Playa Playa Posted January 8, 2018 Author Posted January 8, 2018 On 1/6/2018 at 11:24 PM, Pink Matter said: Interesting song set. I've only listened to Track 10 once in full so I don't really remember how it goes (but I liked Pop 2 as a whole so I doubt it was bad). DNA is amazing and I remember when I first listened to it, I had to play it back repeatedly Don't really know the others but I was planning on listening to the Julien Baker album and never got to finish it. I think I played DNA back too You should listen to Appointments because it was the first single and it's a good introduction to the album. 17 hours ago, Wicked said: Idk 7 or 8 but the rest Yeah Right on all these lists It deserves it! But there's also so many other great songs on the album too. And I think you might like 'Selector'!
Playa Playa Posted January 8, 2018 Author Posted January 8, 2018 Quote 10. Season two of Issa Rae's comedy series was just as bold and confident as the first. It brilliantly advanced the journey of newfound singleness and the varying circumstances we find ourselves in soon after—on the rebound, “hoe phase”, or just casual serial dating. That very messy and disorganised period is neatly captured by the show as each main character, in pursuit of something else, brushes against potential developments and old habits. And to our delight, it becomes a source of much of the season's comic material (Issa's failed hoetation! Lol). The show deserves credit for also finding a way to balance Issa, Molly, and Lawrence’s stories, which is especially relevant to the brilliant, audacious finale. It was a much-needed closure to a life chapter for two main characters and the show as a whole. I'm excited about it moving forward because I know its voice, performances, soundtrack and look (!) will remain intact. Quote 9. For those who stuck around, Vice Principals flourished in its sophomore and final season, due in large part to how well S1 built to its cliffhanger, and the change of focus that came as a result of it. Neal Gamby's warpath for revenge tied in remarkably with a critique on how pursuing power is morally bankrupt. It's seriously dark and twisted stuff, which the show displays many times, but it’s also very fun to watch Danny McBride and Walton Goggins wreak havoc. There was no better moment for it than the impressively well-shot fight in the penultimate episode. The final run of episodes in all their glory ultimately did it (and more) too, and even though I didn't love the finale as much as everyone else, the conclusion was satisfying and ended on the right note. I applaud Danny McBride and Jody Hill for telling a limited story that hit all the notes it needed and HBO for allowing it. Quote 8. As close to my high school experience as I've yet to see on a television show this decade. Never mind how funny this is (and it's hilarious); this is genuinely very well-crafted television, one that is concerned with the youth of today and a world that revolves around social media. The end of the show has a powerful, saddening message that seems to reinforce the most pessimistic of views on society but it never delves into preachy excess. And as a big fan of true crime media, it's a bold imitation that's done so with an extreme passion for the craft and mockumentary as a genre. By taking the absurd premise seriously though its entire run, which is the central joke of the show, it succeeds in being something more than dick jokes so the audience can become invested. I don't think a second season was necessary, but since it's renewed now, it would be cool if they dissect sophomore slumps as a phenomenon and how true crime sequels always fail to be as interesting.
Wicked Posted January 8, 2018 Posted January 8, 2018 Insecure, Queen Sugar & Atlanta are just some examples expanding on that MIC twitter link making black people look good. It's as if people just discovered this (they didn't but w/e).
Tom Vercetti Posted January 8, 2018 Posted January 8, 2018 Haven't heard the Sunrise 89 track before but i'm really liking it. Yeah Right is the dream collab that delivered. Chanel & How Do You Sleep excellence
ATRL Moderator Legend E Posted January 8, 2018 ATRL Moderator Posted January 8, 2018 Looking forward to more song lists
montrealxo Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 yesss insecure and vice principals! i still need to check out american vandal. i'm too silly to look at penis drawings for hours and not just giggle the whole time
Playa Playa Posted January 9, 2018 Author Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) Quote 9. Big Little Lies, the former HBO limited series that enabled the formation of the improbably winning ensemble of Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Alexander Skarsgård, and Laure Dern, started its life as a soapy beachside murder mystery. While that likeness survived (it was chock-full of petty mom-on-mom gossip and multi-million dollar mansions till the end), the deliberate pacing gradually transformed Big Little Lies into an unflinching portrait of violent abuse and all its nuances. A welcomed addition to HBO's lineup! Nicole Kidman was luminous in her role as a survivor of abuse, paired up with a frightening Alexander Skarsgård for a storyline that won them both deserved Emmys. At its best, as in the superb “You Get What You Need,” in which five women bond together to protect each other, the show continued to humanely attest to womanhood. Caroline Framke's piece on the best moment in the episode is a great read. Quote 8. Few shows can live up to the kind of expectations raised by The Deuce's pedigree. And while it never matched the pinnacle of television programming, David Simon and George Pelecanos' portrait of 1970s Time Square has its own unique charms, plus a body of astonishing performances. Through the eyes of Eileen (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a veteran sex worker-turned-*****grapher who goes by the street name Candy, and twin brothers Vincent and Frankie Martino (both played by James Franco), The Deuce follows the birth of the **** industry while keeping a tight focus on its sprawling ensemble, ranging from assorted pimps to young sex workers, including a favourite Darlene (Dominique Fishback). A contemplative tone soured some viewers' interest but it was instantly immersive for me. And as the season wound to a close, the many plot strands began to wind together in a manner reminiscent of Simon's previous shows. Quote 7. Last year, Netflix's The Crown was one of the most promising new dramas, taking a smart conceit and making something gripping, sensual and rich from it. This year, for its second season, the show built on its confident start and improved exponentially, coming up with a more focused, and yet wider-ranging second run of episodes that were each devoted to a specific event, idea or theme. The central idea remained potent in addressing the role of the monarchy, and of the people who are thrust, upon birth, into its lifelong sentence, but the show’s historical scope expanded further: the Suez Crisis, the economic recovery, the Profumo Affair, and all the in-between moments that reveal more than we think. It's remarkable how Peter Morgan continues to draw connections that cut across The Crown's personal and political spheres, and, later, the celebrity too. Claire Foy is again exceptional as Elizabeth II, capturing the complicated emotions of a woman who is the head of a patriarchal order. The show's deft episodic structure allows the supporting cast to shine and be fleshed out, most notably Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret. Edited January 9, 2018 by Playa Playa
Maddox Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 I feel a little bad for Claire since she pulled such a solid performance yet will get overshadowed by Moss, oh well... The way 'The Deuce' managed to equally focus on each of its characters especially with that big of an ensemble is impressive, excited for the 2nd season!
Wicked Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 The Deuce & Big Little Lies I should get around to The Crown but the Downton Abbey comparisons...
Allstar Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) Very surprised to see The Crown above Big Little Lies and The Deuce tbh. It always remains just shy of greatness despite some standalone episodes of greatness, and those character and focus inconsistencies... but they're all good and Foysus is is nothing but brilliant. Edited January 10, 2018 by Allstar
ATRL Moderator Legend E Posted January 10, 2018 ATRL Moderator Posted January 10, 2018 I should try Big Little Lies
Maddox Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 18 hours ago, Wicked said: The Deuce & Big Little Lies I should get around to The Crown but the Downton Abbey comparisons... No Downton Abbey shade allowed here. Not on my watch
Playa Playa Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 Replies Spoiler On 1/8/2018 at 11:03 AM, Maddox said: Insecure at 10 Still perched for the rest! It's nothing bad! Still a great season that I really enjoyed On 1/9/2018 at 9:15 PM, montrealxo said: yesss insecure and vice principals! i still need to check out american vandal. i'm too silly to look at penis drawings for hours and not just giggle the whole time You should! And that's a great thing about it lol. It's a quick watch too. On 1/10/2018 at 0:00 AM, Maddox said: I feel a little bad for Claire since she pulled such a solid performance yet will get overshadowed by Moss, oh well... The way 'The Deuce' managed to equally focus on each of its characters especially with that big of an ensemble is impressive, excited for the 2nd season! True. I hate that it's hers and Keri Russell's final award season run for their current roles and they both won't get love David Simon's forte! I'm wondering how different the ensemble will be for S2 with the time jump and you know... On 1/10/2018 at 0:51 PM, Allstar said: Very surprised to see The Crown above Big Little Lies and The Deuce tbh. It always remains just shy of greatness despite some standalone episodes of greatness, and those character and focus inconsistencies... but they're all good and Foysus is is nothing but brilliant. The string of VERY great episodes pushed it up. Like I loved at least 5 episodes which is half the season and I wasn't expecting that either. On 1/10/2018 at 2:19 AM, Wicked said: The Deuce & Big Little Lies I should get around to The Crown but the Downton Abbey comparisons... The Crown is much better.
Playa Playa Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 Angelo Badalamenti - Heartbreaking Quote 5. Anyone who witnessed Kyle MacLachlan’s intense performance on “Twin Peaks: The Return” can attest to the song’s emotional impact. But even without the context of the series, a sense of inherent melancholy permeates from every note and chord of this ambient piece. It's relatively simple in composition, yet extremely powerful and effective with a wistful melody that wrenches the heart. Some of it sounds familiar and seems to have a distinctive ring of Angelo Badalamenti's “Laura's Theme”, which appears to be an intentional choice considering the scene it appeared in. Spoiler Kelela - Waitin’ Quote 4. Kelela often taps into a particular form of infectious nostalgia on Take Me Apart, but nowhere more powerfully than on the club-ready jam “Waitin'”. It's a breezy ode to post-breakup encounters with exes that can leave you with a whirl of emotions: skepticism, loneliness, excitement, anxiety, and, of course, nostalgia for the gleeful times. The song is almost an aphrodisiac in the way that it draws you in, providing layers of harmonies that float above and behind the melody as it pulsates steadily underneath each flurry of beats. No other song in 2017 gave me as much unstinting joy as “Waitin'”, and for that reason alone, it should be treasured for years to come. Spoiler Objekt - Theme From Q Quote 3. Various strains of electronic dance music dominated my favourite singles this year – I could easily survive on a diet of Shanti Celeste, DJ Sotofett, SOPHIE and Four Tet for the foreseeable future. But it was Objekt's critically acclaimed reinterpretation of Basement Q's owner and founder DJ Bogdan’s track “Love Inna Basement (Morning Dub),” that blew my mind more than anything else. The song utilizes a funky slap bass and nightlife groove, creating rhythms that are at once a callback to a time when electronic music was on the cusp of it's defining years yet soaked a feeling of eternalism, of bliss, white light and a feeling of safety. Spoiler Perfume Genius - Just Like Love Quote 2. A quiet but monumental song, “Just Like Love” is a love letter to queer youth that celebrates their joy and honours their resilience given the restraints in which they must endure. The crooned vocal play of Mike is delicately weaved through orchestral violins before cascading into a warm guitar. His gorgeous falsetto soars into an assertive, call to arms—“When it happens again / Baby, hold on and stare them down”—that could not come at a more crucial time. And from one of my favourite music pieces of 2017, written by Laura Snapes: Quote Even if it’s a feint, Hadreas’ confidence is brazen and contagious. He subverts religious devotion on “Just Like Love,” admiring a young queer in an outlandish outfit. They’re “christening the shape,” and “cultivating grace,” and they walk “just like love.” It’s the kind of song that makes rags feel like ball gowns, and should probably have been playing when Botticelli painted The Birth of Venus. A prowling bass adds lust to Hadreas’ admiration, his crooned vocal styling referencing the period in the 1920s when intimate, amplified male voices were vilified for challenging ideas about how real men should sing. Using that register to exalt another man’s appearance is even more radical. Spoiler Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3 Quote 1. I would never have guessed that a Lil Uzi Vert throwaway song would be topping my list. As the unofficial King of SoundCloud rap, he's had his fair share of decent cuts but nothing that indicated he could release a classic song that unintentionally breaks apart the genre and mood restrictions of rap and emo music with a cross-audience appeal. Emo music has predominantly been the preserve of white American men since its mid-‘80s emergence but “XO Tour Llif3” saw the Philly rapper both reference and exceed the tropes of the genre in a raw, affecting song that touches on depression, substance abuse and dead friends. “All my friends are dead / Push me to the edge,” he belts over a sinister, poppy trap beat, turning a cry for help into a delirious singalong. Immediately appealing to clubgoers and emo kids alike, it became one of the most nihilistic mainstream songs in quite some time. There's something timeless about it. A timelessness I dare say might well compare to “Smells Like a Teen Spirit” or “Welcome to the Black Parade”. Spoiler Thank you to all who commented on my song list Spoiler @Lazuli @AlexisNeiers @bluth @madonnas @TRF. @Pink Matter @Legend E @Glassmouth @Navyofbadgals @Zay @Wicked @montrealxo @ChapelHooker @MP2K @Eeveelution @Tom Vercetti @theblackestday @Lucas32
Pink Matter Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Very interesting top 5! XO Tour Llif3 is indeed great but Just Like Love and Waitin' aren't usually tracks people would've picked for those artists Great songs though. Haven't heard the other two songs but I'm sure there great. Loved following your music lists. Lots of great content to get into
Eeveelution Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 XO is a nice pick for #1! Just Like Love is one of his best songs imo, I love the lyrics. Waitin is also a solid pick for Kelela. I don't know the other two but I'll have to check them out.
Wicked Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 I need to finish Twin Peaks Great songs list, interesting Kelela pick.
Lazuli Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 Kelela Stan for Just Like Love! I always see people stanning for other songs on the album other than this one.
MP2K Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 I diverse top 5 but good ending. Waitin' is such heavenly Not mad at Lil Uvi, that song is a jam
Tom Vercetti Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 the #1 nice choice and enjoyable countdown. that objekt track is so good. was gonna include it on my own but discovered too late.
TRF. Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 XO Talent Liif3 #1. but also surprised to see Objekt, Kelela and PG! ahhh talent only
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