Ryn Weaver

[queenbitchpro 1,408]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

 

 

THE SLAYAGE 

[Jord 3,481]

I AM NOT OKAY RIGHT NOW.

[nowornever 392]

 

Please send help

[National Anthem 9,906]

THAT WAS SO GOOD

 

She really showed how much vocal talent she had there. Also that song is my LIFE, I LOVE IT SO MUCH

[comeintomybedroom 8,662]

Vocals are so good!

[drewby 9,249]

I just got my reviewer copy of the finished album, I had to sign a digital contract with Universal that acknowledged once I accepted the contract it could only be played back on one device

[comeintomybedroom 8,662]

Why can't this come out on Tuesday or something? Like the 16th is so far.

[jake233 0]

Can anyone please PM me a link to the instrumentals?? Or atleast the instrumental to Octahate?

 

Edit: Anyone?

[drewby 9,249]

listening now-ish, will post preliminary thoughts on the great/good/bad songs

[drewby 9,249]

Overall: The album definitely does tell a story, whether it's cohesive or not is subjective depending on how intently you listen

 

Runaway - The intro is cinematic, it takes a solid 30 seconds before she starts singing. There's a weird warble/delay vocal effect. Minimalist pounding beat, faintly tribal. Vocals sound short and almost breathless which works given the title. Ends with crickets chirping.

 

OctaHate - picks up with a crackling sound where Runaway ends. We all know this song, the chorus is stratospheric and the plinking beat is childlike. Another play on the album's overarching concept.

 

Pierre - Sounds of a music box play in the background of the quick intro. The chorus delivery is a little TOO close to OctaHate's, but I think this song is lyrically better so no issues there. Next single? Ehhh, it's good but radio likes songs with a simple structure and repetitive lyrics. If they didn't pick up her more accessible single, I doubt this will be the one that gets her noticed. Fan favorite for sure.

 

Stay Low - It sounds just as magical as the first time we heard it. I particularly like the synths in the chorus, I also like the exasperation in her voice in the bridge

 

Sail On - The perfect follow up song. This song was really relevant to when a family member of one of my closest friends died. One of my favorites overall. I think this should be a single honestly. I get emotional hearing this song.

 

The Fool - midpoint of the record. Sums up the imagery that's accompanied the era and live performances. I think this is a Passion Pit reject with a female vocal so I wanted to skip it (but didn't so I could listen front to back). The chorus effects irritate the shit out of me.

 

Promises - Duh, the song is good or else the EP wouldn't have been named after it. I like the intro before the first verse. I also like how the same guitar sound is recurring through the songs even if it is just for a fleeting moment. 

 

Free - YES! The cinematic feel of Runaways with the lyrical prowess of Stay Low. It sounds so majestic in the chorus when her voice is being used a synth while she sings "when love is free." The song is a tad busy then though and the layers are indiscernible for a few seconds

 

THE RECORD COMPLETELY SLOWS STARTING HERE (these tracks should've been sandwiched elsewhere because it just ends the record on a resting note rather than a BANG)

 

Traveling Song - Definitely the closest she gets to the sound of her old material. Soft guitar, minimal to no backing vocals, ambient sound effects in the back. It slows the momentum of the album, but it's the most insightful. the last verse is just her voice sing-talking with nothing else.

 

Here Is Home - This song is so left field lol. The production is the most different out of every track on the album. It sounds like resting in a hammock on a sunny day, bookmark my description and go back to it later. It reminded me a bit of "Where Sky Hangs" off the new Passion Pit record Kindred

 

New Constellations - piano, her voice sounds distant in the mix, soft whirring sounds. Sadly one of my least favorites, there's nothing memorable about it

 

 

That's it you guys, any questions drop me a line X)

[KillForLove 13,361]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

 

 

I like her and I pre-ordered her album and I'm sure thats good, but this is honestly one of the worst things I've heard in months

[mermaid12 125]

Overall: The album definitely does tell a story, whether it's cohesive or not is subjective depending on how intently you listen

 

Runaway - The intro is cinematic, it takes a solid 30 seconds before she starts singing. There's a weird warble/delay vocal effect. Minimalist pounding beat, faintly tribal. Vocals sound short and almost breathless which works given the title. Ends with crickets chirping.

 

OctaHate - picks up with a crackling sound where Runaway ends. We all know this song, the chorus is stratospheric and the plinking beat is childlike. Another play on the album's overarching concept.

 

Pierre - Sounds of a music box play in the background of the quick intro. The chorus delivery is a little TOO close to OctaHate's, but I think this song is lyrically better so no issues there. Next single? Ehhh, it's good but radio likes songs with a simple structure and repetitive lyrics. If they didn't pick up her more accessible single, I doubt this will be the one that gets her noticed. Fan favorite for sure.

 

Stay Low - It sounds just as magical as the first time we heard it. I particularly like the synths in the chorus, I also like the exasperation in her voice in the bridge

 

Sail On - The perfect follow up song. This song was really relevant to when a family member of one of my closest friends died. One of my favorites overall. I think this should be a single honestly. I get emotional hearing this song.

 

The Fool - midpoint of the record. Sums up the imagery that's accompanied the era and live performances. I think this is a Passion Pit reject with a female vocal so I wanted to skip it (but didn't so I could listen front to back). The chorus effects irritate the shit out of me.

 

Promises - Duh, the song is good or else the EP wouldn't have been named after it. I like the intro before the first verse. I also like how the same guitar sound is recurring through the songs even if it is just for a fleeting moment. 

 

Free - YES! The cinematic feel of Runaways with the lyrical prowess of Stay Low. It sounds so majestic in the chorus when her voice is being used a synth while she sings "when love is free." The song is a tad busy then though and the layers are indiscernible for a few seconds

 

THE RECORD COMPLETELY SLOWS STARTING HERE (these tracks should've been sandwiched elsewhere because it just ends the record on a resting note rather than a BANG)

 

Traveling Song - Definitely the closest she gets to the sound of her old material. Soft guitar, minimal to no backing vocals, ambient sound effects in the back. It slows the momentum of the album, but it's the most insightful. the last verse is just her voice sing-talking with nothing else.

 

Here Is Home - This song is so left field lol. The production is the most different out of every track on the album. It sounds like resting in a hammock on a sunny day, bookmark my description and go back to it later. It reminded me a bit of "Where Sky Hangs" off the new Passion Pit record Kindred

 

New Constellations - piano, her voice sounds distant in the mix, soft whirring sounds. Sadly one of my least favorites, there's nothing memorable about it

 

 

That's it you guys, any questions drop me a line X)

Thanks so much for the review  I am on pins and needles and I cannot wait for this album!  I was hoping NC would be a favorite.  But I can tell from the live performance that Traveling Song sounds amazing.  Same with Pierre.  Do you feel let down by this album?  Do you think Ryn has space to stand out amongst all the other girls out there right now?  What is the most defining thing about the album?  Sorry I'm quizzing you so hard!  

[drewby 9,249]

Thanks so much for the review I am on pins and needles and I cannot wait for this album! I was hoping NC would be a favorite. But I can tell from the live performance that Traveling Song sounds amazing. Same with Pierre. Do you feel let down by this album? Do you think Ryn has space to stand out amongst all the other girls out there right now? What is the most defining thing about the album? Sorry I'm quizzing you so hard!

Am I let down, no.

 

Do I think it could have maybe be re-tracked in order to keep a flow and strengthen the narrative, yes.

 

I think her personality shines most against other mainstream pop artists, regardless of gender. Her interactions with fans and radio hosts in interviews just show her as being fun and a little weird.

 

Most defining thing...lyrics. Every pop artist cookie cuts songs for radio. Ryn gives 0 fucks about structure, appealing to a wider audience (clearly since she said she hates the idea of singles and then filler) and I think she uses great imagery and metaphors in a refreshing way I haven't seen current mainstream artists do often

[National Anthem 9,906]

@ I'm so glad you got a chance to hear the album! I agree with what you said about "Pierre", but even though it's doubtful that it will garner more popularity than "OctaHate" I still hope it's a single. I think "Stay Low" might have a chance of doing well as single, that would be my next choice.

[mermaid12 125]

Am I let down, no.

 

Do I think it could have maybe be re-tracked in order to keep a flow and strengthen the narrative, yes.

 

I think her personality shines most against other mainstream pop artists, regardless of gender. Her interactions with fans and radio hosts in interviews just show her as being fun and a little weird.

 

Most defining thing...lyrics. Every pop artist cookie cuts songs for radio. Ryn gives 0 fucks about structure, appealing to a wider audience (clearly since she said she hates the idea of singles and then filler) and I think she uses great imagery and metaphors in a refreshing way I haven't seen current mainstream artists do often

Wow!  Thanks for answering I'm so excited!!!  I definitely love her lyrics the most as well

[National Anthem 9,906]

Ryn in 2011

 

[drewby 9,249]

listened to it after I woke up

 

Traveling Song is one of my favorites especially this part when it's just her talking (And he told me that I was Apollo 13 on that very last day. He said "shoot for your dreams, little girl. To the stars!" Well, I'm taking you with me now, this one is ours. And I know what you'd say, you'd say, "On with the show!")

Here is Home is okay

New Constellations is my least favorite on the album

[queenbitchpro 1,408]

New Constellations is my least favorite on the album

 

BYE i got a chance to listen and decided to only listen to new constellations and it's soooooo fucking good wtf..... the 2nd half of the song is insane she's like yelling and it feels like you're in some whirlwind or something. that is some cinemagic right there i'm telling y'all

[Jord 3,481]

Can we please enjoy the album without fucking talking about it.

 

People have it! Okay! We already know! But some people still don't! And they could feel upset because they wanna listen to it too!

 

Thanks! Best regards! Sincerely!

 

Jordan.

[National Anthem 9,906]

Just re-watched "The Fool" and at the end you can literally see her jumping from the pasture to a rocky beach, THERE HAS TO BE A CONTINUATION RYN PLZ