finally after multiple months, i come back to finish this album; that’s truly how forgettable it was for me. perrie lacks in songwriting and unique production, but makes it up with her stunning vocals. as it was in little mix, perrie’s voice is extraordinary, in whatever beat, in whichever melody, she shines. the thoughts and feelings behind the songs were beautiful, but extremely poorly executed; lyrics were cringey and basic, production and melodies were painfully predictable. ... read more

can’t help but feel like it’s a downgrade from harry’s house. this album just felt extremely underwhelming, i would’ve expected more from the lead single but especially more from the record as a whole. although half of the songs were pretty catchy, the other half are really forgettable and bland, just another artist hopping into the disco trend; uninspiring and unoriginal. the record’s production alone was the highlight for me, especially in ‘pop’. ... read more

as it says on the tin, behind this cinematic, theatrical, melodramatic project, one things stands out: hope. holy shit this is incredible! this is one of the most spectacular projects i’ve ever listened to in my whole life, and to immediately adore it from first listen is always a rare sighting. raye’s storytelling, her emotion, her voice, a complete artist. “beware… the south London lover boy” felt like a horror movie inside a jazz song, absolute perfection. ... read more

confident, electric, and danceable. my ego told me to blends electronic, afrobeat, reggae, soft rock, among more. it is a pretty solid solo debut from leigh-anne, although i can't fully grasp who she is as an artist just yet. by listening through this record, you can tell leigh is a production aficionado, however, at the same time, a lot of the tracks felt like songs i'd already heard at some other point, 'dead and gone' among these. 'free' reminded me of victoria ... read more

at its best, midnight sun captures pure pop euphoria; at its weakest, it exposes how thin generic songwriting can feel. the lead single, ‘midnight sun’ is honestly spectacular. i love the summer, breezy, carefree aesthetic zara has implemented into this record, and the lead single perfectly encapsulates it. zara’s vocals never disappoint; she sounds enchanting, even through generic dance pop songs. i did find some lyrics bland and generic, especially in ‘pretty ... read more

it’s been a minute since i first listened to the record, but coming back to it now, i’m realizing just how much lux has grown on me. every time i press play, i somehow love it more, and even the songs i didn’t save at first slowly pulled me back in until i gave in and added them too. there’s something really soft and otherworldly about it, from the angelic harmonies to the big, cinematic choruses that feel almost heavenly. the way rosalia weaves in different languages is ... read more

this really is romanticizing life at its finest. the art of loving feels like a little escape and, as my first olivia dean project, it hit me immediately like a breath of fresh air. it’s classy, romantic, and full of soul without ever feeling forced. listening to it feels like walking through a european street with no rush, no plan, just letting the music and the moment carry you. you can hear hints of amy winehouse, adele, and others, but it never feels like she’s copying ... read more

tbf this is not as bad her previous album, idk why this is lower. the life of a showgirl is certainly something; it’s not at all what you’d imagine based off the title and visual aesthetic. apart from the bridge of the last song, i’m confused on the correlation of simple pop songs with grand, jazzy, glamorous, burlesquey, real showgirl production. it feels like taylor switched out her aesthetic, but not her sound; the record feels like an extension of her previous work more ... read more

doja cat continues to solidify herself as a leading force in music. this time, she goes full retro & disco 80s, very groovy. i love that doja categorized herself as a pop artist that raps, although rapper doja slaps. vie is a stellar record, classic doja making just good music. ‘all mine’ reminded me of the hot pink era. the surprise collab with sza, ‘kiss me more’ part 2 sooo good! ‘take me dancing’ was infectious from the very start, both doja and sza ... read more

a duo that just.. makes sense. this is just decent i guess, i feel like although they make sense as a duo, they limit each other to just one genre and one vibe. the dream delves into folk, acoustic, a little jazz. overall, it’s a very soothing record, their voices blend very well together, and it feels perfect for background music. gotta be honest, i didn’t really find a single standout that i wanna go back and listen to immediately. sure, i might play the whole album sometime when ... read more

sequins, sass, and a standing ovation in 46 minutes. jade is a pop chameleon, delving into synths, disco, clash, house, electronic, and more. the production throughout the record sounds expensive and lush. coming in having had listened to half of the album had me worried, however, every song that had been released felt refreshing and they become a cohesive piece of work. the album kicks off with the stellar debut of ‘angel of my dreams’, this song is most definitely in my top 10 ... read more

sabrina remined me of an unbothered, playful, and dangerously charming friend — the one who talks you into bad decisions but also makes them sound like great ideas. although it lands on the same general design of short n’ sweet, man’s best friend still has its own identity. sabrina has a unique ability to cleverly write double entendres. the only mental visual i got while listening to this album is a group of friends just jumping around, drinking and having fun. i felt like i ... read more

just to get it off my chest; swag as an album title sucks. in this record, bieber balances soul with trap, and in my opinion, didn’t really succeed. 90% of the record sounds like songs i’ve already heard from justin himself. extremely generic and just playing it safe, this is not what i was hoping. perhaps the only highlight of the album; ‘daisies’ was just a beautiful feel-good song, you can’t not smile and bang your head listening to it. this is the song i ... read more

virgin felt like a creative rebirth; liberating and sonically different from lorde’s previous work. visceral, emotional, and introspective through synth-pop and electronic beats with an unsettling, brash tone throughout. lorde remains a stellar artist that’s constantly evolving, demonstrating significant growth in her creativity, artistry and maturity. it’s more than just a solid record, however, i can’t shake the thought that it’s missing something, i ... read more

it’s honestly really exciting to see a new pop girl group entering the industry, especially with the hunger of a kpop group, yet with more diversity and global appeal. i checked this project out cuz of all the hype around the group. the EP lacked cohesion, but i can tell they’re trying different sounds to see what sticks; they have a lot of cute, catchy tunes, however, at times they felt generic. although i do believe they have a long way to go and have a lot of potential, ... read more

tropicoqueta attitude on! instead of relying exclusively on generic reggaeton and trap, tropicoqueta includes cumbia, salsa, brazilian funk, reggae, merengue, bachata, vallenato, bolero, with a lot of tracks reminiscent of early 2000s reggaeton which is highly different btw. fittingly, the record was reminiscent of telenovela music. i appreciate when an artist doesn’t settle, and karol g most definitely does not in this record. ‘coleccionando heridas’ was romantic early 2000s ... read more

holy shit, real talent is so refreshing! sure, wicked got me into cynthia, but god i’m happy it did. this is a beautiful body of work. although imo the album doesn’t have a lot of repeat value, but god i love listening to talented vocalists. most of the songs have recurring themes from typical love, breakup, and self motivational songs, but let’s be honest, deep down we love these kind of songs. i got chills on ‘you first’, especially when the beat kicked in. the ... read more

i am pleasantly surprised with how much i enjoyed this record. she created a whole atmosphere that remains true throughout the record; this luxurious, enchanting, vegas party vibe. the lyrics are sometimes fun, sometimes cringey, but it works. she might not have the best vocals, but she made them sound beautiful with this downtempo production. 'aquamarine' is deep house perfection, and i'm not saying that lightly. the lyrics on 'high fashion' made me cringe a little, ... read more

this is for sure a new path for miley. i like artists experimenting with their sound and miley does so beautifully. i could appreciate the art of the songs, however, i don't find myself coming back to a lot of them: they just don't have that repeat value in my opinion. 'something beautiful', the title track, was a beautiful rnb and rock fusion. the instrumentals on 'more to lose' were *chef's kiss*. what in the spy movie is going on in the first interlude. the ... read more

ariana made a masterpiece into an even greater piece of work. every single new song adds depth and emotion, perfectly complementary to an already perfect record. none of them felt filler tracks, more so like fully realized tracks that always belonged in this record. ‘twlight zone’ is a perfect sister to ‘we can’t be friends’. ‘dandelion’ had me immediately dancing to that fierce trappy beat; and that trumpet intro omg she’s a true artist. i ... read more