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I really like the album. It sounds exactly like what I expected it to sound like tbh, it's very mellow. It's def not a showstopping album like Golden Hour, but it's a nice listen. Lonely Millionaire def stands out for me that's def the fav but other than that all the songs fit in that "Oh I like this!" category. It's cute!

idgaf what people say, this album is on THAT level with Sweetener.
 
Top 5:
1. Imperfect for you
2. The boy is mine
3. bye
4. true story
5. i wish i hated you

IN SUMMATION
 
The album is surprisingly good and for the most part seems to be well received. I was genuinely expecting this to be an unprecedented disaster with the Yes And H&M anthem single and Ari’s personal controversies leading up to the album. The more I listen to this album, the more i appreciate little different details about it each time. It reminds of of Sweetener in that regard. Every song on the album has value, even though there are some I like more than others. EVEN Yes And can be given the compliment of just being the most boring, at least it isn’t an abominable dumpster fire like some songs Ari has dropped in the past. Speaking of which, I can compliment this album for not having a song like Everyday where some rapper says the same word 20 million times or a god awful pop anthem closer like Popular Song where some Maroon 5 clone sings the worst buttery gay vocals imaginable! So while the album doesn’t have any horrible lows, my main criticism then would be that it doesn’t have any super highs either. This is the same problem I had with Positions. While this album has many great songs, to me personally it had no amazing songs that i’ll remember forever. Sweetener had No Tears Left to Cry and Everytime, Thank u Next had Bad Idea and In My Head, Dangerous Woman had Bad Decisions. The closest this album has to a song like that is Supernatural, and while that’s a great song, it isn’t much better than the other great and catchy songs on the album. The main feature that sticks out throughout the album is how short the songs feel. That isn’t really a criticism though since the songs are good, it’s really short and sweet. I also really like the interlude into Eternal Sunshine. The Instrumental to Eternal Sunshine at first sounds like it could be a Bladee song. In general the more catchy songs on the album like Bye and We Can’t Be Friends have a nice modern disco feel that’s actually catchy, not annoying like Yes And. 
 
Overall, 7/10. Well done Ari 

I'm always skipping yes and Not an album listen goes by WITH it idk

I'm so obsessed with this album, I literally can't stand to listen to anything else  Bye, Eternal Sunshine and We Can't Be Friends actually have crack in them Supernatural sounds like it could be an M83 song The Boy is Mine is so addictive I love that slowed down chorus Ordinary Things feels like an amazing climax like you're slamming your foot on the pedal and speeding into a new adventure  The album is so warm and emotive it makes me feel so many things. It reminds me of Troye's Something to Give Each Other. I hope the rumors of AG8 coming later this fall are true and she follows this new style. 

The “Waste Of My Time” edition. 
 
 

Anybody seeing this “slightly deluxe?” I wish it were tracks we haven’t heard yet.. 

The only film nominated I watched was Barbie.

supernatural 

I really didn’t connect with this album on my first listen but something drew me in to keep listening to it… I love it now.
 
There’s a feeling of muted sadness permeating through the record that’s really appealing coming from a pop star of her status - generally (pop) artists go big or go broke with their breakup/divorce albums but this one is quiet, adult heartbreak. The one that doesn’t destroy you completely but lingers indefinitely. The title itself tricks you into thinking the album conveys a different message but once you realize it was inspired on the Eternal Sunshine film, the whole thing clicks.
 
And sonically? She does Aaliyah, TLC, Mariah Carey, Robyn, Missy Elliott… all in a very cohesive package that sounds undoubtedly hers. Very very good record and a mature overview of one’s life crumbling. The Supernatural - The Boy Is Mine run is actually insane.

Imperfect for You is magic 

OMG this album is very good. True Story is a banger, We Can't Be Friends is so moving, Eternal Sunshine track is brilliant, Imperfect for You is stuck in my head (and highly welcome here) and the Saturn Returns interlude is the cherry on top (it def is her Burnt Norton). The only thing I don't really like is Yes, And?. She and Max Martin did an amazing work. I just ordered the CD n°3.
The other album I loved was Sweetener (it's one of the most unique Pharell Williams work imo) -get well soon is an immense track- and I like the two albums in between but I don't really know them yet.

i normally don't care for ariana's music but damn this album is so good. the only other album of hers i enjoyed was sweetener so i didn't expect much but this really blew me away. the album is so mature but also kinda disco-y. its the perfect vibe. and imo her voice has never sounded better. i'm just so impressed.

it took me 2 days until I couldn't help it and cry and empathize to this album. like u just wanna give her a hug or something whew. wth 

An album of hers that I actually care for as an actual album. So good

ok she needs to leave the pushed pony behind during this blonde era cuz she looks bald in some pics. like girl add some bangs or smth

can't get over the slowed down parts in the boy is mine
slowly moving to #1 on my album ranking, TRUE STORY WATCH OUT!

Happy 12 years of the curiosity album not releasing

wasn’t really feeling yes and but in the context of the album it’s grown on me really fast
 
the album is really good! a step up from
positions imo

boy bye 

In regards to the muffled vocals that’s def a shoegaze-y stylistic choice that I definitely have grown to appreciate but at first was jarred by. I think you’ll grow to get used to it and appreciate it.

so glad that you've discovered her! you're in for a real treat. I would recommend starting with Preacher's Daughter, then getting into her other EPs. May God bless you on your journey of becoming a Daughter of Cain!

everyone say thank you Godka Twigs 

Twigs just publicly confirmed on her discord server that a new album will be coming out in 2024 and it will probably be solo and techno inspired.

I really love this album already. 

the music videos add to the songs, and they're not even my favorites from it. 

dreamy, gentle, emotionally open. immaculate vibe/ production. never really paid attention to her stuff aside from singles, but I think this album changes that. it's a chill work.