I got a damn flat tire today & that put a DAMPER on the whole day - so let's move on & do an update here! Maybe two since D & E are a bit smaller.
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Originally posted by TheWayWeWere
ATA is such an underrated jam
Clare made your list she really deliver this year
YES I looooove Clare's album
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Originally posted by Vilppu
I keep forgetting to comment on this ff the C set is cool, I especially liked Chance's and Carly's (Store is pop perfection, poor haters ) stuff but I also enjoyed that Chairlift sing and Chilidish, need to listen to his album in full. After the Afterparty is bad though, her post-TR music has been very hit-and-miss for me, and this one is a miss
Childish's album is quite good! But quite new so maybe that's the appeal. I get the dislike for ATA, but I think it's quite fun!
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Originally posted by madonnas
Someone who likes After the Afterparty
I don't but like I feel bad for her lolll
I thought Classixx were disappointing compared to their last release but it wasn't like a bad album by any means.
Agree 110% about Store. The chorus is literally breath taking.
Polymorphing is... not my fave from Moth is all I'll say! Show U Off and the "title track" >>>
bdhsodshiuchd I guess my job is to now pity Charli's bad music
Actually don't think I've listened to Classixx's debut! I gotta check it out. Glad you enjoy Show U Off & Moth to the Flame tho as well.
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Originally posted by Reinvention
Beyonce, Broods and (LEGEND ICON TALENTED SONGSTRESS MULTIPLE #1 GRAMMY WINNING FIRST WOMAN TO PERFORM ON MARS) Carly Rae Jepsen all won.
Queen of Mars Queen of Rates etc.
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Originally posted by Mr. Loco
Carly
hjosdjos yeah I know that doesn't really make sense but... I feel like he really derails every song that he's on & they're usually very straightforward pop songs that he jumps on and just changes in such a weird way.
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Originally posted by Temporal
Lots of good stuff here, but I'm going to need you to DELETE the Gody Language slander
Carly, Bey, Bastilee, Classixx, Bad Suns
I do enjoy Body Language! Just... not as much anymore.
Why: Hearing this song after his death truly makes it so haunting. His passing was really sad, but he left behind great work, including his last album. My dad actually "stans" for David so of course his passing was tough & he's how I got into David.
I also enjoyed:
Blackstar
Girl Loves Me
'Tis a Pity She Was a *****
I didn't care for:
N/A
Dexys
"When your heart's on fire, you must realize, smoke gets in your eyes."
Song: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Dexys
Why: These guys have been around for AGES & had a long hiatus before their awesome return in 2012. They've decided now to release a collection of covers of old Irish & English country folks songs, which makes for a relaxing listen. This one's my favorite because I think Kevin's rough voice fits the lyrical theme very well.
I also enjoyed:
To Love Somebody
Grazzin in the Grass
I didn't care for:
N/A
Disclosure
Song: Feel Like I Do by Disclosure
Why: This was a cute song from a cute EP that these guys released this year. I enjoy the sampling of Al Green's vocals & that the song is overall pretty mellow, but still a bit of a jam.
I actually saw these guys live & because they have a song with Brendan Reilly I actually ended up being able to meet him! He was so nice and INVITED US TO THEIR AFTERPARTY, so me and my friend were so stoked about meeting him & such that... we got extremely drunk. The concert of what I remember was super fun & we actually weren't really able to get into the afterparty because it was so packed in the venue, but oh well! Thanks Disclosure for letting me meet a musician I love
I also enjoyed:
Boss
I didn't care for:
N/A
DNCE
"Sipping on a bottle 'til the bottle's staring back at you"
Song: DNCE by DNCE
Why: Cute album, but otherwise kiiiiinda unnecessary when their EP was 3/4 of jams. However, the album did have some enjoyable cuts, including this opener title track.
It's got that good mix of Maroon 5-level pop-rock and a bit of funk to it as well. DANCE! That line going into the last chorus is suuuuper unnecessary & annoying though.
I also enjoyed:
Cake by the Ocean/Toothbrush
Body Moves
Naked
I didn't care for:
N/A - But pretty much every song I didn't list as enjoyable I didn't care for at all.
Drake
"Baby, I like your style"
Song: One Dance by Drake
Why: ****ing Drake. What a strange musician. Views was, to me, mostly all trash. However, One Dance in particular, is great!
I also enjoyed:
Controlla
Too Good
I didn't care for:
Pretty much the rest of the album
And that's it for the D's! On to the E's (in a few)
"Yes I'd rather be alone in this world of sin, than surround myself with sinners who won't be saved"
Song: I'd Rather Be Alone by Eli Paperboy Reed
Why: This is kind of an unnecessary comparison, but Eli has basically always been the better & more interesting version of Fitz & the Tantrums, but I'll get to them. Eli has always been able to keep the pop aspects of his song (as noted by Come and Get It), but he kinda takes a step back with this album & focus more on the folk & rock influences.
Eli really found a way to put religion into the forefront of a lot of songs in this album without sounding preachy or forcing the listener to act a certain way - it's much more introspective than that. In fact, I'd Rather Be Alone is the best example of that, as Eli sculpts the lyrics to explain his need to follow his own path in salvation & life.
I also enjoyed:
My Way Home
Cut Ya Down
Your Sins Will Find Out
I didn't care for:
N/A
Elk Road
"Yeah I see it in your eyes, yeah you make me feel uncomfortable."
Song: Hanging by a Thread (feat. Natalie Foster) by Elk Road
Why: This is a fun song that I found on a Spotify playlist not too long ago - Natalie's voice swims through the breezy, tropical beat in a very smooth manner, and the saxophones towards the end of the song are truly glorious. I hope to see some new music from him(?) soon!
I also enjoyed:
N/A
I didn't care for:
N/A
Emeli Sandé
"Tonight, I am a big ****ing deal, tonight, I know just how it might feel."
Song: Somebody by Emeli Sandé
Why: Guys... I'm actually kinda proud of Emeli? Her first album, albeit filled with a few songs that I personally enjoyed, was pretty lame & catering to the UK charts. This album seems to do the opposite of that, and just focus on songs that showcase Emeli's vocals most & gospel influence.
I wanted to showcase this deluxe track over some more obvious choices because it's a bit different than her usual music. She actually swears (the EFF WORD!) in the song and basically takes the tropes from the typical songs about being crazy with your friends & not having a care in the night, but sings them and inserts the song in a production that feels more sad & nostalgic than expected. I really enjoy it!
I also enjoyed:
Breathing Underwater
Sweet Architect - The choir in the end really makes me want to cry
Hurts
Tenderly
I didn't care for:
N/A - There were some songs on there that I'm a bit "eh" on, but that's about it.
Emily King
"You laughed at my jokes when they weren't even funny, you never slept around when I didn't gave you honey."
Song: BYIMM by Emily King
Why: Alright friends, I'm giving you another chance to get into Emily King since I don't believe enough of you checked her out from my Best Of last year. She released one of my favorite albums last year & now she's graced us with a beautiful deluxe edition with a few new songs.
My favorite of the batch is by far BYIMM, which stands for By You I Mean Me. Emily can slip some lines of sass into her music, but this song is FULL sass and very playful, basically singing about all the good things that her man has done in her relationship... but actually it was her who was the one in the relationship doing all the good things. The video is quite fun too, with Tituss Burgess & Emily being quite goofy together.
ALSO I got to see Emily live in February this year! It was my first time going to a concert solo & it was a lot of fun. I got to sing some of Out of the Clouds with her
Carly Rae Jepsen:
Store is my 2nd-to-least favorite from Side B but still a great one, the chorus is very fun but also a little corny. Fever, The One, First Time are all in my top 4
Charli XCX:
Wasn't a big fan of the EP like most of ATRL was but Vroom Vroom slays, Secret (Shh) is cute and After the Afterparty is a great bop.
DNCE:
Their EP was great and the album was even better Nearly the whole tracklist was filled with bops. DNCE, Cake By the Ocean, Naked Blown + Good Day slay as well.
Drake:
I haven't used him in years (for the most part) but One Dance and Too Good are nice.
your taste, sis
David
Disclosure's EP was cute ,but it did nothing for me their debut still >>>
I don't like Drake at all, but One Dance and Too God was amazing bops
omg your Emeli praise and Somebody recognition one of my favorite tracks from album too
Lazarus has always been a masterpiece but after his death, it became twice as hard-hitting Have never heard about this Emily girl but I'll check her out
Completely agree on Drake, I like those 3 songs but the rest of the album is...
Yesssss stan for Store the chorus is so messy but I love it
Fever is my second favorite on Side B as well
I don't like After The Afterparty but the Vroom Vroom praise