The voice of many independence and empowerment anthems, Grande adds another one to her catalogue with “NASA,” the official theme song for needing space. “Needy,” with its simple but elegant production, stands out as an Ariana essential. “Lately I’ve been on a rollercoaster, trying to get a hold of my emotions, but all that I know is that I need you close,” she sings of an all-encompassing, codependent love that takes precedence over self-care. Grande previewed “Needy” at the beginning of the writing and recording process of the album, and ever since, fans have been eager to get their ears on the achingly relatable R&B ballad. As an album opener, it’s a flawless pace-setter that eases into the meatier tracks with stunning introspection, whistle notes, and the catchy “click, click, click and post” hook.
“Imagine” finds Ariana slowing things down and dreaming of what could have been. Thank U, Next begins with the second cut released from the album, a promotional single that provided a taste of the record’s themes and overall mood. Just songs that sound exactly like Ariana, the artist, as she heals, feels, and shares it with the world. After exploring the limits of pop music since her 2013 debut album, Grande finally lands on a truly cohesive and singular vision with Thank U, Next. But as is typical of growing up, she’s loved, she’s lossed, and she’s dealt with some pain, and it’s all on display on her magnum opus fifth album Thank U, Next.Īriana Grande channels all of her Cancer energy into a blisteringly confessional album that’s a serious contender for Album of the Year at the 2020 Grammys ( so long as she’s granted creative control of her performance).
Sure, she’s the same girl who served a Barbarella fantasy in the “Break Free” video and donned bunny ears for the Dangerous Woman era. If you thought you knew who Ariana Grande was before, you had her all wrong.
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By Reed Gaudens 2 years ago Follow TweetĪriana Grande’s intimate fifth album ‘thank u, next’ presents a pop artist in full command of her sound and self.
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