ariananext Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Idk I like this album as much as I liked FN (they're both solid albums with high highs and some fillers), it's just missing the entertainment that FN Dua gave us. Excited for tour, I hope it's as big as FN tour.
Private Show Posted June 3 Posted June 3 2 hours ago, NostalgiawithDua said: Kinda similar trajectory to Dua's career. Debut and Sophomore albums smashing, long gap between 2nd and 3rd album, lead from 3rd album being critically acclaimed but not a gp hit and album being critically panned. Hope the outcome of their careers isn't same… Not this nnnn That was back in the 90s. Do you realize we are in 2024 right? Spotify? Apple Music? Streaming? Tiktok? You know about that right?
Digitalism Posted June 3 Posted June 3 8 hours ago, NostalgiawithDua said: I hate to say it but i think she has officially replaced Dua as the fun bops girlie in US, look at the demand….. 2 hours ago, NostalgiawithDua said: Kinda similar trajectory to Dua's career. Debut and Sophomore albums smashing, long gap between 2nd and 3rd album, lead from 3rd album being critically acclaimed but not a gp hit and album being critically panned. Hope the outcome of their careers isn't same… Are you a doupe posing as a Dua fan?
halcyonday Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Dua is already bigger than Paula has ever been so... stop the madness 2 1
State of Grace. Posted June 3 Posted June 3 I sat with this album for the last couple of days and I'm really loving it. It's a very summer-y, nice breezy day kind of record and it will sound even better as we move into the hotter days of the summer. Ironically, should have switched album titles with Miley because Endless Summer Vacation perfectly fits this one. It's really a concise, all killer no filler 11 track album overall (although Anything For Love is giving interlude)) and I don't think there are any weak moments here. The production is immaculate, it has the best vocals of her career, and everything else needed for a solid pop album. That being said, I can't say I'm not disappointed because it's not what I was expecting and it's really her fault dd. There are a lot of small psychedelic details here and there but they got buried in the mix and they're not enough for her to be throwing the word psychedelic around in every single interview. As a fan who have followed the era from the start, I'm also genuinely confused about the narrative for this album, let alone the average listener? It's giving identity crisis at the Albanian Mafia HQ. And I believe that's one of the reasons it was poorly received critically because narrative is more important than the music itself for many reviewers lol. Future Nostalgia had the 80s/disco revival narrative going for it, Dua made it her mission to deliver THEE Big Pop Era of the decade, then covid happened but she still kept us entertained, and it all paid off. Next time she really should shut up and deliver instead of setting herself up with **** like "psychedelic-pop-infused album influenced by UK rave culture and inspired by acts like Primal Scream and Massive Attack". I imagine the reception would so different if none of that happened because the music itself is good. I don't think there are any major hits left though, let alone a Levitating. Just keep promoting the album throughout the summer and then drop a deluxe. Glastonbury will be a career defining moment and I'm perched to see how most of these songs sound like live because we were robbed of excellent performances outside of the Grammys/Brits. 1
DoubleRainbow! Posted June 3 Posted June 3 My sister who is not a pop music stan has the album on repeat every time I go downtown in my city Illusion is playing somewhere, maybe it'll be the hit of the era in Mexico
State of Grace. Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Oh and Houdini has really became my favorite song from her. Still one of the best releases this decade. 1. Houdini 2. Training Season 3. Falling Forever 4. Illusion 5. These Walls 6. Whatcha Doing 7. End Of An Era 8. Happy For You 9. Maria 10. French Exit 11. Anything For Love The singles were perfectly picked imo, the timing was just a mess. The lack of Houdini performances is the era's biggest crime. There's a reason the 1 big performance she did was the most viral thing about this era on TikTok.
Null Posted June 3 Posted June 3 (edited) The way everybody was bopping to End of An Era and Houdini on Saturday when I slipped them into the playlist. Edited June 3 by Null typo
halcyonday Posted June 3 Posted June 3 now this was a vibe bring out the scrapped demos from TS/H sessions!!! we demand! 4
NostalgiawithDua Posted June 3 Posted June 3 2 hours ago, Digitalism said: Are you a doupe posing as a Dua fan? Not you decoding me, my fav Camilla would never flop like this…. 1
ahauntingnearu Posted June 4 Posted June 4 https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2024/06/03/dua-lipa-helps-chris-stapleton-score-another-hit/?sh=296dd1b83f5f Another day another ACCLAIM! RO hit era
rihannasbe$tfrnd Posted June 4 Posted June 4 "Maria" is an international hit waiting to be released, idk what her team is thinking releasing Snoozing Season and Delusion . Imagine her performing at the Olympics and festivals ugh **** her catering to the ugly USA 1
humbz Posted June 4 Posted June 4 still can't believe we went from the super fresh 'houdini', the abba-esque infectious 'training season' and the stuart-price-at-his-aphrodite-momentum 'illusion' to... this. it's sad. 3 2
IBeMe Posted June 5 Posted June 5 6 minutes ago, jomarr said: Why is this on Page 2? Y'all better post Pay me and I will post But to post just for charity work? NO MORE! I would do that if miss Zula Peeps put in as much effort as I would by making a post
tjspy Posted June 5 Posted June 5 2 hours ago, jomarr said: Why is this on Page 2? Y'all better post Its been 400 pages + Houdini. We made a good job. Now Dua needs to release Maria as a single so we hit 500
headztrong Posted June 5 Posted June 5 Tour starts today I'm not that excited cause I'm not attending any of the dates announced so far, but let's see how it goes What do you guys think about the outfit?
CroNich Posted June 5 Posted June 5 On 6/3/2024 at 10:17 AM, IBeMe said: Ok we need a new single Miss Lipa Give us that damn Watcha Doing Remix f/ Doja like NOW with a colorful fun mv for the summer and then These Walls for the fall with a cute french inspired mv Not the worst song on the album. The only songs I can see having any success as singles is End of Era, These Walls and Maria.
Slate Posted June 5 Posted June 5 TS aging like wine. Are you somebody who can go there? Cause I don't wanna have to show ya If that ain't you then let me know yeah 1
NostalgiawithDua Posted June 5 Posted June 5 She's only performing 1-2 album tracks from Radical Optimism, I mean isn't this supposed to be a promotional tour for album, why is she performing FN songs here?!
kayliah Posted June 5 Posted June 5 You guys keep wishing for music videos and remixes as if she is hitting her marks. Training and illusion tanked. The label does not have endless cash to realize ur wishes. Its called the music business. They put so much money on playlisting,autoplay and radio deals. Its just that people were not streaming her songs. Now why would you put out more money. The GP doesnt care for Dua this year and i hope all that promo she has coming up help sustain the album cuz its freefalling everywhere.
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