Hiya!
We are back again with another week of #albumseason and Jesus this one's a doozy. SO. MUCH. MUSIC. So now do you get why this time of the year is #albumseason. Cuz all of the biggest artists are coming out with new and exciting things.
STARTING WITH THE MOST ANTICIPATED ALBUM SINCE..I wanna say February? That's when Zack Maleek left right? (and yes, I do realize that his name is in fact not Zack Maleek, but he's a butt nut and I refuse to call him his actual name)
1. Hey Angel- This song is so Coldplay. Like Jesus, I actually thought this was a Coldplay song. It's great. And it doesn't help that Harry Styles was tweeting lyrics to this song in particular in the lead up to the album release. Oh good lord, the vocals (although Styles domineering) are so so so good. So Coldplay, that's all I can say really. It's a great song to start off an album. Way to go Team 1D.
2. Drag Me Down- A classic, the beginning of it all. I really thought I was over this song, but the second I heard that fade in syth, I was JAMMIN. Just a really solid song that everybody apparently loves. From Halsey to All Time Low to fangirls everywhere, this song appeals to everyone.
3. Perfect- Basically, I'm still sobbing over their music video for this song. It's a great insight. Like "Is this what it's like to date a member of the biggest manband?" (I saw manband cuz just look at them. What men they are *swoon*) Like. I like causing trouble in hotel rooms. And I like midnight driving with windows down. Like, does that mean I'm perfect? Did I just get match made with a member of One Direction through a song? Also. @Harry_Styles I'll write my break up songs about you.
4. Infinity- NIALL GETS SO MANY OPENING LINES AND THAT'S WHERE I DIE. GET IT NIALL. Really good song though. Don't really know what to say about this one, it's just great. Also, their harmonies at the end of the chorus are like the sounds of an angel.
5. End of The Day- Really lovely song, this. If there's one song that I was really looking forward to hearing live it's this one. But that won't happen becauseThosebuttmunchesaretaking abreak. grr. But I can see myself really getting my hand waving to the chorus on. ALSO. EFFING LOUIS T HITS THE MOST BEAUTIFYL HIGH NOTE IN THE BRIDGE AND I WANT TO SCREECH, ,He properly nails it and I JSUT WANT TO HEAR THIS LIVE DAMN IT. Styles also hits a beautiful couple O' high notes as well. *cries*
6. If I Could Fly- How heartbreaking. This song is so emotional, just really pulls at your heart strings. Like you. can . tell. Styles. wrote. this. one. Also in a recent interview they did with Beats 1, a conjunction radio with Apple Music, Liam revealed that he cried while recording the song Styles wrote for the album. And it's obvs not Perfect, Olivia, A.M., or Walking in the Wind, so it HAS to be this one. Styles you brooding romantic thing, you. *sobs*
7. Long Way Down- THIS IS A GREAT ONE TOO. A very smooth soft and slow jam. I found it quite nice to have two of the four only covering the chorus, showcasing their nice vocals. It's a very simple, but effective song.
8. Never Enough- THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS OF THE ALBUM. oKAY Lets be real, they're all my favorite. It's very fun and poppy. Both my mom and I agree it's very Disney. like Jungle Book or Lion King. And yes I made my mom listen to the entire album because I'm converting people to One Direction every chance I get.
9. Olivia- "I LOVE I LOVE IL OVE I LOVE OLIVIA" When Styles takes it to the bridge, but it also sounds soooo much like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's 'Pure Imagination', which makes it even more enticing.
10. What A Feeling- Dear god I've loved this one since it was released as a special pre-order track for the album. It's very Disco vibey. I can only compare this to like a mash between Fleetwood Mac and like ABBA, maybe? The lyrics get me good too. Like just leave me to fantasize about One Direction fawning over me. It's also a really good strutting across campus song. Like ya'll think I'm listening t- OH STYLES TAKING IT TO THE BRIDGE IS MY FAVORITE SO PRETTY. AND THE HARMONIES AFTER THE BRIDGE. THEY'RE SO GOOD ACK. Anyway- Like people probably think I'm listening to some Woman Empowering Beyoncé song, but really I'm strutting to One Direction and internally sobbing.
11. Love You Goodbye- hOW HEART BREAKING. "why you wearing that to walk out of my life" Louis T wrote this song and I can't help but think how delicate of a thing he is and how we need to protect his little romantic heart. "myHEARTS ALREADY BREAKING BABY GO ON TWIST THE KNIFE" LOUIS. TOMLINSON. AND HE TAKES THE BRIDGE AND I SOB. WE NEED TO PROTECT THIS GLOBAL TREASURE. CALL IN THE NATIONAL GUARD. BOYS BE MORE LIKE LOUIS.T Also I lol at Styles' "yeahh" in the chorus after the bridge, it sounds so boyband and it makes me giggle.
12. I Want To Write You A Song- This one just really hurts my heart. It's so delicate and gorgeous. This is one of my favorite songs producing wise. It's very raw. When I mean raw, I mean I feel like I'm sitting in a writing session. Or sitting in the middle of the woods lake side and getting proposed to by all four of the 1D boys while there's twinkling hovering overhead and I've thought about this too much..... but the harmonies. HOW GREAT ARE THEY AT WHAT THEY DO. Without a doubt this is what they sound like live. They sound just as beautiful live in case you're wondering. God damn I love their harmonies. Brb sobbing uncontrollably. +One Direction Y'all can write a song about me.
13. History- Tune. The One D boys said this song was made for the fans and with the fans, because those absolute dreams brought fans into the stoooods to record backing vocals to make it more live sounding. and that's all i have. because im sobbing because they're so great. Also, do they say 'ting' cuz I've been struggling with this since it was released.
14. Temporary Fix- Ohhhhhhh my god. Dear lord help me. This song is so raunchy. This is No Control 2.0. If you haven't listened to 'No Control' from their fourth album, Four, then you must do that first and then you will understand my absolute death. My jaw dropped and I could not get it to close. This is such a jam though. *Rock on emoji* all the way. ALSO NIALL. HORAN. LEAD THE LYRIC CHARGE ON THIS ONE CO-WRITING IT. AND NOW I NOW WHY HIS LAST NAME IS HORAN. NIALL YOU RAUNCHY LITTLE TING.
15. Walking in the Wind- THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE ELSES SONG AND I CAN'T TELL WHO IT IS. it's the beginning guitar and I CAN'T PINPOINT IT AND IT'S SO FRUSTRATING SOMEONE HELP ME. But this is a nice chilled song, an i believe it belongs in some sort of Disney movie. Brother Bear 3? +Disney please get on that please.
16. Wolves- It sounds very 50's then goes straight contemporary and it's so great. The chorus has to be my absolute favorite. This has a very raw production sound as well, but not as much as I Want To Write You A Song. A top contender for "Haley's Favorite Song Award"
17. A.M.- Very beautiful vocals ONCE AGAIN. I think this is a really good album closing song. Also One Direction sings their first ever "swear" word and its the dawning of a new One Direction era. I'm ready for the explicit rap album next. The lyrics are also so nostalgic, something everybody can relate to.
Alessia Cara- Sister Honey Alessia released her debut album, 'Know-It-All' to the world on Friday the 13th and I just recently found that she is only one year younger than me. Thanks girl, thanks for making me feel even more like the unaccomplished twenty year old that I am. Both her and Hailee's albums have a similar vibe and sound to it. Alessia poses the triple threat with great vocals, amazing lyrics and catchy fun beats. Sister slayed.
Ed Sheeran- Honey Ed just released, like Sam Smith, a deluxe deluxe version of his recent album, 'X', but this time it's called 'X (Wembley Edition)'. Now if you thought that this would be a live album from his recent sold out stadium show at the famous Wembley Stadium, then, like me, you thought incorrectly. But there are eight additional songs. Which is quite grand, if you ask me.
1. Mark My Words- I'm sorry, but I just could not focus on the song because of the constant edited 'no no no's' in the background. Quite distracting Biebs. Sounds a bit like a fabricated baby cry. But nice high notes here Biebs.
2. I'll Show You- Oh, I'm into this. Good beat. I really like this one, very techno with very velvety vocals. Very touching lyrics Biebs, nice one. Rally makes one think about how you treat another person. Jam with a message. I like it Biebs.
3. What Do You Mean?- I originally didn't want to listen to this song when it was released due to my slight grudge against the Biebs, but then I caved and Jam. But then it was ruined because CONSENT PEOPLE. Please don't let mainstream media cover up basic human respect. Please respect other people.Okay. That's all the mom ranting I'll do for now. Continuing
4. Sorry- Okay I heard all the hype about this due to his acoustic performance on Ellen. And I really like this studio version. Good Biebs, she is more than her body. That's probably what you got you in trouble in the first place. Real nice slow jam Biebs.
5. Love Yourself- THE ED SONG!! 1 minute in- "where's ed....." Now I love a slow jam, but is this an FU song,,? 2 minutes in- "WheERE'SeD?!" Ends- "alright, ed why are you just a backing vocal man. 'Dear Biebs, Nobody puts baby in the backing vocal'" Unless that's Ed playing the trumpet, I'm quite disappointed in you Bieber. Also, you know what sister, yeah you love yourself, girl you don't need a Beaver in your life if he can't appreciate art, Bye.
6. Company- Alright, I told myself I wouldn't fall back into this Bieber hole again, but like his voice is so velvety smooth *swoon*
7. No Pressure- this just sounds like an Usher song. I really like the chorus though. The runs though, how nice. I realllyy like this one.
8. No Sense- Justin, please don't rap...please. Not a huge fan of this to be fair. It's like he should rap, but he doesn't. Kinda throws it off..
9. The Feeling- "I think I may have listened to this I- OH THIS IS THE HALS SONG! ALRIGHT, I HAVE LISTENED TO THIS. And I came to the harsh conclusion that if this was just Halsey's song, I would adore it. But Biebs ruins it for me, he throws the whole song. Maybs it just because adore Hals. So yeah, brb, editing out all of Bieber's parts and it can just be all Hals.
10. Life Is Worth Living-
11. Where Are U Now- Okay I'm actually really surprised that this song wasn't higher up in the track list. And I have to give major props to Biebs and his team for picking this song as the first single to be released from this new album. It's very exemplary of how the album is going to sound
12. Children
13. Purpose
14. Been You
15. Get Used To It
16. We Are
17. Trust
18. All In It
We are back again with another week of #albumseason and Jesus this one's a doozy. SO. MUCH. MUSIC. So now do you get why this time of the year is #albumseason. Cuz all of the biggest artists are coming out with new and exciting things.
"You Need This To Be Sufficient in Today's World":
One Direction- Made In The A.M.
Okay, no more dabbling. Let's get on with it, with One of the most amazing albums of the year. Like no joke, if this doesn't doesn't get a single Grammy Nom. I'm gonna do something drastic.
STARTING WITH THE MOST ANTICIPATED ALBUM SINCE..I wanna say February? That's when Zack Maleek left right? (and yes, I do realize that his name is in fact not Zack Maleek, but he's a butt nut and I refuse to call him his actual name)
2. Drag Me Down- A classic, the beginning of it all. I really thought I was over this song, but the second I heard that fade in syth, I was JAMMIN. Just a really solid song that everybody apparently loves. From Halsey to All Time Low to fangirls everywhere, this song appeals to everyone.
3. Perfect- Basically, I'm still sobbing over their music video for this song. It's a great insight. Like "Is this what it's like to date a member of the biggest manband?" (I saw manband cuz just look at them. What men they are *swoon*) Like. I like causing trouble in hotel rooms. And I like midnight driving with windows down. Like, does that mean I'm perfect? Did I just get match made with a member of One Direction through a song? Also. @Harry_Styles I'll write my break up songs about you.
4. Infinity- NIALL GETS SO MANY OPENING LINES AND THAT'S WHERE I DIE. GET IT NIALL. Really good song though. Don't really know what to say about this one, it's just great. Also, their harmonies at the end of the chorus are like the sounds of an angel.
5. End of The Day- Really lovely song, this. If there's one song that I was really looking forward to hearing live it's this one. But that won't happen becauseThosebuttmunchesaretaking abreak. grr. But I can see myself really getting my hand waving to the chorus on. ALSO. EFFING LOUIS T HITS THE MOST BEAUTIFYL HIGH NOTE IN THE BRIDGE AND I WANT TO SCREECH, ,He properly nails it and I JSUT WANT TO HEAR THIS LIVE DAMN IT. Styles also hits a beautiful couple O' high notes as well. *cries*
6. If I Could Fly- How heartbreaking. This song is so emotional, just really pulls at your heart strings. Like you. can . tell. Styles. wrote. this. one. Also in a recent interview they did with Beats 1, a conjunction radio with Apple Music, Liam revealed that he cried while recording the song Styles wrote for the album. And it's obvs not Perfect, Olivia, A.M., or Walking in the Wind, so it HAS to be this one. Styles you brooding romantic thing, you. *sobs*
7. Long Way Down- THIS IS A GREAT ONE TOO. A very smooth soft and slow jam. I found it quite nice to have two of the four only covering the chorus, showcasing their nice vocals. It's a very simple, but effective song.
8. Never Enough- THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS OF THE ALBUM. oKAY Lets be real, they're all my favorite. It's very fun and poppy. Both my mom and I agree it's very Disney. like Jungle Book or Lion King. And yes I made my mom listen to the entire album because I'm converting people to One Direction every chance I get.
9. Olivia- "I LOVE I LOVE IL OVE I LOVE OLIVIA" When Styles takes it to the bridge, but it also sounds soooo much like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's 'Pure Imagination', which makes it even more enticing.
10. What A Feeling- Dear god I've loved this one since it was released as a special pre-order track for the album. It's very Disco vibey. I can only compare this to like a mash between Fleetwood Mac and like ABBA, maybe? The lyrics get me good too. Like just leave me to fantasize about One Direction fawning over me. It's also a really good strutting across campus song. Like ya'll think I'm listening t- OH STYLES TAKING IT TO THE BRIDGE IS MY FAVORITE SO PRETTY. AND THE HARMONIES AFTER THE BRIDGE. THEY'RE SO GOOD ACK. Anyway- Like people probably think I'm listening to some Woman Empowering Beyoncé song, but really I'm strutting to One Direction and internally sobbing.
11. Love You Goodbye- hOW HEART BREAKING. "why you wearing that to walk out of my life" Louis T wrote this song and I can't help but think how delicate of a thing he is and how we need to protect his little romantic heart. "myHEARTS ALREADY BREAKING BABY GO ON TWIST THE KNIFE" LOUIS. TOMLINSON. AND HE TAKES THE BRIDGE AND I SOB. WE NEED TO PROTECT THIS GLOBAL TREASURE. CALL IN THE NATIONAL GUARD. BOYS BE MORE LIKE LOUIS.T Also I lol at Styles' "yeahh" in the chorus after the bridge, it sounds so boyband and it makes me giggle.
12. I Want To Write You A Song- This one just really hurts my heart. It's so delicate and gorgeous. This is one of my favorite songs producing wise. It's very raw. When I mean raw, I mean I feel like I'm sitting in a writing session. Or sitting in the middle of the woods lake side and getting proposed to by all four of the 1D boys while there's twinkling hovering overhead and I've thought about this too much..... but the harmonies. HOW GREAT ARE THEY AT WHAT THEY DO. Without a doubt this is what they sound like live. They sound just as beautiful live in case you're wondering. God damn I love their harmonies. Brb sobbing uncontrollably. +One Direction Y'all can write a song about me.
13. History- Tune. The One D boys said this song was made for the fans and with the fans, because those absolute dreams brought fans into the stoooods to record backing vocals to make it more live sounding. and that's all i have. because im sobbing because they're so great. Also, do they say 'ting' cuz I've been struggling with this since it was released.
14. Temporary Fix- Ohhhhhhh my god. Dear lord help me. This song is so raunchy. This is No Control 2.0. If you haven't listened to 'No Control' from their fourth album, Four, then you must do that first and then you will understand my absolute death. My jaw dropped and I could not get it to close. This is such a jam though. *Rock on emoji* all the way. ALSO NIALL. HORAN. LEAD THE LYRIC CHARGE ON THIS ONE CO-WRITING IT. AND NOW I NOW WHY HIS LAST NAME IS HORAN. NIALL YOU RAUNCHY LITTLE TING.
15. Walking in the Wind- THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE ELSES SONG AND I CAN'T TELL WHO IT IS. it's the beginning guitar and I CAN'T PINPOINT IT AND IT'S SO FRUSTRATING SOMEONE HELP ME. But this is a nice chilled song, an i believe it belongs in some sort of Disney movie. Brother Bear 3? +Disney please get on that please.
16. Wolves- It sounds very 50's then goes straight contemporary and it's so great. The chorus has to be my absolute favorite. This has a very raw production sound as well, but not as much as I Want To Write You A Song. A top contender for "Haley's Favorite Song Award"
17. A.M.- Very beautiful vocals ONCE AGAIN. I think this is a really good album closing song. Also One Direction sings their first ever "swear" word and its the dawning of a new One Direction era. I'm ready for the explicit rap album next. The lyrics are also so nostalgic, something everybody can relate to.
"Slay Honey Slay":
Alright the "Slay Honey Slay" award goes to Hailee Steinfeld, as this week she released her first collection of music through her four song EP titled, 'Haiz'. Can I just say, sister honey is one sassy little thing. I adore her. Her songs are quite catchy as well, I almost didn't recognize her. I had to open my phone to be surprised it was sister Hailee. *Yay for all the Hailee/Haley's of the world #hailee/haleypower* Like obvs I had to have a Hailee featured on HeyHalesHey.Alessia Cara- Sister Honey Alessia released her debut album, 'Know-It-All' to the world on Friday the 13th and I just recently found that she is only one year younger than me. Thanks girl, thanks for making me feel even more like the unaccomplished twenty year old that I am. Both her and Hailee's albums have a similar vibe and sound to it. Alessia poses the triple threat with great vocals, amazing lyrics and catchy fun beats. Sister slayed.
Ed Sheeran- Honey Ed just released, like Sam Smith, a deluxe deluxe version of his recent album, 'X', but this time it's called 'X (Wembley Edition)'. Now if you thought that this would be a live album from his recent sold out stadium show at the famous Wembley Stadium, then, like me, you thought incorrectly. But there are eight additional songs. Which is quite grand, if you ask me.
"You tried..":
Justin Bieber- Purpose
This in "You tried..." we have the baby himself Justin Bieber and his new album 'Purpose'. As you can see below, I tried to review this, but I honestly couldn't bring myself to finish actually listening to the album. I couldn't even finish the album, let alone actually formulate a positive opinion of this album. I just felt like there was a loss of genre and it was quite confusing, for me at least. Sorry Bieber, but at least now you can hoist the HeyHalesHey "You tried.." award proudly...(thought I should end this on a kinda high note just in case the Biebs sees it himself). Also, Biebs wins the 'You Tried To Compete With One Direction By Releasing Your Album The Same Day As One Direction, But Tragically Failed' award.
2. I'll Show You- Oh, I'm into this. Good beat. I really like this one, very techno with very velvety vocals. Very touching lyrics Biebs, nice one. Rally makes one think about how you treat another person. Jam with a message. I like it Biebs.
3. What Do You Mean?- I originally didn't want to listen to this song when it was released due to my slight grudge against the Biebs, but then I caved and Jam. But then it was ruined because CONSENT PEOPLE. Please don't let mainstream media cover up basic human respect. Please respect other people.Okay. That's all the mom ranting I'll do for now. Continuing
4. Sorry- Okay I heard all the hype about this due to his acoustic performance on Ellen. And I really like this studio version. Good Biebs, she is more than her body. That's probably what you got you in trouble in the first place. Real nice slow jam Biebs.
5. Love Yourself- THE ED SONG!! 1 minute in- "where's ed....." Now I love a slow jam, but is this an FU song,,? 2 minutes in- "WheERE'SeD?!" Ends- "alright, ed why are you just a backing vocal man. 'Dear Biebs, Nobody puts baby in the backing vocal'" Unless that's Ed playing the trumpet, I'm quite disappointed in you Bieber. Also, you know what sister, yeah you love yourself, girl you don't need a Beaver in your life if he can't appreciate art, Bye.
6. Company- Alright, I told myself I wouldn't fall back into this Bieber hole again, but like his voice is so velvety smooth *swoon*
7. No Pressure- this just sounds like an Usher song. I really like the chorus though. The runs though, how nice. I realllyy like this one.
8. No Sense- Justin, please don't rap...please. Not a huge fan of this to be fair. It's like he should rap, but he doesn't. Kinda throws it off..
9. The Feeling- "I think I may have listened to this I- OH THIS IS THE HALS SONG! ALRIGHT, I HAVE LISTENED TO THIS. And I came to the harsh conclusion that if this was just Halsey's song, I would adore it. But Biebs ruins it for me, he throws the whole song. Maybs it just because adore Hals. So yeah, brb, editing out all of Bieber's parts and it can just be all Hals.
10. Life Is Worth Living-
11. Where Are U Now- Okay I'm actually really surprised that this song wasn't higher up in the track list. And I have to give major props to Biebs and his team for picking this song as the first single to be released from this new album. It's very exemplary of how the album is going to sound
12. Children
13. Purpose
14. Been You
15. Get Used To It
16. We Are
17. Trust
18. All In It
Importance and More Importance:
Just a few things that are equally important, but my hands are cramping from this lengthy post so I won't go too much into detail.
- Aussie YouTube sensation Troye Sivan released another song from his upcoming album 'Blue Neighbourhood' (obvs spelled the correct way cuz foreign spelling is better and more fun) called Youth. (Blue Neighbourhood is set to be released on December 3rd. Put it on your calendars, you won't regret it.)
- Devon Baldwin's new EP titled 'Lungs EP'
- Twin Limb- a softer Florence and The Machine. Like if you mixed Gabrielle Aplin and Florence. Maybe even a bit of Nina Nesbit, Twin limb would be that child. Soft electric.
- Lawrence Taylor's 'Bang Bang' EP (basically the next James Bay/bae)
Okay, well I think that's all I have for this week. Next week we have the release of Adele's new album and I am already stocking up on my tissues, prepping myself to relive the nastiest of loves which I haven't encountered yet.
Thanks for sticking around.
Speak soon.
-H. xx
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