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Anna's Amazing 2012 -- UPDATE -- disappointing albums
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Bloom 
Not a fan of the others..  At least I give Nelly props for trying to do something new.
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Overexposed & TSI didnt make it 
I mean they both had better albums: Hands All Over & Loose >>>>
but they still should have made it
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Alll of these are cool, except Beach House, I never heard them  Breathe Carolina is my favorite from this set.
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Wow you just nailed with Nelly's description. I can totally feel that she did put her soul in that album and that's precisely the reason why I feel so bad about her being paid dust. I heard she's still relevant in your country so people must still like her.
I need to listen to Breathe Carolina's album someday.
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Only liked Big Hoops from Indestructible. 
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So happy to see Beach House's last album here. My favorite song from "Bloom" is Lazuli. 
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Overexposed
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Originally posted by mandym
I can't throw something, either. I like to take pictures, but my camera is just... horrid Most of the time it doesn't save the picture I took. But well, I don't need it that often, so it's okay.
Yeah, they are definitely extreme, but I liked Big Hoops nonetheless, so I didn't want to give up so easily and after listening to the full album it was okay. I really hope the following singles will be successful. |
me neither, haha. I suck at sports in general.
oh no, I hope you haven't lost any important pictures because of that!
I liked it too, I never listened to it as a single but I heard when I played the album and I thought it was cool that she did something different, the rapping and stuff. yeah, I hope she'll have at least some success this era, also with her tour.
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Originally posted by Tantei
Overexposed and Nelly Furtado are placed perfectly...they are good but not more than honrable mentions |
thanks, I'm glad you agree
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Originally posted by AshleeSimpsonFan
Overexposed I want to hear "Bloom" but you're saying that is not that good 
Poor Nelly, the album is not THAT bad like many people say  |
I think you should still check it out, you could end up loving it for all I know! and it's not even a bad album, I just thought it was a bit underwhelming and too simplistic when it comes to memorable hooks and melodies.
I know right, poor her 
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Originally posted by Ricardo505
Beach House here! 
I just started to like the album in the last few days. Sadly, it couldn't make my list, but the album is amazing! |
they're great! I'm definitely gonna give it a few more listens soon, I feel like there's still some potential for me to get into it more and like it better.
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Originally posted by madonnas
Bloom
Not a fan of the others.. At least I give Nelly props for trying to do something new. |
thank you for commenting my countdown
yeah, I think she could have done much worse.
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Originally posted by sumthintoxic82
Overexposed & TSI didnt make it
I mean they both had better albums: Hands All Over & Loose >>>>
but they still should have made it |
I'm sorry the fact that they didn't make it really doesn't mean I think they're bad, it's just that I either liked the other albums a little bit more or connected/related to them more on a personal level.
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Originally posted by potentbreakupsong
Alll of these are cool, except Beach House, I never heard them Breathe Carolina is my favorite from this set. |
you should check them out, they are pretty nice
BC
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Originally posted by Mr.Link
Wow you just nailed with Nelly's description. I can totally feel that she did put her soul in that album and that's precisely the reason why I feel so bad about her being paid dust. I heard she's still relevant in your country so people must still like her.
I need to listen to Breathe Carolina's album someday.
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I'm so glad you agree and that I'm not the only one feeling like that. yeah I guess she's still kinda relevant here, the album didn't do so well but she's been on The Voice as a guest a couple of times and got a great reaction from that.
and I highly encourage that
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Originally posted by D/X
Only liked Big Hoops from Indestructible. |
it is a good song 
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Originally posted by Sunderland 4ever
So happy to see Beach House's last album here. My favorite song from "Bloom" is Lazuli. |
that is probably the only song I remember from that album, I love it as well 
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Overexposed |
such a jam 
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TOP ALBUMS OF 2o12
HONORABLE MENTIONS | PT. II
LEONA LEWIS | Glassheart
what I love about Leona is the way she gets emotions and feelings across through
her singing, and this album is no exception. it is dark and personal, which makes it
relatable and just very touching and inspiring to me. she is known for her ballads, but
I like how she experimented with some electronic and dubstep elements this time
to include a few more upbeat songs, I think it worked well. her voice remains her most
impressive feature, though, and it's what keeps me coming back to this album. |  |
 | Right Place Right Time | Olly Murs
the main reason this didn't make the cut is because it was released so recently.
I just haven't had enough time with it yet to decide if it will have longevity on my
playlist. it's a diverse album, mixing ballads and upbeat songs and I can hear many
different influences in it; however, that's also my biggest problem, because I feel
there is a personal style lacking, something that tells me this is an Olly Murs record.
however, there's some good songwriting in this album that makes it worth listening.
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CHRISTINA AGUILERA | Lotus
this is one of the albums that pleasantly surprised me this year. it's a very danceable,
electronic record, that never fails to put me in a good mood. the collaborations with
Cee-Lo and Blake worked out really well imo. the ballads are what bothers me a little,
for one they sound rather samey and I don't like their placement in the tracklist,
they would have made more sense as little breaks in between the catchy dance tracks.
I'm also not sure how well this style fits Xtina, it doesn't really seem like her.
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 | A Million Lights | CHERYL
after loving Call My Name I had to check this out and I didn't regret it. there's some
great songs on here, ballads as well as dance smashes, and not much filler
material. I can listen to this from beginning to end without having to skip a track.
the only song I dislike is Ghetto Baby, it was written by Lana and I think it doesn't
fit Cheryl at all. but overall, it's a good pop album that manages to stick out in the
mass of releases this year. |
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Glassheart and Lotus: 
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Nelly, I missed her, her album is JUST THE BEST MASTERPIECE
OMG, you slayed me once again with this new update, Lotus, Glassheart,
A Million Lights is cute
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Originally posted by borntodie
me neither, haha. I suck at sports in general.
oh no, I hope you haven't lost any important pictures because of that!
I liked it too, I never listened to it as a single but I heard when I played the album and I thought it was cool that she did something different, the rapping and stuff. yeah, I hope she'll have at least some success this era, also with her tour.
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Yeah, I do the same. But I always claim it's not really my fault since it's unfair that I'm so small and I've gotta do the same stuff the bigger people have to do. So that's not really a problem for me
I lost some good ones, but I can't really tell since I've only seen them for like... 5 seconds before they were gone.
I listened to it as a single like... once or twice. A third time when you count that I heard it on the radio... Yeah, it was really kinda refreshing that she tried something different while still staying true to her style!
Haven't listened to Glassheart yet (only heard part of the title track, which I really liked), but I already planned to check it out soon, the fact that you like it makes it even more interesting
Yeaaah, Lotus I agree with what you wrote about the ballads. That's something I never really like and it's what bothers me pretty often. I often notice that I don't listen to the last tracks on albums as much as to the other tracks, although some of them are great, just because there are way too many ballads in a row.
I also don't really like Ghetto Baby. Cheryl just tries to sound like Lana and doesn't really manage to do so. She should have tried to do it her way, but it's okay the way it is I wish she wouldn't feature will.i.am on every album, though.
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I agree with you about Lotus; the ballads really just mesh together and don't stand out. I think she should have cut a couple of them from the tracklist and either left their spots blank or replaced them with dance tracks or maybe even midtempo songs.
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YESSSS!!!! A Million Lights getting the recognition!! the album is flawless!! and yeah ghetto Baby is my least fave track from the album too ..
my fave would be the title track, Screw You, Under The Sun, Craziest Things..  the first half is just crazzzyyy incredible and the second half is great too!
its such a step upwards from Messy Little Raindrops and 3 words... they both have their highlights, but they are not great as whole albums!!  this is the first Cheryl album that made me wanna stan for her(this and Fight For This Love song )
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Here for Cheryl! I like her and not a big fan of Christina, but "Lotus" is not bad 
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LOTUS
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Didn't have time to listen to Lotus.
Welp, I didn't like My Body, that was part of the reason. 
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thank you Razzle, AshleeSimpsonFan and Omar 
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Originally posted by berberocka
Nelly, I missed her, her album is JUST THE BEST MASTERPIECE
OMG, you slayed me once again with this new update, Lotus, Glassheart,
A Million Lights is cute |
glad you liked the update 
TSI is really nice, I loved listening to it in the summer, it fit perfectly
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Originally posted by mandym
Haven't listened to Glassheart yet (only heard part of the title track, which I really liked), but I already planned to check it out soon, the fact that you like it makes it even more interesting
Yeaaah, Lotus I agree with what you wrote about the ballads. That's something I never really like and it's what bothers me pretty often. I often notice that I don't listen to the last tracks on albums as much as to the other tracks, although some of them are great, just because there are way too many ballads in a row.
I also don't really like Ghetto Baby. Cheryl just tries to sound like Lana and doesn't really manage to do so. She should have tried to do it her way, but it's okay the way it is I wish she wouldn't feature will.i.am on every album, though. |
the title track is one of the best tracks of the album imo. I'm happy my opinion matters to you
I also like the last few tracks the least, apart from Just A Fool, that one I love
exactly, I'm not even sure if she could have made it her own song, it has just Lana written all over it so maybe Lana should have kept it for herself and the will.i.am collaboration was just unnecessary.
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Originally posted by TheSeenScene
I agree with you about Lotus; the ballads really just mesh together and don't stand out. I think she should have cut a couple of them from the tracklist and either left their spots blank or replaced them with dance tracks or maybe even midtempo songs. |
that would have been good, either adding a couple of midtempos or just shortening the tracklist altogether. I guess she wanted to make sure there's enough tracks where she can show off her voice
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Originally posted by theREALslimSHADY
YESSSS!!!! A Million Lights getting the recognition!! the album is flawless!! and yeah ghetto Baby is my least fave track from the album too ..
my fave would be the title track, Screw You, Under The Sun, Craziest Things.. the first half is just crazzzyyy incredible and the second half is great too!
its such a step upwards from Messy Little Raindrops and 3 words... they both have their highlights, but they are not great as whole albums!! this is the first Cheryl album that made me wanna stan for her(this and Fight For This Love song ) |
I forgot you like AML, nice reaction
I love those three tracks as well, although I'm not the biggest fan of the will.i.am collab.. Lovekiller is also in my top 5
I don't know her other two albums but everyone says AML is much better than them so I don't think I'll check for them Fight For This Love is amazing
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Originally posted by D/X
Didn't have time to listen to Lotus.
Welp, I didn't like My Body, that was part of the reason. |
aw, I'd still recommend it even if you didn't like Your Body! it's just fun to listen to. don't let the single put you off 
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Agree with your commentary on Glassheart
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Originally posted by borntodie
the title track is one of the best tracks of the album imo. I'm happy my opinion matters to you
I also like the last few tracks the least, apart from Just A Fool, that one I love
exactly, I'm not even sure if she could have made it her own song, it has just Lana written all over it so maybe Lana should have kept it for herself and the will.i.am collaboration was just unnecessary. |
Now I know what the first track will be that I'll listen to Actually I heard half of it, but I prefer listening to a full CD instead of listening to leaks on tumblr or mp3s.
Yeaaah, Just A Fool is definitely beautiful  I heard/thought it was going to be the second single, is that true? Could be really successful if it was
I guess she wouldn't have been able to make it her own, just because of the lyrics. For me every single one of his features is kinda unnecessary But oh well, it's just one track - luckily
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