it's just so funny (not funny: haha but funny: weird) how y'all put these false expectations on artist out of speculation and get mad when they don't deliver to your preconceived fantasies that you completely made up. Petal is the perfect evolution after an era like Eternal Sunshine, this is a very peculiar (complimentary) and experimental sound for Ari showcasing another side of her artistry that I personally think is pretty cool and taps into elements or her musical genetics that she hasn't fully leaned into until this project. I really enjoyed it! I also enjoy the fact that it's a project that you kinda have to listen to in full every time (at least for me). My favorites are: kiss me, stay, big feelings and everything from warning signs to nowhere, nobody! never get over me and bad thing (bunny hop) have some of my favorite ariana-isms.