First of all: I'm happy the hive has new music.
I just looked at all the videos and heard the songs and here's my analysis..
It's not innovative by no means. I can tell she scaled down that "fierce" factor about her. It's not a new Beyonce, but she's showing a little more personality and being open about her life.
The Partition and Haunted video are SUPERB. I like "Pretty Hurts" as well. All the other ones are meh.
"Blow" is my fave from the album.
Pharell can do no wrong now in my eyes.
Single worthy songs are XO and Blow.
A solid album. I'll give it another listen. Although 4 is a bit boring in certain spots, it still reigns supreme for now.
But until then lemme bop to "Blow" real quick sistrens: