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Thread started 07/31/21 12:27pm

gandorb

Billie Eilish: No Sophomore Slump

I imagine a lot of folks have their daggers out to pounce on her given that she was so hyped and awarded for her first album. I liked her and some of the songs from the first album, but I did agree that it was over-hyped. Part of what made it a hard LP to listen to was the fatalism that so many adolescents embrace. I just get tired of repetitive songs that pretty much say that someone is on the verge of suicide because life is so miserable. I just listened to her 2nd album released yesterday, Happier Than Ever. It is so much better than her first album IMO. It starts with 4 impressive songs that are completely distinct from each other, perhaps to fend off the notion that she is a one trick pony. Most of the rest are the songs are worthwhile with the album ending on a wonderful one two punch. What is amazing to me about it is that she seems more open with better lyrics and a more diverse sound than before. I don't expect to convert anyone here, but just wanted to give credit to someone who has not yet been ruined by massive fame while still a child. Insteead, she is growing as a real artist even if she does not stay a mega-star pigeon-holed into one sound and image.

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Reply #1 posted 07/31/21 2:05pm

alphastreet	She’s racist
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Reply #2 posted 07/31/21 3:50pm

gandorb

alphastreet said:
She’s racist

If you are referring to some nonsense she did as a 13 year old when she stereotype Asians on a video, give me a break. This demonizing of people due to something that did at some random moment in their early adolescence demeans the word racist. I doubt very few of us are the same person we were when we were 13. That would be troubling if we were.

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Reply #3 posted 07/31/21 4:15pm

alphastreet

gandorb said:

alphastreet said:

She’s racist

I would hope she grew from the experience then

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Reply #4 posted 07/31/21 6:16pm

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I just attempted new album. Eh. Will try again at future date. Bless her heart smile

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Reply #5 posted 07/31/21 8:24pm

JoeBala	Ordered the Vinyl should be here on Wednesday. Just Music-No Categories-Enjoy It!
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Reply #6 posted 08/01/21 4:55pm

TruthBomb	alphastreet said: She’s racist [Snip - luv4u]
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Reply #7 posted 08/09/21 1:10am

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Not really paid much attention to her until recently. Went down a youtube rabbit hole. I really like how she works wth her brother. It's all them with no interference from 'suits'. She's interesting pop.

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Reply #8 posted 08/09/21 9:47am

gandorb

Marrk said:

Yes, that no suits aspect has and hopefully will enable her to evolve rather than do 50 versions of Bad Guy.

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Reply #9 posted 08/09/21 7:15pm

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