I remember first listening to Radical Optimism and “where are the references she said would be in the album?”. I got them after some auditions but they’re all so subtle. I love the album anyway. It’s a cool recording.

@vincentturnersnotes

11 күн бұрын

Mm, I do still like the album. Those influences certainly are subtle though!

In the meantime, while everyone is waiting for the dust to settle, there is a long line of talented female singers ready to jump in and fill the void at U.S. pop radio.

@jonnyrondo507

26 күн бұрын

ITS SETTLED From number 2 to Number 21 in the Billboard 200 in 1 week

I dont think he actually listened to the album! There was no 'radical optimism'

@vincentturnersnotes

26 күн бұрын

I assume your point is that the album doesn't live up to it's title? A reasonable interpretation- in terms of sound, this does simply sound like a Dua Lipa record (in the video I talk about the dissonance between influences cited, and actual sound of the album), and in terms of lyrics, it really is simply a series of songs discussing the nature of romantic and sexual relationships. Indeed, 'Happy For You' may well be the only song that truly lives up to the title- this one of course being about Lipa seeing her ex with a new lover and seeming incredibly happy, and choosing to look at that with respect and even joy. But 'Radical Optimism' is the first thing Lipa noted in her journal. Apparently it is an expression a friend of hers came up with, and she carried it throughout the entire writing and recording process. The title really is the backbone of the album. I'm a similar age to Dua Lipa, and approaching my 30s does give me a little anxiety about my future, and where I'm at now. There are certain things I would like to change, and indeed I am unsure how to make these changes happen. Lipa is obviously in a very different place to me- as well as being a beautiful woman, she is an internationally recognised star, yet still her singledom has been a huge influence on the album, and her message seems to be 'I trust that I'm going to be ok'. Now again, there are different circumstances here (like, of course Dua Lipa is going to be ok) but I appreciate the message, and hope I can take some influence from that into my own life.