freaking out? Just wait for the album before getting any preconceived notions.
Well, as an artist, it would be incredibly difficult to create an album with alot of substance over and over again; especially when you are releasing an album every single year. She has very little time between the release of an album, recording videos, promoting the album and singles, as well as touring. It was alot easier in the past when she didn't have much going on; the Rated R era is a good example of that.
After "the incident", she had nothing but time on her hands. She wasn't touring. She wasn't promoting. She wasn't doing anything really. She was given personal time, but she didn't want it. She wanted to go back into the studio and create. She wanted to vent all of her feelings and emotions through music. THAT'S why Rated R is her best album to date. THAT'S why we, as stans, can appreciate it so much, because it is her most emotionally invested album ever.
Unless she takes another break similar to the aforementioned one, I don't see her making another "deep" album anytime soon. I have no problem with it, though. Would I prefer a new album every two years instead? Yes. I wish that she would take her time on her albums so she has a chance to record tons of amazing material and possibly write a couple of songs. But she's Rihanna, so that won't be happening anytime soon. I'm thinking that she'll take a break after this next era is completely finished. She needs some time to herself so she can figure out who she is as a person and as an artist.
If you think about it, she hasn't stopped performing and recording since age 16. She hasn't given herself a chance to really live her life like most others have. She's only been in one major relationship in her life, and hasn't been out partying very much. She hasn't done alot of the things that people her age are doing.
I was so proud of Rihanna when I first heard Rated R. I loved "Russian Roulette" and the fact that she took a risk and it had depth. Don't get me wrong, I'm always going to love Rihanna and I liked LOUD, but I do miss the more artistic and personal side of her. I don't even want a Rated R 2.0, but I do want her to take her time and release less generic music. I want her to focus on her craft: the lyrics, the visuals, the instrumentation, everything. She has grown since her MOTS days, especially vocally, but I want her to showcase her growth more. I'm not passing judgment on her new album based off of "We Found Love", but I'm kind of over the Euro-Dance pop songs. I'll give Rihanna the fact that I don't feel like her songs are as generic as some of the other girls, but give me quality. Give me a classic. Give me something that's going to separate you from all of the other pop girls out there. It doesn't even have to be a hit. Hit's don't matter to me. I appreciate her for her music, but she spoiled me with Rated R and now I feel sort of let down.
Like I said, I liked LOUD. It was good with some nice songs on it. I like We Found Love, but yes sometimes I do feel like, as far as the quality of her music goes, Rihanna has regressed slightly since Rated R; However, I appreciate every single one of her albums for their own distinct qualities.
Some people need to understand that artists don't always have something deep and meaningful to say in their music. She's a 23 year old artist who has yet to take a break in her music career. She has no kids, she's not in love and she's not going through some terrible ordeal in her life. Some Navy members love to reminisce about her 'artistry' in the Rated R era but you can't ignore that the whole album was created and inspired during the worst ordeal of her life. Of course she's going to draw on her personal experiences and thus make more 'meaningful' music. For the time being she's just a young adult living the American Dream and is it so unbelievable to think that her life is just full of fun and happy moments which is exactly what her music reflects at this stage in her life???
Very true, but still...there was nothing much going on in Rihanna's life with GGGB....but she still managed to give us substance AND good beats with her music. Now, her songs are all filler and VERY hallow. In WFL -- it sounds like Rihanna doesn't even feel the passion behind what she's singing.
That was a one time thing.
Its clear judging by Loud that an album like Rated R will never be released again.
so discouraging yet so true
...I'd actually stan for Rih if she did a full blown urban album tho. Until then...I will continue to have my doubts for this new album. We'll see when it drops. It's not like I HATE poppy rih, just not as avid a fan @ all and WFL is not there for me
Some people need to understand that artists don't always have something deep and meaningful to say in their music. She's a 23 year old artist who has yet to take a break in her music career. She has no kids, she's not in love and she's not going through some terrible ordeal in her life. Some Navy members love to reminisce about her 'artistry' in the Rated R era but you can't ignore that the whole album was created and inspired during the worst ordeal of her life. Of course she's going to draw on her personal experiences and thus make more 'meaningful' music. For the time being she's just a young adult living the American Dream and is it so unbelievable to think that her life is just full of fun and happy moments which is exactly what her music reflects at this stage in her life???
One doesn't necessarily have to go through real-life heartache to be inspired to write deep songs, but that's beside the point. I don't mind her making fun music at all, I mean GGGB is to this day my favorite album from her. I just want her to take it to another level, musically speaking.
But we've only heard one song from the album so far, so...
Very true, but still...there was nothing much going on in Rihanna's life with GGGB....but she still managed to give us substance AND good beats with her music. Now, her songs are all filler and VERY hallow. In WFL -- it sounds like Rihanna doesn't even feel the passion behind what she's singing.
Lyrical substance, swag, cute hook AND the beat knocks.
.....it easily ***** on anything from Loud except MAYBE Skin and Only Girl.
She was going in a steady direction with the maturity of Rated R, then understoodably lightened up with the carefree, party spirit of Loud, though that album isn't even half as good as GGGB, imo. I still enjoyed it, though. But I really hope she doesn't give us a Loud Pt.II, because that would be regression.
Exactly. I'm not saying she needs to recreate Rated R or anything but i feel like she's slowly slipping artistically. Maybe i'm thinking about it too much but it's true. WFL is cute but cute only goes so far.