Popular Post Kimbra Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 (edited) To quite honest I cannot describe Harry musically. Not even negatively. I regularly listen to him and can't even pick up on quirks unique to him that he isn't evoking from artist previously. Even Bruno Mars who's whole thing is retro music still sounds uniquely Bruno Mars. He feels like a placeholder artist despite his success. Like if Harry were to disappear musically would we even notice? Visually we may but that is the problem. What is so different about him and Charlie Puth or Shawn Mendes other than aesthetics. Since 2017 with his debut album it's like we've seen the finish line with him from the start The Next Bowie/Jagger and the machine pushed it but the journey to there has been denied to us so it rings a bit hollow. Edited May 13 by Kimbra 12 31 3 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gui Blackout Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 His whole is aesthetic is Bowie/Jagger/[insert 70s rockstar] as if it was made by Zara 8 3 83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 4 minutes ago, Gui Blackout said: His whole is aesthetic is Bowie/Jagger/[insert 70s rockstar] as if it was made by Zara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbsparce Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Agreed. He has some nice songs but I feel like we're supposed to think of him as some revolutionary artist instead of a Shawn Mendes kind of radio fodder pop boy. Even before he won AOTY he was seen as the heir of Mick Jagger (lmao) simply bc he kinda looks like him. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dula Peep Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 10 minutes ago, Gui Blackout said: His whole is aesthetic is Bowie/Jagger/[insert 70s rockstar] as if it was made by Zara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Digitalism Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 11 minutes ago, Gui Blackout said: His whole is aesthetic is Bowie/Jagger/[insert 70s rockstar] as if it was made by Zara Bowie if you're dumb and actually don't know anything about bowie 10 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlepunk Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I agree with you I love his music but he needs something more than just a 70s/80s artist throwback cover artist aesthetic. It just feels like he is imitating Elton John, David Bowie, and mick jagger for the 2020s. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NEX Posted May 14 Popular Post Share Posted May 14 I hope when people say Bowie they only refer to the outfits cause ch... 12 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoghon Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Culture and artistic vigor REALLY is dead...🤷♀️ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrina Carpenter Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 37 minutes ago, Kimbra said: Like if Harry were to disappear musically would we even notice? this would be a dream and the answer is no, no one will notice 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selena_lavigne Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 This thread reminds me of a time when Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 He does have an artistic narrative around a very cool, modern persona, but maybe it's just not for you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
family.guy123 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 He is an industry plant 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshwark Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Who dares to disrespect David Bowie like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbra Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 5 minutes ago, Blade Runner said: He does have an artistic narrative around a very cool, modern persona, but maybe it's just not for you. Describe it. Examples: Taylor- (white)Woman/girlhood. Beyoncé- Blackness/ Black Womanhood. Bruno Mars - Motown era Showman/Musicianship. Post Malone - low selfworth and Destructive tendencies. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheers Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 He has a kinda cute butt 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power love Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 His last two albums are pop masterpieces 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtjjproducer Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 (edited) He's got a handful of good songs. But most of his ballads and songs outside hits hits are awful and cringe. He is a weak songwriter. Edited May 14 by Mtjjproducer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceland Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Is water wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miichael Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 I really don't get the Bowie comparisons to his music, I mean maybe Sign of the Times vaguely sounds like Bowie a bit but overall his music is way more pop. He has some good songs though and has clearly found his niche that works for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relampago. Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Queerbaiting since no other relevant main pop boy will do it Although I can see Abel and Benito encroaching on that territory more and more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robburro Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 1 hour ago, Digitalism said: Bowie if you're dumb and actually don't know anything about bowie so.. exactly what Harry tries to do with Bowie? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCTV Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 He's just white. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbra Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 10 minutes ago, Relampago. said: Queerbaiting since no other relevant main pop boy will do it Although I can see Abel and Benito encroaching on that territory more and more His biggest hurdle will be if an actual gay/bi man with artistic merit and accessible music emerges. That sliver of intrigue will evaporate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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