I mean, comparatively! It’s still a good trackThe lyrics to “Greedy” are cringe, but it’s a bop
― This field is required (morrisp), Saturday, 9 December 2023 18:51 (four months ago) link
(and highlights her vocal ability better, IMO)
― This field is required (morrisp), Saturday, 9 December 2023 18:56 (four months ago) link
I know songs are shopped around, but it’s hard listening to “GIAW” without thinking about how it was originally with Camila Cabello (and probably could’ve stayed with her…). It is one of AG’s favorites though, fwiw
― This field is required (morrisp), Saturday, 9 December 2023 19:02 (four months ago) link
i completely agree about sweetener being very overrated but dangerous woman is one of her best which is why sweetener was so disappointing
― ufo, Saturday, 9 December 2023 20:04 (four months ago) link
Canny numerologists have pointed out that she posted the seven (7) studio pics/vids on December 7 (…in case there was any doubt whether they just related to another feature on someone else’s remix, or something like that).
― This field is required (morrisp), Saturday, 9 December 2023 21:49 (four months ago) link
Only figured out recently that "Santa Tell Me" is originally her song. It's kind of crept into the Xmas canon already so I figured it was an older song she was covering. I enjoy hearing it more than most Xmas songs
― Vinnie, Saturday, 9 December 2023 23:45 (four months ago) link
She just released the “naughty version” (which has a slightly spicier bridge).
― This field is required (morrisp), Tuesday, 12 December 2023 03:22 (four months ago) link
Being an Ariana stan in 2023 involves engagement w/several degrees of irony & camp.
― This field is required (morrisp), Tuesday, 12 December 2023 03:30 (four months ago) link
Another quality teaser (in studio w/Max & Ilya)
― This field is required (morrisp), Sunday, 17 December 2023 19:07 (four months ago) link
I've been listening to DW and Sweetener (thanx to the above discussion)... they both hit just as strong as ever; Sweetener in particular is such a wonderful & special album, it has this magic that's just like nothing else...
― This field is required (morrisp), Sunday, 17 December 2023 19:20 (four months ago) link
Did anyone get one of the postcards that were being sent out in the mail to fans? They look cool! I want one.
― piscesx, Saturday, 30 December 2023 16:11 (three months ago) link
I’m still waiting for mine! :D(I think they were just sent out to the five or so big stan accounts that she coordinates things with?)
― In my Ram’s Horn era (morrisp), Saturday, 30 December 2023 16:30 (three months ago) link
…ah looks like it was ~7~ fans (to fit the theme)
― In my Ram’s Horn era (morrisp), Saturday, 30 December 2023 18:51 (three months ago) link
New single apparently titled “yes, and?”There are hints it’ll be released Friday, Jan. 12 (but not confirmed)
― Wooly Bully (2005 Remaster) (morrisp), Thursday, 4 January 2024 23:52 (three months ago) link
^now confirmed, btw
Turns out the lyric she's been teasing – "Say that shit with your chest" – also appears in a Mac Miller song
― Wooly Bully (2005 Remaster) (morrisp), Sunday, 7 January 2024 23:50 (three months ago) link
The track is said to be influenced by (or even "interpolate") Madonna's "Vogue"... which also happened the case w/"Motive," from the last album.
I've learned to keep expectations in check (with any artist/band I'm a fan of)... no streak lasts forever, lighting doesn't necessarily strike 7 times, etc. But few artists have her level of "quality control"/taste in her own material; and especially for her big comeback single, it's hard to imagine a swing + miss (I doubt we're getting a "Focus" situation here). But you never know...
― Wooly Bully (2005 Remaster) (morrisp), Wednesday, 10 January 2024 19:48 (three months ago) link
Btw – I've been listening to Positions; and even accounting for the fact that AG music prob sounds 5x better to me than a non-fan, I'm surprised the album wasn't more generally acclaimed. Even putting aside her vocals and the melodies (which are f'in incredible), the production is just amazingly lush; every song full of gorgeous details under the surface. It's just a world-class album...!
― Wooly Bully (2005 Remaster) (morrisp), Wednesday, 10 January 2024 20:03 (three months ago) link
i agree entirely. i think 'thank u next' was just such a career peak both in terms of her music and her celebrity, her really just being in the center of the pop culture zeitgest and releasing great music that spoke directly to all the attention, that i think the follow up was always going to be in a really tough spot in its shadow regardless of whether it was good or not. it just so happens to be really really good
― slob wizard (J0rdan S.), Wednesday, 10 January 2024 20:34 (three months ago) link
New thread for a new "era": ariana grande - eternal sunshine (2024 album)
― Wooly Bully (2005 Remaster) (morrisp), Thursday, 11 January 2024 17:15 (three months ago) link