#notesonnewmusic

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what I have learnt from this is you prefer mellow and or drivey songs but need a lot of lyrical changes

Love that you're conducting that analysis anon!

This sounds about right - keep the suggestions coming.

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Shot in the dark by Within Temptation

I like the tone of the lead singer's voice. I can't think who she reminds me of - will add if I remember. It's interesting that this song also had repetition in the middle (like drywall by paris paloma that I listened to just before it), but this one felt more varied somehow. It may just have been slightly shorter! I liked it, but not sure I'd necessarily choose it. I'd maybe add it to a driving playlist tho.

Favourite part: The surge after the bridge/quiet section in the middle.

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Thanks for the song suggestions. I will listen and post a bit later. I'll tag them notesonnewmusic. Keep 'em coming in the meantime, please!

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Map of the Problematique by Muse?

I like the name of this one! There was a bit much in terms of instrumental for me though, so it's not a hit overall. I'm especially not a huge fan of a long instrumental introduction ... I want words!

Falvourite part: I like the lyric "And no one thinks they are to blame, Why can't we see that when we bleed, we bleed the same?"

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Undisclosed Desires by Muse?

Wow, it's an old one! I liked this one a lot more than Butterflies and Hurricanes and I'd probably listen to it again. I also liked the little melody that repeats ... the dun dun dun-dun (if that makes any sense) .. it appears at various times, but I particularly liked it at the end.

Favourite part: The chorus for sure. The delivery of the "I. want. to ..." is appealing to me.

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Butterflies and Hurricanes by Muse?

Initially, I quite liked this one and I was thinking it might be a good one for a running playlist, but I wasn't keen on the drums and heavier production as the song went on or the piano section.

Favourite part: The opening 1:20. I liked the lower delivery and the beat.

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When The Dark Dresses Lightly by AURORA?

I'm not sure that I'd listen to this one again. I liked the rhythm of the chorus and the little "ooh-oo" section that followed it, but there were other parts that didn't appeal as much to me and I don't see a situation where I'd choose it to listen to.

Favourite part: I liked the chorus and the "ooh-oo, I just wanna cry" - really liked the tone and cadence of that part.

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Lonely is the muse by Halsey ?

This wasn't my favourite of the Halsey songs I've heard. I wasn't keen on the heavy guitars and more forceful parts of her delivery, especially the scream-y part at the end.

Favourite part: I liked the slightly ominous part where she's almost whispering. It felt kind of threatening without being too overt about it.

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Shrike - Hozier

It was a bit slow for me in general. I felt like I wanted more buildup and I didn't really get it. I found it difficult to focus on the lyrics for some reason.

Favourite part: I enjoyed the last repetition of the chorus before the end. Kinda contradictory to me finding it too slow overall, I know, but it appealed for some reason. Maybe just the cadence of the lyrics.

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dead girl walking by Jensen McRae xx

She has a really interesting voice. The lyrics and the music are quite contradictory - it sounds like it should be a jaunty tune, but it's actually pretty dark! I quite liked it. Would definitely listen to it in the car or just relaxing in the house.

Favourite part: "I'm a dead girl walking, but I've walked this far"

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We can go anywhere, feelin' you by Jesse McCartney?

I'm not a huge fan of his voice, it's too nasally for me, I think. It was ok, I wouldn't skip it, but it's not one I'd pick to listen to.

Favourite part: Probably the beat, it's a real foot-tapper!

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Okay, what about Alice by Rhys?

This one would definitely find a home on my chill playlist. I like the heartfelt delivery of it and the simplicity of the arrangement. Really nice song.

Favourite part: The fact that the story follows both people supporting each other. Also, just the nice, sweet vocals.

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Stealing Cars and High Score by The Veronicas?

Stealing Cars - I liked this one well enough. It doesn't stand out as a must listen, but I wouldn't turn it off or skip it.

Favourite part: The chorus, especially the first line - it just pleases my brain.

High Score - I wasn't really into the delivery of this one in the verses. The chorus was alright, but I probably wouldn't re-listen to it despite that.

Favourite part: I liked the lyric: "pocket full of quarters, nothing ever out of order". It flows really nicely.

Sorry anon, these two weren't really a hit except for little moments.

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Emilie Autumn-Across The Sky, How Strange, Heard It All?

I already knew Across the Sky - someone recommended it to me before and it's been on my playlist for a while. I'm not a huge fan of the talky bit at the start, but I really like the rest of it.

How Strange - This one is quite different from Across the Sky. Much more staccato and I'm not sure whether I liked it or not tbh! Parts of it kinda reminded me of a Justin Timberlake song, but I can't remember which - I think it was the cadence.

Favourite part: The layers in the last 30 secs or so.

Heard It All - I liked her delivery and lower register during the verses, but wasn't particularly into the distortion in the chorus (although it did get stuck in my head a bit!). I probably wouldn't listen to this one again, Across The Sky is deinitely my favourite of these 3.

Favourite part: The catchiness of the chorus even though I didn't enjoy the actual sound of it all that much.

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Black Wave by K Flay?

This one wasn't really my taste, especially when it got a bit heavier on the drums and the kinda screamy "don't test me". I liked the general speed of the song though - it felt like it kept moving. If it wasn't for going a little bit harder than my taste, it might've made a running playlist.

Favourite part: I like the spaciness of the sound in the chorus, even though I'm not a huge fan of the elongated "ay" sounds in maze/days etc.

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Hold the girl by Rina Sawayama?

I really liked this in general, but couldn't stand the chorus/dancy repetition of the title. I like her voice and the message in the lyrics about valuing the person you are and were.

Favourite part: The bridge. I liked the pace of it and the fact she was giving the vocals more strength without pushing too far.