48 hours of love, It's gonna be a weekend marathon...
Obviously I'm referring to the solo version, let's just get that outta the way.
I appreciate that Janet released this without the song and dance of certain other legends, she really let the music speak for itself here. The subdued production compliments her whispered vocals perfectly and creates a intimate atmosphere that I really enjoy. The song also has a really timeless feel about it, so I think it will age better than a lot of her hits from the 80s/90s did. The song also sounds great in 8-bit!
Wow, this BOP got me so excited for Courtney's album. I was lowkey checking for her before, but this just blew everything she had previously released out of the water. Then the album came and it was... not excellent. I feel like her shtick got old super quickly. There's only so much offkey Australian talk-singing I can take. Strangely though, I really loved the long, drawn out songs: "Small Poppies" and "Kim's Caravan" are flawless. I think it might be because Courtney has so many ideas, that it's kind of too much for a ~3 minute song. That being said, "Boxing Day Blues" very nearly made my list.
Anyway, as for the song. "Depreston" stans be damned, but this is definitely the best thing to come from Sometimes I Sit... I love how the song has so much energy, and never seems to catch breath. And obviously the lyrics are great: "I think you're a joke, but I don't find you very fuUuUuuuuUuUny" = skull drag of 2k15?
I literally NEVER see people talking about this, which is a shame as it's my favourite from the album. It may not be as dynamic as songs like "It Is You" or "My Baby Don't Understand Me" but I find myself coming back to it the most. I remember watching a live performance of this on YouTube (it seems to be deleted?) and it quickly became my most anticipated track on the album, and obviously it didn't disappoint. I can't exactly pinpoint exactly what makes me love this track, I guess it just tugs at the heartstrings a bit. Just listen to the way she sings "I did not do what you needed me to" </3
After seeing Pedestrian at Best on 4298239 various lists, I finally listened to it, and it's actually great? Why haven't I known it earlier?
I like all the songs on Natalie's album, this one is also really cute. And No Sleeep is obviously amazing, and obviously the solo version is better than the other.