This album really suprised me I had heard one song from them but this album was pretty different and just on another level. Her voice has me on a choke hold atm
Cry For Me was inspired by Dancing Queen! Also, this is their second full length album. Their first, Mercurial World, is also fantastic and more accessible in my opinion. Definitely worth a listen if you enjoyed this one.
Thank you for your reaction "Magdalena Bay has no bad songs" I read a year ago in a comment under the song Secrets (Your Fire) and decided to check. He did not deceive
this is their second album, and compared to their first this is def more experimental/rock influenced. their first album, mercurial world has more of a modern vintage sound with much more disco inspiration. seeing as you enjoyed cry for me so much, you should definitely have a listen!! much love, thank u for reacting to this awesome album
So glad you gave this one a shot! ❤ There's so much going on musically that it kinda blows my mind you are able to follow the lyrics and interpret meanings at the same time, all during listen #1. It was love at first listen for me, but it definitely took me a few more spins before it all fully started sinking in. This one is a whole journey from start to end with a concept running through it, whereas their first album is a little more traditional style. And it's also great! Their "mini mix" EPs also contain some bangers. I adore this super-talented duo and am so happy they're starting to get some recognition. A lot of little elements of your reaction tell us that you really get what they're doing. Great reaction!
This is Magdalena Bay's 2nd studio album, but they have half a dozen EPs, as well. Their first album, Mercurial World, is much more structured with tracks that won't take you on as many wild journeys as Imaginal Disk loves to do. The deluxe version of their first album needs some backstory: Magdalena Bay's website for Mercurial World is built to look like early internet webpages with lots of clip art gifs and surreal vibes. During the promotion and release of the album, they set up a hotline, and asked for your secrets. The deluxe version splices some of those recorded secrets between the tracks, along with a couple remixes. Each of their three "mini mix" EPs are 12-15 mins long, divided into 6 tracks (technically 7, but one is either an intro or a reprise of one of the other tracks). Also, each mini mix has a full corresponding music video on their UA-cam channel. Their last EP before making studio records, "A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling", is twice as long as any mini mix (27 mins), but does it in 8 tracks, feeling more like an album with full length tracks instead of the 90-120 second appetizers served in the mini mixes. Standout tracks from the EPs include: "U Wanna Dance?" (mini mix vol. 1 - my favorite mini mix; every track is great) "Top Dog" (mini mix vol. 3) "Venice" (A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling) "How to Get Physical" (A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling) "Killshot" (A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling - not my favorite, but their #1 track pre-studio albums)
Love your reaction and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was also fully engrossed in the soundscape as I first heard this album (and I was moderately stoned), I guess when Mag Bay said they are influenced by works of Charli, they meant it in the sense of synth pop and electronic music, but there is a major rock influence shown in this project (prog rock, boogie etc), and Cry For Me is actually inspired by ABBA's Dancing Queen and coming from a perspective of a villain My take of the lyrics is that this concept album explores the concept of an ideal self that has its full potential realised and the presented image of a well loved person. But in order to fulfill what the society expects of us, the personal identity will be lost along the way of turning oneself to that ideal version. I think the protagonist in this narrative was so afraid of being unwanted (Killing Time) because she doesn't fit the expectations of the society (She Looked Like Me!), so she underwent this process of "Imaginal Disk" (True Blue Interlude), which promises a transformation into the ideal self (Image) and the protagonist finally encountered love, but she hold onto it so tight that it fell apart (Death & Romance; Fear, Sex; Vampire in the Corner). She realised that in order to be a well-adjusted person, she needed to confront the root cause of her problems (Watching TV) instead of pursuing this band-aid solution of simply doing what the society asks of her. The latter half of the album sounds to me like the soul searching process of the protagonist unblocking her old self (Tunnel Vision) and learning to love her personal identity (Love is Everywhere). This album is likely set around the end of the 90s, with a lot of sci-fi elements likening technology to a deity, and that fits super well with the theme of the album, and Mica herself even said that the song "Death & Romance" depicts a scene of the protagonist sitting at home waiting for her alien boyfriend to pick her up in his UFO but he's not coming. This album is so whimsical and yet sonically genius that it never fails to amaze me every re-listen
Honestly, the Charli, Grimes, and Chairlift influences mentioned feel like they apply more to their previous album “Mercurial World” and especially the mini mixes (on that note, if you want to hear what is essentially a Charli song, their song Live4Ever 100% is that banger). This is probably their least pop record to date, but it’s mixed so much different styles and vibes to it that it feels unique and refreshing. That’s why it seems to have gotten a lot of well deserved buzz
Imaginal discs in biology are sacs of specialized cells in insect larvae that develop into the adult insects external structures during metamorphosis. Which fits with the theme of change and transforming into ones true self. The true self stays intact as the person around it goes through changes in life.
In terms of albums, this is their second album. they have released a few mixtapes and eps before but this is the followup to their 2022 album Mercurial World
I love this album. On first listen, I thought it was decent. But it has gotten better with every listen after it and it's been on repeat for about a month now 😂
best album of the year!!
Vampire in the Corner into Watching TV builds so perfectly.
My AOTY, so happy to see you reacting to it!!
This album really suprised me I had heard one song from them but this album was pretty different and just on another level. Her voice has me on a choke hold atm
Cry For Me was inspired by Dancing Queen!
Also, this is their second full length album. Their first, Mercurial World, is also fantastic and more accessible in my opinion. Definitely worth a listen if you enjoyed this one.
For 'Cry For Me’, I remember someone dubbing it evil-ABBA and nothing rings truer lol
Perfect 😭🤣
Fantastic album 🔥🔥
Yes! I just found your channel and I knew you would react to this. Never clicked so fast
It was such a treat to listen to!
@@ShelbyShuffleModehello beautiful lady when is the next J Cole Album Might Delete Later or Friday Night lights soon please
Thank you for your reaction "Magdalena Bay has no bad songs" I read a year ago in a comment under the song Secrets (Your Fire) and decided to check. He did not deceive
Love your reactions! Amazing album ❤
this and brat are tied for my AOTY
This and the new sound you mean
this is their second album, and compared to their first this is def more experimental/rock influenced. their first album, mercurial world has more of a modern vintage sound with much more disco inspiration. seeing as you enjoyed cry for me so much, you should definitely have a listen!! much love, thank u for reacting to this awesome album
So glad you gave this one a shot! ❤ There's so much going on musically that it kinda blows my mind you are able to follow the lyrics and interpret meanings at the same time, all during listen #1. It was love at first listen for me, but it definitely took me a few more spins before it all fully started sinking in. This one is a whole journey from start to end with a concept running through it, whereas their first album is a little more traditional style. And it's also great! Their "mini mix" EPs also contain some bangers. I adore this super-talented duo and am so happy they're starting to get some recognition. A lot of little elements of your reaction tell us that you really get what they're doing. Great reaction!
This is Magdalena Bay's 2nd studio album, but they have half a dozen EPs, as well.
Their first album, Mercurial World, is much more structured with tracks that won't take you on as many wild journeys as Imaginal Disk loves to do.
The deluxe version of their first album needs some backstory: Magdalena Bay's website for Mercurial World is built to look like early internet webpages with lots of clip art gifs and surreal vibes. During the promotion and release of the album, they set up a hotline, and asked for your secrets. The deluxe version splices some of those recorded secrets between the tracks, along with a couple remixes.
Each of their three "mini mix" EPs are 12-15 mins long, divided into 6 tracks (technically 7, but one is either an intro or a reprise of one of the other tracks). Also, each mini mix has a full corresponding music video on their UA-cam channel.
Their last EP before making studio records, "A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling", is twice as long as any mini mix (27 mins), but does it in 8 tracks, feeling more like an album with full length tracks instead of the 90-120 second appetizers served in the mini mixes.
Standout tracks from the EPs include:
"U Wanna Dance?" (mini mix vol. 1 - my favorite mini mix; every track is great)
"Top Dog" (mini mix vol. 3)
"Venice" (A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling)
"How to Get Physical" (A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling)
"Killshot" (A Little Rhythm and a Wicked Feeling - not my favorite, but their #1 track pre-studio albums)
Amazing album for an introduction to a new artist
You should go back and listen to "Mercurial World" !
Love your reaction and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was also fully engrossed in the soundscape as I first heard this album (and I was moderately stoned), I guess when Mag Bay said they are influenced by works of Charli, they meant it in the sense of synth pop and electronic music, but there is a major rock influence shown in this project (prog rock, boogie etc), and Cry For Me is actually inspired by ABBA's Dancing Queen and coming from a perspective of a villain
My take of the lyrics is that this concept album explores the concept of an ideal self that has its full potential realised and the presented image of a well loved person. But in order to fulfill what the society expects of us, the personal identity will be lost along the way of turning oneself to that ideal version. I think the protagonist in this narrative was so afraid of being unwanted (Killing Time) because she doesn't fit the expectations of the society (She Looked Like Me!), so she underwent this process of "Imaginal Disk" (True Blue Interlude), which promises a transformation into the ideal self (Image) and the protagonist finally encountered love, but she hold onto it so tight that it fell apart (Death & Romance; Fear, Sex; Vampire in the Corner). She realised that in order to be a well-adjusted person, she needed to confront the root cause of her problems (Watching TV) instead of pursuing this band-aid solution of simply doing what the society asks of her. The latter half of the album sounds to me like the soul searching process of the protagonist unblocking her old self (Tunnel Vision) and learning to love her personal identity (Love is Everywhere). This album is likely set around the end of the 90s, with a lot of sci-fi elements likening technology to a deity, and that fits super well with the theme of the album, and Mica herself even said that the song "Death & Romance" depicts a scene of the protagonist sitting at home waiting for her alien boyfriend to pick her up in his UFO but he's not coming. This album is so whimsical and yet sonically genius that it never fails to amaze me every re-listen
Honestly, the Charli, Grimes, and Chairlift influences mentioned feel like they apply more to their previous album “Mercurial World” and especially the mini mixes (on that note, if you want to hear what is essentially a Charli song, their song Live4Ever 100% is that banger). This is probably their least pop record to date, but it’s mixed so much different styles and vibes to it that it feels unique and refreshing. That’s why it seems to have gotten a lot of well deserved buzz
wow this is such a treat. aoty contender for me.
Imaginal discs in biology are sacs of specialized cells in insect larvae that develop into the adult insects external structures during metamorphosis. Which fits with the theme of change and transforming into ones true self. The true self stays intact as the person around it goes through changes in life.
In terms of albums, this is their second album. they have released a few mixtapes and eps before but this is the followup to their 2022 album Mercurial World
loved your reaction
this is a great album
one of my favorites of this year right next to Xiu Xiu's newest album 13", lovely reaction, cheers from Brazil, você é maravilhosa!!!
Obsessed with this album!!!
AOTY!!!
Please listen to Only God Was Above Us next! Vampire Weekends newest album that’s tied for aoty for me
I love this album. On first listen, I thought it was decent. But it has gotten better with every listen after it and it's been on repeat for about a month now 😂
great video
u should do caroline polachek!!!
Please, react to She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She by Chelsea Wolfe!
please react to Take Me Apart by Kelela
Oh she would loveeeee that
React to The New Sound by Geordie!
Death and romance 🗣️
This is super random but can you pretty please review 808s & Heartbreak
I’ve known that album ever since it was released! 😁
@@ShelbyShuffleMode his best work 🤞🏾
aoty
Any Coldplay Moon Music reaction?
Would love to but time isn’t on my side at the moment, I don’t get to film nearly as often anymore! Maybe it can happen but I will have to see 👍🏻
hi shelby im back, can you please listen to #gigi by skai water. thank you