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Before we begin, here is a list of songs featured in the video that I've already talked about in other posts, along with the scores I gave to them. If you would like to see me go into detail about each, click the links.
Songs Talked About In First Impressions #1- Songs I Don't Know The Names Of (Apparently?)
"Rainbow" by Kesha (9.5/10)
"Rich Love" by OneRepublic ft. Seeb (8/10)
"Broken Glass" by Rachel Platten (7.5/10)
"My Love" by Wale ft. Major Lazer, Wizkid, and Dua Lipa (9/10)
Songs Talked About In First Impressions #3- More Songs I Don't Know The Name Of
"World Gone Mad" by Bastille (8/10)
"Inspired" by Miley Cyrus (7/10)
"Again" by Noah Cyrus ft. XXXTentacion (6/10)
Songs Talked About In First Impressions #4/Album Review #3- Taylor Swift's Reputation
"Call It What You Want" by Taylor Swift (8.5/10)
#1. "The Other Side" by Alessia Cara
Alessia Cara is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter who's had quite a few hits already, but really hasn't become an A-lister yet. Her first single "Here" and her collaboration with Zedd, "Stay", were both really good, but everything else has been disappointing for me. It's a shame, because she has one of the most unique and captivating voices in music. "The Other Side" is actually a cover of a song from the Netflix original series The Get-Down (I haven't heard the original), and it's just another generic soundtrack song. Alessia sounds great, and the key change at the end was appreciated, but the lyrics and instrumental aren't really interesting to me. There are better songs on this list, which you'll see as this post goes on. 7/10
#2. "Ciao Adios" by Anne-Marie
"Rockabye" by Clean Bandit is my only previous experience with British singer Anne-Marie, but I like that song, so I guess it's okay. In that song, I thought she sounded almost exactly like Sia, and I can hear that in this song, but not as much. This song feels more like something Dua Lipa would do than anything. It has the sassy kiss-off tone and tropical vibe found in a lot of Dua's work. If you like "New Rules", you will like this song. The pre-chorus has a really good melody, and the chorus is an immediate earworm. Anne-Marie sounds confident, and her delivery is fitting for the lyrics. The lyrics are blunt and even funny in some parts. This song sounds like it could've been a hit, but I'm not too bitter it wasn't. It's good, but not AMAZING. 7.5/10
#3. "Drugs" by August Alsina
I've vaguely heard of August Alsina, meaning I'm pretty sure he's done something with Nicki Minaj, but I can't tell you what it's called. Apparently he's an R&B guy, sort of like Chris Brown. I'm picky about my R&B, so I went in this hoping for the best but being prepared for the worst. And this song is more of a "worst" than a "best" for me. It's not the worst song I've ever heard, but I don't care for it at all. Something about August Alsina's tone of voice just turns me off. It sounds really whiny to me. The beat isn't anything special, sounding more sludgy than anything. And the biggest problem is, of course, the lyrics. When I talked about Reputation by Taylor Swift, specifically the song "Don't Blame Me", I went on a rant about songs that compare love to drugs. It is such an overused metaphor and I pray for the days when songwriters stop using it. This song is completely built around that metaphor, and it loses points from me for that. 4/10
#4. "Trainwreck" by Banks
I've heard of Banks maybe once or twice (I'm pretty sure she's one of those alternative bubbling-under girls like Lana Del Rey or Lorde, although not as famous), but this is my first time listening to her. And my first impression is that this song is wonky. The production is a little cluttered, but it matches the angry tone of the lyrics. This song is about an ex Banks had to help during his darkest times, and despite that, he let her go. It's the soundtrack to her somewhat losing her mind because of the breakup, and it's angry and pretty epic. Banks conveys a lot of rage in her vocals, and the way she sings the chorus is like a hypnotic chant. This is a weird, weird song, but it's pretty good, honestly. 8/10
#5. "I Got You" by Bebe Rexha
This song peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100, which surprised me because I thought it was a lot bigger than that. I listened to a bunch of year-end mashups of the biggest hits of 2017, and this song has appeared in nearly every one of them, even though it apparently wasn't that big of a hit? Plus I heard it on the radio a lot earlier in the year and I'm pretty sure it's in some commercials. As for my opinion on the song, it's one of those songs that's kind of horrible but I like anyway. It's really repetitive and Bebe's voice is honestly pretty annoying. I guess I just like it because the beat sounds nice and the chorus is ungodly-catchy. Once you listen to it, it'll be stuck in your head for hours. This song is just a guilty pleasure for me. 8/10
#6. "Versace On The Floor" by Bruno Mars
I've actually heard this song before numerous times, and I've been in love with it since I first heard it last summer. It is a travesty that Bruno Mars's previous singles from this album, "24K Magic" and "That's What I Like", both of which are fine songs but tried way too hard to recreate "Uptown Funk", were huge hits, while this excellent, sensual callback to R&B slow jams of years past that actually tried to do something creative flopped. This is one of the sexiest songs I've ever heard, and Bruno Mars's voice just oozes with passion and charisma. The song has a sensual atmosphere with the instrumental and melody, and the key change just adds to the drama. And the fact that the music video stars Zendaya, who is one of my favorite celebrities (shameless plug) and an all-around queen is the cherry on the top. Of the many Bruno Mars songs I've heard, this is my favorite, and yes, I am extremely bitter it wasn't as successful as some of his other songs. 10/10
#7. "Rhythm Inside" by Calum Scott
It's always fun to do songs by artists I've never heard of in these posts, because not only does it serve as a first impression of the artist, but it's also a first impression of the artist. My first impression of this song is that it's pretty good. The beat and production are probably the highlight of this song, because it sounds GREAT. It has some pretty cool synths mixed with strings for an interesting and upbeat effect. Calum Scott has a unique voice and it fits with the production well. He sounds sort of like if you combined Adam Levine's voice with Sam Smith's. The lyrics are about having an uncontrollable feeling of giddiness around a person you love, and they're not bad, but they're not great either. The main line in the chorus of "It feels like I could be the one for your love" just feels odd, like they could've phrased it a different way. This song is pretty good, but it's missing that one element to push it over the top and make it great. 7.5/10
#8. "I Have Questions" by Camila Cabello
I didn't expect this. As soon as I realized it was Camila Cabello doing a ballad, I got nervous. I mean, yeah, I love "Havana", but I still think she's a really weak, oftentimes annoying vocalist. But damn, this hits hard. The production is minimal, appropriately leaving space to showcase the vocals and lyrics. Camila's nasally vocal tone works unexpectedly well for this song, and her performance is extremely emotional. You can feel her pain, especially when she sings "I gave you all of me, my blood, my sweat, my heart, and my tears, why don't you care? Why don't you care?" The lyrics are also really relatable for anyone who's ever felt like they've been hurt or betrayed for someone. And let's be honest, most of us can relate to feeling like that. Being hurt isn't fun, but when you're hurt by someone you previously loved, it's even more painful and often baffling, and Camila expresses that sentiment beautifully. 9/10
#9. "Cut To The Feeling" by Carly Rae Jepsen
You all remember that big hit from 2012, "Call Me Maybe", right? Well, the woman behind it, Carly Rae Jepsen, has continued to make music after it that isn't as successful as "Call Me Maybe", but probably should be. "Cut To The Feeling" is some top-tier bubblegum pop that should've been massive. It was featured in the animated movie Leap! and the commercials for it (where I've heard snippets, but not the full song), and in a better world, it would've been as successful as "Can't Stop The Feeling" by Justin Timberlake from the Trolls movie. This is one of the happiest songs I can think of, with shiny '80s-style synths and Carly sounding very joyous and passionate in her performance. The lyrics are about the highs of being in love, and that's what it feels like. The bridge where she sings "Take me to emotion, I want to go all the way" is the best part of the song. I can definitely see this taking up a spot in my playlist, and even though I haven't heard it in full until now, I'm bitter it wasn't successful. 9.5/10
#10. "Quit" by Cashmere Cat ft. Ariana Grande
I'm honestly embarrassed that I haven't listened to this song until now. Not only am I a massive fan of Ariana Grande (see my Dangerous Woman review for proof...yes more shameless promo), but her previous collaboration with DJ Cashmere Cat, "Be My Baby" is my absolute favorite song of hers. Yes, I like it even more than "Greedy" or "Into You", which if you've read that review, you'd know is not an easy feat. "Quit" doesn't match the unbelievably high standards I have from "Be My Baby", but it still is a GORGEOUS song. Ariana is as angelic as ever in this song, opting for her lower range over the high belts she's known for. She shows restraint, which is fitting seeing as she's just a guest, but she still manages to sound stunning, especially with that outro. The production is interesting and creative, with this one synth choice that sounds like an auto-tuned flute and is better than you'd ever expect that to be. I also really like how the drop is simple but still catchy. The lyrics talk about a guy whom Ariana's peers say is bad for her, but she can't let him go, sort of similar to Ariana's hit "Side To Side". The Genius page for this song says Sia co-wrote it, which I found pretty interesting. Call me biased, but this is one of the best songs on this entire list. 9.5/10
#11. "Save It Til Morning" by Fergie
Like with the past installments of this series, I didn't listen to these songs in this order, that's just the order they're listed in the video. This was the last song I listened to, but I didn't go with the saying "save the best for last". If anything, this is one of the lesser songs in this post. Fergie has a good voice, but her music is either pop-rap that tries way too hard (except "Fergalicious", which is a so-bad-it's-good classic) or melodramatic yet boring ballads. "Save It Til Morning" definitely falls in the second category, trying way too hard to recreate "Big Girls Don't Cry" from over a decade ago. This song sounds almost exactly like that one. Fergie also sounds like she's oversinging way too hard, like she's doing a bad Christina Aguilera impression. The lyrics are boring, and the song just overall isn't memorable. I won't be able to recall how it goes unless I listen to it again. 5.5/10
#12. "I Don't Know Why" by Imagine Dragons
Back when "Radioactive" and "Demons" were huge hits, I was really into Imagine Dragons. That love has shrunk over time, probably because I got sick of them. They have some good songs, but a lot of their music is samey-sounding. "I Don't Know Why" is probably the best song I've heard from them in a while. It sounds more like a pop song than a rock song, but I still really like how it sounds. I like the twinkling synthesizers, the guitar interjections, and the thudding drums in the chorus. The lead singer also sounds pretty good. I don't always like this band, but I like the guy's voice. The chorus is catchy, but a little too repetitive for my liking, and the bridge, which consists of whisper-chanting "tell me that you love me" is straight-up weird. This song is fine and one of the better songs I've heard from Imagine Dragons, but I'm not crazy about it. 6.5/10
#13. "Uh Huh" by Julia Michaels
I don't like being negative at all, but I have to be honest with myself. This song had potential. The production is really good, mixing rugged acoustic guitars with upbeat pianos. It's a low-key banger. The lyrics are also fine, talking about how despite knowing she should take it slow in the relationship, Julia's heart wants to speed through it. It's also really catchy. But everything good I have to say about this song is overshadowed by the vocals, which I cannot stand. She muffles through the verses, only to (very annoyingly) crack her voice multiple times throughout the chorus. One of my brother's best friends does this one impression of a boy going through puberty, and it's very annoying. That's what Julia Michaels sounds like to me in this song. Give it to a better singer and I'd probably love this, but as it is now, it's a no from me. 5/10
#14. "Love So Soft" by Kelly Clarkson
I was surprised to see this here, because this song gets quite a bit of airplay where I live. I thought it did pretty well on the charts. Kelly Clarkson was one of the first artists I remember listening to as a kid, and I loved songs like "Since U Been Gone" and "Behind These Hazel Eyes". It's cool to see that she's still doing music, even if her new music is different in sound from the songs of my childhood. Those songs were pop-rock, but "Love So Soft" is a combination of soul and trap (that is honestly a lot better than it sounds). The contrast between the horns and the trap beats makes the song unique, and the lyrics are pretty good. But of course, the star of the show is Kelly's vocals. She's probably one of my favorite vocalists ever. I don't listen to her music all that much anymore, but her voice has always been and always will be incredible. The high notes in this song are soulful and just straight-up bliss to the ears, and it's why the song works for me. 8/10
#15. "Meaning of Life" by Kelly Clarkson
Surprise! There are two Kelly Clarkson songs here! I'm personally not complaining, because both songs are really good, especially "Meaning of Life". "Love So Soft" is a soul-trap hybrid, but "Meaning of Life" takes the soul elements up to 11 and is pure, soulful magic. It has a doo-wop/gospel sound that works amazingly with Kelly's vocals. Kelly sounds absolutely incredible here, showing off her powerful, gritty belted range and flawless falsetto. The horns and gospel-choir harmonizations are also awesome. The lyrics are about how she's really found love, and they're cute. My favorite line is "All I do is think of you and I, suddenly the wrongs, they start to feel so right". This is a great midtempo song and proof that Kelly Clarkson is one of the best vocalists of our time. God, I just really love her voice. 8.5/10
#16. "LOVE." by Kendrick Lamar ft. Zacari
This is the first of the two songs in this list called "Love", but to be fair, this one is officially titled "LOVE.", all capitalized with a period like the other songs on Kendrick Lamar's megahit album DAMN. I've only heard two songs from that album, "HUMBLE." and "DNA.", but I really love both of those songs. "LOVE." isn't as good as those two, but it still is pretty great. It's also different from the other two, because "HUMBLE." and "DNA." are bangers and "LOVE." is more of a ballad. The beat is soft and unexpectedly pretty, and featured guest Zacari has some gorgeous and melodic falsetto on the hook. In this song, Kendrick is asking his lover if she'd still love him no matter what, and the lyrics are actually pretty sweet. My favorite lyric is "I'm with it only for the night, I'm kidding, only for life, you're a homie for life", which is just cute. I can see myself having this song on repeat in the future. 9/10
#17. "Woman" by Kesha ft. The Dap-Kings Horns
I've talked about my love of Kesha in a few other posts (the first First Impressions post and the Fall 2017 playlist), especially her newest music. If "Praying" and "Rainbow" were an emotional contrast to her old music, "Woman" combines the attitude from her old music with a soul-funk sound. The Genius page for this song says Kesha was outraged by Donald Trump's infamous comments about women, so she wrote this, a seriously awesome female empowerment anthem. The lyrics don't even try to hide what this song is about, with Kesha belting "I'm a motherf**king woman, baby, alright, I don't need a man to be holding me too tight" in the chorus. She sounds confident and unapologetic, and even gets to show off with some solid falsetto vocal runs. My favorite part is when she sings "loosey as a goosey and we're looking for some fun", but can't sing it without busting out laughing. The instrumental is also really good, with the bright horns and funky guitar adding to the attitude of the whole thing. This song is just a ton of fun. 9.5/10
#18. "Dearly Beloved" by Kiesza
For whatever reason, the production on this song reminds me of old-school hip-hop. I think it's just from the drum pattern. This song also has some pretty cool guitar parts, a key change (yay!), and some excellent vocals from Kiesza. Her vocals are unique yet familiar, and she sounds more emotional as the song progresses. The Genius page says Kiesza wrote this song as a dedication to her best friend, who sadly passed away from leukemia. I was tempted to describe the lyrics as somewhat generic at first, but after I read that, I changed my mind. They make a lot more sense knowing the tragic context of the song, and you can feel the pain and devotion. My favorite thing about this song (besides the key change) is how it's happy musically but sad lyrically. I just find those kinds of songs cool and interesting. 7.5/10
#19. "This Town" by Kygo ft. Sasha Sloan
TBH, I think the only reason why this song didn't take off is because we already had a big hit this year called "This Town", which was the debut solo single from One Direction's Niall Horan. Although, if I'm being honest, I like this song a lot more than the Niall song. Kygo is a DJ whom you might know from "It Ain't Me", the hit collaboration with Selena Gomez that was one of my favorite songs of 2017. "This Town" isn't as good as "It Ain't Me", but it's still a nice, relaxing song. It's interesting because I expected this song to build up to a climactic drop, but it doesn't. It keeps the same slow, calm pace for the entirety of its runtime. Featured vocalist Sasha Sloan sounds almost exactly like Selena Gomez, except better because she actually stays on key and has a sense of pitch. The lyrics are about wanting to get out of the small town you grew up in with your lover, and I can relate to the feeling of wanting to escape. This won't be one of my most-played songs, but I'll turn to it when I just want to relax. 8/10
#20. "Dancin' In Circles" by Lady Gaga
Well, this song is about something I'm not going to talk about due to the fact that my parents and a few of my teachers read this blog. Let's just say it's about...self-love. Because of the lyrical content, I feel awkward listening to it, but I still kinda like it. The production is creative and unlike anything Gaga's ever done. It's like if you combined country music with tropical house, and there are some weird noises thrown in the end. This song also has quite a few different hooks, and they're all pretty catchy. Plus, Gaga herself sounds amazing. I think she's a really underrated vocalist, because everybody knows who she is, but people are still surprised by how well she can sing. There's this one part at the end where she belts "DANCING IN CIRCLES, FEELS GOOD TO BE LONELY!" in this raw and powerful voice, and she sounds great. I love me some Gaga, and despite the lyrics, I think I'll keep this one in my playlist. 8/10
#21. "Love" by Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey is one of those artists I wish I liked more than I do. She's very talented and I adore her aesthetic, but most of her music just puts me to sleep. My favorite song by her is that "Summertime Sadness" remix that got big a few years ago, and I actually feel bad about that. "Love" (the other song with that title in this post) is probably my new favorite song of hers. It's not as good as Kendrick's "LOVE.", but it's beautiful. It has a bombastic and cinematic yet calming atmosphere to it, and Lana's vocals are gorgeous. The lyrics are surprisingly positive compared to Lana's previous work, with my favorite line being "Seen so much, you could get the blues, but that don't mean that you should abuse it." I'm still not a huge fan of most of Lana's music, but if she makes more music in this vein, that might change. 8.5/10
#22. "Is Your Love Enough?" by Little Mix
I've said it before, but Little Mix are another artist (or rather artists, seeing as they're a girl group) that I wish I liked more than I do. They're insanely talented vocalists and performers, but their music just doesn't live up to their talents. Not to say that they don't have their fair share of good songs ("Black Magic", "Wings", and "Touch" are all really solid pop jams), but "Is Your Love Enough?" is generic. I mean, the girls sound excellent as expected, but really, what else is there? The production is uninteresting tropical house, although the Latin-inspired guitars were a good choice. The lyrics aren't anything you couldn't get from any other pop-girl song. Little Mix continue to be the epitome of "wasted potential" for me, but I still have hope they'll make something amazing. They're too talented for stuff like this. 6/10
#23. "Perfect Places" by Lorde
I have a weird relationship with Lorde's music. Back when "Royals" came out, my mom HATED it, so I sort of felt like I had to hate it too, as well as Lorde herself. I've never really gotten over that weird bias, and it sucks because she's an extremely talented lyricist with an interesting voice and unmistakable style. I tried to overlook that bias when listening to "Perfect Places", and I'm glad, because this is a really good alt-pop song. It's about how she wants to find a better reality when the world is turning to crap, and there are some really clever lines here. My favorite part is when she sings "I'll blow my brains out to the radio", then pantomimes a gun clicking. I thought that was clever. Lorde also sounds great, especially in the outro, where she explores her lower range. The production and melodies are also really great, and this song has a sort of magical vibe appropriate for the optimism of the lyrics. I hope to listen to more of Lorde's music in the future and see if I can eventually call myself a fan. 8.5/10
#24. "Everything" by Miriam Bryant
This is the only song on the list not on Spotify, so right off the bat, it gets points off for making me do extra work. Just kidding. Miriam Bryant is another artist in this post that I've never heard of, and this first impression is actually pretty solid. It's a breakup song, which means there are a ton of directions it could go in. This is more of a sad breakup song, like a lament, but it's not boring or dreary at all. The production is really nice-sounding, almost twinkling in a way. The lyrics are also pretty solid, especially the line "We're just a photograph wasting away of a night on a dance floor in May". Vocally, Miriam Bryant reminds me of Tove Lo, although her voice is a little deeper. She's soulful and she sells the emotions of the song well. This is a strong breakup song, but I'll probably never listen to it again because it's not on Spotify. 8/10
#25. "No Frauds" by Nicki Minaj ft. Drake and Lil Wayne
Last year, Nicki Minaj had a beef with fellow female rapper Remy Ma, and I can't tell you much about it because I don't care about celebrity beefs all that much. I bring this up because "No Frauds" is widely believed to be a diss track towards Remy Ma. I like Nicki, but this falls flat for me. The chorus is catchy, but there's some really obvious auto-tune I could've gone without and the beat is generic. I also think Nicki should've been the only one on this song. Drake and Wayne both provide filler verses, and they don't talk about the beef in question at all. The one bright spot is Nicki's verse, which has some pretty fire bars in response to Remy. My personal favorite is "You can't be Pablo if your work ain't selling", which is a reference to druglord Pablo Escobar (whom Remy references in some of her songs) and a clever way to call her out for her music flopping. I expected this song to be better because I like Nicki and I expected the entire thing to just be fire, but only part of it is. 6/10
#26. "No Vacancy" by OneRepublic
I don't know that many songs by OneRepublic, but I like most of the ones I've heard, so I guess I'd feel confident in saying I like them. This isn't the best song I've heard from them, nor is it better than "Rich Love" from last post, but it's still pretty good. Like that Imagine Dragons song earlier, this is a song by a rock (well, pop-rock) band, but it doesn't sound like that at all. This is some straight-up tropical pop, and it's really well-composed. The lyrics are pretty minimal and repetitive, so I'm not gonna really talk about them. The melodies, hooks, and instrumentation are all pretty strong, though. The vocals are also mostly falsetto, but it's a pretty good falsetto. I still haven't heard a better song by OneRepublic than "Feel Again" (a song which is tragically underrated, I might add), but "No Vacancy" is still decent enough. 7.5/10
#27. "Ahead of Myself" by X Ambassadors
I only know a few songs by X Ambassadors, and from what I've heard, they just seem like a lesser Imagine Dragons. I guess they have potential, but the songs I know from them don't click with me. The production on this one has some cool elements in it. I like the pianos and the gospel vocals in the song's climax. The lead singer's voice has a rich, earthy tone to it, and he does some pretty good falsetto in the chorus. The lyrics are a bit generic and really repetitive. Honestly, it's like I said about "Rhythm Inside": it lacks that one special element to make it something amazing. It's pleasant, but it goes in one ear and out the other. 6/10
#28. "Dark Side" by Phoebe Ryan
I read that Phoebe Ryan featured on a Chainsmokers song, "All We Know", which makes sense, because the production on this one is definitely reminiscent of the Chainsmokers. I like the hints of guitar that come in throughout, like in the bridge. The bridge is where she strips everything back to just the guitar, and it's probably the best part of the song. Phoebe's a decent singer, but her voice has this high-pitched, childlike quality that some might find annoying. The lyrics are about loving someone who's bad for you, and although there are some decent lines, they feel a little underwritten, especially the chorus. This song is passable, but it's a little generic and I can't see myself coming back to it anytime soon. Sorry. 6.5/10
#29. "Perfect For You" by Rachel Platten
These videos have a lot of Rachel Platten in them, Jesus Christ. This is the third one of her songs I've talked about, and it's okay. My first thought is that this sounds like Rachel tried to remake "Attention" by Charlie Puth. The verses and prechorus don't sound like that song, but the bassline in the chorus sounds almost exactly like that of "Attention". Also like "Attention", "Perfect For You" is a kiss-off, contrary to what the title will make you think. One of the big lyrics in the chorus is "Tired of tryin' to be perfect for you", which is a pretty straightforward diss. The bridge is the best part, showcasing some soulful falsetto and higher belted notes I didn't expect from Rachel at all. This song is pretty decent, but my favorite song from Rachel Platten will probably always be "Stand By You". Just saying. 7/10
#30. "Obsession" by Vice ft. Jon Bellion
I only know one of the artists on this song, and that's Jon Bellion. I know him from the hit single "All Time Low", which I had on repeat last spring. And honestly, this song is even better. This song sounds like "What Lovers Do" by Maroon 5 and SZA, and although I like that song a fair bit, this is somehow an even better version of it. The production is upbeat, groovy (I hate that word, but honestly it fits here), and has a little bit of a disco vibe. Jon Bellion sings most of the song in a falsetto that isn't even that good if I'm being honest, but it actually works really well for the song. The lyrics are about being obsessed with a girl, and I think it's cool how each verse starts with "2 AM...", then "3 AM", then "4 AM". This is a really catchy and fun song, and I can see it becoming a mainstay on my Spotify. The only negative thing I have to say is that I wish I had discovered it in the summer, because this just sounds like a summer jam. 9.5/10
#31. "Waterfall" by Stargate ft. Pink and Sia
This song is a duet from two megastars (Pink and Sia), and it was produced by Stargate, who have written huge hits like "Firework" by Katy Perry, "Diamonds" by Rihanna, "Worth It" by Fifth Harmony, and "Come & Get It" by Selena Gomez. Regardless of quality, I'm shocked the song didn't chart based off of star power alone! The song itself is good, but it feels a little underwhelming considering the star power. Both of the ladies on this track are strong vocalists, and while this isn't either of their best performances, they still sound pretty great. The production has a tropical influence and it sounds pretty cool. The lyrics sound like Sia wrote them, which can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you feel about her lyrical style. The main problem I have with this song is the chorus. It's literally just the lyric, "I'm in your waterfall" repeated over and over, and it feels really lazy. The song is decent, but I hope these two collaborate again on a better song. 7/10
I'm gonna try something different and find the average for each list of songs in this "series". I already found the averages for the first two. The first list's average is 6.8/10 and the second list's is 7.1/10, which surprised me because I thought I liked the songs in the first edition better. This song got an average of 7.6/10, which is higher than both. That doesn't surprise me, because I felt like I was a lot more positive in this post. Yeah, I only gave one 10/10, compared to two each from the other two posts, but I gave a lot of scores of 8/10, 8.5/10, 9/10, and 9.5/10. In addition, the lowest score I gave was a 4/10, which is higher than either of my lowest scores for the other two (3.5/10 and 3/10, respectively), and I only had a few songs I was just meh on. This was definitely the strongest collection of songs in any of these lists.
Now time for the fun part, where I list my recommendations. Here is every song I gave an 8.5/10 or higher, can fully recommend, and will add to my playlist, sorted from highest score to lowest.
10/10:
"Versace on the Floor"
9.5/10:
"Cut To The Feeling"
"Quit"
"Woman"
"Obsession"
9/10
"I Have Questions"
"LOVE."
8.5/10
"Meaning of Life"
"Love"
"Perfect Places"
This was fun. I discovered some AMAZING songs that definitely deserve more recognition and ones I hope to listen to until I get sick of them. Next week, I'm hopefully going to be doing a collaboration, but if that doesn't work out, I have some other stuff planned. I'm Stellar in Neverland, and I'll see you next Wednesday. Peace!
Stellar
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