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"Hello, ladies. Look at this man."
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"Now, back to me."
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"Now look at this confused man, not knowing where he is or how that apple got in his hand."
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"Now look back to me as the sun rays bathe me in glorious light on Costa Del Sol"
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"Sadly for these men, they are not me. Now, look back to me."
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"I'm on the moon fighting Zodiark."
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DUA LIPA - PHYSICAL
[7.50]
It's okay! Move that boogie body!
Leah Isobel: It is a dark and stormy night. In a sinister science lab located somewhere in Carmen Sandiego's plush pomo lair, a pop singer plugs in a neon light, shrugs into a next-season Gaultier lab coat and gets to work. In the reflection of her gold-tinted goggles we see her add one (1) part Extract of "Into You," one (1) part Juice of Newton-John, and four (4) drops of Synthesizer Spice into a contoured beaker. She turns on the flame of a Bunsen burner; stream gushes from her concoction like a geyser, emitting a high, keening refrain. She whispers a few luscious words into the steam -- "diamond," "sssimulation," "adrenaline" -- but her experiment still lacks a certain something. Then -- BOOM! -- in a thundercrash of lightning, it hits her. Eureka! She turns and sees her reflection illuminated in the glass of an emergency axe container, kept onsite in case of fire. "Well," she chuckles to herself as she breaks the glass with a four-inch stiletto heel, "I am creating something... hot." Axe in hand, she chops the neon light into pieces and stuffs the shards, now glittering like a million sequined dancefloors, into the beaker. With the addition of this Decoction of Disco, her potion bubbles... it burbles... then KABOOM: it explodes the entire building and half of the surrounding city! She stands in the wreckage as thunder splits the sky above and sirens wail in the distance. We see Dua's eyes glow green before she throws her head back to the sky and screams: "GAY RIIIIIGHTS!" [9]
William John: Probably the best example of what parts of the Internet's stan culture would facetiously refer to as "gay rights" from a mainstream musical artist since... the last Dua Lipa single, or, failing that, "Into You." Like those precedents, "Physical" is camp but magisterial; playful but extremely melodramatic; sweeping, dance floor ready, and dripping with an exultant swagger. Her reminder to "hold on, just a little tighter" at the bridge is, truthfully, a hollow gesture; at that stage, the listener is so deeply embroiled in her glorious disco caprice as to not really be capable of gripping anything at all. [10]
Jackie Powell: It couldn't be clearer that Dua Lipa had something to prove not only to herself, but to the pop music intelligentsia on her sophomore offering. What has struck me most about the Future Nostalgia cycle is how Dua is executing every facet of it with confidence. On this track, she's not afraid of hitting notes that eclipse the breadth of her previous singles, especially on the bridge. "Physical" is a representative offering of exactly what she's aiming to prove. Each track we've heard so far reflects a different decade accompanied with a modern polish. I don't think I'm the only one who believes Olivia Newton-John's '80s exercise sexual metaphor smash "Physical" deserves the tribute it's getting here. There's a clear homage paid to her and to Patti LaBelle on Lipa's own "Physical." I'm going to interpret her lyric "We created something phenomenal" as a bit of a double-entendre. Not only is it about sex in the narrative of the track, but it's a comment on Lipa's approach to this era and her confidence on every single part of it. The sexual symbolism isn't just in the lyrics, but also in the track's composition and the narrative communicated in the visual treatment. The vocal highs that she hits on the bridge represent a climax musically and sexually. She has so much confidence in the visual treatment, she spends most of it braless. That takes guts. [9]
Tobi Tella: Dua Lipa's perceived lack of personality has turned out to actually be lack of a schtick preventing her from artistically evolving, something many of her peers are plagued with. Also, I've died and gone to gay heaven. [9]
Alfred Soto: The way Dua Lipa's unexpected bon mots and smoky sultriness ride the beat and compete with the strings compensate for a production too dressed up in leg warmers and headbands for my taste -- I mean, her exhortations are more fearsome than erotic. [7]
Julian Axelrod: Pop's '80s revival arms race has escalated to its natural endpoint: the accidental exhumation of Olivia Newton-John. I wish Dua Lipa had used "let's get physical" in a more literal iteration; singing it over hyperdrive synths guarantees it'll be never played in its intended setting, especially when she has half the energy of ONJ. But she hit the mark where it counts: This is going to rule spin classes for the rest of the year. [6]
Brad Shoup: A throwback training-montage track that suggests sex but is really about dancing and Olivia Newton-John erasure. This is Stranger Things pop. [5]
Thomas Inskeep: Sex is natural, sex is fun, sex is best when soundtracked by throbbing '80s synths. [6]
Ashley Bardhan: Okay, fine, I enjoy horny music. Sue me! This song is what would happen if ABBA was brought back to life as a bunch of hot 20-year-olds in little shirts from Fashion Nova. The "let's get physical" chorus feels a little lazy since it's a direct lift from Olivia Newton-John's 1981 hit, but this is a great song to listen to while thinking about that video of Charli XCX holding poppers. No complaints here. [7]
Alex Clifton: I've underestimated Dua Lipa. Her first album had some hits and misses, but Future Nostalgia is shaping up to be one of the best pop releases of 2020 based on the strength of its singles. "Physical" is a cascade of rainbow lights in a roller rink and makes me long to go out to a club, one where I can get down in a huge crowd of people and dance my white-girl ass off poorly. I'm an extreme introvert, so anything that makes me want to leave the house and be around strangers is powerful stuff indeed. It's a little cheesy, but who cares? It's a love letter to the '80s with all the campiness a song citing Olivia Newton-John should have. I'm desperately in love with Dua Lipa after hearing this, and I have a feeling "Physical" will be one of my favourite songs of the year. [9]
Stephen Eisermann: Dua Lipa has quietly become the pop superstar that so many of us wanted Carly Rae to be. Both women make incredible music, but it is Dua who has found commercial success; after hearing "Physical," it seems pretty obvious why. It's a retro-laden, power-pop track that is extraordinary only in the way Dua delivers it. What should be pedestrian instead is hypnotic, infectious, and oh so delicious. [8]
Lauren Gilbert: I promised a friend I'd blurb this song, and now that I've sat down to write it, I have nothing to say. It is a perfect pop song -- Dua knocks it out of the park on this record. I keep getting distracted from writing jamming to the track. I'm dancing while lying down on my couch. She created something phenomenal; we are left with no choice but to stan. [10]
Joshua Minsoo Kim: I've justified Dua Lipa's dearth of personality in years past, but this is where things don't add up: her dead-eyed singing makes no sense during the chorus, whose synths lack the fervor to make up for clinical vocal melodies. Around this time last year, we had Lizzo's "Juice"; now we have "Physical" as an example of '80s pastiche that only feels like it exudes energy and passion and charm. [2]
Will Adams: It's neat to have a single that's its own Initial Talk remix, but the synthpop revivalism is a bit too literal, to the point of putting all its chips on an Olivia Newton-John quote. It's not until the bridge -- "keep on DANCING!" -- where the drama locks in and starts, but only starts, to feel real. [6]
Kylo Nocom: Dua Lipa, determined more than ever to win the Popjustice £20 Music Prize, accidentally transforms into Alice Chater in the process. [5]
Katherine St Asaph: If "Physical" being by Dua Lipa wasn't hypertargeted enough to the Popjustice set, is that the synth progression from Saint Etienne's "No Cure for the Common Christmas" in the intro and beneath the chorus? It's certainly the same height of drama. The track attached isn't quite so charged: a little too Lady Gaga circa "Applause" and a little too Peloton instructor quoting Olivia Newton-John for absolutely no reason besides the culture deciding at some point to make the phrase a permanent, meaningless meme. (The song doesn't even sound particularly '80s; the disco strings are the decade prior, and the vocal squiggles on the verse are so specifically 2016 a time traveler's on their way to erase them.) Dua Lipa only betrays a personality on the spoken-word bridge; ironic how that and the vaporous intro, the least physical things on this track, are the most thrilling. [7]
Vikram Joseph: The intro feels like a prickling at the back of your neck, the one-line pre-chorus feels like plummeting six floors in a broken elevator, and the chorus is such a headrush you can practically smell the poppers: "Physical"'s thrills might be straightforward, but they're visceral as fuck. There are vintage Lady Gaga vibes, the "come on!"s are surely a nod to "We Are Your Friends," and the whole thing reminds me, inexplicably, of Bon Jovi's "It's My Life." But Dua Lipa is starting to make this all seem effortless, and the panache with which she delivers "Physical" easily pulls it clear of the gravitational field of its forebears. [9]
Wayne Weizhen Zhang: "Physical" dares us to be the boldest versions of ourselves. It finds itself at the perfect intersection of confidence and lust. Dua Lipa is flirting with you with a playfulness she can only possess because she already knows you're going home together -- and she won't let you leave until the dancing is done. Dancing here is instinct, it's synths that sound as sweet as they do sinister, it's salty like the sweat that rolls down your forehead after you've been, well, physical. Dua Lipa is crushing the Confessions on a Dance Floor album that I've long been waiting for Lady Gaga to make. Dance floor music has long been my site of refuge and catharsis, so it's refreshing to be reminded that it can still sound so immediately, eminently thrilling. [9]
Kayla Beardslee: This doesn't quite reach the heights of "Don't Start Now," but damn it comes close. "Physical" should, in theory, be a cookie-cutter pop girl release, but Dua proves once again that she is the most important element in her music. The producers are doing everything right too, but who else could pull off her endearing smirk in "common love isn't for us" or that wonderful growl in "follow the noise"? And Dua takes us through a transcendental bridge that highlights the best qualities of her voice: singing simple lyrics that say everything they need to, she's breathless yet confident, desperate for touch yet satisfied with the musical world she's helped to create. Something phenomenal, indeed: this rollout has been a joy to follow. [9]
Jacob Sujin Kuppermann: "Physical" takes the opposite approach to "Don't Start Now" -- while that song's studio version swallows up its singer in a beautifully constructed, sterile disco pastiche (the live versions and remixes are much better), turning her into just one more retro cog, "Physical" makes her the center of attention. The production around her is good enough (the synth preset change right before the chorus starts is especially nice), but not particularly coherent or hooky on its own. In the vacuum left, Dua gets to have more fun, charismatically switching between vocal styles and walking around like she owns the place. [8]
Jibril Yassin: A powerhouse vocal colliding headfirst with production that's neither plodding nor limp. It's a song that's meant to feel like a blockbuster and after a few failed tries, it's thrilling to hear Dua Lipa finally nail the landing and sound like the superstar she wants to be. [7]
Michael Hong: "Physical" is magnetic. Its pulse is unrelenting, its atmosphere is shadowy and captivating, and Dua Lipa gives possibly her best vocal performance. There's no sense of the up-and-coming performer who delivered everything with stolid execution, instead, "Physical" is a sly wink of a pre-chorus leading to a forceful command: "baby, keep on dancing like you ain't got a choice." Dua Lipa is at the helm, all thoughts and any other desires are out the window, and the night is neverending. [7]
Joshua Lu: Several of Dua Lipa's past hit songs have relied on a marketable veneer of cool: "New Rules" works because she's the straight-talker friend giving advice, "Don't Start Now" necessitates a stoic character who can't be bothered to fret about her ex, and even on collaborations like "One Kiss" does Dua employ a rather unemotional voice, like she's a blank canvas for Calvin Harris' more playful and engaging production. "Physical" feels like such a departure for Dua not just because of its obvious throwback sound, but because this veneer of cool is completely torn down when the song reaches its rushing chorus. She sounds more and more desperate as her voice climbs and the synths soar above her, and her cries of "come on" ring as desperate instead of dominant. The song is indebted to pop titans of yesteryears (Olivia Newton-John obviously inspired the title, but the theatrics of the song feel more indebted to Bonnie Tyler or Patti Labelle) to the point of it not really feeling like a Dua song, but she sells it all so convincingly that it feels like a natural fit. It's part pop song, part epic showdown, and I look forward to Dua continuing to push herself to the forefront of mainstream pop music greatness. [9]
Scott Mildenhall: Little wonder that Lipa's so keen to get physical, given that she's "dreaming in a simulation" -- her focus seems to be on the former, since the latter exemplifies the aimlessness of the verses in comparison to the locked-and-loaded chorus. That has its thrills, yet never feels as loose as seems intended. "Physical" comes across too in love with the idea of being a kind of Perfect Pop to actually be it; an anthem for kinetics developed via science textbook. [7]
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This roundup covers July 1 - 28, 2019. Shadowhunters news, updates, and behind the scenes. All the stuff you need to stay up to date.
Shadowhunters in the News
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…except perhaps Flashback Friday.  Or Friday in general.
But we’ll take Thursday as an acceptable answer!
I found this week’s commercial while going through my videocassettes last weekend.  Apparently there is a group of videos I haven’t tackled in my archiving yet, and they’re from 2001 and 2002.  Today’s commercial was on a tape from June 2001, which feels like a lifetime ago!
So, what was going on in June 2001?
I was eighteen years old, I was on the verge of graduating high school.  Childhood was just about behind me, adulthood was awaiting my arrival, and college was a few months away.  One thing I love about my archives from 2001 is that they aren’t too far removed from the late 90s, so they still have a great late 1990s feel that looks great for inclusion in my archives.
I also completely forgot this commercial exists, and the fact that it made me laugh was enough for me to write about it here!
This commercial takes a nice twist – it starts out as a game show parody, and becomes a product placement to match the product’s then current “not everything is as good as the original,” but that their diet equivalent is as good as their original product.
The game show is Crime Family Feud (pretty obvious what game show is being parodied), the soda brand is Dr. Pepper, and its Diet equivalent is being toted!
This one really needs no real introduction or explanation!  Go on, click play!
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So…who brings a can of Diet Dr. Pepper to a game show taping?
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The Diet Dr. Pepper commercials were part of a series of recreated activities that seem legitimate, such as XGA (the Extreme!!! version of the Professional Golfers’ Association), Green Bay Watch (a parody of Baywatch), and CHImPs (CHiPs).  The commercials informed you that not everything can be as good as the original, but Diet Dr. Pepper is!
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The commercials aired from 2001 until 2003, and were produced by the band They Might Be Giants; however the slogan “Tastes More Like Regular Dr. Pepper” was used beginning in 1991, and continued to be used until 2006.
I used to love Dr. Pepper when I was a kid.  I could never exactly wrap my head around the formulation that gives it the most unusual taste it had (I used to think it tasted like cinnamon-flavored soda, but I was 12 at the time).  I haven’t been able to drink Dr. Pepper since I was 13 years old (when I had to give up caffeine due to an allergy to the additive).  Ironically, until ten years early, there was a caffeine free version of Dr. Pepper (called Pepper Free, produced from 1982 until 1985), made to fill the niche of the health-conscious consumer.  Strangely enough, there was a Caffeine Free version released in 1983 that wasn’t called Pepper Free.  Not sure how this worked.
I haven’t actually ever seen the caffeine free version anywhere (not that I’ve paid a ton of attention, since I don’t drink much soda), and you know restaurants don’t carry this version.  As for Diet anything, that’s a hard pass for me, I don’t enjoy diet soda…or anything marked “diet.”  It is a taste preference, and again, I don’t drink soda very often (perhaps a couple times a month at the most, and that is rare).
Dr. Pepper (and its Diet equivalent) continue to be manufactured today by Keurig Dr. Pepper (since 2008), but is sometimes bottled under Coca-Cola and Pepsi.  The actual flavor used to be a trade secret, and rumors abounded in the 1930s that prune juice was a flavor in the soda (not true).  It is actually a combination of 23 flavors – cola, cherry, licorice, amaretto (almond, vanilla, blackberry, apricot, blackberry, caramel, pepper, anise, sarsaparilla, ginger, molasses, lemon, plum, orange, nutmeg, cardamon, all spice, coriander juniper, birch and prickly ash.
Thank you Google!
As for Crime Family Feud, there has never been an actual Family Feud spinoff by that name (gee, I wonder why?), but the idea seems creative, don’t you think?
Nah, it would probably be in the guise of an FBI sting.
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Wonder what the number one answer is?
Tomorrow, another commercial from the archives of the “2001 video” for your Flashback Friday!
Have a great Throwback Thursday!
Not Everything Is As Good As #ThrowbackThursday...but the game show take-offs and this product try! ...except perhaps Flashback Friday.  Or Friday in general. But we'll take Thursday as an acceptable answer!
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The Best Songs of 2016
I know some critics say that 2016 was a bad year for music (and yes, it was, let’s be honest). We also lost quite a few great musicians too. The world won’t be the same without titans like Prince, Bowie, and George Michael. 
That doesn’t mean there wasn’t a lot of awesome music out there. Quite a few songs set fire to the charts in more ways than one and really showed us that there are diamonds in the rough. There were 15 in particular, similar to my film list for the year, so here we go. These were the best songs of 2016.
First, some honorable mentions...
“Dangerous Woman” by Ariana Grande https://open.spotify.com/track/7l94dyN2hX9c6wWcZQuOGJ
The only reason it’s not on the list itself is because of its poor sense of pace. The build is way too monotonous and slow. The chorus kills it, though, as Ariana feels right at home hitting this sweet spot on the album of the same name. 
“Chunky” by Bruno Mars https://open.spotify.com/track/0mBKv9DkYfQHjdMcw2jdyI
Bruno Mars’ newest album, 24K Magic (which title track is on the actual list, spoilers), has quite a few winners on there, but this sticks out as the second best of the album. Though it’s weird to refer to normal sized, curvy woman as ‘chunky’, it’s still a pleasant jam with a tight production as it plays to Mars’ strengths. The back-up vocals complement him well, and the keyboard adds some welcome spice to the composition.
“Adventure of a Lifetime” by Coldplay https://open.spotify.com/track/69uxyAqqPIsUyTO8txoP2M
I feel like this has become a commercial song (not that’s always a bad thing), but this is still a solid track. Delightful to listen to when you’re in a good mood. Coldplay isn’t what they used to be, but they are far from bad with this new direction. That guitar ‘drop’ if you will is trance-like and peppy. With all the slow stuff we got this year, it’s nice to have something like this on the radio. 
“The Good News” by Bloc Party https://open.spotify.com/track/3FI3nRETDMfK3z9SQwfVZr
While bright and loaded with the religion-inspired direction of Bloc Party, this song has some needed grit. Those guitar on the chorus give this track warmth and something to chew on while you’re listening. Kele’s soft vocals pair well with the strings to create something wonderful. 
“Play That Song” by Train https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZMFrvkNgwwMfPdX3aThYs
 This is what “Soul Sister” should have been. Happy, short and sweet. Not great, but still an enjoyable song. That’s probably because Pat Monahan isn’t inserting his odd lyrcial nuggets in there (See in previous songs: “I’m so gangster, I’m so thug”, “Hefty bag to hold my love”). 
“The Plain Moon” by The Besnard Lakes https://open.spotify.com/track/0p6DGv92OOuXu927xxlkmH
Call it bias (I did an article on them for coming to the Beachland Ballroom), or my apology for my editor messing up the headline for a story I did on the band (sorry again, if you’re reading this). Regardless, this song is the strongest track on “A Coliseum Complex Museum”, meshing a psychedelic flow with heavy guitars to create a haunting atmosphere. The vocals have the feel of ghosts, slowly moving in and out of the lush acoustics laid on thicker than honey. It’s a powerful jam in terms of sonics and a brilliant piece of music that honestly should have charted. Also, you can put “Towers Sent Her to Sheets of Sound”, reminiscent to a Beach Boys jam mixed with the usual psychedelic sound, on here as well. They’d be tied if this wasn’t an honorable mention.
You can read my piece on the Besnard Lakes here. 
“East Coast Girl” by Butch Walker https://open.spotify.com/track/2PMRCXna6KCB5D5EVU3hzD
 Consider this the unofficial #16 of this list. A modern fusion of personalities such as Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp collide in this cool little flashback track. Butch really projects himself in the chorus, opposed to his laid-back delivery in the verses. The storytelling feel to the verse as well places you into that throwback mood this song gives off. 
Now, onto the list...
#15 -  “Love Like That” by Mayer Hawthorne https://open.spotify.com/track/2pk8466VZtaO1QiiqaSJ8e
 I’ve been a fan of Hawthorne for a while. His use of old and new conventions to create fantastic pieces of music has been on my radar for equally as long. His appeal mimics how Chromeo came on the scene in 2014. Of his three singles released this year, “Love Like That” feels the most fitting for the radio and this list. Its crisp production is paired with a bombastic chorus and tight percussion. Mayer clearly knows what he’s doing here. A strong song to start off this list. 
#14 - “The Love Within” by Bloc Party https://open.spotify.com/track/35Qc5U57RCROGY3h2l0d51
 Bloc Party’s “Hymns”, another re-invention for the decade-and-counting post grunge Brit-punk band, begins with a looping, weaving synth. It’s met with a thudding bass drum and Kele’s voice welcoming you to their new musical direction. And then the drop hits, and you know that this will be a fun ride. Very few albums this year start out this strong. I still haven’t heard anything like this so far. It’s just fantastic, and at the same time fascinating. 
#13 - “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” by Adele https://open.spotify.com/track/3LGxef3inmn5jMLGDz9lqw
While I did enjoy “When We Were Young” off her album “25″ a lot, “Send My Love” layers her voice beautifully and gives her a unique platform to provide her heavenly vocal work and deliver a great performance. The minimalist nature of her music is a little less evident here, but it’s not overpowering. It feels more free than her usual mega-smash hits, which is why I decided to place this track on here rather than the aforementioned “Young”. The lone guitar providing the majority of the back beat is solid and quite atmospheric. And as always, Adele knocks it out of the park.
#12 -  “Reaper” by Sia https://open.spotify.com/track/1usLCyaUZ2y0uoPmKj1uYo
So Kanye West helped out Sia for this song off her album “This Is Acting”. You can tell. The delivery is very close to West’s part in the previous year’s “FourFiveSeconds”, and Sia has the conviction to make it feel genuine. I guess her ‘acting’ is just fine for this. I enjoy the sing-a-long feel to this track and the flow of the lyrics in the chorus most of all. Sia can really let herself lay it all out on this one, and it’s probably why this was chosen to be a single off the record. 
You can read my review of “This Is Acting” as an album right here. 
#11 - “Same Old Blues” by Phantogram https://open.spotify.com/track/28iw1FqJf6Vnfl2Fcu9rBh
I made sure to not include non-charting songs (as in not on the Hot 100) out of my Top 10, as I try to focus on hits, but I had to include this one. Plus, their third album — appropriately entitled “Three” — placed 9th on the Billboard Hot 200 in late October, and this song feels like the star of the album, burning so bright that’s blinding. It’s an elegant orchestration with gorgeous vocal work, and a killer guitar break towards its conclusion. Phantogram have always been known to brilliantly deconstruct and build their tracks to create sweeping pieces of music, and this is no exception. A fantastic piece I can recommend to everyone.
#10 -  “Cheap Thrills” by Sia https://open.spotify.com/track/27SdWb2rFzO6GWiYDBTD9j
From those of you who may have read my review for “This Is Acting” (link above), you might have seen that I said that the album was only slightly above average, a mixture of hits and misses. However, when Sia hits... it’s masterful. This one isn’t the most well written or put together, but it captures a feeling better than anything else on the album. I guess she’s been writing for Rihanna for so long that I can’t tell if this is her attempt to sound like her or Sia’s elements that she adds to Rihanna’s repertoire, but it works. This pseudo-island feel suits Sia as perfectly the odd face-concealing wigs she wears. 
#9 - “Into You” by Ariana Grande https://open.spotify.com/track/2meEiZKWkiN28gITzFwQo5
The first four tracks of her third studio album “Dangerous Woman” are pretty stellar, a mixture of the elements that make Ariana shine among the other pop divas (Daya, you could learn a thing or two). This string of songs is capped off by this slice of polished and refined pop excellence. The structure and production screamed for this to be a hit, and the populous answered accordingly. Grande’s grand on this track (see what I did there?), belting it out and oozing with sensuality.
#8 - “Drive It Like You Stole It” by Sing Street ensemble https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZBiHAwdeCnrKvXap6Yzef  
I don’t mean the other version with Hudson Thames. His vocals alone are… not as good as the original released with the trailer for “Sing Street”. The added filters to his voice as well as the back-up performers fit the mood of the bouncy instrumental a lot better. Simply put, a welcome homage to 80′s pop ballads. The beat almost has a doo-wop feel to it, fitting for a film that somewhat resembles an alternative “Footloose”. The final chorus breakdown is also what I consider hair-standing-up-on-neck pop perfection.
#7 - “Starboy” by The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk https://open.spotify.com/track/7MXVkk9YMctZqd1Srtv4MB
The Weeknd made my top spot last year (in a tie, too!) but this year there was quite a few acts who really stepped up their game, so here he sits. That doesn’t mean that this song isn’t kick-ass, though. Daft Punk found a great partner in ol’ Saturday/Sunday here, as they meld a tight and methodical instrumental to pair with Weeknd’s always fine-tuned vocals. Elements of Daft Punk blend with Weeknd’s usual darker tones to create a melody that manages to be glittery and haunting simultaneously. It’s an ear worm in the best way. The stars are far from the limit for this pairing; I really hope they try another collaboration.
#6 - “This Girl” by Kungs and Cookin’ on 3 Burners https://open.spotify.com/track/5D1swG82nVVngZLHOLbe0V
I’m placing the extended version on here because I believe it builds the instrumental easier without just throwing it all out there first thing. However, either version is solid. The original by Cookin’ on 3 Burners is nostalgic kick-back to blues classics, but this sped-up and pumped-up remix by Kungs gives this song some needed pep. And those trumpets, my God. They’re loud, they’re large and in control; they make this song an instant summer classic in my opinion. Best drop of the year, bar none. I can’t say enough good things about this song.
#5 - “Let Me Love You” by DJ Snake, Justin Bieber https://open.spotify.com/track/0lYBSQXN6rCTvUZvg9S0lU
DJ Snake has really stepped up his game. This song feels minimal but is structured perfectly for a satisfying experience. Bieber’s vocals are great here, it feels like he’s really found his rhythm in this song. The drop is pure bliss and quintessential DJ Snake. It almost feels sad, as it complements the nearly pleading nature of the lyrics. The build works around the vocals to spotlight them and let them complement the composition.
#4 - “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars https://open.spotify.com/track/6b8Be6ljOzmkOmFslEb23P
Mars’ “Unorthodox Jukebox II: Electric Boogaloo” “24K Magic” opens with a bodacious nod to Zapp and Roger before breaking down into the grooviest track of the year. It’s also prove that lightning can be caught in a bottle, as it models itself and improves on “Uptown Funk” from the prior year. Normally I dislike the use of his ‘posse’ back-up vocalists, but they a lot to this track and make it feel like a true ‘playa’s’ anthem. Mars feels so loose on here, just shooting the breeze, juxtaposing the tight, restrained composition. A perfect party-starter with endless re-playability.
#3 - “Redbone” by Childish Gambino https://open.spotify.com/track/3kxfsdsCpFgN412fpnW85Y
This is one of the funkiest tracks to come out this year, a mix of a tribute to Bootsy Collins and R&B slow jams with a modern flair. Glover has a tremendous sense of pace here, taking its time to build. His voice throughout is strange yet inviting. I find myself always going back to this song by any mood, it’s just a beautiful piece of music.
#2 - “I Took A Pill in Ibiza— Seeb Remix” by Mike Posner https://open.spotify.com/track/1MtUq6Wp1eQ8PC6BbPCj8P
Depression and optimism mix to create such a solid song. Mike Posner’s meaningful lyrics are better highlighted here with this punchy bass rather than the original slow acoustic delivery. This personifies a state of lull with sparks of excitement. Even the small things like the tambourine in the bridge (you’ll never not notice it once you do) and the voice manipulation add so many layers to the track. It’s just so satisfying to listen to.  
#1 - “Lazarus” by David Bowie https://open.spotify.com/track/3Vn9oCZbdI1EMO7jxdz2Rc
This is the closest thing to a perfect song we got last year, and it came so early in the year as well. It stuck with me all this time. From the moment the drums kick in, it’s like a musical euphoria. This is where the dark scratches the surface of the light for me in terms of tone, a proverbial sweet spot if you will. The somber, beautiful saxophone pairs with a light funky bass and David’s brutally honest delivery. This is simply a masterpiece, a perfect final note for a career as varied and brilliant as Bowie’s. RIP Ziggy Stardust, even in death you showed us all what you’re capable of.  
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10 Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes for Jacked Guys
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It's Costume Time
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The time has finally come: the week when you realize that Halloween weekend is upon us, but you've been too busy making gains in the gym to even think about putting effort into a costume. Maybe you've had a few fleeting thoughts—if that—about how you're going to dress up, and maybe your girlfriend has spent the month begging you to dress as the companion to whatever elaborate costume she'll be donning when you inevitably end up at a Halloween gathering.
But you probably didn't listen to your own thoughts or hers, and now it's crunch time and the best costumes are probably long sold out. Besides, if you waited this long to find a costume, we're willing to bet you're not about to splurge on that $600 theatrical-quality Darth Vader getup.
If you're starting to get nervous we'll stop you right there, because all that time in the gym is about to swoop in and save your Halloweekend.
Some of the most badass characters in Hollywood history are just jacked guys wearing reasonably normal clothing and minimal outlandish accessories. You may not literally have the physique that Arnold Schwarzenegger or Dolph Lundgren sported back in the '80s, but you can pull off their characters like no couch potato ever could. That's why we've compiled some of our favorite costume options that you can scrape together with minimal cash, and still look decent enough to be recognizable.
It may be too late for theatrical, but at least you'll have a costume. Because even if you're not the type of guy to roll up to the party dressed as a terrifyingly realistic movie monster, you've got to admit it's fun to get into the spirit. Plus, you don't want to be the only asshole at the bar who showed up as the murderer of all things fun and spooky (yourself sans costume).
(And if you need that emergency shred? We've got the workout for you.)
Click through for some of the cheapest, easiest options for your last-minute Halloween costume.
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1. John Matrix/Commando
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Arnold Schwazenegger has been in plenty of movies, from thrilling action flicks like Terminator and Predator to comedies like Twins and Jingle All the Way. But one of Schwarzenegger's most badass roles was undeniably John Matrix, a former Special Forces colonel out to take down a former dictator to save his daughter. Who could forget the moment when a deadpan Matrix "let Sully go"?
The most important aspect of this costume is also the cheapest: some black body paint for you face and torso. 
Assuming you have:
Pants (preferably camo/cargo pants or khakis—but jeans work, too)
Boots 
Impressive biceps and a generally ripped upper body
A passable Arnold impersonation 
You'll need:
Black body paint (to stripe across your face and body, $5 at Party City) 
Bullet belt (optional, $10 at Party City)
Fake weapon that's very clearly not real (anything from a hunting knife to a rifle could work)
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2. The Incredible Hulk
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In his Incredible Hulk days, Lou Ferrigno's physique was nothing short of incredible. After all, he played our favorite green maniac in the late-'70s-early-'80s series, long before CGI could take Dr. Banner from man to monster. So if you've got the physique for it, this one's as easy as can be, although it could get a little messy if you don't get a little help. 
Assuming you have:
Jeans
A flannel (optional)
A hulking physique
You'll need:
Green body paint (maybe two tubes) ($5 each at Party City)
If you really want to go all out, green hairspray ($4 at Party City)
Giant, hilariously fluffy wig (optional)
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3. The Old Spice Guy
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While Terry Crews may have been the most jacked face of Old Spice ever, Isaiah Mustafa's embodiment is a hilarious throwback that's insanely easy to replicate:
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You may not have all (or any) of the skills he boasts in the commercial, but you don't need those. All you do need is a towel, some shorts, and Old Spice to make this one work. Bonus: You'll smell great, no matter where the night takes you.
Assuming you have:
A white towel (clean, please)
Khaki shorts to wear underneath
The chops to impersonate his TV-ready voice
You'll need:
Any Old Spice product, as cheap or expensive as you please (and, hey, you may already have that, too)
Works best at: beach parties.
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4. Rambo
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John Rambo is one of those action-movie badasses who seems to transcend time. Even those who have never seen the movie have a very clear idea of the gist of it. Sly Stallone's depiction of a gritty, troubled Vietnam veteran evading law enforcement launched the original film, First Blood, into a franchise. If your friends can't guess this costume at first sight, that's their problem. This one's also super-customizable, since Stallone appeared both in a black, raw-cut muscle tank and shirtless. The important parts? The bandana, the bullet belt, and the absurdly chiseled upper body and/or jawline.
Assuming you have: 
A worn-out, black, clearly DIYed tank top (or a t-shirt you can cut into one)
Jeans 
Ripped shoulders 
You'll need:
Red bandana ($3 at Party City—or, if you cut your own tank top, save some of the fabric and just use that for free)
Fake weapon that's very clearly not real (a hunting knife to a bow and arrow, to a rife could work)
Bullet belt (optional, $10 at Party City)
Some of that $5 body paint (or dirt, if you really want to go cheap) to give the effect of roughing it in the woods
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5. Richard Simmons
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This one is admittedly not badass, but it's hilarious and directly related to fitness. Richard Simmons shot to fame for his weight-loss programs back in the day, and he's still at it now. His signature brightly colored tank tops and short-shorts are easy enough to replicate, as long as you never skip legs day. 
Assuming you have:
A workout tank top (preferably a bright one, and preferably one with sparkles)
Quads that you're dying to show off
White sneakers
White crew socks
You'll need:
Short-shorts (whether they're your girlfriend's or something cheap from Amazon Prime)
Huge wig (optional, but adds to the effect; $20 at Party City)
Probably some energy drinks. It's a long night, and you will be expected to embody Richard Simmons.
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6. He-Man
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Dolph Lundgren, another Hollywood badass who's still keeping up with his fitness today, played He-Man in 1987's Masters of the Universe. We can only imagine all the physique goals that were born that year. Just a little more serious and intimidating than the cartoon version of this comic-book hero, Lundgren's He-Man is ripped out of his mind. If you are, too, show off those quads and that six-pack with this costume. This may be a bare-minimum He-Man, but we don't have time for elaborate equipment, and that's not our fault. Besides, the abs are more impressive anyway. (If you have a set of old football pads lying around that no one's gonna miss, you can easily cut out the shoulders, spray-paint them gold, and tie them together to complete the look. Remember: It's optional, but you have the power.)
Assuming you have: 
An impressive chest and quads
A neutral-colored Speedo, bodybuilding suit, or even some dark-colored briefs (yup, we're really going for it)
A few belts to layer over each other
You'll need:
Blonde wig (will probably run you about $20, but completes the costume)
Fake sword (also important, but only $7 at Party City)
Spartan shin guards ($15 on Amazon)
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7. Lumberjack/The Brawny Man
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More like lumber-jacked, right? This one may actually be the easiest costume ever, and you probably have everything you need already. And this is customizable, because if you don't want to get a fake chainsaw or ax, you can just carry a roll of paper towels around with you (which, given most of the Halloween parties we've been to, may not be a bad idea). Boom: You're instantly the Brawny Man instead of a plain ol' lumberjack. 
Assuming you have:
Jeans
A flannel
A knit beanie
Gargantuan lumberjack-esque arms 
You'll need:
Fake ax for lumberjack ($4 at Party City). If you're into scary costumes, a fake bloody chainsaw (like this $17 option from Party City) transforms you into a murderous lumberjack.
Paper towels for Brawny Man (free from your kitchen, probably)
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8. John McClane from Die Hard
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Die Hard may just be one of the best Christmas movies of all time (because it's totally a Christmas movie in our book, despite the absence of the Grinch or much holiday cheer). In the original, Bruce Willis takes on a slew of bad guys as NYPD cop John McClane, who has to take matters into his own hands to save his wife, one of their hostages. This is another one that you've probably got most of the supplies for. Yippee ki-yay, motherf*cker!
Assuming you have: 
A white tank top you're willing to rub dirt on
A button-down (ideally one you're also willing to rub dirt on)
A formidable five o'clock shadow
Jeans or khakis
A built chest
You'll need:
If you don't want to rub dirt on your face and shirt, some $5 body paint
Some of your girlfriend's lipliner and a butterfly closures for a fake head wound (about $5 from any drug store)
Fake police badge ($4 at Party City)
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9. Tarzan
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There have been countless depictions of this jungle hero, but our personal favorite might be former M&F cover starAlexander Skarsgard's. His physique is impressive, and his costume may be the easiest (and most full-coverage, for any of you legs-day skippers).
Assuming you have:
Khakis you are prepared to sacrifice
Shredded abs and a poundable chest
You'll need:
Some $5 body paint to act as fake dirt
A wig (optional—your own messy hair will work just fine)
A loincloth (if you want to really go for it, $25 at Walmart)
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10. Zeus
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Since Zeus is literally a Greek god, you've got to have the physique to back this one up. If not, you can just tell people you're masquerading as a frat boy at a toga party. This one's pretty straightforward, and can really be tailored to any Greek or Roman deity of your choice, depending on your accessories. Take Poseidon/Neptune, for example: Add a trident, and you're suddenly the king of the ocean. The most important accessories, if the statue we're referencing is any indication, are some killer obliques.
Assuming you have:
A white bedsheet
Flip-flops
Washboard abs
You'll need:
A gray or white fake beard ($5 at Party City)
A trident for Neptune ($5 at Party City)
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Buying or marketing fashion jewelry is a vital part of the jewelry market, however comprehending it and also how to avoid frauds could be tricky. There are methods to finding top quality pieces, methods to selling even more pieces, etc. Below are some actions you can take to acquire or sell precious jewelry extra wisely.With some customer purchases, service warranties as well as expanded care plans are unworthy the cash. This is not the situation with jewelry! Fashion jewelry could last a lifetime - or longer - if it is properly maintained. Buying a service plan together with an item of fashion jewelry is a smart financial investment, as repair work, resizing and also resetting can expand a piece's life significantly.Do not undervalue the power of pearl precious jewelry. Pearls are often considered a throwback to the days of old. Just how not true this is. Modern pearls can be found in so many selections, you can inexpensively acquire them as well as spice up any kind of fashion design you are aiming to pull off. They can be found in numerous shades and also forms.Rings, necklaces, as well as jewelries need to be saved in their initial padded boxes whenever possible. If you no longer have the initial cases, store each item so that no two items are touching one another. This will avoid scuffs as well as scrapes as well as safeguard also the most delicate items for years to come.The very best method to clean your jewelry is with an ammonia and water combination. This can conveniently be done at home. The commercial solutions on the marketplace include ammonia and water as their main ingredient. Go the more affordable path and make your very own precious jewelry cleaning remedy in the house and also you will be pleasantly amazed with the outcomes.When you are considering purchasing a present for your liked one, you must constantly take into consideration precious jewelry. This is a time recognized present that will certainly make any kind of partner or better half smile. You need to selected jewelry over numerous various other presents, because it is something that they can cherish for life. E. Lansing homes Safeguard on your own when acquiring diamonds by keeping written documents of your acquisitions as proof. This is the only manner in which you can confirm the 4 C's you were ensured when you acquired the item or stone. Treat your sales invoices and also evaluations as contracts of exactly what you can get out of your acquisition, specifically if they are unqualified the quality you were guaranteed.When you are planning to get a piece of fashion jewelry, choose a rate array and stick to it. It is tempting to believe the product will certainly indicate a lot more if it sets you back much more, however that simply is not true. Even though it is fashion jewelry, you are still purchasing. Attempt not to allow your emotions manage your decision making. You can acquire something that is stunning and will be taken pleasure in for several years to come without breaking your spending plan.As you have checked out, acquiring or offering jewelry is unbelievably essential to the fashion jewelry market, especially if they concern professional needs. Recognizing standard techniques in the world of precious jewelry can make it much easier for you to comprehend just how you must purchase or offer precious jewelry. Adhering to the above pointers is an excellent beginning location.
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Getting or selling precious jewelry is an essential part of the precious jewelry market, but recognizing it and the best ways to avoid frauds could be challenging. There are methods to discovering quality pieces, tricks to selling more items, and so on. Below are some steps you can take to get or sell fashion jewelry much more smartly.With some customer acquisitions, service warranties and prolonged treatment strategies are unworthy the money. This is not the case with jewelry! Jewelry can last a life time - or longer - if it is properly maintained. Acquiring a solution strategy in addition to a piece of precious jewelry is a wise financial investment, as repair work, resizing and also resetting could expand a piece's life considerably.Do not ignore the power of pearl precious jewelry. Pearls are frequently considered a throwback to the days of old. Just how false this is. Modern pearls are available in many ranges, you can inexpensively obtain them and spice up any kind of fashion design you are aiming to manage. They can be found in several colors and also forms.Rings, lockets, and also earrings must be kept in their initial cushioned boxes whenever feasible. If you no longer have the initial cases, store each piece to ensure that no 2 items are touching each other. This will stop scuffs as well as scratches and also safeguard even one of the most delicate pieces for years to find.The most effective means to clean your fashion jewelry is with an ammonia and also water mix. This can conveniently be done at home. The commercial solutions on the marketplace include ammonia as well as water as their cornerstone. Go the less costly path and also make your personal fashion jewelry cleaning service in the house and you will certainly be pleasantly surprised with the outcomes.When you are thinking about acquiring a gift for your loved one, you must constantly take into consideration fashion jewelry. This is a time honored gift that will make any sweetheart or partner smile. You need to picked jewelry over several various other presents, considering that it is something that they could cherish for life.Shield yourself when purchasing rubies by keeping written records of your acquisitions as proof. This is the only way that you can confirm the 4 C's you were assured when you purchased the item or rock. Treat your sales receipts and also appraisals as agreements of exactly what you can anticipate from your acquisition, especially if they are unqualified the quality you were assured.When you are preparing to purchase an item of fashion jewelry, choose a rate variety and also stick to it. It is tempting to believe the product will indicate much more if it costs extra, yet that simply is not true. Despite the fact that it is fashion jewelry, you are still buying. Try not to allow your emotions regulate your choice making. You can buy something that is lovely as well as will be delighted in for years ahead without breaking your budget plan.As you have actually read, getting or selling fashion jewelry is incredibly important to the precious jewelry market, particularly if they concern specialist demands. Understanding common practices worldwide of jewelry can make it easier for you to understand just how you should buy or offer precious jewelry. Complying with the above pointers is a great starting place. St. john IN realty
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