From: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org (alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest) To: ammf-digest@smoe.org Subject: alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest V14 #9875 Reply-To: ammf@fruvous.com Sender: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest Tuesday, October 11 2022 Volume 14 : Number 9875 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Teen Stuck in Below Zero Temps - How He Survived ["Sleeping Bag" Subject: Teen Stuck in Below Zero Temps - How He Survived Teen Stuck in Below Zero Temps - How He Survived http://sleepingbags.shop/bJXFBpFfz_ukgSDNE-ATo7nr55tyDh9ON8wi3znAtsgnLGhZZw http://sleepingbags.shop/WDLW163sGMVMARsVNy4kw0Qht3J4fHACZGVyRAut6UNFComI7A licate" received widespread acclaim from music critics, most of whom commended Swift's songwriting. Roisin O'Connor of The Independent described the song as an example of Swift's "most honest and direct songwriting". AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine similarly praised Swift's portrayal of vulnerability as "a necessary exercise" for her to mature as a singer-songwriter. Ann Powers writing for NPR called "Delicate" one of Reputation's "most memorable tracks", and described it as a reminder of Swift's songwriting talents in creating personal and relatable songs about her generation's "fashion choices, modes of gossip, dating habits and dreams of a comfortable middle-class life". To explain this viewpoint, Powers highlighted the lyrics mentioning Swift's love interest in Nike shoes: "In 21st-century America, 'Nikes' is as evocative a word as 'heartache' or 'promise.' Swift understands the heart that beats beneath the brand name." Other critics highlighted the song's mellower production and vulnerable sentiment, in contrast to Reputation's heavy electronic production and themes about drama and vengeance. Zach Schonfeld of Newsweek complimented "Delicate" for offering a heartfelt atmosphere in contrast with "the bravado and EDM aggression of the opening tracks". In a similar vein, Troy Smith from The Plain Dealer called it one of the album's better songs because "Swift keeps the mood light". For Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine, the song's blending "scathing self-critique with effervescent pop" offers an enjoyable moment that contrasts with the album's dominant "tired, repetitive EDM tricks". Clash editor Shahzaib Hussain criticized Reputation as a pretentious album with excessive lyrics about fame, but praised "Delicate" as one of the tracks that offer emotional honesty. On a less enthusiastic side, Spin's Jordan Sarge ------------------------------ End of alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest V14 #9875 **********************************************