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BuzzJack Music Forum _ Ariana Grande _ Forum Party: positions
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 11:42 AM
The listening party concept returns to the Ariana AF TONIGHT after hugely successful ones earlier in the year!
We want to celebrate the release week of Ariana's 6th studio album 'positions' by listening to it together in unison as a forum. It's simple, at 8:30pm UK time tonight hit 'play' on your preferred platform and comment along in this thread. I'll be providing a YouTube embed of each song as it begins playing too - so if you are only able to join part-way through then you can catch up with us.
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235183 is a link to the 'thank u, next' party back in June for a feel of how they work.
Here are some handy links for tonight:
SPOTIFY
APPLE MUSIC
YOUTUBE
See you later 
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 05:28 PM
My 3 month trial of Spotify premium ran out today so I've just upgraded to having it full-time in time for this 
Does tonight work okay for people? Really excited for this
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 05:56 PM
Looking forward to this 
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 07:21 PM
A little over an hour to go! I’m warming up by... listening to ‘positions’ in the bath first 
#streampositions
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:21 PM
10 minute warning!
(well more like 9 minute warning but yeah)
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:30 PM
#01. shut up
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 08:31 PM
I think Shut Up is my least favourite track on the album but it's still certainly a nice way to start.
The harmonising in the 'so dumb' bit sounds so good 
Posted by: HausofHitchcock 4th November 2020, 08:31 PM
PLAYING
The album is growing on me with each listen, so I am excited for this.
'shut up' hmm a cute introduction, but definitely low down on a full album ranking for me 
the anthem for Trump over the next few days though ~
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 08:32 PM
I actually like Shut Up
It's by no means the best on the album but for me it's not the worst either!
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:32 PM
Yeah 'shut up' is a nice enough opener - I like that it's reflective of the past and takes us to her current state of mind and the elongated notes and strings are lush. But not in my top 10 of the album really.
mood
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:33 PM
#02. 34+35
Posted by: HausofHitchcock 4th November 2020, 08:33 PM
'34+35' is DIRTY and ALL THE MORE FAB because of it *.* We stan and need that music video now x
Posted by: JosephStyles 4th November 2020, 08:34 PM
shut up is a strong opener, I really like it!
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:34 PM
I want to love this more with it being the 2nd single but it's still in my bottom 3. Not bad per sé but not wowing me. Hopefully a video will make it click more!
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 08:34 PM
34+35 really is the right choice for single 2. Sounds like a hit and the adlibs at the end are great.
I can't wait to see what a video for this looks like.
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 08:36 PM
This one's alright but again nothing stand out for me. Other tracks have grown on me but this one wasn't really the same.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:36 PM
#03. motive (feat. Doja Cat)
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 08:37 PM
Motive was one that didn't really hit me on my first few listens but grows on me loads every time I hear it. I think it will end up being on of my faves.
I'm a bit disappointed with Doja's verse though. She usually kills it with the features but she's just decent here.
Posted by: JosephStyles 4th November 2020, 08:37 PM
34+35 is a bop, a good single choice I think!
motive is another fave, probably my top pick for single 3.
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 08:37 PM
Motive has really grown on me since first listen! It's still probably towards the bottom of my ranking (and I don't think Doja adds much to it tbh 
) but it's a bop. 
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:37 PM
Yay, now this is more like it! hopefully 'motive' will become a post-album single, especially as it's looking likely to have a top 20 peak in the bag already.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:39 PM
#04. just like magic
Posted by: HausofHitchcock 4th November 2020, 08:39 PM
Not a huge fan of Doja Cat usually but 'motive' is a bop! 
'just like magic' a bit of filler for me~
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 08:40 PM
I love just like magic! Really underrated imo and probably one of my favourites on the album.
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 08:40 PM
Just Like Magic sounds beautiful but it gets a bit lost in the rest of the album for me.
The 'love letters to heaven' line really hits though.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:40 PM
'just like magic' makes me smile so much - love how positive and pretty the lyrics are
"Manifest it" you say, Ariana? *manifests physical copies of 'positions' shipping tomorrow* 
Posted by: JosephStyles 4th November 2020, 08:41 PM
just like magic is a grower from first listen!
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:41 PM
#05. off the table (feat. The Weeknd)
Posted by: HausofHitchcock 4th November 2020, 08:42 PM
'off the table' is STUNNING - these two are always magic together
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:43 PM
This was initially a huge disappointment for me, as 'Love Me Harder' was such a high bar, but I'd be lying if I said the final chorus didn't slay me in the bath earlier so yes, a bit of a grower as I was hoping for ~
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 08:43 PM
Off The Table is really underrated I think.
One of the most 'classic' R&B tracks on the album and its just so smooth and then when she really goes for it at the end it feels so earned. The little vocal ticks throughout the song sound so heavenly.
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 08:44 PM
"Off the Table" was definitely a grower. I was also quite underwhelmed on first listen but I think it was because it wasn't what I was expecting at all.
Not one of my favourites but it's still beautiful.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:45 PM
#06. six thirty
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 08:46 PM
Six Thirty has been a bit of a grower for me but I do still wish it had a proper chorus. As it is it feels like a bit more of an interlude than a full song.
Posted by: JosephStyles 4th November 2020, 08:46 PM
off the table is nice, not a major fave though 
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 08:47 PM
I like six thirty but again one of the weaker ones on the album for me.
Feel like I'm saying that a lot but I much prefer the second half
Posted by: Jay* 4th November 2020, 08:47 PM
Experiencing my first ever listen of the album with the Forum Party! 
Better late than never
Apart from not feeling 'shut up', I'm enjoying the vibe of the album so far Motive my favourite out of the first 6 songs.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:47 PM
The meaning of 'six thirty' is quite cool (6:30 is when both of the hands on a clock face downwards and the chorus is "are you down?") but the most filler song for me sonically
We get to some great songs after this *.*
Posted by: JosephStyles 4th November 2020, 08:48 PM
I agree that six thirty is quite filler-y, not bad at all but not one to return to really.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:48 PM
#07. safety net (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 08:50 PM
Safety Net was a really nice surprise. Ty wasn't really an inspiring choice of feature but the song is probably the best of the 3. He really has a habit of popping up on songs that I love for reasons over than him. At least he embraced it with the title of his latest album
The chorus is an absolute killer. I'm constantly getting it stuck in my head.
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 08:50 PM
Absolutely love safety net! Another one of my favourites.
I was actually expecting this to be my least favourite collab on the album but it's definitely my favourite.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:50 PM
I'm such a 'safety net' stan already it's unreal my favourite on the album by quite some distance - flawlessly executed in every way
I didn't really consider this as a single but I'm coming around to the idea after a few people mentioning it as a wish. I just couldn't stand to see it not taking off!
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:52 PM
#08. my hair
Posted by: JosephStyles 4th November 2020, 08:52 PM
Really like safety net!! Out of the 3 collabs it ranks in the middle for me.
Posted by: HausofHitchcock 4th November 2020, 08:52 PM
'six thirty' another filler track for me oop~
'safety net' is *.*
'my hair' is ok and warming on me more but not a standout just yet x
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 08:52 PM
The vocals on My Hair are amongst her best (I mean a whole verse of whistle notes!!!) but as a song its one of the tracks that does the least for me.
I feel like everyone else loves it though
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:53 PM
'my hair' has crept up on me sooo much the funky, jazzy vibes of it are just irresistible. Of course the whistle sentences are out of this world too!
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:54 PM
#09. nasty
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:56 PM
I was hyped for 'nasty' based on the snippet and it did not disappoint! Her voice effortlessly glides over this breezy R&B stuff
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 08:57 PM
my hair and nasty are two solid tracks! love the vibe of my hair and nasty has been stuck in my head a lot.
The whistle notes
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 08:57 PM
Nasty was a song I was so excited to hear after the teasers for it but I'd probably rank it somewhere in the middle. It's a lot more subdued than I was expecting but I like the vibe.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 08:58 PM
#10. west side
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 08:59 PM
West Side would be one of my faves if it wasn't so short. The song feels so effortless and so easy to get lost in.
Posted by: Jay* 4th November 2020, 08:59 PM
Safety Net is my favourite so far
Really enjoying the vibe of the album
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:00 PM
'west side' is probably the most underrated song on the album for me! It's not top tier but I see it mentioned as a skip and it's far from that in my eyes. Gives me Tinashe vibes a little melodically. Its biggest flaw is its length - definitely the song that screams out for a longer duration the most I think.
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 09:00 PM
I still like west side but it's probably the weakest on the album for me.
It's quite short and doesn't really feel like it goes anywhere.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:00 PM
#11. love language
Posted by: HausofHitchcock 4th November 2020, 09:00 PM
'nasty' and 'west side' <3 definitely hear Tinashe vibes in the latter.
'love language' gah let's bop again!
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 09:02 PM
Love Language is a MASSIVE highlight. One of the most upbeat and exciting songs on the album which really helps it stand out. Major bop and the outro is brill.
Why is it doing so poorly on Spotify compared to the rest of the album?
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:02 PM
'love language' is such a BOP quite a cool shift in production - strings still there of course but a little bit more of an electronic feel.
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 09:02 PM
'Love Language' is another one of my favourites.
Posted by: Sour Candy 4th November 2020, 09:03 PM
Ooh just realized this is happening... LL is one of my faves. The last 1/3 of the album is very strong.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:03 PM
#12. positions
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 09:04 PM
Positions is still my favourite on the album. I'm so glad it was chosen as the lead and is going to be a multi-week #1.
The video really helped in selling the song to me. I wish the MV was a bit more reflective of the way the actually election is going over there at the moment though tbh.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:04 PM
Omg I always forget that the outro of 'love language' is still to come each time
'positions' is an absolute joy - both the song and video <3 definitely the correct choice of lead single!
Posted by: HausofHitchcock 4th November 2020, 09:05 PM
title track 
Posted by: Sour Candy 4th November 2020, 09:06 PM
Positions is GORGEOUS! One of her best singles
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 09:06 PM
positions was definitely the right choice for first single. A bit different to the rest of the album and very catchy. Another one of my favourites!
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:06 PM
#13. obvious
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:07 PM
'obvious' is bottom 2 of the album for me but even these more filler-type songs have a nice vibe to them
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 09:07 PM
I really liked Obvious on my first few listens but its already dropping down my rankings. A little bit filler-y to me.
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 09:08 PM
Obvious was one of the most instant for me and I still really like it.
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:08 PM
#14. pov
Posted by: HausofHitchcock 4th November 2020, 09:09 PM
'pov' EASILY the best album track for me now, pure love
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:09 PM
'pov' is such a beautiful closing song that final chorus is especially powerful.
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 09:10 PM
pov is by far my favourite song on this album. It's stunning and her vocals on the last chorus are insane.
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 09:10 PM
I think everyone else seems to love POV more than me.
It feels different to anything she's recorded before and feels like a perfect way to close the album but it isn't hitting me in the same way it is with the majority.
Posted by: Sour Candy 4th November 2020, 09:11 PM
LOOOOOVE POV maybe top 3 on the album
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:12 PM
That went so quickly but was really good fun - thanks to everyone for joining in always a pleasure to host anything in here!
Posted by: LewisGT 4th November 2020, 09:13 PM
Still everchanging but this is how I think I'd rank at the moment
1. Positions
2. 34+35
3. Love Language
4. Safety Net
5. Off The Table
6. Nasty
7. West Side
8. Motive
9. POV
10. Just Like Magic
11. Six Thirty
12. Obvious
13. My Hair
14. Shut Up
Thanks for hosting again Jade.
Great fun as always.
Posted by: MrAndrewMan 4th November 2020, 09:19 PM
This album just keeps on growing on me! I think this is my ranking for now.
1. pov
2. just like magic
3. safety net
4. positions
5. love language
6. off the table
7. obvious
8. my hair
9. nasty
10. shut up
11. 34+35
12. motive
13. six thirty
14. west side
Thanks for hosting Jade!
Posted by: Jade 4th November 2020, 09:22 PM
No problem guys *.*
Mine is now:
01. safety net
02. love language
03. my hair
04. positions
05. pov
06. just like magic
07. motive
08. nasty
09. off the table
10. west side
11. shut up
12. 34+35
13. obvious
14. six thirty
So a few shifts up and down since last time - 'just like magic' and 'off the table' rising a little!
Looking forward to doing a rate for this at some point when the dust has settled more - feels like quite a few songs could be in the running for the crown.
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