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23 hours ago, Virgos Groove said:

it's definitely a "greater than the sum of its parts" type of record.

Well put!! Totally feel this way. I think it’s comparable to TMA in that way even though the two records are vastly different in intent and tone.

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Obsessed with this album.

 

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How have I listened to on the run 45 times in the last week according to Last fm

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1 minute ago, Massive_Teardrop said:

How have I listened to on the run 45 times in the last week according to Last fm

...but it's not enough (nough nough nough)

 

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2 hours ago, Massive_Teardrop said:

How have I listened to on the run 45 times in the last week according to Last fm

It’s a very addicting song. This is me with Sorbet currently. 

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She's amazing, truly album of the year 

 

Happy Ending :clap3:

On the Run:clap3:

Contact:clap3:

Enough for Love :clap3:

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1 hour ago, est. in 90s said:

Can we talk about Let It Go

 

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Let's talk about Missed Call first

 

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1 hour ago, est. in 90s said:

Can we talk about Let It Go

 

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4 minutes ago, regulovalentin said:

Let's talk about Missed Call first

 

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Not before we stan Fooley

 

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1 minute ago, Virgos Groove said:

Not before we stan Fooley

 

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OK but Bruises is potential SOTD thus far after Virgos groove 

 

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4 minutes ago, Massive_Teardrop said:

OK but Bruises is potential SOTD thus far after Virgos groove 

 

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Speaking of Rennie, Far Away is tying Summer Renaissance for best album closer of the decade. Cousin albums fr

 

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Now see me walkin away

To the dance floor

 

Oh it’s a sauna 💦

Here if you wanna

I'm standing in the light

It’s 2AM, yeah we made it

Everybody faded

So high, so high, so high

And now I'm floating away

Far and away

 

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This album is so centered and free. The way she sings about turning away from those who oppress her toward her own people who appreciate her experiences on Holier is such a lightbulb moment. It adds so much more weight to the euphoria of the dance tracks and nuance to the sex jams. Even the hardest hitting songs have a quiet confidence to them that I really appreciate

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On 2/17/2023 at 10:11 PM, Virgos Groove said:

it's definitely a "greater than the sum of its parts" type of record

exactly, it sounds like a full body of work :clap3: Kelela is one of the modern greats 

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find anoooooooooooooooooooother wayyyyyyy

find anoooooooooooooooooooother wayyyyyyy

 

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Aside from Happy Ending I was concerned because the other singles weren't really hitting but in context of the album, everything just works. I really love the build-ups of every track.

 

Rankings:

  1. Sorbet
  2. Happy Ending
  3. Closure
  4. Missed Call
  5. Holier
  6. Bruises
  7. Let it Go
  8. Raven
  9. On the Run
  10. Enough for Love
  11. Contact
  12. Washed Away

 

these are all going to switch after every listen though.

Fooley and Divorce - I need more time

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Apparently there's an outtake out there called Treadin' Water.

Posted
3 hours ago, Goddxss said:

Apparently there's an outtake out there called Treadin' Water.

ooh lemme search for this :jonny5:

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PopMatters should stick to pop and leave our girl alone. Giving her a 60 as if they know anything about ambient-R&B, or ambient for that matter. :coffee2:

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7 hours ago, liammmmacbtw said:

ooh lemme search for this :jonny5:

Leak it if you find it!!!

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this is the best album released this year (so far)

shes excellent at her craft

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On 2/20/2023 at 12:05 PM, Contessa said:

PopMatters should stick to pop and leave our girl alone. Giving her a 60 as if they know anything about ambient-R&B, or ambient for that matter. :coffee2:

I actually like their reviews a lot! They don’t just focus on pop and they actually just say what they think instead of following the crowd.  They’re WRONG about this album though :coffee2:

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Your fav's fav

 

 

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1 hour ago, Contessa said:

Your fav's fav

 

 

OMG!! But need the army to start streaming the album :WAP:

 

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This is such an excellent album. Wasn't in the mood for the slower tracks when it came out but I'm obsessed now. Her vision and artistry is unmatched

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