01-02-2025, 20:22
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 31.01.25 #17
Cry For Me—The Weeknd (6/10)
Every single release pushed on "Hurry Up Tomorrow" feels so different from the last that I have no idea how The Weeknd's going to pull this album off. In the short term, this was an enjoyable song; it felt dark and gave a pop-R&B entrance, which was appealing and felt intriguing to the upcoming songs, although this wasn't the best thing I've heard and felt it could've done with a catchier hook. It definitely wasn't a disappointment for my expectations.
I'm The Problem—Morgan Wallen (6/10)
Classic Morgan, he makes a hit, then a flop, and repeats the process. This is good, but it's not good enough for hit status. It follows the classic guitar-bar song with Morgan's reflective lyrics. I just wish this had more of a catch that begs for a replay. I'm not asking for a radio hit, just something that has a new feeling.
Blick Sum—Latto/Playboi Carti (4/10)
I don't understand what's going on apart from rap crap activities. I also don't understand the constant mumbling under the poor production that's basic and crap.
Love Hangover—JENNIE/Dominic Fike (3.5/10)
This sounded like a tragic mess. I don't even know what to make of this. I would recommend giving this song to Disney so they can throw it in a cheap movie because this is trash.
Shadowboxing—Tom Grennan (6.5/10)
Eeeeeeeh, it just reaches the level of satisfaction, but Tom is on thin ice with this release; it fails to live up closely to his opening single 'Higher' and fails to maintain a grip on the audience, just like a lot of his music; after the best single drops, everything else goes downhill.
GIRLS—Cat Burns (8.5/10)
WHAT A FEAST BY THE LEGENDARY CAT BURNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAH!! SHE NEVER DISSAPOINTS!! The flow is so radio-friendly, yet it's always fresh and anything but generic; she balances all aspects of music perfectly into a highly replayable earworm!! You have to listen to this! The production is screaming high effort.
Time—Strandz/Giggs (6/10)
Not the most propelling take on UK rap; it works, though.
Hearts break, and people change—Victor Ray (8/10).
Victor Ray is possibly my favourite artist who hasn't had a breakthrough; every song by him has an impact on me and a very well pieced production that leaves you short of boredom. Every bit of flavour in this song crashes down; everything hooks you. This is true soul; you can hear the effort in his voice and lyricism, and it flows smoothly on the song.
Blue Jean Baby—Zach Bryan (7.5/10)
The first thing from Zach that I can actually say is really good; everything felt so natural, and for once Zach doesn't bore us with a song as bland as a marshmallow, true American country here, and I'm ready to let those guitar and drums with the bar-like sound go crazy!
Spotify Singles—Bring Me The Horizon (8/10)
Amazing cover of "Wonderwall." I like it more than the original. The band's vocals are very impressive!
Breathe In, Breathe Out—David Kushner (6.2/10)
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, OK, THIS JUST SCRAPES THE MARK. It's better than his previous single, and it really works well for fans of his 'Dichotomy' album; it sounds like that with darker sounds. I can't wait to hear the upcoming project this will feature in.
This One's Different - Venbee (5/10)
Well, it's different from her past music but is nothing more than an average club song that's unlikely to actually get played in a club; maybe if you're lucky, Radio 1 will play you, though.
Besties—Black Country, New Road (6.5/10)
Nothing bigger than your average country song; I feel this gets hyped up by AOTY for the sake of their fans making up the majority of the ratings. I did like the drum kick in, though; that was a nice touch along with the guitars.
Magnolia - Deafheaven (3/10)
The beat is definitely salvageable and could be better, but why do people like scream metal? I guess only a few can do it, but to me it sounds ear bleeding (most of the time), but this is just straight rubbish; I don't even know what to call this. The lead singer sounds like the creature from Lord of the Rings who loves rings; if you like this, then you jam out to a random guy screaming when you have no clue what they're saying.
Years On Years—Isabel Kia Kia (7.2/10)
Afraid—2Hollis/Nate Sib (6.5/10)
Enjoyable and not something you would hear every day; production could be better, though.
Angel—Weatherday (7/10)
Not the most memorable thing, but it is a treat of a song. The sound was blended really well into the mix and reminds me of the way that a lot of older music did their production. I also think it has the ability to be a catchy tune. Good song.
Skins—The Orchestra (for now) (7.2/10)
Such a rock! Really enjoyed it.
Cry For Me—The Weeknd (6/10)
Every single release pushed on "Hurry Up Tomorrow" feels so different from the last that I have no idea how The Weeknd's going to pull this album off. In the short term, this was an enjoyable song; it felt dark and gave a pop-R&B entrance, which was appealing and felt intriguing to the upcoming songs, although this wasn't the best thing I've heard and felt it could've done with a catchier hook. It definitely wasn't a disappointment for my expectations.
I'm The Problem—Morgan Wallen (6/10)
Classic Morgan, he makes a hit, then a flop, and repeats the process. This is good, but it's not good enough for hit status. It follows the classic guitar-bar song with Morgan's reflective lyrics. I just wish this had more of a catch that begs for a replay. I'm not asking for a radio hit, just something that has a new feeling.
Blick Sum—Latto/Playboi Carti (4/10)
I don't understand what's going on apart from rap crap activities. I also don't understand the constant mumbling under the poor production that's basic and crap.
Love Hangover—JENNIE/Dominic Fike (3.5/10)
This sounded like a tragic mess. I don't even know what to make of this. I would recommend giving this song to Disney so they can throw it in a cheap movie because this is trash.
Shadowboxing—Tom Grennan (6.5/10)
Eeeeeeeh, it just reaches the level of satisfaction, but Tom is on thin ice with this release; it fails to live up closely to his opening single 'Higher' and fails to maintain a grip on the audience, just like a lot of his music; after the best single drops, everything else goes downhill.
GIRLS—Cat Burns (8.5/10)
WHAT A FEAST BY THE LEGENDARY CAT BURNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAH!! SHE NEVER DISSAPOINTS!! The flow is so radio-friendly, yet it's always fresh and anything but generic; she balances all aspects of music perfectly into a highly replayable earworm!! You have to listen to this! The production is screaming high effort.
Time—Strandz/Giggs (6/10)
Not the most propelling take on UK rap; it works, though.
Hearts break, and people change—Victor Ray (8/10).
Victor Ray is possibly my favourite artist who hasn't had a breakthrough; every song by him has an impact on me and a very well pieced production that leaves you short of boredom. Every bit of flavour in this song crashes down; everything hooks you. This is true soul; you can hear the effort in his voice and lyricism, and it flows smoothly on the song.
Blue Jean Baby—Zach Bryan (7.5/10)
The first thing from Zach that I can actually say is really good; everything felt so natural, and for once Zach doesn't bore us with a song as bland as a marshmallow, true American country here, and I'm ready to let those guitar and drums with the bar-like sound go crazy!
Spotify Singles—Bring Me The Horizon (8/10)
Amazing cover of "Wonderwall." I like it more than the original. The band's vocals are very impressive!
Breathe In, Breathe Out—David Kushner (6.2/10)
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, OK, THIS JUST SCRAPES THE MARK. It's better than his previous single, and it really works well for fans of his 'Dichotomy' album; it sounds like that with darker sounds. I can't wait to hear the upcoming project this will feature in.
This One's Different - Venbee (5/10)
Well, it's different from her past music but is nothing more than an average club song that's unlikely to actually get played in a club; maybe if you're lucky, Radio 1 will play you, though.
Besties—Black Country, New Road (6.5/10)
Nothing bigger than your average country song; I feel this gets hyped up by AOTY for the sake of their fans making up the majority of the ratings. I did like the drum kick in, though; that was a nice touch along with the guitars.
Magnolia - Deafheaven (3/10)
The beat is definitely salvageable and could be better, but why do people like scream metal? I guess only a few can do it, but to me it sounds ear bleeding (most of the time), but this is just straight rubbish; I don't even know what to call this. The lead singer sounds like the creature from Lord of the Rings who loves rings; if you like this, then you jam out to a random guy screaming when you have no clue what they're saying.
Years On Years—Isabel Kia Kia (7.2/10)
Afraid—2Hollis/Nate Sib (6.5/10)
Enjoyable and not something you would hear every day; production could be better, though.
Angel—Weatherday (7/10)
Not the most memorable thing, but it is a treat of a song. The sound was blended really well into the mix and reminds me of the way that a lot of older music did their production. I also think it has the ability to be a catchy tune. Good song.
Skins—The Orchestra (for now) (7.2/10)
Such a rock! Really enjoyed it.