Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd - Pre-Release Thread: OUT March 24th, 2023

[George Parasol 642]

Fingertips is among the best songs on this album

And if you don't like it, you can beat it

Beat it, baby

 

[CinnamonGay 10,527]

8 minutes ago, BartenderDeco said:

jimin will struggle going top10 nobody knows him in the US, pink floyd is irrelevant now, and who tf is luke combs

i think we'll be fine!

RM's Indigo did quite well in the US tho!. 

 

[BartenderDeco 19,645]

1 minute ago, CinnamonGay said:

RM's Indigo did quite well in the US tho!. 

 

didn't that jack in the box album peak at like 8 or smthn

[Mer 62,582]

ok current ranking of all tracks

 

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1. Grandfather...
2. A&W 
3. Let the Light In 
4. Taco Truck 
5. Margaret  
6. Paris, Texas
7. Fishtail 
8. The Grants
9. Peppers
10. Kintsugi 
11. Fingertips 
12. Sweet
13. Did You Know... 
14. Candy Necklace 
15. John Batiste Interlude
16. Judah Smith Interlude

 

[nosorangegrape 335]

really hoping we're getting glitch pop because

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we've had more than enough piano whisper vocals since NFR

 

[taco truck 33,446]

1 minute ago, Mer said:

ok current ranking of all tracks

 

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1. Grandfather...
2. A&W 
3. Let the Light In 
4. Taco Truck 
5. Margaret  
6. Paris, Texas
7. Fishtail 
8. The Grants
9. Peppers
10. Kintsugi 
11. Fingertips 
12. Sweet
13. Did You Know... 
14. Candy Necklace 
15. John Batiste Interlude
16. Judah Smith Interlude

 

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Margaret top 5 is the ultimate taste detector

 

[sereneking 12]

5 minutes ago, Mer said:

ok current ranking of all tracks

 

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1. Grandfather...
2. A&W 
3. Let the Light In 
4. Taco Truck 
5. Margaret  
6. Paris, Texas
7. Fishtail 
8. The Grants
9. Peppers
10. Kintsugi 
11. Fingertips 
12. Sweet
13. Did You Know... 
14. Candy Necklace 
15. John Batiste Interlude
16. Judah Smith Interlude

 

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Now why is candy necklace and title track at the bottom like if its not some of her best work.... 

 

[Mer 62,582]

Just now, taco truck said:

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Margaret top 5 is the ultimate taste detector

 

 

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i actually very much enjoy Jack's verse and voice tbh

 

[Delete NOW 2,326]

I still haven’t listened to the album (waiting for release day ) but I’ve read people’s opinions and descriptions. I’ve always thought Lana is letting the praise she got as “song writer” gets into her head a little bit. It was evident with that weird poetry book and her recent songs being melodic messes compared to her earlier work. Too much focus on lyrics less so on the music itself. That W magazine interview about Fingertips and automatic writing got me worried. She’s in her bubble a little too much.

 

I hope the album gets panned even more simply because she needs a wake up call to make accessible music again. She’s still a mainstream commercial artist. You’re not Bjork. You’re not making music for a 500 people art gallery (if she thinks she is, well time to quit her label and go independent). You’re making music for millions. Also, her stans mentality of her being this artiste (not caring about sales, etc) irks me too.

 

Also, this whole thing reminds me of Lorde during the Solar Power era. They were expecting acclaim for that album and got the opposite . It was hilarious. Reading through the email updates? or whatever leading up to that album, you can tell Lorde was in her little (Antarctic faux environmentalist) bubble as well. She really convinced herself she was making the ultimate art form with that album.

I just know that Lana convinced her self 6 minutes songs are art (as do some of her stans here). Maybe one song but an album full of lengthy tracks might not be the best idea. Standards exist for a good reason. I’m super happy critics are dragging those interludes. She thought she ate with that. There’s no point in making interludes as long as full length tracks. Zero reason. Also, loads of critics like the experimental unbothered nature of the album but as a listen not very enjoyable. Common thread among all of the reviews.

 

Side note: I know I’m being critical rn but my opinions could change after hearing the album .

 

 

[Dusk 692]

Just now, taco truck said:

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Margaret top 5 is the ultimate taste detector

 

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LTLI too 

 

[Mer 62,582]

1 minute ago, sereneking said:

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Now why is candy necklace and title track at the bottom like if its not some of her best work.... 

 

 

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tbh i think the title track is just recency bias; but I think I overhyped myself for CN--why does it need two interludes sandwiching it if it's not gonna be "massive." IDK guess it just didn't just capture my attention the way I thought it would. 

 

[taco truck 33,446]

1 minute ago, Dusk said:

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LTLI too 

 

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Let The Light In is literally such a cute love song it’s honestly very teenage love sneaking out to see ur bf I’m obsessed with it😭😭

 

[nosorangegrape 335]

the x VB part

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sounds like she brought in apollo/saifdelrey into the studio. ITS LAZY

wild at heart's sample works better and AW's two songs in one concept was executed just right

[CinnamonGay 10,527]

15 minutes ago, BartenderDeco said:

didn't that jack in the box album peak at like 8 or smthn

Still managed to sell ~90k

[DZKSLEFTNUT 486]

My ranking since everyone else is doing it:

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1. Kintsugi

2. A&W

3. Grandfather

4. Fishtail

5. DYK

6. Candy Necklace

7. Let the Light In

8. The Grants

9. Taco Truck

10. Fingertips

11. Margaret (Growing more and more)

12. Sweet

13. Peppers

14. Paris, Shit

15. Judah Smith

16. Jon Batiste

 

[taco truck 33,446]

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I seriously cant imagine calling peppers messy and then loving fishtail

 

[sereneking 12]

Just now, DZKSLEFTNUT said:

My ranking since everyone else is doing it:

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1. Kintsugi

2. A&W

3. Grandfather

4. Fishtail

5. DYK

6. Candy Necklace

7. Let the Light In

8. The Grants

9. Taco Truck

10. Fingertips

11. Margaret (Growing more and more)

12. Sweet

13. Peppers

14. Paris, Shit

15. Judah Smith

16. Jon Batiste

 

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KINTSUGI AT #1 TASTE 

 

[DZKSLEFTNUT 486]

Just now, taco truck said:

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I seriously cant imagine calling peppers messy and then loving fishtail

 

How do I dislike a post on here?

[Dusk 692]

Just now, taco truck said:

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I seriously cant imagine calling peppers messy and then loving fishtail

 

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stop bc I love peppers sm and dont rly love fishtail that much 

 

[Pink Flamingo 17,169]

These reviews we saw today kinda proved that those mfs don't take their job serious, the amount of unserious reviews lmao