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Best 20 songs to listen to in 2023
Hellooo, fellow music aficionados! Today, let's embark on a heartfelt exploration into a selection of tracks that have woven their way into the tapestry of our lives, invoking emotions that linger long after the music fades. These aren't just songs; they're stories that have touched our souls and ignited the flames of passion within. So, join me on this intimate journey through an array of melodies that speak to our hearts.
Spirit (2002)
Spirit is the Hero’s Journey and it will swallow you whole. Watch his hope dwindle in snow and stars, his love rekindle through an unlikely brother.
Mackenzie DavisPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueA Brief Thought: The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute sucks. Why? It reeks of misogyny. Its iconic music can’t make up for its problematic plotline. Exhibit A: The Queen of the Night (a strong independent woman who tolerates zero BS from men) is portrayed as an arrogant b*tch.
Jaye Ruggiero-CashPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueAnalyzing Illmatic
Nas' debut album, Illmatic, holds its place in hip-hop history despite its perennial critique of brevity. Revered within hip-hop culture as a classic, the album's exceptional production roster echoes the weight of expectations carried by the young artist's inaugural masterpiece. The producers assembled are some of the all time greats.
Brooklyn DamienPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueThe NUN II (2023)
The Nun II (2023) "The greatest evil in the conjuring universe returns." Release date… Sep 8th, 2023 Mystery, Thriller, Horror Four years after the events at the Abbey of St. Carta, Sister Irene returns once again and comes face to face with the demonic force Valak, the Nun.
TV of tv'sPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueA Few More
A fist full of words Just a few critiques more That’s what was in store When the word slinger Pulled the computer from the drawer
Atomic HistorianPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueUnforgiving- Alien Weaponry
I hate to admit that the first time I heard Unforgiving was in concert. The first time was surreal, as I stood next to my brother, who I nearly lost the previous year. Little did I know a year later, this would be my comfort song when my grandmother passed.
Atomic HistorianPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueMan In The Box
Man In The Box has always been my favorite Alice In Chains song. Perhaps because I’ve often felt that I’ve been trying to escape the box that people are always trying to paint me into. Most definitely it has something to do with Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell’s vocal styling.
Atomic HistorianPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueIn the Mix with YouTube
Music mix channels are some of the best parts of YouTube. They keep you company when writing or studying. They’re great for finding new music, without having to dig through tons of other channels, or Spotify. It’s often the best part of my day to put music on and write.
Atomic HistorianPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueMy Fair Lady
My Fair Lady is abuse, misogyny, and an alarming age gape all concealed in delightful musical numbers. Alas, despite these glaring flaws, it delights and warms the heart. Join Eliza, a poor flower girl, as she rises up in social ranking with the help of a berating phonetics professor, Henry.
Laura LannPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueHamilton
In 2015, a breakout performance pushed the envelope. Hamilton is optimistic, impassioned and quite entertaining, winning dozens of awards including the coveted Pulitzer Prize for drama. Miranda's depiction, centers around the rise of Alexander Hamilton. It's wide range of musical genres and unique characterizations will leave you in breathless awe.
Lamar WigginsPublished 9 months ago in CritiqueJustin Bieber's Purpose Album
Dressed up as an album charting personal growth, 'Purpose' instead unfolds as a cautionary tale of stunted artistic evolution. Its tracks, replete with feigned regret and borrowed platitudes, perform a hollow charade of faux maturity. The result is not a harmonious symphony, but a jarring, disappointing cacophony of missed opportunities.
Abnoan MunizPublished 9 months ago in Critique