This album reminded me of West End musicals: often too sugary and overly grandiose, but also extremely epic, stimulating, and interesting in many moments.
First of all, the conceptual and musical ambition of the album deserves praise — I love it when singers are also true artists.
Throughout the record, RAYE tells the story of a lonely and depressed woman going through a healing process, using the seasons of the year as an analogy. The saddest and happiest moments gain meaning through ... read more
This album's Tuff any Day!
That's why I love this website. I had no idea who she was, but I was an 82 user score with genre "Electro Pop" and "Electro House" and I decided to have a quick listen. And now it's one of my favourite albums of the year.
As someone said, it is indeed "ear candy". I can't wait to drive with it.
It has been my favourite from the insane streak of femenine electropop (Underscores -> Slayyyter -> Tiffany Day). ... read more
I’ll know the true rating of this album when I hear it live, with a wild and devoted crowd and the speakers blasting.
But so far, I have to admit I’m mildly disappointed. I was promised by AOTY users that we’d be getting a classic… and it doesn’t quite feel like that.
It’s actually a pretty good album. Very consistent (almost no skips), with notable highs (mainly the singles), and a very defined aesthetic and vibe ($$$).
But I don’t think the ... read more
He was one of my favourite artists when Donda dropped; his music elevated me in a way no other artist did.
After Vultures and his Nazi era, I thought he had crossed the line. He had shown signs before of being a bad person, but that felt like the reincarnation of evil.
I don’t believe in the separation between “music and artist”; the former is an extension of the latter. How could I enjoy music from such a hateful individual?
So when Bully dropped, at first I decided I ... read more
This is my favourite album from one of my favourite artists.
I love the opening synths on Walk Out Music. Mysterious, like they’re setting the atmosphere for a battle. “You’re no good. To anyone. Dead.”
I like the dark energy on Death of Love. Yes, it might be dying. “It never seemed so hard to say what you really mean.”
I love the lyrics on I Had a Dream She Took My Hand. Absolutely beautiful. “I feel higher, [...], lighter, [...], deeper, [...], ... read more
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