palma 7,414 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Texas Hold 'Em didn't really grab my attention. I am non-American so it sounds a little too niche/traditional to me perhaps? I could see it working maybe as a soundtrack song but as the lead single to the Renaissance follow-up? I don't see this connecting to her global fans (like myself). 16 Carriages started with incredible promise but I agree with previous comments that her vocals did not really blow me away. I love Daddy Lessons so much and either songs we have so far do not measure up to that. What I wish she had done would be a sonic follow-up to Madonna's Music. Analog instruments with an innovative and modern production. Also I love her premise of re-claiming genres that originated in Black music but I really need a new R&B album (it's been too long since 4) so I hope Act III will come out next year, and she'll be ready to move on to another project. All these being said, I must say I am often underwhelmed by whatever Beyoncé and Gaga released since ST/ARTPOP (with the ASIB soundtrack being an exception) because of my incredibly high expectations (and then later ended up really liking them. Is there some reason my LG7 isn't here? Has she died or something? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcklighter22 2,289 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 The vocals are nice....production ehh. Might just wait for someone to post the albums acapellas when it gets released. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeo 267 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I’m not a Bey fan and I’m actually here for this 👏🏽👏🏽 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamourpuss 29,062 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I love country music and was hoping pop would eventually go country. It seems everyone is jumping on the bandwagon now. I just hope that it won't take away from real country artists not being nominated in their own categories because of mega stars like Beyonce. Having said that I really like these new tracks. I'm not a Bey fan at all but feel like she's catered to me with this new style and I think it's good that she's trying something new and not stickinf to playing it safe. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukukoko 51 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Great song! Also … is this announcement the reason why the Popjustice Forum is down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzGa 14,424 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Okay, okay, we are yeeing, we are hawing! I've taken a few dips in the lady pond Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromamama 329 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 These are a skip for me, don't like the country influences at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughhouse Dandy 8,253 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 When the production shifts and the piano kicks in on Texas Hold Em I become something beyond human. I could fight God and win. This is my Hannah Montana™️ lipgloss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle 4 Ur Life 6,321 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 3 hours ago, Mr S said: Not a fan of these songs but I recognize the quality. No matter how her song clicks with people, it always has a level of quality to it. If only Joanne had this kind of quality to it. I agree and YAS but disagree Joanne pales in comparison. it does have phenomenal production as well and was also reinventing for the artist Gaga herself. I don’t like all of Joanne either but Smash With a Smile Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle 4 Ur Life 6,321 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Glamourpuss said: I love country music and was hoping pop would eventually go country. It seems everyone is jumping on the bandwagon now. I just hope that it won't take away from real country artists not being nominated in their own categories because of mega stars like Beyonce. Having said that I really like these new tracks. I'm not a Bey fan at all but feel like she's catered to me with this new style and I think it's good that she's trying something new and not stickinf to playing it safe. she like Gaga have vocal range and technique to take up a whole style and make their own. because if it’s just them and a decent base player on the side of some abandoned road they can still put on a concert and gather a crowd why we listen to them and trust their vision in the first place. Smash With a Smile Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eifulien 2,389 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) ooh I dig 16 carriages, but the Texas song... am I the only one that gets the music for rednecks vibe? Will Yoncé unite the republicans and the Europeans this year and shove country down our throats? I'll have to check the album but I'm already praying she doesn't wait 2 years for the last act. Just keep this one quick and local on US soil. One big positive I see coming from this is that maaaaybe more monsters will stop refering to Joanne as a country album, cause Bey is coming with them real guns. First she stomped on poor sis Chromatica with Act I and suffocated her, now she about to obliterate weak Joanne with Act II, too. Edited February 12 by Son of ARTPOP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nite 4,554 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 The way I fell when my friend texted me "omg act II was announced!!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 70,836 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastNight 5,619 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Finally listened. Texas is fun, but I don’t get the 16 Carriages hype. There are some beautiful moments in it but ultimately I find it a bit grating. Excited for the full album though - I’m sure it’ll all come together for me when I hear the whole thing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S 8,086 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 She has balls to release this right now. All everyone is talking about is Taylor and kelce and some of usher. Beyonce's release has been relatively ignored. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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