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Post by Sarah93 on Sept 5, 2018 12:50:23 GMT
I've been thinking about the whole current music scene, and I'll say that she faces a significant uphill battle to regain recognition because of one particular thing she can't really change - she's essentially a dumb blonde white chick from L.A. It doesn't matter if its true or not, when she hits the radio she'll be a lost blonde girly chick in a sea of musicians that are mostly a part of the so-called global south. Currently mainstream music is mostly inspired by the black (African American, but also Caribbean) and latin/hispanic culture. Camilla Cabello, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Ella Mai, Rihanna, girls like Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Rita Ora, that are even faking some tan to be more southern lookin'. Sure, you have Taylor Swift, but her songs are also pretty much inspired by the hiphop beat now. Will Avril have the same beat? I kind of doubt it, and it would make her very generic she did. Maybe her new sound will blow us away and she'll be super successful, who knows  |
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Post by In Wonderland on Sept 5, 2018 12:52:04 GMT
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Post by ⋆niki⋆ on Sept 5, 2018 12:59:15 GMT
I've been thinking about the whole current music scene, and I'll say that she faces a significant uphill battle to regain recognition because of one particular thing she can't really change - she's essentially a dumb blonde white chick from L.A. It doesn't matter if its true or not, when she hits the radio she'll be a lost blonde girly chick in a sea of musicians that are mostly a part of the so-called global south. Currently mainstream music is mostly inspired by the black (African American, but also Caribbean) and latin/hispanic culture. Camilla Cabello, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Ella Mai, Rihanna, girls like Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Rita Ora, that are even faking some tan to be more southern lookin'. Sure, you have Taylor Swift, but her songs are also pretty much inspired by the hiphop beat now. Will Avril have the same beat? I kind of doubt it, and it would make her very generic she did. I havent thought of this. She have to pull out some really great uniqueness like Pink for example, to keep her... ehm... head above water.  |
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Post by greeneyedsoul on Sept 5, 2018 13:02:03 GMT
But for real, I hope she serves some major lyrics improvement compared to UMS (also known for being her worst album lyrically to the critics and general public).
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Post by slapstick on Sept 5, 2018 13:09:34 GMT
But for real, I hope she serves some major lyrics improvement compared to UMS (also known for being her worst album lyrically to the critics and general public).
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Post by gabbox on Sept 5, 2018 13:18:46 GMT
I'm going to try to keep my expectations low, but I am honestly really expecting a lot from this album based on what her coworkers have said (I know we can't put a lot of stock in what they say though). But everyone keeps saying this album is different from what she's done before and I'm really hoping that holds up. Like I am just expecting a lot from this album with how much work she put into the studio, the writing, the instruments, the new sound, the vocals. I am really hoping it will be her best album yet, at least I hope it's better than GL or AL. If it can measure up to the quality of her first 3 albums, I'll be happy. Even for AL they said she had new material, never done before, more rock and roll and she even tried to do some electronic tune for the first time. Then we all witnessed the beauty of those experiments.  |
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Post by Sarah93 on Sept 5, 2018 13:20:06 GMT
Even for AL they said she had new material, never done before, more rock and roll and she even tried to do some electronic tune for the first time. Then we all witnessed the beauty of those experiments. I've got a feeling that this time is truly different tho |
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Post by gabbox on Sept 5, 2018 13:22:04 GMT
Even for AL they said she had new material, never done before, more rock and roll and she even tried to do some electronic tune for the first time. Then we all witnessed the beauty of those experiments. I've got a feeling that this time is truly different tho Me too!!! I just wanted to play it fun  But also because everytime somebody says it's new... one time it's more.. raw, acoustic, intimate.. then it's new experiment.. then it's a back to her roots... (which roots ?!) now again intimate.. and everyone is always like..soo amazing, so cool, omg queen.. they are all unreliable. We just need to listen ourselves. By the way, I think (and hope) it will be different this time.. just joking |
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Post by slapstick on Sept 5, 2018 13:26:40 GMT
Even for AL they said she had new material, never done before, more rock and roll and she even tried to do some electronic tune for the first time. Then we all witnessed the beauty of those experiments. I've got a feeling that this time is truly different tho And if not, we can wait for 2024, right guys?  |
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Post by Sarah93 on Sept 5, 2018 13:29:16 GMT
I've got a feeling that this time is truly different tho And if not, we can wait for 2024, right guys?   yeah |
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Post by Tyrion123 on Sept 5, 2018 13:37:27 GMT
Almost page 1000. It’s been a long long journey 😂.
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Post by Hellelujah on Sept 5, 2018 13:45:18 GMT
At least we know her next post will be music related even if it is a promotional picture
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Post by pllforlife on Sept 5, 2018 13:47:16 GMT
Av is actually performing the new single live with her band. Like let that sink in.
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Post by slapstick on Sept 5, 2018 13:49:41 GMT
Av is actually performing the new single live with her band. Like let that sink in. I would, but I checked the doors and there was no sink waiting outside. |
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Post by Sarah93 on Sept 5, 2018 13:51:23 GMT
Av is actually performing the new single live with her band. Like let that sink in. I would, but I checked the doors and there was no sink waiting outside. Omg |
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yeah 
