TomTom Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 MY CD ARRIVED! Enjoy the pictures! Cover (front & back): Spoiler CD & inside: Spoiler Booklet: Spoiler 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska. Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, TomTom2288 said: MY CD ARRIVED! Enjoy the pictures! Cover (front & back): Reveal hidden contents CD & inside: Reveal hidden contents Booklet: Reveal hidden contents Enjoy the album 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJesus Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Luckitty said: did the album l-word? It’s out in 24 hours for the first release. Then midnight local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchpop Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, TomTom2288 said: MY CD ARRIVED! Enjoy the pictures! Cover (front & back): Reveal hidden contents CD & inside: Reveal hidden contents Booklet: Reveal hidden contents AHHH!! This looks so freaking cute. Maybe I'll pick up a physical 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncatena Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 the design is amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Ampersand13 Posted May 17, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 17, 2023 22 minutes ago, TomTom2288 said: MY CD ARRIVED! Enjoy the pictures! Cover (front & back): Reveal hidden contents CD & inside: Reveal hidden contents Booklet: Reveal hidden contents AH! Looks amazing thank you for sharing!! Enjoy the album legend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.teas Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Amazing design! I love the fact that is so gaunt and and striking at the same time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.teas Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Y'all better stream it non-stop from Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroNich Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 39 minutes ago, TomTom2288 said: MY CD ARRIVED! Enjoy the pictures! Cover (front & back): Hide contents CD & inside: Hide contents Booklet: Hide contents Yessss *****. So happy for you it looks amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroNich Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, sam.teas said: Y'all better stream it non-stop from Friday Yes we all need to be spreading the word. The quality will do the rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifteen Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 39 minutes ago, TomTom2288 said: MY CD ARRIVED! Enjoy the pictures! Cover (front & back): Reveal hidden contents CD & inside: Reveal hidden contents Booklet: Reveal hidden contents Looks so prettyenjoy 3 minutes ago, sam.teas said: Y'all better stream it non-stop from Friday I will, friday can't come soon enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Kirbs Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 So glad they did something right with CD designs this time after High Road being so boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklyndaddy Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 The new song is awful, it sounds like Tonight mixed with Raising Hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josesuxx Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, TomTom2288 said: MY CD ARRIVED! Enjoy the pictures! Cover (front & back): Hide contents CD & inside: Hide contents Booklet: Hide contents Ahhhh it's beautiful but I'm disappointed it's a digi-sleeve cause Amazon specifically says it's a jewel box ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckitty Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 6 hours ago, ChapelHooker said: no I saw that Genius has the lyrics of all the songs from the album that's why i thought it leaked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchpop Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 28 minutes ago, Luckitty said: I saw that Genius has the lyrics of all the songs from the album that's why i thought it leaked There was a lyric pdf on the website that had them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTom Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) Okay guys, I‘m done listening! Track reviews of the new songs (after two listens): Spoiler Something To Believe In: The intro of this song is the instrumental of the one teaser Kesha posted of her standing below the cloudless sky. The verse is the strongest part of the song as well as the instrumental throughout the song, it consists of very noticeable percussion elements. I don’t think this song has that much replay value for me simply because the chorus is quite repetitive, but the production is very captivating and I think it serves its purpose as opening track very well in terms of showcasing the mood of the album. The last three lines are an outro spoken by a distorted male voice that is kinda mysterious. Living In My Head: A very heart-wrenching ballad and probably the “heaviest“ song she released so far, it almost sounds like a dirge at times. The song is totally stripped-back/acoustic and the ending is the best part of the song. All I Need Is You: There is a spoken intro by a male voice with an accent (could be a sample) which is not part of the official lyrics. The song is an amazing ballad that is just as acoustic/stripped-back as the previous song. Kesha‘s head voice probably has never shined more in any song she released than here and there is a heavenly background choir. Gave me chills. The Drama: Listening to this song is quite literally an experience, it sounds unlike anything Kesha released before and unlike anything I have heard before. It‘s not far-fetched to say this is Kesha‘s Bohemian Rhapsody because the song switches up multiple times and consists of multiple different elements which makes it the most interesting song on the record composition-wise. It starts very low-key and then turns into somewhat of a bop. The last verse is hilarious and the best part of the song. Ram Dass Interlude: No vocals on this song, just a spoken intro by Ram Dass. It basically starts as some sort of meditation instruction and then abruptly turns very “dark“ at the end which probably sums up the mood of the album very well. I think it fits better on the album than Only Love Reprise. Too Far Gone: While lyrically beautiful, this song is more of a conventional ballad and does not really stand out that much to me compared to the other ballads on the album because the melody and structure are not very interesting. The background choir is the best part of the song. Peace & Quiet: A massive bop and the best song on the album. There are synths and electronic elements all over this song which makes it sound like a tribute to Ke$ha - an improved version of Kinky, but still fresh and different. Despite being radically different from the rest of the album, it perfectly fits on the album. Only Love Reprise: Begins with Kesha‘s niece speaking with a vocal effect over a flute (?) instrumental or a similar instrument and ends with Kesha and a male choir singing an acoustic version of the OLCSUN chorus. Not bad, but I‘m not quite sure what purpose this serves on the album. Hate Me Harder: This version is actually more similar to the demo than one would anticipate. Only the beginning is different because there is a piano playing and the instruments from the demo are lacking in the chorus. However, it’s basically the same song vocally and everyone who liked the demo will definitely like this version too. Happy: There is again a short spoken intro by a male voice that’s not included in the lyrics. The best way to describe this song is probably a sad b-side of Cowboy Blues. Again a very stripped-back acoustic song with a simple guitar instrumental, yet strong vocals from Kesha. Impression of the album as a whole: Spoiler The most remarkable aspect of this album is that it feels most like an album among all her albums. This is definitely a body of work and not simply a collection of songs or a conceptual clash like High Road. I‘d argue it’s more radical than Rainbow in that regard, sacrificing versatility in favor of coherence and cohesiveness. The most noticeable example of this are the song transitions which perfectly flow into and complement each other. The press release that labeled the album a “stream of consciousness“ is totally accurate because sometimes it’s even hard to figure out when one song ends and another one begins. Excluding interludes, half the album consists of ballads, so this is definitely her “heaviest“ album to date. The few upbeat elements (OLCSUN, P&Q and to a lesser extent The Drama) are slightly softening a rather heavy core - departing from Rainbow which had its fair share of pop songs despite the serious nature of the album. Overall, an amazing album. My preliminary ranking (after two listens): Spoiler Top tier: 1. Peace & Quiet 2. All I Need Is You 3. Only Love Can Save Us Now Excellent tier: 4. The Drama 5. Living In My Head 6. Hate Me Harder 7. Happy Good tier: 8. Something To Believe In 9. Fine Line 10. Eat The Acid Average tier: 11. Too Far Gone Interludes: 12. Ram Dass Interlude 13. Only Love Reprise Edited May 17, 2023 by TomTom2288 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroNich Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, TomTom2288 said: Okay guys, I‘m done listening! Track reviews of the new songs (after two listens): Hide contents Something To Believe In: The intro of this song is the instrumental of the one teaser Kesha posted of her standing below the cloudless sky. The verse is the strongest part of the song as well as the instrumental throughout the song, it consists of very noticeable percussion elements. I don’t think this song has that much replay value for me simply because the chorus is quite repetitive, but the production is very captivating and I think it serves its purpose as opening track very well in terms of showcasing the mood of the album. The last three lines are an outro spoken by a distorted male voice that is kinda mysterious. Living In My Head: A very heart-wrenching ballad and probably the “heaviest“ song she released so far, it almost sounds like a dirge at times. The song is totally stripped-back/acoustic and the ending is the best part of the song. All I Need Is You: There is a spoken intro by a male voice with an accent (could be a sample) which is not part of the official lyrics. The song is an amazing ballad that is just as acoustic/stripped-back as the previous song. Kesha‘s head voice probably has never shined more in any song she released than here and there is a heavenly background choir. Gave me chills. The Drama: Listening to this song is quite literally an experience, it sounds unlike anything Kesha released before and unlike anything I have heard before. It‘s not far-fetched to say this is Kesha‘s Bohemian Rhapsody because the song switches up multiple times and consists of multiple different elements which makes it the most interesting song on the record composition-wise. It starts very low-key and then turns into somewhat of a bop. The last verse is hilarious and the best part of the song. Ram Dass Interlude: No vocals on this song, just a spoken intro by Ram Dass. It basically starts as some sort of meditation instruction and then abruptly turns very “dark“ at the end which probably sums up the mood of the album very well. I think it fits better on the album than Only Love Reprise. Too Far Gone: While lyrically beautiful, this song is more of a conventional ballad and does not really stand out that much to me compared to the other ballads on the album because the melody and structure are not very interesting. The background choir is the best part of the song. Peace & Quiet: A massive bop and the best song on the album. There are synths and electronic elements all over this song which makes it sound like a tribute to Ke$ha - an improved version of Kinky, but still fresh and different. Despite being radically different from the rest of the album, it perfectly fits on the album. Only Love Reprise: Begins with Kesha‘s niece speaking with a vocal effect over a flute (?) instrumental or a similar instrument and ends with Kesha and a male choir singing an acoustic version of the OLCSUN chorus. Not bad, but I‘m not quite sure what purpose this serves on the album. Hate Me Harder: This version is actually more similar to the demo than one would anticipate. Only the beginning is different because there is a piano playing and the instruments from the demo are lacking in the chorus. However, it’s basically the same song vocally and everyone who liked the demo will definitely like this version too. Happy: There is again a short spoken intro by a male voice that’s not included in the lyrics. The best way to describe this song is probably a sad b-side of Cowboy Blues. Again a very stripped-back acoustic song with a simple guitar instrumental, yet strong vocals from Kesha. Impression of the album as a whole: Hide contents The most remarkable aspect of this album is that it feels most like an album among all her albums. This is definitely a body of work and not simply a collection of songs or a conceptual clash like High Road. I‘d argue it’s more radical than Rainbow in that regard, sacrificing versatility in favor of coherence and cohesiveness. The most noticeable example of this are the song transitions which perfectly flow into and complement each other. The press release that labeled the album a “stream of consciousness“ is totally accurate because sometimes it’s even hard to figure out when one song ends and another one begins. Excluding interludes, half the album consists of ballads, so this is definitely her “heaviest“ album to date. The few upbeat elements (OLCSUN, P&Q and to a lesser extent The Drama) are slightly softening a rather heavy core - departing from Rainbow which had its fair share of pop songs despite the serious nature of the album. Overall, an amazing album. My preliminary ranking (after two listens): Hide contents Top tier: 1. Peace & Quiet 2. All I Need Is You 3. Only Love Can Save Us Now Excellent tier: 4. The Drama 5. Living In My Head 6. Hate Me Harder 7. Happy Good tier: 8. Something To Believe In 9. Fine Line 10. Eat The Acid Average tier: 11. Too Far Gone Interludes: 12. Ram Dass Interlude 13. Only Love Reprise Thank you king! Glad you liked it. Serving taste too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahun Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Thanks Tom for sharing! Now I guess Peace & Quiet is my most anticipated song atm. Just 1 day to go, so excited 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeferino Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Getting ready for my Friday streaming party 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimpedro Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 i didn't listen to any single yet .... waiting to get a full experience but sure it's going to be better than high road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertoBouvier Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Has it leaked yet? And now? and now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJesus Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, AlbertoBouvier said: Has it leaked yet? And now? and now? no stop asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonnonA Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 First review is out: 3.5/5 from Slant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertoBouvier Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, BlackJesus said: no stop asking Ok sry :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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