jparx Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 I managed to have a listen with it cranked up in the car driving home, lucky to have good quality speakers in there, and yeah I’m really in to it. Excellent record. Not at all what i expected but it’s a doozy. Up to the very high standard she’s set herself and that’s all you can ask really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolandmj Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 As a 42 year old Swiftie I'm loving it! I really hope she is on the lineup next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt42 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Some cracking lyrics on this “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem it’s me” “Fucking politics and gender roles and your not sure and I don’t know” “Lately I’ve been dressing for revenge” “When I meet the band they ask do you have a man? “ “I thought the plane was going down, had you turn it right around” “Karma is my boyfriend. Karma is a god. Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend. Karma is a relaxing thought, but for you it’s not.” “I wrote a poem. You say what a mind!” “No one wanted to play with me as a little kid. So I have been scheming like a criminal ever since.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scatteredscreens Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Matt42 said: Some cracking lyrics on this “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem it’s me” “Fucking politics and gender roles and your not sure and I don’t know” “Lately I’ve been dressing for revenge” “When I meet the band they ask do you have a man? “ “I thought the plane was going down, had you turn it right around” “Karma is my boyfriend. Karma is a god. Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend. Karma is a relaxing thought, but for you it’s not.” “I wrote a poem. You say what a mind!” “No one wanted to play with me as a little kid. So I have been scheming like a criminal ever since.” are these good though? these are borderline cringe to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circus92 Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Just finished my 3rd full listen Starts well - but dare I say it - a bit dull? it’s good, but not her best by any stretch Where are the bangers, the big hooks? Fantastic production - same as the new 1975 one - Antonoff strikes again on that aspect. Favourites - Anti-Hero, Maroon, Bejeweled At the moment I’m giving it 6.5 / 10 It’s basically Rep / 1989 lite - but not as good as either. interesting to see how it fares after more listens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprefan Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 29 minutes ago, scatteredscreens said: Better version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteredscreens Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Just now, Suprefan said: Better version appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Matt42 said: Some cracking lyrics on this “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem it’s me” “Fucking politics and gender roles and your not sure and I don’t know” “Lately I’ve been dressing for revenge” “When I meet the band they ask do you have a man? “ “I thought the plane was going down, had you turn it right around” “Karma is my boyfriend. Karma is a god. Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend. Karma is a relaxing thought, but for you it’s not.” “I wrote a poem. You say what a mind!” “No one wanted to play with me as a little kid. So I have been scheming like a criminal ever since.” Looks like a screenshot from my notes page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 5 star rave from Alexis Petridis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 Chaotic surprise is that it's a visual album. No tour dates today I'd expect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 Anti-Hero is the banger on first listen. Last 60 seconds of it especially. We love a chaotic will reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose-Colored Boy Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 Lana collab and Karma are the only real stinkers. 7/10 overall but I’m sure it’ll grow on me, her albums always do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls2408 Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 Glowing reviews in the press, 5 stars from the guardian and the independent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCountryGirl Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 I'm halfway in to my first listen and I am loving it. Maroon my favourite so far I think but genuinely can't wait to listen to all of these again. SotB a bit of a let-down, but I kind of went in knowing it would never live up to my dreams for the Taylana Collab anyway so 🤷🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotchilidog Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 Two listens in and I think it’s great. Some of these songs are going to be awesome live. For me Labyrinth is the sleeper hit, the crowd are going to take that one over. I‘ve got the goosebumps on pre-order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 45 minutes ago, Rose-Colored Boy said: Lana collab and Karma are the only real stinkers. 7/10 overall but I’m sure it’ll grow on me, her albums always do. Karma is one of the standouts for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK1 Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 Someone already find some tourdates???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazwwe Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 The triplets on Anti-Hero are great. I can see the Reputation but more laid back. I'm only up to midnight rain but lyrically its not my favourite, but the vibes are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalifire Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 Enjoying what I've heard so far, a few tracks in. Elements of Reputation, 1989 and Lover in there. Wouldn't say it's anywhere near AOTY but it's solid enough. I didn't want 'bangers'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 9 hours ago, Matt42 said: Some cracking lyrics on this “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem it’s me” “Fucking politics and gender roles and your not sure and I don’t know” “Lately I’ve been dressing for revenge” “When I meet the band they ask do you have a man? “ “I thought the plane was going down, had you turn it right around” “Karma is my boyfriend. Karma is a god. Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend. Karma is a relaxing thought, but for you it’s not.” “I wrote a poem. You say what a mind!” “No one wanted to play with me as a little kid. So I have been scheming like a criminal ever since.” You're kidding me, right? 😄 Leonard Cohen is shitting his pants. 🤣🤣 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettredmayne Posted October 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 Digital album with 6 more songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFisherr Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) Edited October 21, 2022 by BFisherr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazwwe Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 Gotta agree that some of the lyrics are cringe. Some of the beats are great but some of the songs are very much skippable, vigilante shit is one I'm just not a fan of. Concerned about her putting 8-9 songs off the album on the tour setlist as I'll probably tune out unless the album becomes a grower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparx Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 lol she’s basically just released a vault EP as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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