Number One, is well, the one for me of the new songs. BOP.
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Yeah, I've only listened through once but 'Now' hit me a bit harder as I feel it was a little more melancholy which is more my schtick but this will definitely get repeated listens I'm sure.
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Yeah it’s CD only, the vinyl doesn’t have the bonus tracks
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Some of the more negative reviews baffled me. Some of them reek of sexism and ageism as if she can’t have fun at 57. Also criticising her lyrics for being a bit simple and random when this is the same woman who gave us
“okay so you’re Brad Pitt. That don’t impress me much.”
“Even my skin is acting weird. I wish I could grow a beard.”
“You can put a hole in my shoe”
Nonsensical lyrics are her signature. Happy songs with odd lyrics.
“okay so you’re Brad Pitt. That don’t impress me much.”
“Even my skin is acting weird. I wish I could grow a beard.”
“You can put a hole in my shoe”
Nonsensical lyrics are her signature. Happy songs with odd lyrics.
I like this a hell of a lot more than I did Now which was sort of a let down.
All those who reviewed this album negatively shall burn in hell.
I picked up a copy at Target today and it's a really great collection. The title track and Pretty Liar are standouts, but The Hardest Stone is seriously fantastic. Such an interesting sound for her, and one of the best melodically from the album. It may be my favorite post-comeback material.
Pretty Liar is amazing.
Play it loud!!
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Jumping in with more The Hardest Stone praise. I agree that it's one of the best things across both recent albums, as well as a sonic shift that actually works. The sax fills are beautiful, and the chord progression at 2:36 is perfectly melancholic for the closing track of the album.
Other favs:
Number One - Another instance where melody and production are so much more interesting than the recycled sounds of Brand New or Best Friend.
Inhale / Exhale AIR - This feels like an Up! track. It has that playful yet inspirational tone. It's Shania in anthemic mode. The all caps of AIR reminds me of her exclamation tendencies.
Last Day of Summer - I would love another ballad on the album, but I really love her voice on this one.
Done & Dusted - Catchy! Deserves a spot on the actual album.
Giddy Up! - The lity in the cup line is just... I'll get over it. It's been in my head all day.
Other favs:
Number One - Another instance where melody and production are so much more interesting than the recycled sounds of Brand New or Best Friend.
Inhale / Exhale AIR - This feels like an Up! track. It has that playful yet inspirational tone. It's Shania in anthemic mode. The all caps of AIR reminds me of her exclamation tendencies.
Last Day of Summer - I would love another ballad on the album, but I really love her voice on this one.
Done & Dusted - Catchy! Deserves a spot on the actual album.
Giddy Up! - The lity in the cup line is just... I'll get over it. It's been in my head all day.
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I have been obsessed with Giddy Up! because of “litty in the cup.” I absolutely love that she says that.
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Doh I meant Number One. My brain was mixing up tracks.
I like the new album, my favourite tracks are: Waking Up Dreaming, Inhale/Exhale AIR, Pretty Liar (it’s amazing to finally hear her swear on her own songs) and Giddy Up!, I just think Now hit me a lot harder (All in All, Soldier, Let’s Kiss and Make Up, Poor Me, I’m Alright; Who’s Gonna Be Your Girl, Where Do You Think You’re Going, Life’s About To Get Good, Light of My Life, Swinging With My Eyes Closed and Home Now are my favourites from Now) and it will probably be the only ever time I’ll ever see her on tour, it was a fucking joke what they did to the set list for non-North American shows, but was a great night overall.
The album is a 8.0/10 for me.
I liked Now, but this album feels much more like a return to form. Majority of the album is uptempo which is quite uplifting and refreshing! Her voice sounds lovely on the ballads too. Also, the sonic direction on The Hardest Stone is something new from her, but she does a good job. I don't dislike any of the tracks tbh. I love how there is still that silly and fun energy present in her lyrics like it was during her peak.
Favorites are : Giddy Up!, Brand New, Waking Up Dreaming, Best Friend, Inhale/Exhale AIR, Last Day of Summer, Got It Good, Not Just A Girl.
I liked Now, but this album feels much more like a return to form. Majority of the album is uptempo which is quite uplifting and refreshing! Her voice sounds lovely on the ballads too. Also, the sonic direction on The Hardest Stone is something new from her, but she does a good job. I don't dislike any of the tracks tbh. I love how there is still that silly and fun energy present in her lyrics like it was during her peak.
Favorites are : Giddy Up!, Brand New, Waking Up Dreaming, Best Friend, Inhale/Exhale AIR, Last Day of Summer, Got It Good, Not Just A Girl.
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Number One is the one for me, I keep going back to it. She sounds so good on it and the chorus is so hypnotic.
Great listen, all about her songwriting
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IalWrEL1F96QI5qv2z2Ya?si=UhFZzHBzSxuw_5vZyJXYjg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IalWrEL1F96QI5qv2z2Ya?si=UhFZzHBzSxuw_5vZyJXYjg