Bhabylon Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) Did he spill or no? Edited May 9 by Bhabylon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyground13 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 what happened to poptimism? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Saint James Posted May 9 Popular Post Share Posted May 9 i said it first but got 8 thumbs down for it 4 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hex Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 This is actually a super fair, level headed review. He gave it a 5. He liked about half of it. I don't think that's a super uncommon opinion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Real Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 She missed the mark with this one. It's not a terrible album but it's so bland, so weak, especially compared to FN. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatito Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Cash Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 54 minutes ago, holyground13 said: what happened to poptimism? It's still here, keeping the album from being as PANNED as it actually deserves. 2 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJZAW Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 If we all know how she handles criticism *cough* pencil dance *cough* The next album is gonna be fire 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICLDXU4HS Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 It's those bland, unseasoned midtempos that drag it down a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnettakins Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 It's all that filler mama. make an actual ALBUM not just a set of bland, mediocre, uninspired songs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyboi Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 y'all starting to get waaaay too comfy hating on goddess Dua 8 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discosean Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Who in the ******* **** does this tragic faguette think he is? What qualifications does he have to review music? He seems really bitter and cynical and needs to be woken the **** up. I am so tired of him being elevated to this level where his word is gospel. We need to do better. 2 5 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attaboy Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Dua needs the pen taken away tbh and needs a creative director or something. She doesn't have enough compelling ideas on her own. She is an executor of ideas, a follower not a leader And thats ok some people thrive in that position. I see similarities to Rihanna in that sense 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceland Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Dua doesn't need yes-men; she needs to consider letting go of her dad and her family. RO is cute, but the next album should be as well executed as 'Future Nostalgia' was. It's going to be a make-or-break moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerbv Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I agree with the quote in the title. I skimmed the album, and it's all the same as her previous work. No new lyrical themes, nothing introspective or groundbreaking, and no real advancements production wise. It sounds like an album someone would rush out when they know they're on their final record of a contract they want to get out of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayn Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I will stand firm in my stance that this album is a LOT better than what people are portraying. At LEAST a 7 if not more. I don't see the multitudes of filler you guys are talking about. Maybe y'all will see in the summer. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalism Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 The fact that he just hates on everyone that is liked here but all the reviews are still posted 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paultea Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I have complicated views on this man. I respect what he's carved out for himself and I think everyone has their right to have an opinion. He's just not a pop music fan. (Sure he liked Future Nostalgia) It is not his wheelhouse or music he would choose to listen to. The best way I could describe it is he is grading with his own rubric, which is perfectly fine- it's his channel. But people (pop fans) will post his reviews as some form of validation for their own opinions, not realizing he probably dislikes the music they would consider perfect. If I only liked or rated high a few country albums, as I am not a fan of the genre, would you care what I thought of any new country releases? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duybeeGAshantiGA Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 1 hour ago, Iceland said: Dua doesn't need yes-men; she needs to consider letting go of her dad and her family. RO is cute, but the next album should be as well executed as 'Future Nostalgia' was. It's going to be a make-or-break moment. I am afraid RO is already her make-or-break moment. I feel like she is not going to recover from here. She is not big enough to survive this. This is kinda similar (but worse) than Ariana with the beginning of the DW era. Ariana then hà Side to Side to save êverything but I do not see a Side to Side on this album. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeathbymusic Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 the album should have matched Falling Forever's energy / sound. so sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Into The Void Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Not sure why people care what some rando thinks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaunzie Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) While I like the album, he is right. She had so many opportunities to go for full analog electro, psych-pop, and even glitch pop but she chose to go full dance pop with psych droplets. ATRLiens are so predictable, especially the usual divas that run into Fantano threads to say who is this man, who cares what he thinks, and why should we care? At least this man has a platform, with millions of fans, several celebrity shoutouts and hundreds of released reviews. Like, what are you all bringing to the table to refute his opinion other than bad breath and crusty toes. Like, gag me with a spoon, gnarly. Y'all are and will always be bothered that y'all faves are getting actual critical reviews instead of manufactured pop fluff. #TheMisunderstandingofMelon Edited May 9 by Phaunzie 4 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTimberwolf Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 59 minutes ago, duybeeGAshantiGA said: I am afraid RO is already her make-or-break moment. I feel like she is not going to recover from here. She is not big enough to survive this. This is kinda similar (but worse) than Ariana with the beginning of the DW era. Ariana then hà Side to Side to save êverything but I do not see a Side to Side on this album. She needs to put out a re-release/deluxe fast, with a sure-fire hit (that sounds nothing like her album) as the next single. Maybe add a feature. That'll tie people over until she can course correct with a new album ( to be released no later than Q4 next year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfonso12 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 The album might not be as good as FN but I wouldn't say she didn't take any risks, FN sounds more generic in comparison, this album has a bit of edge in terms of production, but the overall result wasn't as good as FN because of melodies, lyrics and everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnyfatty Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) If it was a dumb ***** saying yes queen about every pop release you would be calling him "daddy" but he is FATHERING. Wtf do you guys know about fathers. Tell them the truth baldy. Don't be afraid and tell the TRUTH Edited May 9 by Funnyfatty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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