In the podcast, Engadget writers and editors discuss some of the newly released songs we’ve had on repeat. This installment has everything from jazz standards to Jesus Lizard.
Lady Gaga – Harlequin
I didn’t even go in for a minute Harlequin before I see, Oh, I’m going to bore my love for this. Unfortunately for everyone in my life (and doubly so because I sing with him), I’ve had a blast all weekend since the surprise dropped on Friday. Gaga is a powerhouse, and as much as I love pop, I’m always blown away when I hear her do jazz. Again Harlequin it is full of it.
Harlequin album accompanying the soon-to-be-released film (Joker: Folie in Deux) and almost exclusively cover songs – a combination that might put me off. But Gaga’s cool versions of classics like “The World On A String” and “Smile” are almost as cool. His energy on tracks like “I’ll Build a Mountain” is through the roof. I could do without “Oh, When the Saints,” but now I’m just picking. There are only two original songs on the album and they are completely different beasts, each impactful in their own way. “Happy Mistake” is a clear sign, and I’ll be crying over that one for years.
Babe Haven – Boring
On the other end of the spectrum, I’m really into punk band Babe Haven’s latest album, trouble, recently. It’s 25 minutes of rage for many women and I can’t get enough of it. Check it out on Bandcamp.
– Cheyenne MacDonald, Weekend Editor
Jesus Lizard – The Rack
Even the laudatory reviews of comeback albums depend on expectations coupled with subtle apologies or sympathetic praise. Comparisons to the heyday of musical immediacy are inevitable; it hurts for the same reasons as hearing “you look good at your age.” I wish there was a way to look The Rack without that burden, because Jesus Lizard just doesn’t sound any better than a band that went three decades out of existence has a right to. it just doesn’t feel like time has passed at all.
The Rack children who have strange invisibility during their work. Indeed, “What If?” it doesn’t reach the lean and sprawl of earlier spins like “Rodeo in Joliet,” but “Lord Godiva” dives into the Duane Denison of Duane Denison riffs, lightning and raw oil. The madness of David Yow’s voice hasn’t changed – and it’s not much bothered after 60+ years of ghost swinging, or reduced effort.
Many bands appear to be frozen in amber and emerge naked, as if to cover themselves. They will be resuming their glory days, when they no longer have the energy to do anything busy. The Rackcruelly, instead the group continues to do what they always have, like they always do, and feel really good doing it.
– Avery Ellis, Deputy Editor, Reports
Sabrina Carpenter – It’s short and sweet
There’s a part of me that hates keeping up with pop music, and that part of me cringes when I realize the few albums I listened to were pop princesses Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and others. . That’s also the part of me that refused to listen to Sabrina Carpenter’s latest album for months (and maybe the part of me that refused to watch the amazing. Schitt’s Creek until this year).
I say all that to explain why I am so slow to appreciate the beauty that exists It’s short and sweet. And the carefree part of me has unashamedly loved Mbazi’s new music and I’ve been asking all my friends if they’ve listened to his songs. When I talked to various groups of my friends about him, it became clear that there is something for everyone, regardless of the variety of our interests.
I’m a fan of R&B, hip hop and anything I can dance or sing to. The songs “Bet you want,” “Taste” and “Feather” have become repeat items in my playlist and yes, I went back to his old disc for some of those titles. However, my current favorite is “Espresso.” It has a catchy hook, clever lyrics and a powerful beat that perfectly straddles the line between up beat and down beat. I love the play on words and when I was interwoven with the rhythm and the music, at first it sounded like Mbazi was singing in a different language. And as a techie and occasional gamer, I really liked the use of the words “top down left right,” “switch” and Nintendo. Indeed, the rhyme of “espresso” and “Nintendo” was not something I would have expected to work, but it did.
But back to the point I made earlier: Even if that kind of dance club vibe isn’t your thing, there’s a lot It’s short and sweet that might interest you. I wasn’t a big fan of “Please, please,” for example, but I know friends who love it. And even though “Bed chem” and “shit” don’t touch my emotions the same way as “Espresso”, those are both among his most played songs on Spotify. I’m also starting to warm to “Juno.”
That is, we all have different tastes. Maybe you’re one of Chappell Roan’s fans. I like some of his more recent tracks, not as much as I enjoyed Carpenter’s. I also enjoy the genius “Die with a smile” by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga, which I will add to my karaoke duet, but I already play a little today. If you like music from the likes of Ariana Grande, NewJeans and Doja Cat, you’ll probably have a good time with Sabrina Carpenter. And since I’m so late to the party, you probably already have.
– Cherlynn Low, Deputy Editor, Reviews
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