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It's a kid's song but it's a lot fun. Nice to get a single in English after such a long time.

This isn't as good as people think it is. First, the lyrics are clunky as hell. "You light the match to watch it blow" You don't light a match and watch it blow - you light a fuse and watch it blow. And this one "Pledge allegiance to your hands, your team, your vibes" is just cringe as hell. Then there's the melody in the verses. It's like she's missing some syllables so just draws out some awkward words. And again in the main chorus, it's like she's trying to fit words to a melody, but it's the sonic equivalent of putting a square peg in a round hole. The first line of the chorus just doesn't work. And then we have another Lana rip where the bridge sounds like the prechorus of Dark Paradise. There's also similarities with Summertime Sadness. The only good bit is the post chorus (when you don't listen to the lyrics). I was ready to like this because we've been starved for years of melodic, catchy, straight up pop songs. I think that's why the initial reaction has been quite positive but if you scratch at the surface, it's pretty terrible.

This album sounds like Lana Del Rey trying to do Lana Del Rey. She seems very unrestrained like in her Lizzy Grant demos, but also like she's reaching for the catchier melodies of her first few albums. It's like she's indulging herself and holding herself back at the same time. In a way, it seems like her most authentic album. Not sure if that makes any sense? 😆 I think you could get a truly great album out of this and Chemtrails. I haven't let Blue Banisters percolate enough but it would go something like this: Arcadia Chemtrails Over The Country Club Let Me Love You Like A Woman Dark But Just A Game Black Bathing Suit Yosemite Living Legend Breaking Up Slowly If You Lie Down With Me Thunder Wildflower Wildfire

I know this song is already dead but I really hope this remix can breathe some life into it. It's so good! J8rzaYAyhQc

This whole album is a big miss for me. Marina is all about the melodies and that's why she can get away with the clunky lyrics. But this album doesn't have any of the usual clever or dreamy melodies and it makes the dodgy lyrics stick out like a sore thumb. The only song that comes close to her previous output is Flowers.

I like this. It's not as strong melodically as a lot of her other songs, but I get enough out of the "I don't wanna live..." hook. I also like the production. The last album was too mechanical for me. I agree with the people saying the lyrics aren't up to much. The "campest hotel in LA then" line is clunky as hell. I find that part of the songs charm though.

I think Jennifer Lopez puts on more of a show but Shakira is a more natural performer. Somehow, Shakira bellydancing on her own is more captivating than J Lo being thrown around. I agree with the person that said there shouldve been more interaction. I loved the Let's Get Loud/Waka Waka mash up and it would've been good to do the whole set like that. Shakira could've got some of JLo's theatrics and JLo could've injected a bit of fun into her performance.

She's got a good track record with film soundtracks. I'm hoping she'll get the Bond theme and it will be like some amped up version of 24.

I'm pretty dismayed that Hey Blue Baby isn't on the tracklist.

I'm sorry, but these lyrics are awful: Hello, it's the most famous woman you know on the iPad Calling from beyond the grave, I just wanna say, "Hi, Dad" The whole song feels very self indulgent.

I agree that they're removed from the mainstream and not trend chasing, as some have suggested. But I think they're all style over substance. Yeah, the production is pretty good but she has forgotten some pretty basic pop essentials like writing a decent hook and melody. Most songs on the mix tapes are repetitive and annoying. I only really listen to Drugs and Dreamer.

I agree. And she seems to be part of a group of artists that are all doing the same: Mø, Alma, Max Hershenow... They've all gone from making excellent and exciting pop music to something that's all style over substance. I'm listening to Stay Away instead.

I can't believe how good this is. I feel like if this was by SZA or Kelela or someone trendy, people would be all over it.

Not really understanding all the "incredible" comments. This just sounds weird for the sake of being weird. Bit disappointed because I like all three artists to varying degrees.

This sounds like it should be on a Step Up soundtrack. It's like something by the Paradiso Girls or Sophia Fresh or some other failed girl band. It's all there and I secretly love it, but it would never be a hit.