the new one feels like a real step down, doesn't have enough ideas to sustain its 80 minute runtime (unlike the last album) and working in this trap mode for most of the album doesn't really play to his strengths much at all
― ufo, Saturday, 14 October 2023 14:12 (seven months ago) link
made it about halfway through and yeah, it’s not nearly as good as un verano. seems like a conscious effort to return to the latin trap style that it felt like he’d grown pass. in some cases it works (love the song with young miko), and i appreciate the variety, it’s just not as joyful or chock full of ideas as the last one.
― is he disgruntled adrian? (voodoo chili), Saturday, 14 October 2023 17:47 (seven months ago) link
un verano was also over 80 mins long, but there was never a lack of inspiration. he was operating at peak power for like 20 of those 24 tracks. it never felt like a slog, like this one does at several moments
― is he disgruntled adrian? (voodoo chili), Saturday, 14 October 2023 17:48 (seven months ago) link
i've only listened to "monaco" (bc of the video) and while i don't dislike it exactly it doesn't rly get me interested in engaging w/ a long album
― dyl, Saturday, 14 October 2023 18:14 (seven months ago) link
same as dyl, I need to hear a strong single to get me in the mood
― Nabozo, Monday, 16 October 2023 07:59 (seven months ago) link
voodoo chili completely otm
― ufo, Monday, 16 October 2023 08:04 (seven months ago) link
So far it’s not as good as the previous one (I’m not sure it was better to better it!) but I like the new one. It’s darker, rougher, more minimalist. Going the more pop/mainstream way may have been easier sure but maybe that wasn’t the best way to go after the fireworks of Un Verano.
― AlXTC from Paris, Friday, 20 October 2023 10:48 (seven months ago) link
Oups : not sure it was possible to better it !
― AlXTC from Paris, Friday, 20 October 2023 13:44 (seven months ago) link
He’s hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live October 21
― curmudgeon, Friday, 20 October 2023 15:02 (seven months ago) link
Saw him live on one tour and it was fun. Missed his Washington DC arena gig last night . Video clips online look exciting
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 10 April 2024 17:29 (one month ago) link