Hmmm...wonder if anyone will care that this is gone?
F.U. was written by Miley, Karim Kharbouch (a.k.a. French Montana), Rami Samir Afuni & Maureen McDonald. It was produced by Afuni and released on September 30, 2013 as track 10 of Bangerz.
I feel like the stretch of eliminations from 40-25 is always an interesting one in rates with 80+ songs. For the most part, they're the songs people like - even really like - but don't love enough to put in the top 20/25. This is definitely one of those songs for me. It's an overdramatic, fun as hell, overproduced campy
mess and I live for it every time I listen, but she definitely has better songs. So #38 is a great placing for it in my opinion, as much as I enjoy pretty much every single aspect of the song. I think the mind-numbing electronic synth that is constantly playing might be my favorite thing about the production. It
feels like insanity. Just this constant buzzing in your head, like the rage Miley must feel. I also love the bubbling and clicks that come in the second/third verse. They add such a fun, weird element to it all. The keyboard that backs the entire thing up iadds the perfect dramatic flair too. Honestly, the song really is super overproduced but it works so damn well for me. It all comes together perfectly in my opinion. But my favorite parts of the song as a whole are the lyrics, the vocals, the personailty of it all. Miley is pissed, and absolutely scathing, tearing this cheating bastard apart. And we love to see it! And I actually think the collab works. French Montana's verse being placed between the chorus and Miley's second one is a weird decision, but it flows well and he sounds invested in the song. Overall just a really enjoyable song that works better then it has any right to.
I think this song has gotten the most commentary so far. And not everyone agrees with me.
@Yeziirl (3.5) tells us:
French Montana is unbearable somehow. That's how I feel about Big Sean most of the time ddd. And is that only reason you gave it such a low score...? Just curious. Next,
@Butterfly (5.25) uses the "d" word:
It’s not a bad song but the production has dated harder than anything else on Bangerz for me. Can chaos really be dated though? And
@M24 (6) apologizes:
I appreciate her vocals on this one. The chorus is a bit of a downer for me though. Sorry @Maki, I know you stan this one. Hmmm...I do agree that the chorus is a little weaker than the verses. But still super catchy.
@boombazookajoe (9.5) cites a few possible inspirations:
My favorite thing about this album is the whiplash of genres. This serves me a dash of Nancy Sinatra, Amy Winehouse, and Burn by Emeli Sande. I frigging love it. I love that about the album too. And I'm not sure which Emeli song you meant? Couldn't find a "Burn". I asked if anyone would care about this leaving. I imagine the next two at least will.
@Sprockrooster (10) came close to an interesting decision:
A massive 11-contender. From the first time I played Bangerz this was an instant standout. And it hold up very well in time. The structure of this song feels like a pinball machine. We go from one part of the song to the other and I am feeling electrified to singalong. Probably a lost single, just like my previous Miley-11 'Liberty Walk'. Love the stanning, but this would've been a terrible single choice nn. Especially compared to like, half the album. And
@Maki (10) hits nearly all the same points I did:
My favourite from this album ever since I first heard it. The best sonic standout of the album, too. The relentless drama, Miley killing it with those vocals and, whew, that pre-chorus and chorus combo really is brilliant. It better not be done wrong. Well, I think it did really well. But I'm sure you'll disagree dddd.