Most 80s thing on the album! And it’s only a bonus track. A bop.
Closer- FKA Twigs
A hymn! The verses are especially special. Like many have said she sounds like Enya. Just perfect.
Kicks- FKA Twigs
Best song about masturbation released this year (there were a few!) The pre chorus is everything.
Give Up- FKA Twigs
Unless you couldn’t tell by now, I really love Twigs. Kinda overrated song, but it’s twigs so it’s amazing.
Friday Fish Fry- Kelis
Best hook/chorus on the album. I already regret not putting it on my songs list. The "I need ice cold water” refrain is my favorite part. Reminds me of an old school R&B/Soul song. And Kelis’ raspy voice just works so well.
Buy Our Friends- Sleater-Kinney
Never really listened to Sleater-Kinney before, as much as I’ve heard about them. I do like this though. It’s a catchy, upbeat rock song, and I keep coming back to it! Will listen to one of their albums eventually.
Back, Baby- Jessica Pratt
Cutesy folk song, in the vein of Joni Mitchell. She’s got an interesting voice that I really like a lot. This song evokes a lot of emotion. Love it.
Lampshades on Fire- Modest Mouse
An enjoyable Indie rock song by the band who made Float On, one of my favorite songs ever. This is a welcome return!
Move that Dope- Future
I don’t got the appeal of Future, at all. But I can’t deny this song.
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OK. We're finally done. The real lists start tomorrow. There will be a lot less tackiness, and a better format (hopefully). We'll start off with a Kate Bush & Katy Perry mashup. I am not joking. See ya then.
Best song about masturbation released this year (there were a few!) The pre chorus is everything.
This made me bust up
New Romantics and Move That Dope are my favorites. Not a big Future fan either (I may never forgive him for ruining Tinashe's otherwise perfect How Many Times), but Move That Dope is great.
I saw Sharon Jones live on tour for that album. She was great! I haven't listened to the full album yet though I'm sure it's great like all her others though.