After moving into a new sound with the 2018 record Youngblood, 5 Seconds of Summer continued to branch out in terms of their sonic direction with their fourth studio album, Calm. While Youngblood (which is my personal favorite record of theirs) was very cohesive and focused on a pop-rock sound, Calm is much more eclectic and experimental. That’s not to say it doesn’t flow well though, because it does. Even though the songs all have very different sounds, the album still manages to feel like a complete, compact body of work, which is something that I have to give 5SOS praise for.
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Autumn Playlist
Autumn is a wonderful season. It’s where the world starts to slow and cool down, and we all have a chance to cozy up and admire some of the beauty that surrounds us. That sounds really cheesy, I know, but Fall really is a magical time of the year. It’s warm and wistful and peaceful, and I wanted to create a compilation of songs that capture that feeling, so here’s my Autumn playlist!
Ariana Grande: Yours Truly (2013) Songs Ranked
Recently (like over the past month) I’ve gotten into Ariana Grande’s music, so I’m very excited to begin reviewing her albums. For this one, I’ve found that she, similarly to most artists, has a debut album that, while not bad, is somewhat bland, with a few really good songs but mostly just filler-esque tracks.
August 2020: Music Recap
I’ve had a pretty good month in terms of song discovery, so let’s get into all the new songs I’ve been enjoying this month!
5 Seconds of Summer: Youngblood (2018) Songs Ranked
After taking a three-year break from creating music, 5 Seconds of Summer came back in 2018 with a bang, crafting an album that was more or less a complete departure from the sound of their earlier music. With Youngblood they ditched angsty-teenage anthems for pop-rock bangers, and I have to say, I think they created an absolutely incredible body of work. Youngblood is actually my favorite album of theirs by far, and it’s one of very few albums where I can actually say that every song is a masterpiece in it’s own right, and there isn’t one truly skip-worthy track.
Taylor Swift: Folklore (2020) Songs Ranked
Although it was entirely unexpected, I’m very happy to be reviewing a new Taylor Swift album. I wasn’t expecting to be able to do that for at least another year, but here we are and I’m so happy. This is definitely my favorite project of Taylor’s that she’s released in a while, and I love the storytelling and sonic direction she went in for this record.
The Beatles: Beatles For Sale (1964) Song Ranking
I’ve viewed a fair share of “Ranking The Beatles Albums” articles in my time, and an overwhelming majority of the time, I’ve seen Beatles For Sale ranked as the worst in the band’s catalog. Because of this, I had pretty low expectations going into this album, and unfortunately, I have to agree that this is my least favorite project from them (out of what I’ve listened to). With the exception of one song (which is in the top spot), none of the songs were that impressive. This album just didn’t have the charm that a Beatles album usually has for me.
July 2020: Music Recap
Here’s all the songs I’ve been listening to this past month! Feel free to leave song suggestions if you want, I love discovering new music!
June 2020: Music Recap
I’ve discovered a lot of great songs this past month, so here they are!
Summertime Playlist
Summertime is the time of year for popsicles, the beach, and fun memories. It’s a joyous and exciting period of time, and I’ve selected some songs that I think capture the feeling of summer. Hope you enjoy, and feel free to let me know of some songs that remind you of summer!
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