What's crazy is that Porter has invented like 3 genres. He coined the term complextro, Worlds is extremely unique, but set a lot of trends and was very influential for a great deal of music in the EDM scene, particularly future bass. And Nurture, while it wasn't botanica itself, singlehandedly created the genre. Smile is also unlike anything I've heard before. I'm going to call it "glitch-pop" until someone corrects me.
I think the idea of oblivion has always interested me and though briefly presented on Perfect Pinterest Garden, still makes it one of my favourite tracks on the record. Easier to Love You is truly amazing though and easily is one of my favourites from Porter. I love this album so much.
1:30 I KNEW THERE WAS A NARRATIVE!! i havent been able to find anything about it but i got that vibe n connected the threads a litle but ive been swearing up and down theres more of a narrative to it than ppl think for years
I really liked the album altough i think that because I love edm trough and trough that I like Nurture and Worlds both more than this. But I really appreciate what he has done here. Honestly Id rather see him trying something else than doing the same thing all over again. I also learned, just like you since it came out, to appreciate the slower ballad pop songs. Glad that he is around
Kinda off topic but I'm interested that you say he's the second most popular dance artist... he's definitely up there, and has a loud fanbase, but I don't know if he's that up there so it was surprising to hear lmao
In terms of artists specifically loved by the EDM community, it’s hard to argue anyone bigger than Skrillex/Porter. At least for those at specifically seek out and love EDM
Hey!! I saw your comment on a video talking about SixImpala's 3rd album ages ago, and I can agree with you and say similar things about that even if I'm a superfan of them, I wanted to like it more than I should've, but it is not up to the level of Rubber or anything of the sort. I'm still pretty happy about their new direction, same with Porter, both albums are growers for me, and that's okay!!
It's interesting how divisive this album has been. I've watched a ton of reactions and reviews to it since it dropped and even the standout tracks you'd think most people would like have been really contentious. There's some who absolutely love Year of the Cup and the Lil Wayne sample sections specifically while hating on Russian Roulette and Knock Yourself Out, while others like yourself see it completely the opposite not liking Year of the Cup as much. Personally I agree with your take that the Lil Wayne interview samples go on for too long, and I'd even go so far to say I'd probably really like Year of the Cup if it was re-cut without the interview samples (either entirely cut, or keeping just the instrumental during those parts), or possibly if Porter did his own spoken sections on it rather than Lil Wayne (and fewer of them), similar to the teeth section in Kitsune Maison which I felt had way more impact as part of the song than the interview samples which kind of just take me out of the song. Ultimately though, I do see Nurture as a more cohesive project. Smile sometimes feels a bit more like an EP or LP with some tracks just feeling like they're not entirely part of the same theme as some others.
My favorite song on the album is Is There Really No Happiness? This song is actually one of my top 5 favorite Porter Robinson songs of all time, and one of my favorite songs of 2024 so far.
What's crazy is that Porter has invented like 3 genres. He coined the term complextro, Worlds is extremely unique, but set a lot of trends and was very influential for a great deal of music in the EDM scene, particularly future bass. And Nurture, while it wasn't botanica itself, singlehandedly created the genre. Smile is also unlike anything I've heard before. I'm going to call it "glitch-pop" until someone corrects me.
Here before the title changes to " album review"
why?
@@ashyofficial23 It was called "album reaction " when uploaded
Enjoying these thought through reviews
I think the idea of oblivion has always interested me and though briefly presented on Perfect Pinterest Garden, still makes it one of my favourite tracks on the record. Easier to Love You is truly amazing though and easily is one of my favourites from Porter. I love this album so much.
1:30 I KNEW THERE WAS A NARRATIVE!! i havent been able to find anything about it but i got that vibe n connected the threads a litle but ive been swearing up and down theres more of a narrative to it than ppl think for years
Great album, great review
Nothing beats Nurture for me, but this is solid!
I really liked the album altough i think that because I love edm trough and trough that I like Nurture and Worlds both more than this. But I really appreciate what he has done here. Honestly Id rather see him trying something else than doing the same thing all over again. I also learned, just like you since it came out, to appreciate the slower ballad pop songs. Glad that he is around
Kinda off topic but I'm interested that you say he's the second most popular dance artist... he's definitely up there, and has a loud fanbase, but I don't know if he's that up there so it was surprising to hear lmao
In terms of artists specifically loved by the EDM community, it’s hard to argue anyone bigger than Skrillex/Porter. At least for those at specifically seek out and love EDM
the only review that matters 👀
Hey!! I saw your comment on a video talking about SixImpala's 3rd album ages ago, and I can agree with you and say similar things about that even if I'm a superfan of them, I wanted to like it more than I should've, but it is not up to the level of Rubber or anything of the sort. I'm still pretty happy about their new direction, same with Porter, both albums are growers for me, and that's okay!!
It's interesting how divisive this album has been. I've watched a ton of reactions and reviews to it since it dropped and even the standout tracks you'd think most people would like have been really contentious.
There's some who absolutely love Year of the Cup and the Lil Wayne sample sections specifically while hating on Russian Roulette and Knock Yourself Out, while others like yourself see it completely the opposite not liking Year of the Cup as much. Personally I agree with your take that the Lil Wayne interview samples go on for too long, and I'd even go so far to say I'd probably really like Year of the Cup if it was re-cut without the interview samples (either entirely cut, or keeping just the instrumental during those parts), or possibly if Porter did his own spoken sections on it rather than Lil Wayne (and fewer of them), similar to the teeth section in Kitsune Maison which I felt had way more impact as part of the song than the interview samples which kind of just take me out of the song.
Ultimately though, I do see Nurture as a more cohesive project. Smile sometimes feels a bit more like an EP or LP with some tracks just feeling like they're not entirely part of the same theme as some others.
My favorite song on the album is Is There Really No Happiness? This song is actually one of my top 5 favorite Porter Robinson songs of all time, and one of my favorite songs of 2024 so far.
Tbh i didnt like it and am super disappointed that i bought concert tickets after cheerleader and now im trying to sell them.
it's a career spanning setlist!