As you can see this is my first review in a year or more but after Fletcher dropped the single I was so upset and confused but it made me want to listen to the album even more and now I'm here
Maybe this is too high a rating, maybe it's just my own shit in my head but I loved this album both lyrically and in terms of production, she has never sounded so vulnerable, it shows the intense shock of a painful breakup with her girlfriend, the inner instability of her queer journey and also ... read more
For 10 years hiatus, J Lo could make album about her hard relationship, but also about her husband with which she started relationship again after break up 20 years ago. Album explore rnb/pop style in the middle rhythm, lyrics repeat again and again, but it's JLo, do you really think, that her album will something else?
Listening is impossible, and the production of Dr. Luke sinks the album even deeper into the bottom
I'm so love and enjoy it, Phoebe, Julien and Lucy make so strong indie music, it's not what they do singly, yes, maybe, album has more usually indie sound and lyrics, but them artistry changes all tracks in good side, we can listen Phoebe's vocal like from "Punisher", Julien's guitar performance like in her "Little Oblivions", and also Lucy's softly song (we're in love) - from album "Home Video".
Together they strong that and one by one, and it's so perfect for ... read more
Lyrically Lana Del Rey's most powerful and vulnerable project to date, "Kintsugi" and "Fingertips" are Lana's finest creations as a songwriter, no embellishment, no rose-tinted glasses, she talks about mental health problems, the pain of loss close, depression and suicide attempts,saying, "I'm taking enough pills, trying to stay in my emotionally stable state."
Lana dissects herself and her life by openly responding to people who warn her about having a baby: ... read more
To be honest, I enjoy this album, its atmosphere just fascinates me.it can be superficial in terms of perspective, but some of the songs hit me hard enough, like "Thousand Miles" which is about relationships but was written in relation to the suicide of Miley's best friend's sister, so it gives a new flavor to the song, like wanting to see their loved onespeople happy while they are.
"Rose Colored Lenses" - talks about life in rose-colored glasses, what is better, to see ... read more
I decided, after all, to write my review, basically, the record would have potential, but the production is lame in some places, as well as the lyrical component. Sam wanted to create something new, as a result, it is difficult to describe the genre of the project, then R&B, pop, electropop and everything in a row, but, as it seems to me, the basis was rnb. 'Perfect' is a track I enjoy, but sometimes the lyrics are annoying on the chorus, could be better, 'Gimme' is a lyrical disaster, 'No ... read more
To be honest, there are some cool songs here from a production standpoint, but lyrically, it's kind of superficial, using somewhat generic terms to describe the grief of longing for a father and the grief of losing a few family members. on the one hand, it is difficult to raise such topics, on the other hand, the listener remains behind the barrier of the vulnerability that P!nk wanted to convey.
Fav: TRUSTFALL, Runaway, Hate Me
Natalie Laura Mering returns with a new album "And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow", which is a continuation of "Titanic Rising".
Using many metaphors and meanings, referring to the myth of Narcissus ("God Turn Me Into a Flowers") and the film "Giant", as well as paying tribute to James Dean, Natalie gracefully interweaves the themes of isolation, pain, loss, and in the end, coming to the conclusion, love stretches like a thread in every human life, from ... read more
Björk's 10th album "Fossora" is a confession created during the covid-19 pandemic, keeping all its aesthetics and style, the Icelandic artist talks vulnerablely about the death of her mother, but remains positive in the search and exploration of love and intimacy, raising the themes of death and life, Björk again and again breaks our heart.
The whole album is inspired by mushrooms and their life, from rooting into any kind of soil, to dying off, many tracks are related to ... read more
Maggie Rogers chose the best musical transformation, using electric guitars and drums as a show of strength and influence, and framing her writing skills, which have grown significantly since the release of the last album.
"Surrender" is the best expression of the alternative-indie genre, telling stories of love, loss and vulnerability, the change of rhythm from track to track fits perfectly with the overall concept of the album, as well as the atmosphere of the entire era, including ... read more
Lykke Li's new album "EYEYE" is enchanting sound and depth of pared-down lyrics, after the trippy beats from "so sad, so sexy", the Swedish indie artist dives into a hypnotic and cinematic sound filled with synths and guitars parties.
Themes, as before, remain love, depression, longing, but this work reveals more the theme of abusive relationships, conveying the pain of manipulation, which is changeable with love for an abusive partner. The lyrical parts are minimalistic, ... read more
The fifth studio album by the British indie band Florence + The Machine "Dance Fever" is conceptual and terrifying, like an ecstasy from the movie "Black Swan" or from the book "Perfumer", which tells about Florence's fame and her mental state, isolation during COVID-19, taking medications and salvation in the dance to "fainting and death."
The record was produced by Jack Antonoff, who worked quite well with Welch, as we can see from the album.
Florence + ... read more
The sixth studio album "We've Been Going About This All Wrong" from Sharon Van Etten came out sincere and vulnerable, talking about moving during a pandemic, as well as trying to get along in a new place, rethinking all this in his indie rock material.
The album filled with ballads steps over an invisible wall, plunging the listener into the abyss of the artist's emotions, her fears and worries. Starting from the very first composition, Sharon makes it clear that the record will be ... read more
Alec Benjamin's second album is atmospheric and sweet, maybe a little sugary, but it gets the point across that it's trying to get across.
Tamara Lindemann releases the vulnerable and intimate record "How Is It That I Should Look At The Stars", which was written and produced by the performer herself while working on last year's album "Ignorance", as she said: «if "Ignorance" is an album that needed to be released, it was made to be heard, then "How Is It That I Should Look At The Stars" is an album that is very personal to me, whatever I don't decided to share, but I think that ... read more
This album gives at least some ghostly hope to drown in the chaos of the sounds of electric guitars and drums, and not in the chaos of this fucking life.
The singles on the album made it quite clear about the fullness of this era, which has been waiting for three years, "Bite Me" is a wonderful lead single that opened the punk sound of the record, lyrically captivating love relationships that last the entire album.
I would especially like to note: "Avalanche" - a track ... read more
R&B singer / songwriter Alicia Keys' eighth studio album, "KEYS", returns to the roots of her singing career.
The first part of the record consists of classic piano R&B ballads, produced mainly by Alicia herself, lyrically exploring the themes of love, loneliness and a broken heart that can be traced throughout Keys's career. The compositions are attributed to the nostalgic times of the performer's debut albums, and when listening, one immediately recalls her performance at ... read more