Crazy's 2024 new release purchases

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DUA LIPA  "radical optimism"

release date:  3rd May 2024

chart stats:   UK #1,  US #2,  AU #2,  CAN #3

format owned:  vinyl

UK dance-pop singer's third studio album
i own one other, her second one having never heard the debut
seems to be a slight raspyness to her vocals in places on this album whereas i cannot recall any on the previous album
hearing sounds similar to Jessie J and Halsey in places.
there is a depth in her voice in which i could envision her being able to mature into an Adele type singer over time
this album is a happy, positive sounding album that is what pop should be IMO
im sure over time a couple more of the songs i like could become ones i love which would elevate this to a "love" rating
I LIKE THIS ALBUM

fave:





tracks:

1:  end of an era  ***
2:  houdini  ***
3:  training season  ***
4:  these walls  ***
5:  whatcha doing  **
6:  french exit  **
7:  illusion  **
8:  falling forever  **
9:  anything for love  **
10: maria  **
11: happy for you  **

3s -  4
2s -  7
1s -  0

rating:  2.36