2838714, I've listened about 5 times now and it gets better and better. Posted by Ashley Ayers, Fri Sep-06-13 05:00 AM
It's funny how I even fux with "Dance Apocalyptic" within the setting of the album. I thought it was pretty uninspired out of context.
The sounds fucking GREAT on "Givin' Em What They Love". So much personality and feeling in her voice there. She digs her foot all up in that funky ass backdrop.
I was prepared to love "Electric Lady" from the small live preview a few months ago. It definitely doesn't disappoint.
"Primetime" has been my shit since I first heard it. Shit makes me think of an updated 50's slow jam.
"We Were Rock & Roll" is a cool album track. It has a bassline similar to "Locked Inside" but more uptempo. Cool song to dance to.
"Look Into My Eyes" is just a straight up beautiful slow motion samba joint.
"It's Code" sounds like a hit Jackson 5 ballad. Best J5 nod I've ever heard.
"Ghetto Woman" is my shit. It's definitely a Stevie Wonder nod from the concept to the title to the bass synth and drums. If you're gonna give a nod to Stevie though, this is how you do it. Uplifting joint for the women folk. Uptempo joint to dance to.
"Victory" is reminiscent of "Neon Valley Street" but just as good. Yes, there is Lauryn Hill-ism here as well. What she adds to the style is range that Lauryn never had (when she sings "glory").
"Can't Live Without Your Love" is a very nice little laid back joint to grab some wine and 2-step to.
"Sally Ride" is a listening experience. lyrically and musically. This is for music lovers. Very well put-together.
"Dorothy Dandridge Eyes" has that Can't-Help-It-ish bassline. Good listening.
"What An Experience" has the feel of an early 80's jherri curl laden "that's my shit!" type joint that people go crazy for because it wasn't a billboard hit, but was a hit in black households everywhere.
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