It’s had the video made for it so I’m guessing the new single.
I think Flip A Switch would be eaten up by Radio 1 though so hopefully that gets a moment further in the campaign. Do a double A side and send Worth It to Radio 2!
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I think Flip A Switch would be eaten up by Radio 1 though so hopefully that gets a moment further in the campaign. Do a double A side and send Worth It to Radio 2!
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Environmental Anxiety stands out yes but I think it might be my favourite. I love it when a girl lists some things and the track has a lot of lists!
I'm really excited to listen to the album this evening. I just wanted to say how much I love 'Black Mascara' and have ever since it came out. Not sure if singles get re-released in the same way in the digital age but would love it to get another push after Escapism's finished doing it's thing.
This is instantly pretty fantastic across the board. Not bothered about Mary Jane particularly (overdone!) but still nice at least.
I loved my first playthrough of the album! She really is in her Amy bag with some of these, it's fantastic.
I really enjoy the lyrical flavors and genres she visits throughout and the whole album feels so distinctly UK to me (which is a huge strength!) it just has that vibe of an upcoming classic. My only silly complaint so far is the sirens in Environmental Anxiety, I hate sirens in music and so does my dog. ddd
I really enjoy the lyrical flavors and genres she visits throughout and the whole album feels so distinctly UK to me (which is a huge strength!) it just has that vibe of an upcoming classic. My only silly complaint so far is the sirens in Environmental Anxiety, I hate sirens in music and so does my dog. ddd
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"Environmental Anxiety." is crazy. Another win for the jungle revival!
She did something on Flip A Switch I can’t stop playing it , an Anthem !
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THEY GON' BUSS IT DOoOOoOoOOOOOoooOOoWN
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I wasn't sure if I was going to like "Buss It Down" because I remember hearing the snippet ages ago and thinking it felt Meghan Trainor-ish, but it's not that at all and she really pulls it off. It's a nice moment of levity after an album that deals with such heavy topics.
Sonically, this is rich as fuck and feels luxurious. Lyrically, powerful but sometimes a little heavy-handed and you can kinda make a game out of how many times she will reference cocaine. Overall, a triumph though. Sounds like a major label, blockbuster album.
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Screaming at this being in the official lyrics for "Environmental Anxiety." on her website
I'm so happy I waited a few hours to listen to this after work so I could fully ingest the album, it's such an atmospheric experience. I'm so proud of her.
I'm not sure I can really identify favourites at this early stage but Ice Cream Man stopped me in my tracks. Stunning and devastating all at once.
I'm not sure I can really identify favourites at this early stage but Ice Cream Man stopped me in my tracks. Stunning and devastating all at once.
Its a small indie label so they saved on the shipping costs.
What do we think her chances of a #1 album are next week?
Guessing her biggest competition is Sam or Shania?
Guessing her biggest competition is Sam or Shania?
I think she stands a reasonable chance. The album is smashing it on Apple at number 2, whereas Shania is at 14.
I'll probably pick up the vinyl tomorrow.
I'll probably pick up the vinyl tomorrow.
This album is stunning! Can't wait to see her live next month.