Soulscribe
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If it's the one with the thousand features then most likely not. Beyonce didn't get out of Destiny's Child to continue sharing the spotlight with lessors. She better DON'T
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If it's the one with the thousand features then most likely not. Beyonce didn't get out of Destiny's Child to continue sharing the spotlight with lessors. She better DON'T
Supermanisdead
Member
Soulscribe, this is my favourite phrase ever. Bless.
What are you hf?
OMG YOU ARE SERENA CHA CHA.
NoT this junior recreating the Untucked scene that gave birth to that phrase.
I said hey
Is it the sign of the times?
Can we go find something money can't buy?
I said hey
Is it the sign of the times?
Is it to late to find something money can't buy?
Okay I got this-
I'm thankful for my hands
'cause it's a good thrower
I'm thankful for my body
'cause it's a fucking banger
I'm thankful for my moouth
'cause it's a real screamaa
But most of all I'm thankful for......
MY POWER!
Is it the sign of the times?
Can we go find something money can't buy?
I said hey
Is it the sign of the times?
Is it to late to find something money can't buy?
Okay I got this-
I'm thankful for my hands
'cause it's a good thrower
I'm thankful for my body
'cause it's a fucking banger
I'm thankful for my moouth
'cause it's a real screamaa
But most of all I'm thankful for......
MY POWER!
Wafflecakes
Member
Icicle's Jasmine Trias stanning in the Idol thread is giving me life.
Hew knew?
Hew knew?
Crumpet Trumpet
Banned
cammie-gaf.
icicle's idol thread reading.
today is truly a blessed day.
icicle's idol thread reading.
today is truly a blessed day.
No, because you live for #mess moments, even if you're the one being dragged. My essays are reserved for those who DESERVE them, they are not prizes to be won.
On the contrary, you are being put on warning that any deliberate attempts to get me to come back at you (or someone else) in a major way will result in you being the first person on my ignore list.
Thanks for checking it out, I hope you are on my team. Thinking back on it, it's very likely that being a fan of Jasmine's, a Jazmaniac, as it were, has had a huge impact on how I approach stanning. Because she was hated on by a great deal of the fans whose favorites went before her, we were constantly defending her while also exposing the flaws of the faves of those who were out to shit. The opposition she faced, and her fans by extension, just became an expected duty. In my 3 years of peak participation among her fans, I must have gotten pretty good at it, because my essays, of which I'd guess there have been maybe a dozen full-length essays in total, have attained a Pop-GAF wide awareness, with most not wanting to find themselves on the receiving end of an thesis as brilliant as it is devastating.
effe and Icicle revealing the basicness that this whole thing is
The thread is incredibly tacky rn, but I'm not surprised
This page wasn't tacky until this post
Don't know if you guys are interested, and this happened a while ago, but after a "controversy" occurred which involved my avatargoddess, Sasha Grey. A thread popped up in the OT to discuss the controversy, and the media's reaction to it, and after a few pages of most posters saying degrading things to her, I thought I would speak up.
I had completely forgotten that I ever wrote this stuff until today when someone in the AI thread said I /was/ Jasmine Trias. I'll let you read my posts for yourselves and the few interesting responses it got.
Anyway, here's the link to the pages where I posted. Although if you're not familiar with the story, you might want to read the story in the OP.
Post 1
In between these two are other posters' reactions to my post. They make some interesting claims about me and Sasha, which I address in the next post. Nobody responds after this one though.
Post 2
Wafflecakes
Member
You know what? I had forgotten how basic and forgettable Miley used to look.
These gifs make me question whether or not her recent style changes are as bad as I originally thought.
These gifs make me question whether or not her recent style changes are as bad as I originally thought.
This page wasn't tacky until this post
u will bow to the beige queen lauren and the [i m m a c u l a t e] Audi R8 that she drives.
BOW to my {i c o n i c} refrences. a true industry icon as a junior member no less? You will learn to deal.
u will bow to the beige queen lauren and the [i m m a c u l a t e] Audi R8 that she drives.
Um I do tho. LC > your life
Bladenic, I'm halfway done with it
buT
So far I haven't disliked anything. Bless.
Roy, you should add Romanian Queen Inna's latest release to the OP, tbh.
buT
So far I haven't disliked anything. Bless.
Roy, you should add Romanian Queen Inna's latest release to the OP, tbh.
I don't know when or if this is going to be released in the US tho.
Wafflecakes
Member
This is the only nice thing you have ever said about Miley I believe
Probably lol.
Though if her music is good that changes everything. I am simply not expecting a whole lot right now.
Cease Fire, girls.
Anyway... How important is it for you guys that an album be cohesive, or as Beyonce put it, have a "concept?"
Just to let people understand what that means... It's an album where the majority of the songs have similar themes, sounds, or tell a story.
One of the best examples of thisthat instantly pops into my head at leastis The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The album is very autobiographical, and has a distinct pop/soul/R&B sound that shared between all of the songs. I know that a lot of girls here stan for ha quietly
, and will know exactly what I am talking about. I have to wonder if there is any correlation between having a lot of influence/writing credits on your album, and the album being cohesive. I don't want to make such a claim, considering there are some girls who "claim" to have a lot of influence on their albums, but the results have been a cluster of randomness...
This album is supposed to be the one where Beyonce had the mosT influence, control, and concept. Though, I find that hard to believe when each song has like twelve writers on it. Contrast this with the fact that the Lauryn Hill album I previously mentioned only has about 4 writers on the entire album, with Lauryn being the sole writer on nearly every track. This isn't to shade Beyonce or 4, though she put herself in the cross hairs, but she shouldn't come for people's lack of making concept albums after putting 4 out. 4 was clearly an attempt at getting some of that Adele market: Half the album is about Jay-Z, in the same way Adele's album was about some guy. Then the album has songs like Party, Run The World, and I Was Here. Figures that Satch, a beyonce stan, only uses the bonus songs on the Deluxe album (Schoolin' Life;Lay Up Under Me). But it isn't as if Beyonce doesn't know how to make a great concept album...
B'day still remains Beyonce's magnum opus. Everything from the production to the band to the lyrics in this album were fueled with funk and soul. Beyonce's delivery on every song was sexy, and powerful. Bey's portrayal of herself as a woman was also less subservient compared to 4: Just listen to songs like Upgrade U, Freakem Dress, Irreplaceable, Green Light, or Ring The Alarm. Black Beyonce was serving some powerful woman teas back in the day.
As for other pop artist who do concept albums, I think the last interesting one I can recall is The Fame
I always look at this album as some kind of thesis on what Fame is. It's a very smart, and self aware album... even if the little monsters are ashamed of it. Sure it has its flaws, but I think that has less to do with the concept of it, and more to do with the songs just being terrible.
Well, the reason I even began thinking about this stuff is due to me listening to Lotus today. I tried to find the concept, and synthesis between the songs, and aside from 3-4 songs, I think there is a story to be told from most of the tracks. But maybe that is just my imagination running rampant. Songs like Shut Up, Circles, Make The World Move just don't make sense on the album. I feel like they were added, not as filler, but as things she thought would be cute to include. Unfortunately, the songs detract from the concept and the integrity of the album... but that is just my opinion.
So what do you guys think about conceptual albums, or just the cohesiveness of an album? Is it important to you? Or is it only important if your fave's album/the album has songs you can bop to?
Anyway... How important is it for you guys that an album be cohesive, or as Beyonce put it, have a "concept?"
Just to let people understand what that means... It's an album where the majority of the songs have similar themes, sounds, or tell a story.
One of the best examples of thisthat instantly pops into my head at leastis The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The album is very autobiographical, and has a distinct pop/soul/R&B sound that shared between all of the songs. I know that a lot of girls here stan for ha quietly
TRIGGER
This album is supposed to be the one where Beyonce had the mosT influence, control, and concept. Though, I find that hard to believe when each song has like twelve writers on it. Contrast this with the fact that the Lauryn Hill album I previously mentioned only has about 4 writers on the entire album, with Lauryn being the sole writer on nearly every track. This isn't to shade Beyonce or 4, though she put herself in the cross hairs, but she shouldn't come for people's lack of making concept albums after putting 4 out. 4 was clearly an attempt at getting some of that Adele market: Half the album is about Jay-Z, in the same way Adele's album was about some guy. Then the album has songs like Party, Run The World, and I Was Here. Figures that Satch, a beyonce stan, only uses the bonus songs on the Deluxe album (Schoolin' Life;Lay Up Under Me). But it isn't as if Beyonce doesn't know how to make a great concept album...
B'day still remains Beyonce's magnum opus. Everything from the production to the band to the lyrics in this album were fueled with funk and soul. Beyonce's delivery on every song was sexy, and powerful. Bey's portrayal of herself as a woman was also less subservient compared to 4: Just listen to songs like Upgrade U, Freakem Dress, Irreplaceable, Green Light, or Ring The Alarm. Black Beyonce was serving some powerful woman teas back in the day.
As for other pop artist who do concept albums, I think the last interesting one I can recall is The Fame
I always look at this album as some kind of thesis on what Fame is. It's a very smart, and self aware album... even if the little monsters are ashamed of it. Sure it has its flaws, but I think that has less to do with the concept of it, and more to do with the songs just being terrible.
Well, the reason I even began thinking about this stuff is due to me listening to Lotus today. I tried to find the concept, and synthesis between the songs, and aside from 3-4 songs, I think there is a story to be told from most of the tracks. But maybe that is just my imagination running rampant. Songs like Shut Up, Circles, Make The World Move just don't make sense on the album. I feel like they were added, not as filler, but as things she thought would be cute to include. Unfortunately, the songs detract from the concept and the integrity of the album... but that is just my opinion.
So what do you guys think about conceptual albums, or just the cohesiveness of an album? Is it important to you? Or is it only important if your fave's album/the album has songs you can bop to?
I can enjoy an album without it having any specific idea that ALL the songs float around or contain, but I find them infinitely more interesting when they do, like Electra Heart! Even The Family Jewels has some core 'points' and those just make it so much more listenable.
In other news, Little Boot's second album, Nocturnes is coming out May 5th and HOLY SHIT I'M EXCITED. Like seriously, holy fuck, I am super hyped.
And she just announced that she's playing in Chicago a couple days after the album drops! I am so fucking excited to finally see her live
In other news, Little Boot's second album, Nocturnes is coming out May 5th and HOLY SHIT I'M EXCITED. Like seriously, holy fuck, I am super hyped.
And she just announced that she's playing in Chicago a couple days after the album drops! I am so fucking excited to finally see her live
VERY important, which is a reason why Born This Way failed. Absolutely no thematic connection inbetween songs other than a faint rebellious attitude.
I've stanned them several times before in this thread, but Goldfrapp's albums are ALL built on an idea, and Alison often gives and explanation for what they were based on. It helps that they ISOLATE themselves when they record a record. So many artists just write randomly and record whenever which often leads to a shitty, diluted product.
Goldfrapp's Felt Mountain is based on some kind of James Bond/sexual subversion idea. It's lyrics are often unintelligible yet the SOUNDSCAPE it creates is unlike many things in this music industry. Ambient noises, distorted guitars, alison's high pitched voice emulating animals, and the list just goes on. The album is a work of art.
Other albums with defined soundscapes:
I've stanned them several times before in this thread, but Goldfrapp's albums are ALL built on an idea, and Alison often gives and explanation for what they were based on. It helps that they ISOLATE themselves when they record a record. So many artists just write randomly and record whenever which often leads to a shitty, diluted product.
Goldfrapp's Felt Mountain is based on some kind of James Bond/sexual subversion idea. It's lyrics are often unintelligible yet the SOUNDSCAPE it creates is unlike many things in this music industry. Ambient noises, distorted guitars, alison's high pitched voice emulating animals, and the list just goes on. The album is a work of art.
Other albums with defined soundscapes:
VERY important, which is a reason why Born This Way failed. Absolutely no thematic connection inbetween songs other than a faint rebellious attitude.
I've stanned them several times before in this thread, but Goldfrapp's albums are ALL built on an idea, and Alison often gives and explanation for what they were based on. It helps that they ISOLATE themselves when they record a record. So many artists just write randomly and record whenever which often leads to a shitty, diluted product.
Goldfrapp's Felt Mountain is based on some kind of James Bond/sexual subversion idea. It's lyrics are often unintelligible yet the SOUNDSCAPE it creates is unlike many things in this music industry. Ambient noises, distorted guitars, alison's high pitched voice emulating animals, and the list just goes on. The album is a work of art.
Other albums with defined soundscapes:
I remember a few of us talked about whether or not Born This Way was conceptual, and we were kind of split on the decision. I believe Marius was the one who said the album was about various things, like her past relationships, self acceptance, and... drugs, I believe. I can hear that in some songs, specifically in Born This Way (the song), but I don't think the album is very unified in its core ideas. Only recently have I accepted that the album isn't complete shit... I enjoy songs like Highway Unicorn, and Edge of Glory. However, in comparison to The Fame, the album definitely lacks cohesion.
I'll have to check out that goldfrapp album. I am quite ignorant to most of her music, tbh.
Leona Lewis
Banned
Listening to it in full is still a religious experience for me. Though I understand that in this unfortunate age of singles sales being given more importance than album sales, it's not worth it to create a cohesive piece of work anymore.
I guess my aversion to gaga kind of distorted my views a bit. There's definitely a tiny bit of cohesion there.
And YASSS to Goldfrapp. Her music spans across so many genres that you're bound to find something you like. Felt Mountain, Seventh Tree, and Supernature are my faves.
Just to let people understand what that means... It's an album where the majority of the songs have similar themes, sounds, or tell a story.
One of the best examples of thisthat instantly pops into my head at leastis The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The album is very autobiographical, and has a distinct pop/soul/R&B sound that shared between all of the songs. I know that a lot of girls here stan for ha quietly, and will know exactly what I am talking about. I have to wonder if there is any correlation between having a lot of influence/writing credits on your album, and the album being cohesive. I don't want to make such a claim, considering there are some girls who "claim" to have a lot of influence on their albums, but the results have been a cluster of randomness...TRIGGER
You better stan. *.*
RE The actual question:
It's not overwhelmingly important for an album to be cohesive thematically IMO. I've listened to plenty of mixtapes and albums that jumped from topic to topic. It's about the music. Albums like Back to Basics, Miseducation, and Kaleidoscope Dream succeed because of how well individual tracks flow together. I think it's a lot more impressive to actually craft an album with a cohesive flow.
Bladenic, I'm halfway done with it
buT
So far I haven't disliked anything. Bless.
Roy, you should add Romanian Queen Inna's latest release to the OP, tbh.I don't know when or if this is going to be released in the US tho.
Yassssss sis. Everyone needs to listen to this album.
The amount of jams is jusT too much.
Also yassss at Icicle using Sasha Grey gifs again.
gaga stains are petitioning the fact that madonna will be the one presenting that gay alliance award?
now listen up trick, if you are willing to be trolled by madonna stans then so be it
but I am not going to let you come here and spread misinformation
What you are talking about is Madonna stans pretending to be Little Monsters to embarrass the stanbase even further
this is the blog they run http://littlemonsterartpop.blogspot.co.uk/
it gets deleted every time they post a stupid blog post such as Kelly Osbourne should kill herself or that Madonna is the cause of the AIDS crisis due to the level of reporting it gets
but before they take down the blog, they make sure to spread it to news media and celebrities, Steven Klein and Sharon O being two of them who have been trolled
this the troll that runs the blog: https://twitter.com/Cedavi
noooooo they did notnow listen up trick, if you are willing to be trolled by madonna stans then so be it
but I am not going to let you come here and spread misinformation
What you are talking about is Madonna stans pretending to be Little Monsters to embarrass the stanbase even further
this is the blog they run http://littlemonsterartpop.blogspot.co.uk/
it gets deleted every time they post a stupid blog post such as Kelly Osbourne should kill herself or that Madonna is the cause of the AIDS crisis due to the level of reporting it gets
but before they take down the blog, they make sure to spread it to news media and celebrities, Steven Klein and Sharon O being two of them who have been trolled
this the troll that runs the blog: https://twitter.com/Cedavi
i had no idea madonna stans were this vicious
honestly shocked though
seems like a crazy monster thing to do
seems like a crazy monster thing to do
<+)O Robido O(+>
Member
now listen up trick, if you are willing to be trolled by madonna stans then so be it
but I am not going to let you come here and spread misinformation
What you are talking about is Madonna stans pretending to be Little Monsters to embarrass the stanbase even further
this is the blog they run http://littlemonsterartpop.blogspot.co.uk/
it gets deleted every time they post a stupid blog post such as Kelly Osbourne should kill herself or that Madonna is the cause of the AIDS crisis due to the level of reporting it gets
but before they take down the blog, they make sure to spread it to news media and celebrities, Steven Klein and Sharon O being two of them who have been trolled
this the troll that runs the blog: https://twitter.com/Cedavi
Wafflecakes
Member
now listen up trick, if you are willing to be trolled by madonna stans then so be it
but I am not going to let you come here and spread misinformation
What you are talking about is Madonna stans pretending to be Little Monsters to embarrass the stanbase even further
this is the blog they run http://littlemonsterartpop.blogspot.co.uk/
it gets deleted every time they post a stupid blog post such as Kelly Osbourne should kill herself or that Madonna is the cause of the AIDS crisis due to the level of reporting it gets
but before they take down the blog, they make sure to spread it to news media and celebrities, Steven Klein and Sharon O being two of them who have been trolled
this the troll that runs the blog: https://twitter.com/Cedavi
I am actually impressed. That's some dedication.
Bieber collapsed in London, rushed to the hospital
http://www.tmz.com/2013/03/07/justin-bieber-collapses-hospitalized-oxygen-london/
http://www.tmz.com/2013/03/07/justin-bieber-collapses-hospitalized-oxygen-london/
Wafflecakes
Member
Thats scary. Hope it's nothing serious.
I've been trying to make monsters to do the same but they dont want to retaliate
Maybe the little monsters are just waiting for iT to expire.
redone official poster
I need to have this on my wall tbh
its just
I guess, its not like its a threat
I'm just here for the messiness
I need to have this on my wall tbh
its just
I guess, its not like its a threat
I'm just here for the messiness
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