Which mean I'm NOT getting paid for this and it my truthful and honest opinion.
So about 2 weeks ago, I received a little package. It was a sports bra from Victoria's Secret for me to try out and review. Once I opened the box I was actually shocked at the way it was packaged. I don't know why but I wasn't expecting for it to have been presented that way.
When I opened the box there was the sports bra, a water bottle, a coupon and a postcard that had all the other bras that are in the line.
When I tried on the bra, I struggled to get it on as a usually do with sports bras that don't have a hook but once I did get it on I didn't want to take it off, not because of the little struggle but because it was so comfortable. Another thing that I really like about this line are the options. If your like me and aren't a fan of the sport bras that don't have a hook, they have ones that zip in the front.
Honestly I can see this line doing really well, not only are the bras comfortable, colorful with variety, a lot of people are in a workout craze trying to get fit and in shape.
I plan on going to Victoria's Secret soon to pick up another one because let's face it, as a women you can never have too many bras.
What brand of sports bras do you use ? Do you plan on trying out Victoria's Secret sports bras ?
I've listened to the album whole a couple times and this is what I've gotten from it so far.
One - I think this song was a great first track for the album. I feel like it's very similar to the way the first album sounded and in a way it's a bridge bringing the two together.
I'm A Mess - Is it just me or does have a band sound to it ? Listening to this one my mind immediately thought Paramore, (old Paramore) like he took one of their songs did it acoustically and killed it, in a good way !
Sing - The song also known as his new identifier. When this sing first came out I was very glad that he decided to experiment with a different sound, but like all singles I also thought I would get sick of it. Surprising I'm still enjoying it like I just heard it for the first time.
Don't - At first I was really nervous because I fell in love with the live version of this song, then I heard a clip of it from the Beats commercial and didn't know if I was gonna like the studio version as much but when I did get to listen to it whole it lived up to what I expected. Also if you listen carefully it has a bit of his older sound in it, the "before + days" so he's staying true to himself.
Nina - I personally don't really know what to say for this song. I don't know how I feel about it yet. Its probably one of those that I either have to let grow on me or that I just won't really have an option on it. I do like the last 1/3 of the song, I'm a sucker for stacking, to me it adds layers to the song.
Photograph - Another one of the songs that remind me of the older album but blends in well with the newer sound.
Bloodstream - This is one of the darker ones on the album and it's the one that I have gravitated to. It's dark but has beauty to it.
Tenerife Sea - Another song that I fell in love with the live version and the studio version lives up to it. It's beautiful and I can see some people wanting it to be their wedding song.
Runaway - Reminds me of old school Justin Timberlake and after hearing this song I want Pharrell and Ed to do a whole EP or album together. I could see this song being a single, if the lyrics were more "cheerier". It's a beat that's very radio friendly.
The Man - This is another one that I don't really know how I feel about yet. I'm just glad to see that he's rapping on his album, especially knowing that Hip Hop is his first love, music wise.
Thinking Out Loud - This is another beautiful one that could possibly be somebody's wedding song. You can feel all the soul and emotion in this one especially around 2:55 of the track.
Afire Love - This damn song pulled on all my heart strings, I may or may not have cried a little. Reading up on the process of how he came to write the song just made it even worst (if you like it, look it up). Personally I think it's one that everybody can connect to, I know I did. It's just beautifully written and beautifully made.
Deluxe Version :
Take It Back - I love how this song sounds like it's just a recording of a live performance. And I love that theirs another song of him rapping on the album. And you can't deny it, he has a nice flow.
Shirtsleeves - Very reminiscent of the material that was on his 'Songs I Wrote With Amy' EP.
Even My Dad Does Sometimes - A song that would have been suited to end the album, in my option. One of the slower and darker songs, lyrically speaking.
I See Fire - I have never seen the Lord of the Rings whole and I honestly don't plan to anytime soon but from what I've seen and heard this song fits the movie perfectly and I'm happy that he added it as a bonus track on the album.
Physically Deluxe Version :
All of the Stars - I wish this was in the digital version but I guess it's an incentive for people to actually buy the physical copy. This movie I actually did see and the song fit perfectly with it. It was this song that almost made me lose it in the movie theater.
My standout tracks are I'm A Mess, Bloodstream, Runaway, Afire Love, and Take It Back, but as I keep listening I'm sure it will change up.
Overall I give this album a 4/5.
I'm enjoying the new sound and I love that his experimenting with the sound.
Majority of the songs are a lot darker compared to the last album, but overall it's a great album to listen to whenever, where ever.
Have you listened to the album yet ? What do you think ?
What's your favorite song(s) of this album ?
What other albums are a must listen to this week ?
My mission was to go and take advantage of the free concerts in Central Park.
So this year when they announced that Demi would be performing for Good Morning America, I just knew I had to go. Now there was a lot up and downs for those 24 hours but I'm gonna focus on the positives.
She is amazing live !
Even during soundcheck she was performing as if it was live.
Demi sang Heart Attack, Neon Lights, Nightingale, and Really Don't Care, which Cher Lloyd made an appearance for.
My friend was able to get some great video that you can check out below.
For me this was a little taste of what I'm going to see when she goes on her World Tour.
(Amen for being friends with someone who loves the artist as much as you do.)
I said this in my post about Macklemore and Ryan Lewis at GMA, and Im going to say it again,
If you ever get the chance to go, GO because it is worth it !
Who are some artists, groups or bands that your excited to see in concert this summer ?
