FloorFiller Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Definitely get the vibe that she’s been influenced by the likes of Lorde and Billie for this one. A few songs sound like they could’ve come straight from Pure Heroine to my ears with the minimal production, and the warbling electronics that pop up quite a bit sound like a lot of Billie’s stuff. Couple of listens in now and I think it’s great. It’s probably not gonna go down as one of her finer moments or a genius reinvention, but it’s a solid 8/10 I think. Karma was rumoured to be the single, right? ‘Cause it definitely sounds like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannybruck Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 The art direction and artwork for this is so off base with the actual album, which as a fan is quite disappointing. She's never had a great eye for visuals or worldbuilding compared to a lot of artists but there's a really weird disconnect between what I was expecting (which the Stevie Nicks/rock rumours would have tracked with) and what's delivered here. There's a few really good tunes but as a body of work it's far from a career best, and some of it runs a bit samey. Either way it's a good excuse for her to tour, so whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Just now, FloorFiller said: Definitely get the vibe that she’s been influenced by the likes of Lorde and Billie for this one. A few songs sound like they could’ve come straight from Pure Heroine to my ears with the minimal production, and the warbling electronics that pop up quite a bit sound like a lot of Billie’s stuff. Couple of listens in now and I think it’s great. It’s probably not gonna go down as one of her finer moments or a genius reinvention, but it’s a solid 8/10 I think. Karma was rumoured to be the single, right? ‘Cause it definitely sounds like it. Anti-Hero is the lead single. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Matt42 said: Anti-Hero is a great track and clearly inspired by another song I’ve heard? Sort of Passion Pit sounding track… One of the standouts for sure. Definite indietronica vibes to a few songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Wasn't Karma the scrapped follow up to 1989? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Karma is the certified banger of the record. Should be a single if it’s not already planned down the line. Anti hero an obvious choice as well mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Just on the Stevie Nicks thing - Style is her most Fleetwood Mac-esque tune. And folk are saying this one has some 1989 vibes - so maybe it's not too off-beam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteredscreens Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Gave it more of a listen after the first few tracks, really Melodrama inspired later on which I do actually enjoy. Prefer Lorde's voice to Taylor's though (maybe a controversial opinion lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said: Wasn't Karma the scrapped follow up to 1989? Unconfirmed but she was talking about Karma during the Rep era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, jannybruck said: The art direction and artwork for this is so off base with the actual album, which as a fan is quite disappointing. She's never had a great eye for visuals or worldbuilding compared to a lot of artists but there's a really weird disconnect between what I was expecting (which the Stevie Nicks/rock rumours would have tracked with) and what's delivered here. There's a few really good tunes but as a body of work it's far from a career best, and some of it runs a bit samey. Either way it's a good excuse for her to tour, so whatever. Yeah seen a few reddit people say this and I think I agree. She laid out a particular vibe with all of the promo stuff that the album doesn’t really deliver on so I kind of get why some people are taken aback or disappointed by what they’re hearing. I feel like a total wiener trying to defend this album and criticising the ‘vibes’ but I’ve fallen down the Swifty rabbit hole with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) I really like it tbh. I think Rep fans should feel seen. I loved Rep but I found some of the lyrics and direction a bit cringe. So an album influenced by Rep with more mature lyrics is great. Edited October 20, 2022 by Matt42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotchilidog Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Well I am just loving this discussion now. I am so looking forward to tomorrow now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotchilidog Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Matt42 said: I really like it tbh. I think Rep fans should feel seen. I loved Rep but I found some of the lyrics and direction a bit cringe. So an album influenced by Rep with more mature lyrics is great. Rep is a fine album but I think the jarring nature of the Ready for it, LWYMMD and End Game put a lot of people off and they never got past it. The tour was sensational and Taylor played most of it to delighted people in the stadia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Only thing I’m noticing is there is no mega Taylor Swift style bridge that is larger than life? Champagne Problems, August, The Archer, Getaway Car, Out of the Woods, All Too Well, etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettredmayne Posted October 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 The more I listen to this the more I like it , it had bits of all her last few albums and it works . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circus92 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 35 minutes ago, Hotchilidog said: Rep is a fine album but I think the jarring nature of the Ready for it, LWYMMD and End Game put a lot of people off and they never got past it. The tour was sensational and Taylor played most of it to delighted people in the stadia. Agreed - they are 3 of the weaker tracks that I rarely listen to - lots of better stuff on that album. Although they did sound fantastic live, particularly Ready for it which went off big time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, fightoffyour said: Sweet Nothing sounds like Youth Lagoon Corrrrr yes please. Looking forward to tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livvy13 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Not heard the album yet as am waiting until tomorrow but based on the tweet she put out a little while ago, I'm not so sure that the surprise is a tour announcement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteredscreens Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, Livvy13 said: Not heard the album yet as am waiting until tomorrow but based on the tweet she put out a little while ago, I'm not so sure that the surprise is a tour announcement... She's gonna run for PM, that was the surprise announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodborne Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 What if Melodrama had no bangers and also a really awkward Billie Eilish knock off in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls2408 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Just now, scatteredscreens said: She's gonna run for PM, that was the surprise announcement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteredscreens Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Tour announcement won't be tomorrow. It'll be next Monday or Friday I imagine. Aligns with payday as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraybentos1 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 minute ago, scatteredscreens said: Tour announcement won't be tomorrow. It'll be next Monday or Friday I imagine. Aligns with payday as well. They'll go on sale next Friday likely so it'll be announced before then. Probs either tomorrow or monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) I can’t wait to legally listen to this start to finish on a walk. Edited October 20, 2022 by Matt42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls2408 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 33 minutes ago, fraybentos1 said: They'll go on sale next Friday likely so it'll be announced before then. Probs either tomorrow or monday It’s going to be early November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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