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Consistency Cannot wait for the day everyone wakes up and realizes how great of an album Petal is. Regardless, a hit lead single with longevity and a second single shaping up to be a hit as well on top her second highest debut over a decade into her career? That's not anything to scoff at in my opinion

I've spent the last six days moving so I wasn't able to really listen or engage too much with reactions. I really enjoy this album and was sure it was going to be praised and welcomed so you might guess my surprise when I discovered it's been polarizing. Kiss Me is such a banger of an opener. So lush yet full of melancholy. The title track and video demonstrating Ari at her most forward with regard to her frustrations with the industry. Stay, Freak, Oh Well, the closing track I think this is a great album with some heartbreaking insights. In fact, I'm not sure there's a track I outright dislike

I think it's a bop Had me moving at my desk with my morning coffee

I truly do not understand these reviews. I think this is a very consistent, cohesive and personal effort. Was instantly pulled into Petal from the very first track and I'm truly confounded that its reception has been this polarizing.

Legendary song Kesha sounds amazing

Not that anyone listed doesn’t absolutely deserve praise but it always bothers me that Kelly almost never gets the recognition her rendition deserves

I am so so so happy about this song's success. It was instant for me and still sounds so fresh after a lot of listens A smash with longevity

Would really love this to be a proper hit for her. It's so infectious and repeatable

Yes! I didn't realize this! Also one of my favorite movies of all time (all three really) Been listening to this (basically) on repeat with a few other releases sprinkled in. I'm obsessed with the first half + The Cure, Expectations and Cigarette Smoke (which is an all-timer for album closers WHEW lord) I don't dislike the other three just need more time with 'em. WWWM is great, I actually love Robert on it (I wouldn't be opposed to hearing a solo version though just for fun). Two part question, is it true that the vinyl has some elements cut out? And if so, is there a version that doesn't? I don't really care much, but if there's an option to have the full thing I'd love that. My turntable begged.mp3 me last night for a copy so obviously I must acquiesce.

WHAT CAN I DO? BUT THINK OF YOU? BUT THINK OF YOU!

Maggots for Brains SOTY contender in my opinion. However, I'm gonna need her to make an extended version where she does a final chorus after the down chorus with full instrumentation and the bridge vocals overlayed before hitting the stellar outro Anyway, really enjoying this album and happy she's seeing so much success.

What is going with Drink and a Little Love and why do I really like it

I'm really vibing I haven't finished listening yet (and I do agree that some songs certainly could have longer final choruses/outros) but haven't disliked anything

She was so right to put Silver Lake on blast. Queen.

Unfortunately, I don't have much to say. My biggest gripe is that their voices continue to disappear into the mix. It doesn't give the "live" factor they talk about, it just gives amateur. I really really want them to understand that part of what makes a live setting so special is that it's... live. Any attempt at recreating that atmosphere and experience is always going to pale in comparison to an actual show. There is no point in continuing to prioritize this goal. I'm begging them to wake up and realize there is artistry in the recording process, in using multiple takes, in fine tuning performance and harmonies (god their harmonies haven't been interesting since like Ten Years if we're being honest maybe ATOTB but most of that was straightforward 3rds even though they sounded amazing). Producers have access to so many tools to make a recording special. This crusade for liveness in the name of authenticity is painfully redundant and ultimately costing them. I don't mean to dogpile or be insensitive, I've seen them live more than any other artist, I've been a hardcore fan for years and years, I've supported them and will continue to do so because I love them but I'm praying they pick a new direction because they've run the pseudo-americana vibe into the ground and have so much more potential and talent than what their recent efforts demonstrate.