Author Topic: JANELLE MONAE'S THE ELECTRIC LADY OUT NOW - album of the year :bow (Read 19027 times)

Himu · « **on:** September 03, 2013, 03:31:10 PM »

omg

word on the street is that it's better than archandroid

edit: official stream

http://www.stereogum.com/1457361/stream-janelle-monae-the-electric-lady/album-stream/

Positive Touch · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2013, 03:47:50 PM »

WHERES THE FUCKING LINK

Himu · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2013, 03:48:28 PM »

IN YOUR PMS IF YOU APOLOGIZE FOR THIS LAST WEEKEND

Positive Touch · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2013, 03:51:16 PM »

YEAH SORRY FOR EVERYTHING WHATEVER JESUS JUST PM PM PM

Himu · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2013, 03:53:40 PM »

was kidding, bub. check pms

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2013, 03:59:29 PM »

"leaked"
"PMs"

http://www.okayplayer.com/news/janelle-monae-the-electric-lady-lp-stream-mp3.html

Himu · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:00:36 PM »

That is official?!

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #7 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:01:00 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on September 03, 2013, 04:00:36 PM

That is official?!

yes, like EVERY OTHER ALBUM RELEASED in the past 3 years, it has an official stream up a week before release

Positive Touch · « **Reply #8 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:04:23 PM »

well whatever you call it my mind is exploding everywhere right now

Himu · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:05:36 PM »

Electric Lady

Solange AND Janelle

on the SAME TRACK

I do not deserve this.

Himu · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:16:18 PM »

We Were Rock and Roll

holy fuck that bass

Robo · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:50:13 PM »

Kinda shitty. Hopefully that Drake album drops soon and makes this a year worth remembering.

Himu · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2013, 05:04:28 PM »

my review: a lot of highs, and song-wise no real lows. I like every song, the only bad side of the album are the skits. Electric Lady is a highly inspired album that sticks with you even after you finish listening to it. I can't say it's better than Archandroid, but it's definitely at least on par with it. I think it benefits, song-wise, from a better sense of balance between the Suite's with Suite IV's bombastic, hyperactive funk and rock fueled leanings. This is contrasted with Suite V's more mellow, almost saturnine, soul influences that hearken back to the days of old time rnb when every song that covers a wide girth of subject matter.

Suite IV is fantastic, but this lp is a fine definition of back ended: suite V is amazing, and could be solidified as best rnb/pop album of 2013 by itself. Combined together, and we have a big candidate for album of the year.

This album did not disappoint or miss its mark at all. Now to take out those two skits.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #13 on:** September 03, 2013, 05:16:17 PM »

Just finished the album too. By far the album of the year for me. Did not disappoint.

Ghetto Woman

Himu · « **Reply #14 on:** September 03, 2013, 05:19:43 PM »

The queen

I am full on Stan for this woman.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #15 on:** September 03, 2013, 05:58:09 PM »

I miss the genre experimentation of The ArchAndroid, but it was traded in for consistency, so that's alright.

Himu · « **Reply #16 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:02:01 PM »

Yeah you have trade offs. I miss the classical music arrangements from Archandroid's suites, but it makes up for it. Either way, we get two of the best albums of the 10's.

etiolate · « **Reply #17 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:12:47 PM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on September 03, 2013, 05:16:17 PM

Just finished the album too. By far the album of the year for me. Did not disappoint.

Ghetto Woman

yah ghetto woman is nice

Beezy · « **Reply #18 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:46:05 PM »

Just got home. Can't wait to finally hear this.

Btw Himu, I went to the MIA music festival this past weekend and got to see Solange perform. I was already a fan of her music, but I fell in love during her set.

Himu · « **Reply #19 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:47:47 PM »

What'd she do live?

Beezy · « **Reply #20 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:57:34 PM »

Pretty much her whole EP, True. I think the only song she sang that wasn't from it is T.O.N.Y.

Himu · « **Reply #21 on:** September 03, 2013, 07:13:03 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on September 03, 2013, 06:57:34 PM

Pretty much her whole EP, True. I think the only song she sang that wasn't from it is T.O.N.Y.

Brother I am jealous! Thank you for supporting the superior Knowles sibling!

Beezy · « **Reply #22 on:** September 03, 2013, 07:20:15 PM »

I almost didn't watch her. I was thinking of skipping her to go to Kendrick's stage early so that I could get closer up. Thank god I didn't follow through with that. Dat voice. Dem dance moves. Dat smile.

Ms. Monae is still my main chick though. I need to see her when she comes to NY next month. It's been too long.

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** September 03, 2013, 07:21:12 PM »

I'm going to Janelle's tour most definitely.

Tucah · « **Reply #24 on:** September 03, 2013, 07:22:26 PM »

Skits are throwaway but the rest ranges from good to fucking fantastic. I can't wait to dive deeper and give this some more time.

Beezy · « **Reply #25 on:** September 03, 2013, 07:24:19 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on September 03, 2013, 07:21:12 PM

I'm going to Janelle's tour most definitely.

You won't be disappointed.

Himu · « **Reply #26 on:** September 03, 2013, 07:28:58 PM »

Can we ban skits from lps please?

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #27 on:** September 03, 2013, 08:09:49 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on September 03, 2013, 06:12:47 PM

Quote from: ZephyrFate on September 03, 2013, 05:16:17 PM
Just finished the album too. By far the album of the year for me. Did not disappoint.

Ghetto Woman

yah ghetto woman is nice

It's one of those tracks that if you don't like it, you need to fix your taste in music straight up. That and Dorothy Dandridge Eyes, The Electric Lady, and We Were Rock and Roll. Maybe Q.U.E.E.N. too, but I can understand if that track comes off as divisive.

Beezy · « **Reply #28 on:** September 03, 2013, 08:14:16 PM »

this album

Himu · « **Reply #29 on:** September 03, 2013, 08:45:16 PM »

So many holy shit worthy songs on this album.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #30 on:** September 03, 2013, 08:52:40 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on September 03, 2013, 07:20:15 PM

Ms. Monae is still my main chick though. I need to see her when she comes to NY next month. It's been too long.

shes skipping st louis this time

Beezy · « **Reply #31 on:** September 03, 2013, 09:28:42 PM »

sorry to hear that bro

Himu · « **Reply #32 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:00:57 PM »

Are you sure? Make sure about it and get a full list. I saw one link that didn't have Seattle on it because I may be there in WA when she comes. So I Googled for a full list and it was on there.

Robo · « **Reply #33 on:** September 03, 2013, 11:24:38 PM »

I was just kiddin' earlier, you guys; this album is p. amazing. As if there was any doubt it wouldn't be.

Himu · « **Reply #34 on:** September 03, 2013, 11:36:08 PM »

We knew you were kidding, boo. Just join the circle of love.

Himu · « **Reply #35 on:** September 03, 2013, 11:43:50 PM »

positive, you're right. she's not coming to st louis but she is coming to kansas city

https://www.songkick.com/concerts/17727834-janelle-monae-at-uptown-theater

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #36 on:** September 04, 2013, 12:13:50 AM »

BREHs 7 tracks in and it's amazing

it would have to completely crater for it not to be her best album by far. The music is better, the melodies are strong, the songwriting oh my

Himu · « **Reply #37 on:** September 04, 2013, 12:17:08 AM »

Maurice

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #38 on:** September 04, 2013, 12:17:54 AM »

Crater?

Bro

bro

bro

you haven't hit Ghetto Woman/Dorothy Dandridge Eyes/Sally Ride yet

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #39 on:** September 04, 2013, 12:33:07 AM »

Ghetto Woman omg

I NEED STEVIE WONDER ON THIS SONG

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #40 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:00:24 AM »

next-level shit

"20 yrs from now Janelle Monae albums will be considered tutorials on every musical genre/era"

Himu · « **Reply #41 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:11:24 AM »

The lack of Stevie Wonder is notable. Goddamit what could have been.

Himu · « **Reply #42 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:19:00 AM »

My dream list for her next album:

Stevie Wonder
Sade
John Legend

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #43 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:19:16 AM »

Look Into My Eyes is like a Willy Wonka James Bond song

Himu · « **Reply #44 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:20:15 AM »

Look Into My Eyes is beautiful.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #45 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:43:27 AM »

holy

fuck

monae & sade?!

Himu · « **Reply #46 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:50:23 AM »

I would die.

Himu · « **Reply #47 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:58:58 AM »

Okay on top of that wish list...how about Janelle and Diana Krall in a piano duet?

Robo · « **Reply #48 on:** September 04, 2013, 10:05:01 AM »

Stream is gone.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #49 on:** September 04, 2013, 12:29:39 PM »

http://www.stereogum.com/1457361/stream-janelle-monae-the-electric-lady/album-stream/

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #50 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:29:23 PM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on September 04, 2013, 12:29:39 PM

http://www.stereogum.com/1457361/stream-janelle-monae-the-electric-lady/album-stream/

gratzie

Himu · « **Reply #51 on:** September 04, 2013, 03:52:56 PM »

Added that stream to OP, Zeph.

Listened to Archandroid today.

Now I can directly compare it to Electric Lady.

Archandroid:

- more bombastic
- more dance-oriented, so you wanna dance almost every song but that's the point given the albums story
- has less variety
- is less consistent going into Suite III
- has the benefit of no skits
- starts better, but it's front loaded

Electric Lady:

- more eclectic in musical styles
- better in the songwriting area
- has better guests
- more consistent, not a single 'okay' song
- has forgettable filler skits
- ends on a much better note, it's very back ended

After my listen, I think Electric Lady is better than Archandroid.

It has only one distinct flaw: skits. Other wise, perfect album.

Himu · « **Reply #52 on:** September 04, 2013, 03:58:05 PM »

Still can't get over Ms Monae topped the best album of the decade.

My queen.

Love,

your stan

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #53 on:** September 04, 2013, 04:25:09 PM »

The skits are growing on me. The one about robot love was hilarious.

However, you need to swap two of the things you listed: The ArchAndroid is FAR more eclectic than The Electric Lady. ArchAndroid goes from Latin bop to MJ four on the floor to James Brown to prog rock to alt-pop to Garfunkel & Oates to ballad to James Bond. There's NOTHING like BaBopByeYa! or 57821 or Say You'll Go on Electric Lady.

Electric Lady is very firmly in a funk-pop-R&B blend. There's not a ton of experimentation.

Himu · « **Reply #54 on:** September 04, 2013, 04:28:36 PM »

You're right. I forgot about that, Archandroid is a far more experimental album in terms of sound. I think it goes beyond rnb/funk though. It has hints of 70's rock too.

You should listen to Metropolis, which is Suite I, Zeph.

Mupepe · « **Reply #55 on:** September 04, 2013, 04:40:52 PM »

Don't know who this chick is but I was bored at work and decided to put it on while I worked. Pretty damn good album so far. Look Into My Eyes is on.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #56 on:** September 04, 2013, 05:30:27 PM »

Archandroid is good but is very unfocused to me, with some filler. It's the type of album that screams for an executive producer, at least to me. Whereas Electric Lady has more focus, the tracks blend together nicer, and overall there seem to be fewer ideas/experiments but what's left is a very good record.

Himu · « **Reply #57 on:** September 04, 2013, 05:34:01 PM »

Agreed, Maurice.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #58 on:** September 04, 2013, 05:41:57 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on September 04, 2013, 05:30:27 PM

Archandroid is good but is very unfocused to me, with some filler. It's the type of album that screams for an executive producer, at least to me. Whereas Electric Lady has more focus, the tracks blend together nicer, and overall there seem to be fewer ideas/experiments but what's left is a very good record.

There's something about the unfocused element of it that keeps it on par with Electric Lady, though. It lended itself to some absolutely gorgeous experimentation (nothing on Electric Lady matches Say You'll Go/BaBopByeYa!/Cold War/57821).

However, one thing I definitely give Electric Lady in its favor is that the album as a whole is more listenable the whole way through. I could do without at least four or five tracks on ArchAndroid.

Himu · « **Reply #59 on:** September 04, 2013, 05:43:04 PM »

Every track on Electric Lady is good to

I can't say the same from Archandroid, and that puts Electric Lady over it for me.

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