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Girlies, do we know if this is a Jade collab 30 minutes in? She's a banger

Excuse me — 30 minutes into this. Is that Jade on a Basement Jaxx-esque banger?

The way she describes this project — especially after some of the criticism about song length, edging towards a lack of climax, the abrasive and almost unfinished mastering — is great. It's easy to forget just how intentional her creative choices are. Everything just clicked for me on first listen — I cannot wait to dive in again and give more concrete thoughts.

This is incredible and would have soothed some of the confusion around the album as the second single There is almost something Burial in the production

This is pleasant enough, but 'Women in Music Pt. III' remains supreme. I'm sure it'll grow a lot over the summer. I need them to commit to exploring more of this nineties R&B sound ('Relationships', 'Spinning' is very Janet) because they sound fantastic in that world. 'Million Years' is an instant favourite, and another example of how much they excel when they're not playing it so straight.

Also, I might just be cranky and dealing with Bosco withdrawal

Hmm. Denali continues to be a charisma vacuum, the challenge next week looks like another stinker, and this cast still has negative chemistry. This bracket feels inessential and not particularly great TV either. I just find Ginger's brand of comedy completely unfunny. Sorry! Every comment, look, and glance is edited with what feels like a ridiculous laugh now cue, which makes it all seem forced. It does her a disservice, too — it overshadows the genuine moments (like being in the top two this week). Of course, the fandom is toxic and insane and takes everything too far My biggest issue is how no one has really stood out this entire bracket — Ginger included. Choosing winners the past two weeks has felt like picking the least mediocre, which is pretty damning for a queen who’s supposedly head and shoulders above the rest in Drag Race prowess

I really need to hear these singles within the context of the album — the edging is not taking me far enough. This is another song that could use another minute. Video is a vibe though 🖤 "Don't know if it's love or if it's ovulation" is a great lyric

About to dive in

What happened with Capital? The video is a serve, and I will forever enjoy another 'Dancing on My Own' reheat

I am seriously obsessed with this Need the album now pls

I take it back. I struggle to accept a universe where Bosco (especially) or Irene are terrible post-merge. This final two is my nightmare Bracket 3 is a boot. Who thought it was a good idea to feed a group of defenceless plankton to Ginger

That episode was an absolute chore — Tina has more chemistry with her shoulders than this bracket. I hate design challenges that are less about design and more about the hokey voiceover. Boot! Ginger is going to steamroll these girls without presenting anything new or elevated — she gets the show. The other girls, other than Daya, are either charisma vacuums or just terrible at Drag Race. I can't do it girlies! I can't do another Ginger season! Bring back NPG!

Mariah unable to move because she is cinched for the gods, barely emoting, and wandering through multiple AI generated backdrops is camp as tits (Absolutely heinous video)

Hit the little girls' room to powder my nose Then came in three hatin' ass hoes They don't know the meaning of water nor soap I don't have time for the rigamarole

I somehow have too many options, and yet it feels like no options

Mother on the beach I need it now pls

Headphones On Fame is a Gun Aquamarine Times Like These High Fashion These five are far above everything else for me — although I do love (well, mostly 🌚) all of it

Already

Congrats Silas, and well done Addy for hosting! 🖤 I need to go through the thread properly tomorrow after semi-following along from the pub tonight, but I will quickly say thank you to everyone who voted for 'Evangelic Girl is a Gun', really didn't expect another top five this month ('Total euphoria' robbed!)

In my head, 'How Bad Do You Want Me' is already the single, currently smashing, and then 'Zombieboy' is set for August to coincide with the Wednesday release. Of course, reality is different

Here is how Persephonia can still win

Here is how Scotland 2 can still win

This could and should have been a smash when the album dropped. Sigh

I don't want to discredit Jorgeous too much because she's obviously performed well — I just don't feel like she's served me anything more than what she did last year (I remain unbothered by her lip syncing oops) This season, and especially this bracket, is easily the best All Stars season since All Stars 2 though. These queens have all shone perfectly in different ways — I need NPBFAG in every season going forward pls