MUNA - "One That Got Away" + General Discussion

[JMRGBY]

For the record, I’m only liking this because I don’t think it’s a very successful cover, overall. I don’t think MUNA are the problem though, it’s just that the original song is so poor, even they can’t save it.

I don't think so.

 

[Vasilios]

For the record, I’m only liking this because I don’t think it’s a very successful cover, overall. I don’t think MUNA are the problem though, it’s just that the original song is so poor, even they can’t save it.

How are all your opinions floppy. Sometimes is a chill classic bop.

 

[ManilaChinchilla]

Sometimes is the ying to Genie In a Bottle's yang.

 

[cleosnatchra]

Okay I was ready to love the cover but it didn't really do it for me.

Now the Tegan and Sara Relief Next To Me cover? THAT'S A COVER!

 

[nooniebao]

Tonight Show performance of Kind of Girl:

 

[slaybellz]

Tonight Show performance of Kind of Girl:

Josette always kills me with her little hip swaying and intensely feeling the music. The MUNA equivalent of Este's iconic bass face.

 

[slaybellz]

Over its 11 tracks, this album has everything: Frou Frou influences, subtle nods to “Crew Love” by Drake (rapper and self-proclaimed lesbian), hints of Lilith Fair (or “2000s singer-songwriter energy"

With sonic influences like Robyn, Phil Collins, and The Cranberries, the album taps into a sweet, albeit wide-ranging nostalgia. “‘Handle Me’ was definitely a sexy early 2000s movie. This would be in The O.C. ... during a make-out scene on early L Word”

I literally say this all the time but why do they get me so bad??? I love every single one of these things with a passion.

 

[HippoSteaks]

This album is all I can think about. Is it Friday yet?

 

[pedroleum]

10/10 in Line of Best Fit. I am so ready for this.

 

[AshtrayHeart]

EP? It's a full length album isn't it?

 

[2014]

THE VINYL IS IN STORE!

 

[Mikal]

That review is some badly written stan goggle nonsense, but I'm really excited for this record to finally hit. Feels like this campaign has lasted forever already.

At this point Anything But Me is a serious SOTY contender and I really warmed to Home By Now too. Now load me up with even more melancholy nutrition!!!

 

[Heartthrob]

Some more reviews are trickling in.

Stereogum: MUNA Are Bound For Pop Stardom, And Nothing Could Be More Fun
9/10 - Loud and Quiet
8/10 - RIOT Mag
8/10 - Gigwise

MUNA have created an album that embodies the queer existence in such a beautiful manner. It’s a record for the (maybe) first ‘post-COVID’ summer of release, of rediscovery of who we used to be, maybe discovering who we’ve become now. MUNA is for a summer of forming new relationships, friendships and whatever may fall in between. It’s a record for those finally able to embrace their queerness without a two-metre distance, those who have had to hide themselves over the pandemic, those who have longed for these moments of freedom and satisfaction. MUNA have created a sanctuary of their own, for us to get lost in or to find home in on the dancefloor or in our bedrooms.

With a collection of bangers, slow tunes and refreshing melodies, MUNA are magic. They’ve created a space for all to lose themselves into for a little while, whether to dance or cry, they’re here to carve through the monotony and troubles of daily life and transport us to a different, brighter, louder, prouder, and safer place.

Get that 80+ Metacritic score, icons!

 

[djmakemewet]

THE VINYL IS IN STORE!

I had been anticipating the dreaded delay email so this gives me confidence!

 

[2014]

I had been anticipating the dreaded delay email so this gives me confidence!

Apparently the vinyl isn’t released until Sunday? We’re not allowed to put it on sale until then anyway..

 

[Ferk]

When I say I can feel it in my soul that this is going to be one of my favorite albums of the year. Friday can't come soon enough.

 

[jordxn]

I completely forgot that I had even ordered the green vinyl or that this was coming out on Friday until I got an order processing email yesterday.

Thrilled to see such positive reviews already!

 

[aaronhansome]

I apparently get my vinyl delivered today?

 

[Clyde]

I completely forgot that I had even ordered the green vinyl or that this was coming out on Friday until I got an order processing email yesterday.

Same, hope Norman will get this to me before next week

 

[inevitable]

I just checked the porch after receiving a ring notification and I forgot I had preordered the vinyl but it’s here and I shall be listening to it momentarily.