maricomecoco

i’ve been listening to this album a lot and i kinda love it more every time. the first half especially is just sooo good. what i really like about it is how versatile jennie sounds here. you can tell she’s actually interested in experimenting and not just doing the safest possible thing. out of all the solo projects from the members of blackpink this is by far the most ambitious and one thing i really respect about her is how involved she is in everything… you can tell this ... read more

deadline is simply disappointing. the title has never made more sense, considering the project feels dead, barely holding itself together. the group itself seems like it’s hanging by a thread. over the years, their dynamic has felt more and more worn down. i don’t know if it’s yg, the creative direction, or their own chemistry, but something clearly doesn’t click anymore. deadline doesn’t sound like blackpink, it sounds like a forced collaboration between four ... read more

i do like tate, but it often feels like whenever a song of hers starts to show real potential, she somehow sabotages it, whether it’s a poorly written chorus, a beat switch that kills the momentum, something awkward, or just a lack of creative follow-through. “greedy” still stands miles above the rest and feels like the clearest example of what tate can do when everything clicks. overall, this album is pretty generic, but i actually liked more than one song here, which is ... read more

beyoncé literally took the phrase “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” and turned it into a full fledged concept album, and the result is nothing short of extraordinary. she moves through reggae, rock, r&b, country, soul, and hip-hop, all while keeping the album remarkably cohesive both musically and lyrically. the amount of thought poured into this project is phenomenal. it’s one of the best auditory and visual experiences i’ve ever had. without a ... read more