Interesting first impression.
Nothing excites me more than hearing a tension-building, 5-min angst song with big blowout finish for the first time - I can literally remember where I was on the days my virgin ears heard I Know The End, Happier Than Ever and Concorde for the first time. Honestly, imo, this category of songs is supreme, but we digress...
Anyway, after fully preparing to lose my fucking shit as the beat and O-Rods screams dragged me to the climax... my shit stayed exactly where ... read more
I appreciate she's committing to the bit.
It's rare now you have a main pop girly change direction like this, especially after a hit as seminal as brat. It makes sense that Charli has the balls to do it.
Despite unpopular opinion, I really like Rock Music. I think it's a fun intro to this new era and has quirk and character. Continuing with SS26, there are some aspects I really like - I'm talking concept, chorus melody (catch af), instrumentation - but I'm feeling ... read more
Virgin's more fun, sapphic little sister.
I'm glad that Muna are still doing their, now synonymous, 80s-inspired dance-pop - it's a comfortable zone for them but they're good at it, it's still fun and it does the job. However, Dancing On The Wall is really at its best in its more progressive glitchy pop moments. I'm happy they pushed into some more experimental/instrumental spaces.
Ultimate fave - It Gets So Hot
Honourable mentions - Eastside Girls, So What, Big ... read more