#also wait there's 18 songs why do i only have 16 i'm sure i bought the deluxe version
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Youngblood “review”
So I set out to write a comprehensive track-by-track review, except it soon became pretty clear that i
a) do not know what i’m talking about and
b) have no patience.
But since I’m not in the fandom nobody cares anyway so I’m just going to dump this mess here for my own benefit.
The categories are my reaction to their (past?) insistence that they’re not a boyband and they don’t want to “just” have screaming girls at their concerts. I love every song on this album and as everyone knows I’m a big fan of boybands, so the categories are in no way disparaging, it’s just my way of eyerolling at them because dude, you make the music you make, stop pretending otherwise.
And I added headcanons because i’ve got this half-formed idea in my head that I could write a ficlet for every song, i mean, you know, hypothetically, if i ever remembered how to write...
Boyband classics
Better man - the chorus puts it firmly in the boyband category. A very clear elounor song, the second time they get together.
Why won’t you love me - when i thought it was about unreciprocated love i would have said it was a louelle song, but if it’s about a relationship where one half is not putting in the effort and uses touring as an excuse not to commit, then it’s definitely elounor, the first time around.
Monster among men - I love that chorus so much, and it’s a great song to shout out to. It’s the clapping, isn’t it? Clapping’s always so contagious. Also, it’s very obviously louelle, if their paths had crossed again (and louis hadn't been back with el already).
Want you back - god i love that one so much, from the music to the lyrics, the verses and chorus, there's not one bit to throw away. 😍 It's clearly elounor to the point of being boring, so I'd go for cheriam instead, with a generous twisting of reality. *coughs*
Lie to me - I adore the very first verse. Not a super fan of the chorus, apart from the “li-li-li-lie lie to me” which is so wonderful to sing along to. I'm not sure about the pairing tho. Moving on without looking back is a very Harry thing to do, but it doesn't quite fit. There may be sth to do with Zayn leaving the band. Maybe it's Ziall.
Moving Along - i find the lyric construction a bit disappointing in this one (the verses are simple to the point of poverty), even though i do love the theme of the song. It’s definitely a Louis-song (let’s face it this entire album has got Louis written all over it), although i’m not sure which pairing, it could work with pretty much any of them, be it elounor or lilo or even nouis.
In-between
Woke up in Japan - to be fair I was destined to love it because of that “so Shawn totally banged one member of 5sos in Japan and they both wrote a song about it” post (that I need to track back down so I can reblog it). But I also love the jadedness of the voice in the first verse compared to the rawness of the bridge and the mellowness of the chorus (I'm probably getting this all wrong and mixing the parts up have i mentioned i know nothing about music?). Also this is very clearly a Niall song, which means it's probably Hendes.
Ghost of you - This one is SUCH a Katy Perry song that i literally hear her voice every time i listen to the chorus, it’s uncanny. I do love it though (confession time : i actually like most of KP’s songs, even though i know she’s apparently problematic as fuck). Definitely a niall song, probably narry? Or ziall, actually, because of that “that old Zeppelin shirt You wore when you ran away, and no one could feel your hurt” line.
Young Blood - god, that chorus. No wonder they chose it as the first single and album name, it's just perfect and so fucking tight and raw and it gets the blood pulsing in just the right way. It's such a Harry song, and the anger makes it a clear contender for zarry, since Zayn is the only one who could credibly sing about “being beat at his own game.”
Talk Fast - okay but 5sos very clearly time-travelled back to the 80s and stole this song from a poor unsuspecting artist, and that’s the dirt on that. But also! Finally! A song that I'm not making about Louis 😲 Very clear Narry vibes here, Niall being the one who desperately tries to tell himself he's completely okay with a series of one-night-stands even though he's already lost his heart to Harry so hard it's proper ridiculous.
‘Level-up’
More - i didn't expect to get any cheriam out of this, let alone two of them, but this is the best pairing for this one, without a doubt.
If walls could talk - ugh, i love that one a lot, both music and lyrics. Also for some reason I’m getting zouis vibes from it, but I couldn’t even really explain why.
Empty wallets - another song that makes me think of another artist, except with this one i can’t seem to pinpoint who it reminds me of. Either way, it's another clear zouis for this one.
Meet you there - that chorus is the fucking best. The song in general (especially the “I’d keep waiting for you” part) reminds me of DNCE, which is a very high compliment because I adore them. Can't figure out a pairing for this one though, mainly because of the music (it's not tender enough for any of the pairings these lyrics would usually lead me to).
Babylon - Fucking hell I love this one, gives me the same feeling as when I listen to Fall Out Boy, in the “just throw your head back and yell to the sky” category. I love how tight the lyrics are in the verses, very nice crafting there. Although the very very beginning always makes me think I’m going to listen to a Maître Gims song and I won’t lie, that’s traumatizing (google him at your own risk). A clear Zouis song, when everything was still raw and painful.
Valentine - probably controversial, but I get huge 21 Pilot vibes from that one. And I’ve always loved songs which feel like a bunch of songs mixed together in a mishmash way. I have to say I was surprised when i looked the lyrics up (i couldn’t make them out on my own) because the music is super jaded and that didn’t sound like an actual love song to me at all. But considering how laid back it all is, I’d definitely go for elounor, 2nd iteration.
One last thing that really struck me with this album, is how every. single. song. is a banger. Every album has at least a couple of super slow syrupy or depressing songs, the song i will unfailingly skip every single time coz I'm never in the mood for them. 1d had them, Hanson had them, even rock bands have them. But there's literally not a single one in Youngblood, even though it talks about love and depression plenty. And i fucking adore that. ❤
#this post is such a mess hahaha#is it a post about headcanons?#is it a post about music?#who knows!!#but i've been toying with it for a week and it's time to just throw it out into the void#i really wish i could do the ficlet thing#it'd be a neat project#i mean you know once i'm done with take these chances *shifty eyes*#5sos#1d#youngblood#headcanons#fic inspiration#long post#my post#also wait there's 18 songs why do i only have 16 i'm sure i bought the deluxe version#???#oh it's the japanese version#i'll have to check those songs out!
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The Ledge #528: New Replacements & Other Treats
A few weeks ago, fans of The Replacements noticed that a new live record was starting to appear on vinyl distribution lists. Most at first assumed this was a bootleg, but it turns out tht the Live At Riot Fest Toronto was in fact a legitimate live album. Or sort of, as many rumors starting floating around. Tommy Stinson had reportedly made a deal with a distributor to release it, but some have said that Paul Westerberg had actually vetoed the deal. In a series of DM's with the distributor, it was verified that Stinson had set up the deal to put it out but there was no word on the Westerberg rumor. It's also the first in a series of three live releases, as the other two Riot Fest shows in Chicago and Denver are currently being pressed.
The record itself is quite great. The source is a soundboard recording, although it's not a remixed multi-track. Tonight's show features a few songs from this record, along with a number of other albums that have been played in the Hudson household these last few weeks. I've also included a handful of songs that Frank Turner performed at Total Drag on July 12 as part of his "50 States in 50 Days" tour.
I would love it if every listener bought at least one record I played on either of these shows. These great artists deserve to be compensated for their hard work, and every purchase surely helps not only pay their bills but fund their next set of wonderful songs. And if you buy these records directly from the artist or label, please let them know you heard these tunes on The Ledge! Let them know who is giving them promotion! You can find this show at almost any podcast site, including iTunes and Stitcher...or
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SHOW!
1. The Replacements, Takin' A Ride
2. The Replacements, Color Me Impressed
3. The Replacements, Love You Till Friday / Maybellene
4. The Replacements, Borstal Breakout
5. The Replacements, Can't Hardly Wait
6. The Replacements, Bastards Of Young
7. The Replacements, I.O.U.
8. Frank Turner, The Gathering
9. Frank Turner, Haven't Been Doing So Well
10. Frank Turner, Get Better (acoustic)
11. Frank Turner, I Still Believe
12. Billy Bragg, The Milkman Of Human Kindness (live)
13. Billy Bragg, A New England (live)
14. The Mighty Lemon Drops, The Other Side Of You
15. The Mighty Lemon Drops, Happy Head
16. The Last, Every Summer Day
17. The Last, She Don't Know Why I'm Here
18. Blake Babies, I'm Not Your Mother
19. Crime, Frustration
20. Crime, Rockabilly Drugstore
21. Crime, Hot Wire My Heart [Alternate Take]
22. Redd Kross, Pink Piece of Peace (Demo)
23. Redd Kross, Peach Kelli Pop (Demo)
24. Peach Kelli Pop, Hello Kitty Knife
25. Peach Kelli Pop, Los Angeles
26. The Muffs, I Need You
27. The Muffs, I'm Confused
28. Death Valley Girls, No Reason
29. Death Valley Girls, Arrow
30. Newtown Neurotics, Get Up And Fight
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If I'm doing all the asks then so are you.
>.> fineeee
1. If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
Play video games, I’m not gonna lie about that.
2. What’s your favourite piece of clothing you own/owned?
I have a black dress I bought for myself a couple years ago that makes me look like a badass Bond villain. And I look sexy as all hell in it.
3. What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I want to make custom dolls idk
4. What would your perfect room look like?
PINK i’m a fucking girly girl
5. How often do you play sports?
Never...I am not into sports. Watching others though is fun
6. What fictional place would you most like to go?
Diagon Alley
7. What job would you be terrible at?
Anything involving math. So I would make an awful accountant.
8. If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning medal for?
Being sick apparently...nah I’m pretty good at graphic design I think
9. When was the last time you climbed a tree?
I am afraid of heights so never
10. What is the most annoying habit other people have?
loud chewing, I will want to murder you I Promise
11. What job do you think you’d be good at?
Anything with animals, I have a passion for them
12. What skill would you like to master?
A different language. Being bi-lingual would be cool. I hate English.
13. What would be the most amazing adventure to go on?
Oh fuck I want to travel. Even to places considered “dangerous”. I want to go everywhere, I have A NEED. I’m a sucker for those exploration videos on youtube.
14. If you had unlimited funds to build a house that you would live in for the rest of your life, what would the finished house look like?
Firstly it would be a beach house because I love water and beaches. Secondly, it’d have at least four bedrooms, maybe six. And a full sized basement. I want it to look Magical As Fuck. For reasons. There will be an aquarium in it.
15. What’s your favourite drink?
Coke. The drink.
16. What state or country do you never want to go back to?
I miss Michigan a lot. I loved it there.
17. What songs have you completely memorized?
A lot?? too vague
18. What game or movie universe would you most like to live in?
STARDEW VALLEY. Sustainable farming is sexy.
19. What do you consider to be your best friend?
@sedris-the-meme-king
20. Are you usually early or late?
Early. Like twenty minutes early. Anxiety fuels me.
21. What pets did you have while you were growing up?
A lot of cats, a few dogs, hamsters, and a couple bunnies. I love animals.
22. When people come to you for help, what do they usually want help with?
Relationship advice
23. What takes up too much of your time?
Depression
24. What do you wish you knew more about?
Space law. Which is weird. The concept of space really scares me but it’s also a little fascinating.
25. What would be your first question after waking up from being cryogenically frozen for 100 years?
“is my cat ok?”
26. What are some small things that make your day better?
Getting random texts from ppl.
27. Who’s your go to band or artist when you cannot decide on something to listen to?
Rihanna or Halsey
28. What’s the best way to start the day?
By sleeping in a little longer
29. What shows are you into?
Anything that’s paranormal, pretty much anything on TLC, Gordon Ramsey is Good
30. Who has impressed you most with what they’ve accomplished?
@floating-in-the-dark for being a good bean
31. What age do you wish you could permanently be?
18. That was a fun age dude.
32. What TV show or movie do you refuse to watch?
13 Reasons Why, Game of Thrones, I’m petty
33. What would be your ideal way to spent the weekend?
Video games, ice cream, kissing, things of that nature, maybe going to the movies, exploring a haunted abandoned hospital, casual things you know
34. What is something that is considered a luxury, but you don’t think you could live without?
My phone
35. What’s your claim to fame?
Idk what this means???
36. What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way?
Dating. I’m sort of a cliche geek ok.
37. What’s your favourite genre of book or movie?
Horror for movie and fantasy for books
38. What have you only recently formed an opinion about?
God phoning. Non-pagans won’t get this.
39. What’s the best single day on the calendar?
The first of every month because it feels sorta refreshing
40. What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of?
Sexual education
that’s a joke but I am also serious
41. How do you relax after a hard day of work?
I watch youtube videos and play some games, or RP
42. What was the best book or series that you’ve ever read?
The Maze Runner. Sorta corny but it was enjoyable.
43. What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from home?
California. 10/10 would go back.
44. What is the most heartwarming thing you’ve ever seen?
“I would blink” out of context this makes no sense but it meant a lot to me in context
45. What is the most annoying question people ask you?
“Are you SURE you’re __ age?” I am small, I sound 12, but yes I promise I AM TWENTY
46. What could you give a 30-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
Harry Potter at any given moment. Esp Draco Malfoy.
47. What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?
Tbh??? Move away to a completely new place that you have no connections in. That sounds crazy stupid but really, it was the best choice I ever made.
48. Would you rather go hang gliding or whitewater rafting?
Whitewater rafting
49. What’s your dream car?
1967 Thunderbird bitches
50. What’s worth spending more on to get the best?
Make-up, and bath stuff
51. What is something that a ton of people are obsessed with but you just don’t get the point of?
Game of Thrones lmao
52. What are you most looking forward to in the next 10 years?
School. I can’t wait to start college in the fall.
53. Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?
UP Michigan
54. What’s something you’ve been meaning to try but just haven’t gotten around to it?
There are lot of ways to answer this.
I want to try a ghost pepper lmao
55. What’s the best thing that happened to you last week?
I started talking to someone really sweet
56. What piece of entertainment do you wish you could erase from your mind so that you could experience for the first time again?
Undertale tbh
57. If all jobs had the same pay and hours, what job would you like to have?
I’d work at a graveyard no joke
58. What amazing thing did you do that no one was around to see?
Absolutely nothing my dudes
59. How different was your life one year ago?
Extremely different and I sorta miss it
60. What quirks do you have?
I wiggle my mouth from side to side when I am in thought, I tend to rub my nose randomly, I walk on the balls of my feet
61. What would you rate 10/10?
@funkypanda
62. What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
I!! Want!! 90s!! Fashion!! Back!!
63. What’s the most interesting piece of art you’ve seen?
anything @floating-in-the-dark has done
64. What kind of art do you enjoy most?
See above answer
65. What do you hope never changes?
Most of my friendships
66. What city would you most like to live in?
Londonnnnn
67. What movie title best describes your life?
The Boss Baby
68. What did you decide to do the work you are doing now?
Huh????
69. What’s the best way a person can spend their time?
Being kind to others
70. If you suddenly became a master at woodworking, what would you make?
Some really weird shit dude
71. Where is the most relaxing place you’ve ever been?
UP Michigan lol
72. What is the luckiest thing that has happened to you?
Meeting my best friend
73. Where would you rather be from?
Canada
74. What are some things you’ve had to unlearn?
My temper, some bad habits that were formed from anxiety
75. What are you looking forward to in the coming months?
School, getting a puppy, summer
76. What website do you usually go on when you have time off?
Tumblrr
77. Where would you spend all your time if you could?
Japannnnn or South Korea
78. What is special about the place you grew up?
Everyone was a community. We all supported each other.
79. What age do you want to live to?
100+ cause I fear death a lot
80. What are you most likely to become famous for?
The Biggest Baby Award
81. What are you absolutely determined to do?
Finish school and become a zoologist cause that’s the dream
82. What is the most impressive thing you know how to do?
I can code and shit????? idk
83. What do you wish you knew more about?
Space law
84. What question would you most like to know the answer to?
“will I ever be successful at anything”
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