UnusualBoy Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, HeavyMetalAura said: Everyone saying River sounds "dated," "like Bionic," "from 2007" and "from 2011" has me excited. Like come on gays lets not act like we didn't get our life to the mindless Femme Fatale/Loud-esque bops from that era. Give me the electropop NOW. I've been waiting for that sound to make a comeback ever since it left. I haven't listened yet (gonna go out and make a day of it ), but I know it's common for ATRL (and myself) to dislike stuff at first and then warm up to it. I'm curious to see if, in a few days, everyone will suddenly switch, or if this really is gonna be one of her more lackluster efforts The song doesn't even sound dated, they think any song with dance or electronic touches is dated
HeavyMetalAura Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 1 minute ago, UnusualBoy said: The song doesn't even sound dated, they think any song with dance or electronic touches is dated Yeah I was surprised to hear that take, the snippet we got from the video teaser sounds very "80s revival in the 2020s" that people are eating up right now, which is very on trend. I'm excited to hear it!
UnusualBoy Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 Wait, Wildcat is really good, her voice shines through the whole song, although I think the song belongs in the first half of the album, it sounds out of place after songs like VC, River & MF.
UnusualBoy Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 Island is a summerish bop but I feel it lacks something and can't point out what.
zasderfght Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 3 hours ago, My20sBlues said: the idea of putting the slowest ones at the beginning is deadly, right in the middle of the album you don't want to listen anymore and it's not like the PM side is that good, first impression I'm on Thousand Miles right now, and I completely agree (barring the fact I've only heard three songs from PM).
UnusualBoy Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 Wonder Woman sounds gorgeous but I'm not sure if it works as a closing track. I think one of the main problems of the album is that the tracklist order is a mess and doesn't really follow the AM/PM thing she said. It's also a bit over the place sound-wise, not as cohesive as PH.
wish Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 Flowers - 7/10 Jaded - 9/10 Rose Colored Lenses - 8/10 Thousand Miles - 6.5/10 You - 6/10 Handstand - 8.5/10 River - 9/10 Violet Chemistry - 8/10 Muddy Feet - 7/10 Wildcard - 6/10 Island - 6.5/10 Wonder Woman - 5.5/10 Overall: It's a cute album, but I'm not wowed. A lot of this album is too background music, especially the last run of tracks. Her vocals do not shine in this album as much as they did in Plastic Hearts, and even highlights like Violet Chemistry suffer from overproduction/weird mixing where some of the magic gets lost. Some really fun sonic choices but there's some missteps too. Overall I'm a bit underwhelmed I love Jaded -> Rose Colored Lenses and Handstand -> River -> Violet Chemistry, there's definitely two good runs on this album so it's nothing to drag. But I expected more... the last few tracks were especially mid.
wish Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 Jaded is my favorite love it & I hope the GP makes it a single
cam9814 Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 first thoughts after first listen !!! okay i actually am pleased to say i like this much more than i thought i would ! i don't think flowers is anything revolutionary (tbh most things on this album are not) but i do think it is a fun song! jaded, rose colored lenses, thousand miles and you were all great ! solid lowkey songs not too boring at all and thought the whole A.M. section of the album was fresh and light and i will have these songs on repeat all spring/summer most likely!! actually was not crazy about handstand ☠️ the song felt really disjointed and the best thing about it is the instrumental but maybe with more listens i'll click with it. RIVER ON THE OTHER HAND WOWWWWW what a SONG !!!!! the production was outstanding it had me dancing the most out of any song this is truly one of her best !! i also did really enjoy violet chemistry and thought muddy feet was alright i'll probably grow to really enjoy it (glad sia is only in the outro). wildcard is definitely my least favorite. i wasn't a fan of the structure of the song and probably the least memorable. island was cute but nothing outstanding. wonder woman tho... wow !!! this is like a classic song. idk if it's sampling the melody but it did sound really familiar to that "in the arms of an angel" song. i thought it was beautiful, gives me elton john vibes and thought it was a great way to send it out. all in all i'm happy with this new output from miley and think it's a great follow up from plastic hearts (which also isn't a perfect album and didn't love when i first heard) so i think endless summer vacation will be up there with Bangerz and Plastic Hearts and my go to miley albums
Valentine Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 With River and Ellie Goulding’s Miracle released today, I can really see 2000s sounds coming back in music. Hoping the trend stays.
Popboi. Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, wish said: Jaded is my favorite love it & I hope the GP makes it a single Jaded does sound like the perfect choice for third single.
Valentine Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, wish said: Jaded is my favorite love it & I hope the GP makes it a single Same I think it’s gonna automatically flourish because it follows Flowers on the tracklist.
popjunkie88 Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 y’all are literally doing too much. this is easily her most cohesive and sonically exciting project. (minus muddy feet lmao) violet chemistry, wildcard and handstand go hard
TalkThatRihanna Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Popboi. said: Jaded does sound like the perfect choice for third single. When it pulls a Kill Bill and makes itself the single over Filler Handstand is definitely growing. A shame the monologue lowkey ruins it
smoore95GAGA Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) Anyways, she really wanted her Grapefruit moment with RCL, huh Edited March 9, 2023 by smoore95GAGA
zasderfght Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) After being unimpressed by Flowers, I had some hope, considering Handstand was using in the album promotion, and that sounded great. Sadly, that is the only song I like on here. Harmony Korine co-wrote it-- I'm wondering if he was involved in the production of the song-- if he is, Miley needs to work with him more often. But yeah, Jaded really should've been the second single. It's not better than Handstand, but it's like the only decent ballad here. Bangerz even had more life! And I wasn't crazy about that album. I know Miley fans are gonna get sick of saying it, but Plastic Hearts remains superior. Edited March 9, 2023 by zasderfght
Matias182 Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 Do ****** Up 4ever and Mirror belong to ESV sessions or PH?
ATRL Moderator Ampersand13 Posted March 9, 2023 ATRL Moderator Posted March 9, 2023 Not Muddy Feet being an instant highlight for me Upon first listen I think my favorites are Handstand, Muddy Feet, River, and Rose Colored Lenses. There’s not a single song that I outright didn’t enjoy, but I think some of the other album tracks are just slightly underwhelming (she does sound absolutely immaculate throughout per usual!) Does Wonder Woman sample another ballad like song? Cause something about it sounds so familiar
Dr. Alexander Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 I’ll have to take a listen. I’ll be back with my thoughts, if you even care.
smoore95GAGA Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 I find it interesting that Thousand Miles isn’t getting more praise here. It’s easily top 2 of the AM side with Jaded
UnusualBoy Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 I don't get the hate for Wildcat, the chorus is so so so good and she serves vocals through the whole song.
revivval Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 Wildcat is so good i didn't expected to be slayed like that what a song
jxxking Posted March 9, 2023 Posted March 9, 2023 1 minute ago, UnusualBoy said: I don't get the hate for Wildcard, the chorus is so so so good and she serves vocals through the whole song. RIGHT?! Just now, revivval said: Wildcard is so good i didn't expected to be slayed like that what a song your taste!
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