#god they have so many good songs on 5sos5 that could've been hits but they- just- *bangs head on table* AAAUGHHFJDUGAFRA

[edge-oftheworld]

all this being said if whatever storytelling that's going on makes them happy and feel like what they're doing is their own or whatever I'd much rather they feel good about what they do than forced by the shape of the industry to change the way they operate. not only because if they're having fun and feeling free it's gonna mean making more good music for longer. if you gotta do it this way get it out of your system kings but don't make the choice blind to the sacrifice you might be making

the thing about 5sos (including their solo work) is that they have these stupidly high standards of themselves and produce entire albums of songs that are single worthy. then they don't end up with clear standout single songs and they use the single release cycle exclusively for storytelling purposes. like i get that you have something to say but next time you're reminiscing about how much youngblood (song) changed your life and how you never did get another radio hit as big. it might be your own fault