Tori's Corner
Selena’s album just came out. I’m not a fan of Selena’s music but I am a fan of her in the general sense. She’s a good actress in my opinion and seems to be really kind hearted person. I loved her music during her Disney Channel era but after a few songs (2) off of her Stars Dance Album, I have been hesitant to listen to her music.
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I heard Revival when to was released and it just wasn’t for me. But, she’s been away for a while focusing on her health and I like “Lose You to Love Me”. I’m not going to discuss her AMA performance but I really wanted to give this album listen and see if my music taste regarding her has evolved.
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1. Rare - It’s catchy and has a decent chorus. It’s not a song that jumps out at me, but maybe it will help set the tone for the rest of the album.
2. Dance Again - This song has a club type vibe. I like the vocals and production. This one really fits the pop mold and I really like that, it feels different from what has been released this year so far. I can see myself coming back to this one for sure.
3. Look At Her Now - This is my first time hearing the song completely and I really like it. I think I just in general like Selena and EDM. But, yeah an empowering song and a bop as many know already.
4. Lose You To Love Me - Really like this song. The lyrics are meaningful and feel personal. Very honest and raw I love it. A well produced and written ballad that every strong album needs. 100% approve
5. Ring - A very different vibe, but I like it. It reminds me of cabernet music. Highly recommend this one.
6. Vulnerable - If you are looking for a relatable mid tempo song this is for you. It’s a really light song. Has the EDM sound but not so much production hat you feel like it’s a try hard chart worthy song.
7. People You Know - The use of voice modulation is very interesting, but it has a that EDM sound as well.
8. Let Me Get Me - Slightly repeated EDM sound. It’s just predictable and repetitive. I like the vocal production and modification though. Lyrics are really saying anything. Just sounds like pop radio.
9. Crowded Room (ft. 6lack) - I really this one. The background isn’t so busy, it’s simpler than some of the other songs. It’s just her vocals and I like her showing her range as well. This really woke me up, it's unexpected. Highly recommend.
10. Kinda Crazy - I like the beginning a lot. Much more stripped down song as well. It’s laid back. The lyrics don’t feel like anything. But the song itself is good. It’s one of those songs that you play in the car in the summer with the window down.
11. Fun - It started and It's not for me. (Maybe you’ll like it though, but it’s a hard no for me)
12. Cut You Off - I can see where she was going, but she missed the mark from on this one. This song is missing something, I don't know what but it is. The lyrics are fine. Just the sound of it displeases me.
13. A Sweeter Place (ft. Kid Cudi) - Decent. I like this song as the final song of the album good choice.
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This album has its strengths and weaknesses. Personally I would have liked maybe a wider range in the sound. I think she should broaden her sound a little more. I do however like how she plays with the production of her voice in every song. It helps take the attention off of the EDM sound. I like EDM but I think it’s better in doses. I think maybe if she had like 1 more ballad type songs or acoustic song with just a piano or guitar that would have really made the record pop. But, it’s a big step up for me from Revival.
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With all of that being said This album is about 2 or 3 songs too long. If the sound in the middle was different then maybe. But at some point the album is repetitive. There are good songs here though. Listening became a choir by the end and maybe it wouldn’t have felt that way if she got rid of Vulnerable, People You Know and Fun I think the album would’ve been more enjoyable.
Other than that though overall for it to be her first album back after everything that’s happened, It is a solid body fo work. And I think it kicks off 2020 well (album wise).