First Listen Thoughts
Note: I went into this with next-to-no expectations or theories
- Fortnight sounds dated in an 80s synth-y way, I can imagine this in a movie montage with a furious edge to it. I was not expecting to hear Posty singing but he has a surprisingly nice voice. A few listens for it to become a favourite.
- The Tortured Poet's Department has a similar effect, cinematic and classic Antonoff. I got jumpscared by the Charlie Puth line and hearing my name. I want this to be a favourite
but I feel this is about the 1975 guy so it's ruining it for me - Favorite Toys This is classic Swift and has some Lana vibes lyrically but in a Bleachers-esque wrapping.
- Down Bad Interesting opening, lots of imagery, aggravated vibes and I don't blame her. I can see why the next song is --
- So Long, London I love the vocals at the beginning acting like church bells and how they're layered in various points. Lyrics hit me right in the chest. Definitely one of the best on the album.
- But Daddy, I Love Him gives me Red vibes, also 'no I'm not but you should see your face' GIRL
- Fresh Out the Slammer The tempo change in the middle threw me off a bit which makes the ending feel a bit rushed/unfinished?
- Florida!!! I was looking forwards to this one the most because of my girl Flo and it delivered in the details and vocal arrangements and big dramatic sound!!!
- Guilty as Sin? OK this is cute, very flustered crush / falling in love vibes. It's making me smile.
- Who's Afraid of Little Old Me is a little cringe but I'm getting mad woman vibes from the theme but I love the instrumental, esp the beat and harp hints. It's hitting hard for me as someone that struggles with PTSD-induced anxiety and paranoia.
- I Can Fix Him I like the idea and the music but Taytay if it's about who I think it is girl he's not worth this Bonnie and Clyde romanticization
- loml This is reminding me of Fearless/Speak Now vibes-wise and I can't explain how?? But yeah this is a sad look back at a dead relationship...yeah now I get why the title is abbreviated - love/loss of my life
- Do It With A Broken Heart I was not expecting a crying-in-the-club song on this album but it is appreciated. Lights, Camera, Bitch Smile!
- Smallest Man Anyway fuck Big Machine
- The Alchemy is sweet but girl is this a Midnights B-side? Antonoff stop using that beat/drum sound I'm begging you it's so distracting
- Clara Bow is sad, in a sweet way, reminds me of The Lucky One and is staring-into-the-rain material
