Norman Fucking Rockwell - Post-Release Discussion Thread + Poll

[Say Yes to Heaven 27,515]

Ignore the comment above, she drinks.

[bartenders 1,206]

Ignore the comment above, she drinks.

yeah she clearly didnt take that cherry coke that bartender serves. 

[cherriesinthespring 5,486]

Why did she say there’s no bangers on the album? Has she heard cinnamon girl?

 

They should push that song to radio, I could totally see it being a hit

[realclosetojesus 1,383]

Why is this thread so dead and boring? lol I know we've heard the leak a million times and we're already tired of the songs BUT COME ON IT JUST CAME OUT

[White Hot Forever 4,223]

Why is this thread so dead and boring? lol I know we've heard the leak a million times and we're already tired of the songs BUT COME ON IT JUST CAME OUT

 

Everyone's moved on to the White Hot Forever pre release thread lmao

[plastiscguy 63,438]

So I got my copy today and it also has the alt FIILY and extended Hope... I guess all physical copies are like that?

[White Hot Forever 4,223]

My top 3 so far:

 

1. Cinnamon girl 

2. Fuck it I love you 

3. Mariners apartment complex (remains a classic)

[Topaz 572]

Love song and the title track are my top favs from this album right now. Honestly, it's a little meh that I kinda skip the singles from a year ago because I've heard them so many times by now and I just wanna hear the new songs. Mainly Venice Bitch. I love listening to music when I shower, but it's so long I won't even hear another song lol. 

 

I really think this is her best album. I think California is my least favorite but it's still really good. Also the christmas bells in HTD are a little weird haha. 

[Barry 5,934]

I didnt really like the leaked version of TNBAR but the album version :hdu:    I got goosebumps

[Wynwood 19,967]

this  is the sexist goblin at the guardian who gave nfr a bad review???       

 

 

 

no wonder he's sexist, every woman hes known has turned him down (including his mother)

[Make me your Dream Life 87,870]

So I got my copy today and it also has the alt FIILY and extended Hope... I guess all physical copies are like that?

Whoa whoa whoa. Sorry bc I love those versions too, from where did ya get it, and which continent if thats not too much to ask?

[Barry 5,934]

this  is the sexist goblin at the guardian who gave nfr a bad review???       

 

 

 

no wonder he's sexist, every woman hes known has turned him down (including his mother)

 

Looks like a Motorhead stan

[HighbytheSea 4,790]

Idk why I'm struggling with California. It's just not sitting with me the way the rest are. I feel like the lyrics havent sunken in for me yet, or I just havent watched the right sunset with it.

[Wynwood 19,967]

imaging walking up to a mirror and seeing this:   would give me a fright

[ChaoticLipster 24,618]

I’ve overplayed the album and bored of it now. Gonna need a three week break *sobs*

[PARADIXO 32,943]

Venice Bitch

Mariners apartment complex

California

Happiness is a butterfly

Love song

hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have - but i have it

The greatest

Cinnamon girl

Fuck it I love you

Norman fucking Rockwell

The Next Best American Record

Bartender

Doin' time

(all masterpieces)

 

 

How to disappear

[ArtDecoDelRey 15,284]

just picked up my CD from barnes and nobles! and vinyl's on the way

[ArtDecoDelRey 15,284]

The Greatest

Bartender

California

Venice Bitch

Mariners Apartment Complex

Norman Fucking Rockwell

Happiness Is A Butterfly

Love Song

Cinnamon Girl

hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have - but i have it

Fuck It I Love You

The Next Best American Record

Doin' Time

How To Disappear

 

I don't make the rules

[Ivory Cricket 353]

K guys so I'm still processing but I have some thoughts I just wanna chime in with. I was shaken to my core the first few listens but I think I've calmed down enough so it's not just the excitement talking.

 

I was NOT READY for the entire final 1:30 of Cinnamon Girl. Like, I cannot handle it, it could have gone so wrong but it was just enough. Those swelling string synth shits try to pull teardrops from my eyes, and one of these days it'll happen.

 

Oh OK those drums in California that kick in right at the front around the 2nd verse (is that when?) shot me in the chest.

 

LOL I avoided most commentary on the pre-release thread but knew that everyone hated How To Disappear. I'd never heard even the live performance of it so I went in totally blind. Once I heard the chorus I was like "OMG, this is the one everyone hates???" It's cheap and reductive at times but also so cheeky and a bit clever, it made me laugh.

 

And ok this is lame, but I love Bartender especially because it makes me feel seen. I'm a recovering alcoholic who quit drinking almost 4 years ago, and even though I don't miss drinking, I miss the camaraderie I used to have at bars. And whenever I'm out with others, I get Coke with cherry syrup to drink. So like obviously the lines "Baby remember? I'm not drinking wine... but the cherry Coke you serve is fine," really got me. My girl gets it. <3

 

This DEFINATLY touched me. I love a relatable queen.

[White Hot 527]

Her Doin' Time cover is so excellent I can't even pretend that it's not a standout on the album