Say It - If this were in some language I didn't understand, I would have assumed it was just a jingle for a baby commercial, like those diapers that claim to absorb 50% more than the leading brand.
Shut up and Drive — On this album, 🤔 switches back and forth between her "new" and "old" vocal styles. Personally, I find the newer sound much more appealing 😳. It’s a real shame she didn't lean into it more here... the track itself is fantastic, though it leans a bit too far into being overtly provocative 🙂.
Breakin' Dishes. Alright, look, it's just an album track. It isn't anything to write home about... though that "A man, a man, on a m-a-a-a-aan" part is actually pretty cool.
don't stop The Music - I have to admit, the live version blows the studio recording out of the water. That said, the chorus feels significantly weaker than the rest of the track, which is honestly uncharacteristic for Rihanna.
push up on me - I’m really not digging that non-illuminated vocal style she used in her previous era 👎 That said, the bridge and the chorus are incredibly catchy 🙏
Nancy Collins16 said:Mess, slyviper6, why on earth isn't Harder WE fall considered top tier?
Yeah, that. 🎉
I meant that one—honestly, I have no idea why I wrote IMH.
IMH Masho, we aren't just being Unapologetic—we actually are.
Unapologetic Umbrella An Iconic megahit of this millennium. 🙂 Even getting a makeover from Jay Z couldn't save her. 🙂 If it were snowing outside instead of raining, I’d honestly just head out there and dance through it with an umbrella. 🎉
Thriller - Nothing special 5/10 conclusion Thriller - Nothing special 5/10 conclusion
5/10
Conclusion: This album never really stood a chance against the first one, which was honestly flawless. Even the small amount of potential this project had was completely squandered by a disastrous selection of singles. Thunderbolt and party two were massive mistakes. 🤦 There are two tracks on this album that are easily among my least favorite songs. 🙄
