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BEYONCÉ RETURNS: POPGAF OT XIII
- Thread starter Garrett Hawke
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Blood Diamonds
Banned
wow Daddy Abel really did do that huh
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
Starboy is cute.
It's funny that this comes out right after I finally get around to listening to BBTM and I realized that I can't do his voice. This song is different tho but in order for me to listen to this album, the beats will have to carry. His voice is so grating....
It's funny that this comes out right after I finally get around to listening to BBTM and I realized that I can't do his voice. This song is different tho but in order for me to listen to this album, the beats will have to carry. His voice is so grating....
His voice is just so whiny and pathetic. But at the same time, I kinda adore it? I'm not sure what I think yet. The song is good btw.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
I agree. It's like on some songs, he is just perfect. Like Nocturnal with Disclosure was so good for him. Absolute perfection. I also loved him on Six Inch with Bey, and pretty much all his features. Tell your friends about it was the standout song for me on BBTM because it was the least whiny, but other songs when it just sounds like the beat is drowned out and he is just isolated on the track, it kills me. I almost immediately have to change the song because I can't do it.
He's not like dvsn or Gallant or Sam Dew etc etc, guys who can sing. Even Gold link and Vince Mensa can hold a tune. Granted they are rappers first but they can hold their. His faux MJ voice is just rough... So rough.
Im hoping this album is more of those beats doing most of the work so he can just stay low tempo on the song without having to raise too much of his already limited octaves.
Soulscribe
Member
Starboy is fab. 2016 has been blessing me left and right ❤️
SilentSoldier
Member
Can't say I agree, I actually really like his voice and think it serves well for all the songs that he sings. I've also had the wondrous pleasure of seeing him live and he's definitely more capable then you give him credit for. His songs sounded almost no different from the album tracks. I think you should give trilogy and probably kissland a try since there are a lot of songs where he sings lower if that is more to you liking.
and saying that vic mensa and gold ink can hold a tune better than weekend? Girl, bye
Garrett Hawke
Member
who remembers katy perry
i was just listening a kp playlist today. it was ok.
i was just listening a kp playlist today. it was ok.
WaffleTaco
Wants to outlaw technological innovation.
Still don't like Starboy that much. The verses flow way to fast and the pre-chorus is almost indistinguishable from the verses for the first half of the song. The chorus has grown on me though. Especially with the added beat when he says "Starboy". I think it could be pretty big though, I take back my word on that.
I miss Katy Perry's singles. They were always fun. There really hasn't been any fun popular dance songs this year though, which is a shame.
Better video than the one from that has been.
I do every week when I listen to Legendary Lovers and/or Walking on Air.
Cannot wait for more bops from ha
Soulscribe
Member
I guess motha is set to headline the Half-Time Show afterall?
https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2016/09/22/Events-and-Attractions/Lady-Gaga.aspx
Let's see on Sunday. Maybe this is the lifeline Perfect Illusion needed, lol. You poor under-cooked bop.
EDIT: Omg imagine if she brought Florence up for a performance of Hey Girl and then does an immediate segue into Dog Days Are Over? THE WIGS
https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2016/09/22/Events-and-Attractions/Lady-Gaga.aspx
Let's see on Sunday. Maybe this is the lifeline Perfect Illusion needed, lol. You poor under-cooked bop.
EDIT: Omg imagine if she brought Florence up for a performance of Hey Girl and then does an immediate segue into Dog Days Are Over? THE WIGS
I just saw the video and hadn't ready any comments yet. This was the first thing I thought, damn she looks good! The video was okay.
Yasss, I like it! I am still rockin' Save My Soul and F**k Apologies
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Remember how Coldplay were the headliners for last year's halftime show? Mhm, neither does anyone else. Now switch Coldplay with Gags in your scenario.
I actually liked the cinematography in Perfect Illusion.
The video is alright, but it didn't make the song any better. Sorry, Gags.
Better luck next time.
I can imagine the cross-yodeling that would ensue.
The video is alright, but it didn't make the song any better. Sorry, Gags.
Better luck next time.
I can imagine the cross-yodeling that would ensue.
Perfect Illusion is an absolutely terrible and chaotic mess that fails at every level to convey a high energy feel to the audience because the editing is a big fat mess that fails to properly sync with the song at every step.
It's even more upsetting when you compare it to the flawless execution of that same concept during the Can Can/Lady Marmalade scene in Moulin Rogue or, hell, even some of the more fast paced scenes in the Applause video.
It's even more upsetting when you compare it to the flawless execution of that same concept during the Can Can/Lady Marmalade scene in Moulin Rogue or, hell, even some of the more fast paced scenes in the Applause video.
Soulscribe
Member
You're delusional if you think Coldplay and Gaga are anywhere near the same lane in the popular music pantheon. Coldplay wouldn't have been able to carry that show if it weren't for the supporting acts (who, inevitably, stole the show). Hell Gaga even got more buzz last year than Coldplay did. >.<
Poker Face
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Blood Diamonds
Banned
Yeah coldplay is better
Garrett Hawke
Member
Shut up. 👺
Blood Diamonds
Banned
Coldplay's latest trash album > perfect illusion
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
That's my point: if Gags starts bringing out guest performers who can and will effortlessly upstage her, ain't nobody gonna be paying attention to her nonsense. The GP clearly aren't here for her songs post-Fame Monster, so this show, assuming it happens, better be a flashy medley of
Are you trying to say babs is a talentless bore?
<+)O Robido O(+>
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Do you disagree? I don't.
Yes, one is filling out stadiums while the other's last tour was a degree away from being a failure in relative and absolute terms.
She won't even survive the attention span of the GP by focusing exclusively on prior hits and barring entry to anyone that's more talented (i.e. the majority of her peers). The GaGa that used to be able to enrapture the public by hanging herself from a chandelier is long gone – not just because she isn't trying anymore, but also because she can't anymore.
I agree, one is a music act who has maintained as one of the most popular bands in the world for over 15 years, the other one is a one era wonder pop act who is not popular anymore
Garrett Hawke
Member
One era? Lmao.
Born This Way was a commercial and critical success, as was the Born This Way Ball. Come for recent Gaga, whatever, but people need to check their facts. Just cuz you didn't like BTW doesn't mean it flopped.
Born This Way was a commercial and critical success, as was the Born This Way Ball. Come for recent Gaga, whatever, but people need to check their facts. Just cuz you didn't like BTW doesn't mean it flopped.
<+)O Robido O(+>
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Born This Way was the beginning of the end of the GP's fascination with that one trick pony. Novelty dresses will only get you so far when the music is subpar.
Garrett Hawke
Member
But the era had legs? The singles didn't give out until the very end with Marry the Night. Both The Edge of Glory and You and I outperformed Judas, EOG peaking at #3 and Y&I at #6. The tour then went on to gross $180m+.
There was no floppage in that era, the music was not subpar, the GP was here for it. The nosedive her popularity took due to the overexposure, momentum breakdown and mediocre return AFTER BTW had nothing to do with BTW.
But what if one of our faves is Whitney Houston?
The rivalry of Whitney vs Mariah is something that most of our faves will never... unless you stanned for Britney and X-tincta during their peak eras.
Even the Katy vs Hitler things kind of lack the charm of that old mess.
looks way better without the type. why did they fuck that up
Stolen language: The Strange Case of Meghan Trainor's Blaccent
A pretty interesting article, coming from MTV of all places! Anyway, if any of you got the time to read it, do it.
(although, to be honest, I'm surprised Iggy Azalea wasn't name-dropped for obvious reasons)
A pretty interesting article, coming from MTV of all places! Anyway, if any of you got the time to read it, do it.
(although, to be honest, I'm surprised Iggy Azalea wasn't name-dropped for obvious reasons)
So one of Britney's backup dancers has decided he wants a music career.
Nothing quite says a long and prosperous music career by having your first single being a cover of a recently split boybands album track (even if the original does slay a bit).
Nothing quite says a long and prosperous music career by having your first single being a cover of a recently split boybands album track (even if the original does slay a bit).
Mess at the low budget video still being better than Make Me.
WaffleTaco
Wants to outlaw technological innovation.
Iggy Azalea would be the more obvious candidate for an article like this, but she's not popular anymore and probably has been talked to death about. I think when it comes to a phrase like Bye Felicia, there's a time where it just become part of the cultural zeitgeist. Now on the topic of Meghan Trainor, I think with the way Twitter and Facebook and social media in general that we are exposed to other cultures far more early than others, resulting in a type of salad mix, being made up of different pieces of cultures. So while it's not typically the type of language you would hear from a white girl, it shouldn't be unexpected if they pick it up from social media. This happens with white boys as well, although they are more stereotyped as choosing to say the n-word. To bring this to a close, I would say that culture is going to be mixed, and it's only going to get more apparent as the years go by.