Katy Perry - Chained to the Rhythm
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Just around election time Katy Perry, an outspoken Hillary supporter released, "Chained to the Rhythm". She mentioned in several interviews post election that it was a bit of a statement on out current situation. Politics, millennial's, basically all of us in general. I however never really caught that vibe. To me this song sounds like another bouncy, catchy, good hook tune that moved up the charts per other Perry tunes w/o much thought. Maybe it's just me?!
Pink - "What About Us?"
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On the other hand, Pink recently released, "What About Us?", the first single off her newly released, "Beautiful Trauma" and I think she hit the mark that Katy missed. This is not me pitting one female against another.....it's me pitting one song against another, LoL!! "What About Us?" poses a lot of questions that I think many of us are asking right now no matter what side of the political line we stand on. So much happening that is out of our control. It is hard for me to not look to heaven and ask, "What About Us?". But that's just me being real with ya here. I am struggling. I am struggling with all the trauma happening all around us in the world. Then add in what each soul is carrying in their personal, immediate life, and it is so hard to keep from wondering why it's all happening. Actually, I think most of us actually are wondering why it is all happening. There is no keeping from it. Give the two tracks a listen and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
Onto a lighter note and possibly our next theme song.....Lauren Alaina and "Doin' Fine". Lauren Alaina has dropped her third track from "Road Less Traveled". "Doin' Fine", is a tune in which Alaina addresses some personal subjects such as her parents divorce, her fathers alcoholism, and coming out the other side in tact. As with everything that Lauren does the song is anything but subtle, but that is something I like about her. It's what differentiates her from the rest of the pack. She is just being her loud and honest self and her fans love it. Give, "Doin' Fine" a listen and decide for yourself.
Lauren Alaina - "Doin' Fine"
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Lady Antebellum - "Heart Break"
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Co-Written with Nashville hit maker, Shane McAnally, Lady A drops, "Heart Break" as their second single from their album of the same name. Lady A is currently on tour in the UK and have had to cancel part of their world tour due to Hillary Scott's pregnancy. Did you know that when pregnant there are places you aren't "suppose" to travel?! Now we know. Scott is expecting twins and isn't the only member of the group adding to the family. Dave Haywood and his Mrs.' will also be adding to their fam. So, I can see a solid holiday break in this groups near future. Perhaps some awards show gigs, maybe a late night talk show, but I figure things will slow down a bit before they drop a third single. I personally love "Heart Break" and prior to it's being announced as a single, I had already marked it as one of my faves on the album.
Again, I don't know about you, but I have needed some extra everything these last few weeks. A "Heart Break", is for sure on that list. My mind is tired. My spirit is tired. My body is tired. My poor, exhausted heart.....is tired. A "Heart Break" sounds as glorious as a beach vacation.....almost. I mean, anyone giving those away and sign me up, mkay?! mkay.
We have tons of new music to discuss in the coming weeks. We also have tours, awards shows, so on and so forth so, stay tuned from more from New Music Monday next week!!
Gonna close this week with some emo courtesy of the 90's..............
REM - "Everybody Hurts"
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