Brian Kaiserman
Copy Editor
The highly anticipated release of Ariana Grande’s new album “thank u, next,” was a grande success.
After months of turmoil which included major beef with her ex-fiancé Pete Davidson, an accidental barbecue grill tattoo and skipping the Grammys, Grande bounced back as her new album is an absolute banger.
Grande released the album on Feb. 8 with help from the production company Republic Records. Before the release, there were many skeptics, but Grande just kept “breathin” because she knew that “God is a woman,” so now she has “no tears left to cry.” The album is based on Grande’s breakup with Davidson who stars in “Saturday Night Live.” She discusses why she ended the relationship in the first place and the outcome of that decision.
Listeners usually praise Grande for her flawless vocals, but in “thank u, next” she easily surpasses her past albums. Her beautiful vocals and perfect pitch will surely leave Davidson regretting all of his life decisions.
Despite all of her success and accomplishments, there are always people who love to hate on Grande. Some hate the way Grande sounds or the fact that all her songs sound the same. But aside from her questionable ponytail, there’s really no reason to hate her, especially after her recent album release.
Unfortunately, some of the songs do not match the quality of the rest of the album. The song “7 rings” is practically a copy of “My Favorite Things” from the Sound of Music. The fact that the two beats are identical is suspicious and unoriginal, considering that Grande copied a song so well known and iconic. Almost every song on the album is one of the best ever produced, but the highlight of “thank u, next” has to be the song “thank u, next.” In this masterpiece, Grande expresses her feelings towards her exes, but respectfully pays tribute to the late Mac Miller.
Overall, the songs are melodic and the lyrics are well thought out and personal. The songs are so heartfelt and emotional that they bring even the most cynical people to tears until they have none left to cry. The release of the album has not only silenced the haters, but also made a strong case that Grande is the best musician and entertainer since Beethoven.
“thank u, next” can be purchased on iTunes and streamed on Spotify and YouTube.
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