orange22 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 “I don’t mind” “feel me cry” “cheatback” “heart on my sleeve” and “in pieces” are all gorgeous she’s so talented I think the label probably got too involved with this project or something she has a better album in her than this
ATRL Moderator madonnas Posted March 31, 2023 ATRL Moderator Posted March 31, 2023 I’ll be honest, this is terrible. She has no idea what her strengths are and how to utilize them. That, or her label forced her to release this catastrophe at gunpoint. I’ll check out her future releases but will be mourning her potential.
Rotunda Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) Honestly, this album sounds like something you’d release as an established R&B artist in your late 30s when you peaked over a decade ago and have nothing left to prove but still wanna release music. Nothing about this screams 2023 or screams fresh artist. You could tell me this came out in 2013 and I wouldn’t bat an eye. You could tell me the album was just a bunch of songs meant for Ciara and K Michele and I wouldn’t say anything. Edited March 31, 2023 by Rotunda
muziq.kid Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 I'm so proud of her. I think this is an amazing debut and she'll only grow from here!
Johnny Jacobs Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Not gonna lie.. It sounds like a shelved Ciara album Beyonce could've gave her a bop or two
99sandthe2000s Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Favorites - I Don't Mind - Fallin 4 U - c'mon explicit interlude - How Does It Feel - I love a good duet - Make It Look Easy - whew these lyrics - Looze U - Cheatback - it's giving urban/country vibes. Growing on me - Pray It Away - Worried - Feel Me Cry - Skips - Body Do - not my kind of sound - Told Ya - production was doing too much for me - In Pieces Overall Album Rating 7.3/10 - it's an interesting debut but there's something missing (more uptempo tracks) I noticed by Looze U what a sad/introspective album this is. Makes me curious what the album sound was initially. I'm glad she was able to release it and there are some solid lyrics. Nothing feels like an instant "hit" but all of it was enjoyable and easy to listen to.
EarStyle Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Intro - Nice start to this listening experience Pray It Away - Still love this song. This was the perfect restart to the era Body Do - This sounds even better tonight I Don't Mind - Heard the snippet earlier and was like whatever a random Afrobeats song, but this is actually a big bop! Worried - A bop. Fallin 4 U - WHY IS THIS NOT A FULL SONG?! WHY?! WHY?! This is amazing How Does It Feel - This wasn't my fav single from her, but I like it more in the context of the album Feel Me Cry - Feels like a Kanye/No ID Production. I freakin love this Make It Look Easy- This was great Looze U - I KNEW THIS WAS GOING TO BE ONE OF MY FAVS. These vocals + This melody > The Dream does it again! I Told Ya - Thought I was going to hate this, but I actually really like it and love the singing verse. Oh wait. This beat switch up. Oh wait. This ending. This is a live reaction lol. Cheatback - chill little vibe Heart on My Sleeve - Now she knows this needs to be longer In Pieces - A perfect closer
Jay L Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Just finished listening and overall it’s a pretty solid album but it doesn’t have many instant standouts imo. There’s some really good songs (Pray It Away, Body Do, I Don’t Mind , Make It Look Easy, Looze U.) But there’s also Told Ya which is genuinely bad and the interludes should have been full songs. I think adding the scrapped released songs would round out the album better. Happy she finally released her album and excited for what she does next
ATRL Administrator Ryan Posted March 31, 2023 ATRL Administrator Posted March 31, 2023 I really enjoy the album. It sounds like a cohesive body of work. I like that she isn't chasing trends and carving her own lane.
monologueNacafe Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 On first listen this is quite underwhelming
jezebelvictoria Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 I was so excited for this album but unfortunately I’m not really feeling it. I was obsessed with ‘Surprise’ and I loved ‘Have Mercy’ and thought ‘Treat Me’ was good, so I was really looking forward to the album. ‘Feel Me Cry’ is incredible though. I will be listening to that a lot.
normanikordeix Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 I wish she went off with the adlibs on Body Do… a final explosive chorus wouldve elevated the song
Not Like The Movies Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 7.5/10 It's a cute and decent project, I love In Pieces, Loose U, Body Do and Cheat Back. I do think this is not the best she could do, she is capable of much more. Rooting for her ofc!
Mezter Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 It wasn’t as messy as I was expecting but definitely not what I hoped for. The only instant add for me is Cheatback
orange22 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Chloe in the booth adding harmonies for this album
KRZYINLUV Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 35 minutes ago, EarStyle said: Intro - Nice start to this listening experience Pray It Away - Still love this song. This was the perfect restart to the era Body Do - This sounds even better tonight I Don't Mind - Heard the snippet earlier and was like whatever a random Afrobeats song, but this is actually a big bop! Worried - A bop. Fallin 4 U - WHY IS THIS NOT A FULL SONG?! WHY?! WHY?! This is amazing How Does It Feel - This wasn't my fav single from her, but I like it more in the context of the album Feel Me Cry - Feels like a Kanye/No ID Production. I freakin love this Make It Look Easy- This was great Looze U - I KNEW THIS WAS GOING TO BE ONE OF MY FAVS. These vocals + This melody > The Dream does it again! I Told Ya - Thought I was going to hate this, but I actually really like it and love the singing verse. Oh wait. This beat switch up. Oh wait. This ending. This is a live reaction lol. Cheatback - chill little vibe Heart on My Sleeve - Now she knows this needs to be longer In Pieces - A perfect closer this was my literal and EXACT reaction. I kid you not, i've ran F4U back like 12 times already, she knew better than to chop that mf up like that. Looze U is undeniable. CHLOE x THE DREAM the outros on these records are insane, such a twist and turn. you can tell she had FUN in the studio and this is a true reflection of her. I LOVE IT.
Flare Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, madonnas said: I’ll be honest, this is terrible. She has no idea what her strengths are and how to utilize them. That, or her label forced her to release this catastrophe at gunpoint. I’ll check out her future releases but will be mourning her potential. 58 minutes ago, Rotunda said: Honestly, this album sounds like something you’d release as an established R&B artist in your late 30s when you peaked over a decade ago and have nothing left to prove but still wanna release music. Nothing about this screams 2023 or screams fresh artist. You could tell me this came out in 2013 and I wouldn’t bat an eye. You could tell me the album was just a bunch of songs meant for Ciara and K Michele and I wouldn’t say anything. These 2 posts sum it up well. It’s not giving, “I have arrived” nor “Here’s a taste of how much I could EAT”. It’s fully giving, 4th or 5th album from an established act. Trying to get out of a label contract type album. I hope album 2 eats now that she got this out of the way. The pressures on this debut were too much for her and she folded multiple times in the rollout of the era from Have Mercy days when she was crying on IG live over insecurities (please don’t film yourself crying on social media people) to present day. Edited March 31, 2023 by Flare
touchofmyhand Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 Sorry, but this sounds like a collection of interludes. I’m gonna need her to stop catching all these lashings before she ruins a potential Chloe x Halle comeback.
stephen1108 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 50 minutes ago, EarStyle said: https://www.chloebailey.net Edited porcelain ha into the album cover BG
zeta Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, stephen1108 said: Edited porcelain ha into the album cover BG This ATE. I'm sorry but the official cover art is ugly as ****.
MonsterNavy Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 i'm TOO excited to listen to this in my car later AHHHH
stephen1108 Posted March 31, 2023 Posted March 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, zeta said: This ATE. I'm sorry but the official cover art is ugly as ****. It looks so much better in Apple Music versus the official one
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