NATAH 32,911 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 1 minute ago, Teletubby said: vinyl are missing 5 tracks CDs are missing 4 tracks and Flamenco turned out to be track that was promoted as bonus track in the webstore BYE ya ya is literally my fav she better re-release a deluxe mother, what must i do? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Flower 2,008 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 2 minutes ago, Teletubby said: vinyl are missing 5 tracks CDs are missing 4 tracks and Flamenco turned out to be track that was promoted as bonus track in the webstore Maybe they weren't in the album at first? Drop it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy 10,491 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 3/29/2024 at 2:14 PM, BlingNotTheMusic said: Imo there's some over-the-top and exaggerated praises in this thread but I will let it slide Like with Renaissance, my first run through was underwhelming, but I can at least appreciate her vocals and there's so much experimentation and layers to the production, it's quite impressive. I'm from the south US and can definitely appreciate a lot of the influences and sounds, but have never been a country fan. The awesome thing about Beyonce with R and CC is that SHE IS THE GENRE. She has become a master at fusion. I get so bored with so much of today's music because the production is so basic and no one is original anymore. Even though sure, she uses samples liberally, but she uses them in a way that makes new, fresh sounding, timeless music. Looking forward to revisiting this and falling in love like I did with Renaissance. It's been a wild ride with B since I saw "No, No, No" in 1998 when I was 9 years old It definitely took me a second listen too but I honestly think it’s bc there’s so many songs it’s hard to have a real first opinion 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladle Ghoulash 12,065 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Still prefer Act One, but I respect the genre fusion on this record. It’s almost psychedelic and surreal at times, tbh. Just not sure it’s consistent the whole way through tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalguru 584 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 What does “Beyince” means? What is the context? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladle Ghoulash 12,065 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 (edited) 8 minutes ago, metalguru said: What does “Beyince” means? What is the context? So the name Beyoncé is actually her mother’s maiden name (Celestine Beyoncé), which was actually a typo of the actual surname of her family, which was “Beyincé.” So Beyoncé is paying tribute to her roots and the origin of her name. Edited March 30 by Ladle Ghoulash Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise 35,429 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 So I've been listening to this and here are my thoughts: American Requiem: I wanted to love it so bad but it's like every time the song is going to have a climax moment it refrains instead and that's kind of annoying, and not in a "artsy" way. Blackbird: meh. 23642376547 people on the title for... this? 16 Carriages: I agree with Azealia in that this is a little bey on the prairie pilgrim fantasy thing, and I cannot take it seriously. Like, the production and vocals are good though. It feels like when Gaga did that Republican cosplay video in support of Biden. 16 Dollars working all day? Sis when? Protector: Maybe if I was like a mother or something I could like it or relate to it but no, so, filler. My Rose: Not a necessarily needed interlude, but sounds nice. Smoke Hour (star emoji) Willie Nelson: Again, not necessarily needed. Texas Hold'Em: Fun, but again, it sounds... disingenuous. Bodyguard: Okay she SNAPPED with this one. The lyrics are boring. But still liked, saved, playlisted, whatever. Dolly P & Jolene: I've always hated this song, and I feel like Bey made it worse in a very... misogynistic way. Like, in a "blame the woman but men go scot free for cheating" kinda way. Ew. No. Daughter: Can you say ****? Say it with me, C.U.N.T. This is THAT song. So far, at least. It still needed a better climax moment tbh. Spaghetti: If it played in a club I'd pop bussy to it but like I wouldn't listen to it by myself. Alligator Tears: Meh. Smoke Hour II: I mean, I guess these interludes are only here because Willie Nelson is a country icon or something? I wouldn't know. Just For Fun: Meh. Like, if I was on a Midwest or like Southern US tour or something I would be listening I guess. The second half still ate a bit ngl. Most Wanted: Kinda mediocre. Okay to listen to, but again, wouldn't actually seek it out. Levi's Jeans: Boring, but probably because I don't really like country much. If it played outside somewhere else or like in concert it'd be nice I think. Flamenco: Meh. The Linda Martell Show & Ya Ya: Fun, though she does not have to like introduce the songs and like TELL what they are like that. Oh Louisiana & Desert Eagle: Meh. Riverdance: Meh. II Hands II Heaven: Meh. Tyrant: Another fun one. Liked. Sweet Honey Buckin': Again, in a club I'd be like shaking a bussy to it, but that's about it I think. Amen: Good as an outro. I thought it would never end It felt like she made the album by just checking things out on a list like "What should be on a good country album" or something. Actually, this whole album sounded like how THIS video felt: Very uncomfortable with bops in between. YOUR GOD IS NOT HERE MICHAEL NOR WILL HE EVER BE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TortureMeOnReplay 5,097 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 15 hours ago, Teletubby said: vinyl are missing 5 tracks CDs are missing 4 tracks and Flamenco turned out to be track that was promoted as bonus track in the webstore Spaghetti and Ya Ya are 2 of my favorite tracks, so I guess I'll hold out and hope she releases a "deluxe" without taking out some samples etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy 10,491 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 2 hours ago, Pennywise said: So I've been listening to this and here are my thoughts: American Requiem: I wanted to love it so bad but it's like every time the song is going to have a climax moment it refrains instead and that's kind of annoying, and not in a "artsy" way. Blackbird: meh. 23642376547 people on the title for... this? 16 Carriages: I agree with Azealia in that this is a little bey on the prairie pilgrim fantasy thing, and I cannot take it seriously. Like, the production and vocals are good though. It feels like when Gaga did that Republican cosplay video in support of Biden. 16 Dollars working all day? Sis when? Protector: Maybe if I was like a mother or something I could like it or relate to it but no, so, filler. My Rose: Not a necessarily needed interlude, but sounds nice. Smoke Hour (star emoji) Willie Nelson: Again, not necessarily needed. Texas Hold'Em: Fun, but again, it sounds... disingenuous. Bodyguard: Okay she SNAPPED with this one. The lyrics are boring. But still liked, saved, playlisted, whatever. Dolly P & Jolene: I've always hated this song, and I feel like Bey made it worse in a very... misogynistic way. Like, in a "blame the woman but men go scot free for cheating" kinda way. Ew. No. Daughter: Can you say ****? Say it with me, C.U.N.T. This is THAT song. So far, at least. It still needed a better climax moment tbh. Spaghetti: If it played in a club I'd pop bussy to it but like I wouldn't listen to it by myself. Alligator Tears: Meh. Smoke Hour II: I mean, I guess these interludes are only here because Willie Nelson is a country icon or something? I wouldn't know. Just For Fun: Meh. Like, if I was on a Midwest or like Southern US tour or something I would be listening I guess. The second half still ate a bit ngl. Most Wanted: Kinda mediocre. Okay to listen to, but again, wouldn't actually seek it out. Levi's Jeans: Boring, but probably because I don't really like country much. If it played outside somewhere else or like in concert it'd be nice I think. Flamenco: Meh. The Linda Martell Show & Ya Ya: Fun, though she does not have to like introduce the songs and like TELL what they are like that. Oh Louisiana & Desert Eagle: Meh. Riverdance: Meh. II Hands II Heaven: Meh. Tyrant: Another fun one. Liked. Sweet Honey Buckin': Again, in a club I'd be like shaking a bussy to it, but that's about it I think. Amen: Good as an outro. I thought it would never end It felt like she made the album by just checking things out on a list like "What should be on a good country album" or something. Actually, this whole album sounded like how THIS video felt: Very uncomfortable with bops in between. Oh god not *this video lmaooooo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImMatt 1,335 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 OK, I was really hoping (and expecting) to love this album but way too many stacked vocals make it SO unlistenable for me. I'm sorry but I don't want to listen to five Beyonce's singing at once every other line...and that's not even an exaggeration. Instrumentation and collab choices are outstanding though and the length doesn't bother me. I just dont think I could listen to it again because of the stacked vocals which ruins it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise 35,429 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 4 hours ago, Ziggy said: Oh god not *this video lmaooooo I still cannot believe Gaga could ever be THAT tone deaf ngl YOUR GOD IS NOT HERE MICHAEL NOR WILL HE EVER BE Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chlorine Sevigny 45,762 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 This album is such a gift... a journey, epic in scope and ambition, the Beyoncé hallmarks like spoken interludes and archival clips creating this rich tapestry. Personal, political, poignant. I think it was a very wise move to create Renaissance as act i. Pacing-wise in her discography, Lemonade to Renaissance to Cowboy Carter makes so much sense. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachinko 9,529 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Album of the millennium. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalguru 584 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 19 hours ago, Ladle Ghoulash said: So the name Beyoncé is actually her mother’s maiden name (Celestine Beyoncé), which was actually a typo of the actual surname of her family, which was “Beyincé.” So Beyoncé is paying tribute to her roots and the origin of her name. Wonderful. Thank you so much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantasmas 8,833 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 i just cried for the first time after listening to this album at least 10x screaming throwing up this woman is a musical psychopath 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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