Dua Lipa

[barttttender 4,951]

1 minute ago, DCooper said:

I'd be annoyed if I had pre-ordered that's for sure 

 

 

100%. Imagine spending money on it.

 

Hopefully, Billie's new record doesn't disappoint in the same way. It's a bit suss that it's also very short (10 songs or so) and there are no singles.

 

At that length, it needs to slap as much as "When we all fall asleep" and definitely more than "Happier than ever".

 

Let's hope she didn't wing it like Dua Peep.

[The Stargirl Pinky 71,658]

20 minutes ago, Bootynugget said:

Already obsessed with These Walls 

 

Not the majority of this album being a bootynugget 

[Mer 61,735]

It’s fun! It’s like a less-charismatic Kylie Minogue record, and I mean that in the best way such a thing could be said. 

[Embach 42,321]

I FUCKING LOVE THIS ALBUM WHAT THE FUCK 

 

Houdini is probably the best track, so I think the choice to make it as a lead was perfect. My favorite is Falling Forever, those vocals! End Of An Era, oh what an intro!!! Maria is so damn good! The vibes and the energy! Some parts of the chorus reminded me of Stereo Love's hook. 

 

It's a perfect summer album, I love the summery, beachy and sunshiney vibes with spices and energy of tropical, electronic beats! I can't really comment on the lyrics because I didn't focus on them that much but I love the lyrics for Houdini. This is what I wanted Solar Power to be. Solar Power isn't bad but it lacked the energy and the flavour what Radical Optimism had. I sensed some Tame Impala vibes as well since he was the co-producer of the album but I'm glad that it had only some of his elements because I was kind of scared that it won't be a Dua Lipa-ish album. 

 

I think it's my second favorite. Future Nostalgia is hands down her best album, my favorite of hers and also her most innovative work with all the production, sound and lyrics although I didn't like that it was bloated with that many deluxe editions (didn't it have like 5 deluxe versions). Debut album is definitely classic and also very nostalgic, it had a mixed bag of different sound of pop music from the mid to late 2010s. 

 

Live love laugh, long live Dua Lipa 

[allmybirdsofparadise 141]

I like this album a lot more than I thought I would (and it seems many who expected to love it really don't). Listened on the way to work and it genuinely put me in a great mood. I’m a sentimental sap so of course my favourite is “Happy for You.” I really like “These Walls” too.

 

“Anything for Love” would’ve been a standout had they not halted it after 2 minutes. Absolutely baffling decision. It switches gears, ready to take you on a glorious odyssey, only for it to just abruptly end. I'm so frustrated with this trend. No trial, straight to the electric chair for that one!

 

“Houdini” only gets more excellent with time and it deserved a massive video. The ~ lethargically rehearsing with my dancers ~ treatment is such an insult to its potential.

 

EDIT: "Falling Forever" has me by the neck.

 

How loooooooooooooooooooooooooong

 

[Bootynugget 2,926]

32 minutes ago, The Stargirl Pinky said:

 

Not the majority of this album being a bootynugget 

Well yes. but not These Walls 

[Chorli Xbox 8,834]

this should’ve been an EP! 

[sunday afternoon 1,037]

Months and months since I lost my account, well I found it... 

 

Well as for Dua Lipa's latest album, I really like it. And it wasn't a win because I didn't like Future Nostalgia which was basic and boring, very 2020, very Covid. She didn't stand out at all and honestly, I didn't follow her. 

 

And then I heard Houdini, and I got closer to her, well I was surprised by the turn and the production with Kevin Parker who I really like.

I told myself that ultimately she was an artist who was involved in her project to make good sounds, and the psychedelic side was interesting because of her vision. 

 

We agree that we are far from the psychedelic side that attracted us here but I recognize that the album is a soothing pop record, personally I needed a record like that.

I mean, it is well produced, soft, summery spring - summer, you want to sip a cold drink in the sun and not think about anything.

It makes me think of the golden days of sunny singles from the 2010s that were played over and over on popular radio, something positive sprinkled with blue and white. The good years, less sad. 

 

Unpopular opinion but I really love the visual which is perfect. The simple but well-layered writing, the simple but beautiful visuals, really beautiful. It’s definitely a summer record that can lift your spirits.

I understand the disappointment of those who expected something more impactful, but deep down I think it's an album that feels good, there's no big pretension, it just says "enjoy the sun, the seasons sunny, warm wind and relax. 

[lanascarlitos 828]

9 hours ago, Rust Dress said:

this album is such a summer album and it's disheartening to see everyone hate on it... not every song needs to be a banger in order for it to be a good album  also kinda sad seeing how many people just automatically hate on a song that's less than 100 BPM 

why are you hating on people’s opinions. We’re just sharing different taste in music. Not everyone has to like songs that are < 100 BPM. 

[Mer 61,735]

15 minutes ago, lanascarlitos said:

why are you hating on people’s opinions. We’re just sharing different taste in music. Not everyone has to like songs that are < 100 BPM. 

you do see the irony in your post or 

[Dominikx4 25,404]

this album is the music equivalent of unseasoned chicken

[Terrence Loves Me 72,692]

2 hours ago, DCooper said:

I'd be annoyed if I had pre-ordered that's for sure 

thats why lana and grimes are the only artists i'll pre order, they never miss!

[Time 1,775]

Something about this album feels deeply unfinished and empty. By the time HFY ends, I can’t help but feel like I’ve only heard 5 songs

[details 17,163]

9 hours ago, barttttender said:

". The bigger illusion here is an album that claims to mark a change in direction but instead does the same as before, only less notably"-  The Financial Times

oh poptimism is really dead isn't it

[Fireffie 3,668]

I’ve listened to it a few times since this morning and the first half grew a bit on me, but I couldn’t agree more with everyone: why did they choose the (best) songs that had nothing to do with the album as lead singles?? If they released End of an Era instead of Houdini or TH it would have been much better and the cover would’ve made more sense. 
its not bad, it’s a nice summer album (and it’s giving 2000 European pop vibes) but why did they promote it as something opposite….

anyways… we finally have a summer album for 2024!!!

[TheBoss 13,507]

I'm so shocked at people comparing this to the likes of Solar Power or L+F, this is her Dawn FM to her After Hours, her Deeper Weel to her Golden Hour. The girls that get it, get it!

[Fireffie 3,668]

3 hours ago, DCooper said:

I'd be annoyed if I had pre-ordered that's for sure 

I am  I pre-ordered hoping it would sound like Houdini/Training Season and have that psychedelia that they promised us 😭 

I guess this is a clear lesson for me to stop pre-ordering til I’ve listened to the whole album

[barttttender 4,951]

23 minutes ago, Fireffie said:

I am  I pre-ordered hoping it would sound like Houdini/Training Season and have that psychedelia that they promised us 😭 

I guess this is a clear lesson for me to stop pre-ordering til I’ve listened to the whole album

 

I got on board with this record because of Kevin Parker. In the end, I only heard his sound in Houdini and Training Season.

Everything else coulda have been produced by anyone.

[CHATEAU MARMONT 1,098]

oh i loved! i thought i would hate it/be disappointed but since i didn't listen to no single before i guess i had no clue to what expect

[taco truck 32,988]

The melody of These Walls reminds me so much of a Katy Perry song but I can’t figure it out