pumpkinspiciest

I’m bumping my rating of Shawn up to 3.5/5 stars. Note: Even albums I love are only 4/5. I’m a tough grader.
          	
          	The album is better than I first thought, but I stand by the songs being far too short. Heavy is one of my favorites right now.

LeeanorRigby

@pumpkinspiciest My favorite of all time is now Heavy, I wish there was a hook where there's a lot of emotion in his voice... As if he is feeling the weight of the words. Lots of this album lyrics are to surface level, nothing too deep or too personal somehow, it's strange.
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pumpkinspiciest

@Alex49246 let me know what you think when you get to it.
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pumpkinspiciest

@EmSpeer I think another round of the chorus or one more verse would make some of the songs much much better. 
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pumpkinspiciest

I’m bumping my rating of Shawn up to 3.5/5 stars. Note: Even albums I love are only 4/5. I’m a tough grader.
          
          The album is better than I first thought, but I stand by the songs being far too short. Heavy is one of my favorites right now.

LeeanorRigby

@pumpkinspiciest My favorite of all time is now Heavy, I wish there was a hook where there's a lot of emotion in his voice... As if he is feeling the weight of the words. Lots of this album lyrics are to surface level, nothing too deep or too personal somehow, it's strange.
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pumpkinspiciest

@Alex49246 let me know what you think when you get to it.
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pumpkinspiciest

@EmSpeer I think another round of the chorus or one more verse would make some of the songs much much better. 
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pumpkinspiciest

Here are my thoughts about Shawn, the album. I’m numbering them so that if any of you wants to respond, you can reference a specific point.
          
          1. Shawn is a concept album, and I like that about it. I thought Wonder was going to be one and was disappointed that it wasn’t, so I’m happy that this fits the genre.
          
          2. Shawn’s vocals are great. I’m looking forward to hearing it on vinyl.
          
          3. The songs and album as whole are too short. It feels incomplete and left me unsatisfied. 
          
          4. Hallelujah is a good cover choice for his voice and way of singing. Cohen’s explanation of the meaning behind might surprise some people, but I think it fits Shawn’s journey. 
          
          5. If I didn’t know Shawn and you told me this was an album by John Mayer’s baby brother, I’d believe them. There are quite a few songs that “borrow” from Mayer songs. It’s not plagiarism, but it’s close.
          
          6. I prefer his pre-Eddie and Mike music. Something has been lost that I can’t quite put my finger on. 
          
          I give it a 3 out of 5 stars. 

naturegirl1998

@pumpkinspiciest Ah okay I do agree about it being made in a rush lyrically there could have been more written. I also wish there was a song for fans like how there was Look Up At The Stars from the Wonder era
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pumpkinspiciest

@naturegirl1998 I don’t really mind that there’s a distinct sound to all the songs because that’s part of the concept album vibe, but it feels like it was made in a rush.
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pumpkinspiciest

@RosanaAparecidaMande My feelings about the album as a piece of art are separate from my feelings about him making music and performing again. Like you, I’m very glad to see him happy and healthy. 
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EmSpeer

I saw the movie last night and I loved it. But to be honest I’d seen a lot of clips of the actual concert on social media so there wasn’t much new content. There was a little bit of behind the scenes at the start, but otherwise it was the concert in its entirety. I do love the new album, but it is very different from his other albums sonically. More mature. I don’t think it’s revealed anything new though. What do you think? I still need to finish watching the Zane Lowe Apple Music interview xx

EmSpeer

@pumpkinspiciest no, there was maybe 25 people including us…. So not even a quarter full xx 
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pumpkinspiciest

@EmSpeer Was your theater full? None of the ones here sold more than a handful of seats in advance, but maybe people bought at the door.
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pumpkinspiciest

@EmSpeer I definitely don’t love the album but I don’t think it’s terrible. I’ll elaborate in a post of my own.
            
            I look forward to seeing the movie if it streams.
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naturegirl1998

Hi I did listen to Shawn's new album I didn't watch the movie. Sad to say I wasn't feeling the vibe for this era the songs are so short and not much of a bridge in them. Lyrically not much he's saying in it since the album is only half an hour

pumpkinspiciest

@naturegirl1998 Agree 100%. I’ll be sharing my opinion later.
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pumpkinspiciest

Weeping for my country today. I thought we had more integrity than to elect a racist rapist and felon who caused an insurrection, but I guess not. 
          
          I hate this.

Alex49246

@pumpkinspiciest Technicallly he isnt. He was convicted for one, and two, the judge isn't required to give him prison time. He can get anywhere from community service to a fine. He'll likely just have someone pay it for him. Our judicial system has been broken. The Supreme court gets 100s of case every year, and they'll only hear a handful. We have the power to overthrow our government, but if you try to, you get charged with treason. I would rather live here than other places, and I acknowledge the privilege it is to live here, but our entire government is corrupt. I mean, my people were once considered 2/3 of a person not long ago.
            
            I'm hopeful that these old timers will eventually fall off, and we have a new generation of leaders.
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pumpkinspiciest

@Alex49246 But why should he be above the law? Our judicial system is broken if people in power walk away from felonies.
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Alex49246

@pumpkinspiciest He was supposed to report in the day before my birthday T-T. Would have been a great gift to see him behind bars. If he is sentenced he'll likely just get a fine. Lol imagine a president under house arrest.
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Alex49246

If there is such a thing as a career drought...this...this might be it.

pumpkinspiciest

@Alex49246 and thank you for the compliment ❤️
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pumpkinspiciest

@Alex49246 I think he needs better songs. Until he has a hit, he’s not going to bounce back.
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Alex49246

"Madoona" T-T madonna*
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