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Not seeing a lot of love for Babylon which, to me, feels the most Swiftian of the bunch

I was just about to say the same thing. Saw the announcement and thought surely there would be a date in LA I'm still holding out hope she'll add a date or two on the west coast

Hot

I think it's time to upgrade my 13Pro. It's been my favorite iPhone (and phone) every by far but she's been struggling lately

The one thing I’ll say about Like I Do is that I wish it had a powerful bridge and final chorus. That opening verse is SUCH a moment. She sounds angry yet in control and the chorus is an earworm. I just wish she really went in on a bridge lyrically/thematically (kind of like how Hate’s bridge is the thesis of that song) but regardless she’s a bop

Methinks the video made me like the song a little more. She looks so hot

I mean I'm still steaming and honestly falling more in love with this album the longer I sit with it. I hope time is kind to Petal, I genuinely believe it to be one of Ari's bests

Original key no less That's Mother Clarkson - The American Idol

What a f-ing titan and legend with the voice of a god I will always love Kelly

WaiT. I feel so vindicated. I said it when this song got released that it was a certified bop and could not understand the lukewarm reaction

Just wanted to say this album has gotten even better for me and I already really enjoyed it on impact Title track, Kiss Me, Stay, Freak, Bad Thing, Nowhere Nobody in particular but literally everything (including Warning Signs which is a perfect interlude in my opinion). Sad that it hasn't been embraced like some of her previous records, but this will go down as one of my favorites in her catalogue methinks.

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.