September Music 2023

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Rating out of 10

Guts by Olivia Rodrigo - 8.4

Miss Rodrigo is here to stay! Of course I already knew that, but now the rest of the world does too. There was a lot of pressure following the incredible success of Sour, but Olivia rose to the challenge. Not only was this an excellent sophomore album, but it has some of the best pop music I've heard in years. Even though I thought the Sour songs would last forever, but the only track left on my regular rotation is "Happier." However, the growth on Guts is apparent. There are several songs that have already went platinum on my devices.

I thought I had solidified a top three after the few listens, but after revisiting, I realized I didn't give some songs the recognition they deserved. Because this Guts was the only album I listened to in September, I'll give you my full album ranking.

12. making the bed

Definitely not a bad song, but just not as strong as the others. A song had to be last and unfortunately it was this one.

11. the grudge

It sounds pretty, but it doesn't serve anything new.

10. love is embarrassing

Could've easily been a deluxe Sour track.

9. pretty isn't pretty

I actually really like this song, but it would've been CRAZY to put it above the others.

8. lacy

I didn't get it at first, but now I do. Literary genius.

7. logical

I'll admit, i was LATE, but I'm here now and that's all that matters.

6. get him back

good 4 u's older, meaner sister.

5. bad idea right?

SOOO much fun! The visuals are also a serve.

4. ballad of a homeschooled girl

All american b*tch part 2 and I'm here for it!

3. vampire

One thing about Olivia, she's gonna put out a hit lead single.

2. all american b*tch

The epitome of olivia's brand. I love when she gets into her pop rock bag because it's just so good.

1. teenage dream

Olivia's best song to date and definitely a forever favourite of mine. An excellent conclusion to an excellent album.

Other things I listened to:

• I Was Mature For My Age, But I Was Still A Child by grouptherapy.

• Caturday by Tobi Lou & FARADA

• "Super Bounce (feat. EARTHGANG)" by DUCKWRTH

• "this is what falling in love feels like" by JVKE

Geffen

"Snooze (acoustic) [feat. Justin Bieber]" by SZA - 6.0

Justin was cute in the music video, but he could've stayed on mute for this one.

"Bongos" by Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion - 4.0

I didn't get it.

Top Dawg/RCA

Atlantic

Highlights

This month's faves

Song of the Month: "Waterboy" by tobi lou

I revisited Live on Ice at the start of my tobi lou concert prep and immediately added "Waterboy," back into my rotation and it's here to stay.

Album of the Month: Guts by Olivia Rodrigo

What else can I say? It's a hit.

Artist of the Month: ggwendolyn

Nancy & the Crooked Cowboy STAYED on repeat. Also, I got to meet her when she opened for Lauren Mayberry and she was wonderful!

Heavy Rotation

The music I had on repeat this month

Songs:

• "Toothbrush" by DNCE

• "Red Eye" by ggwendolyn

• "Obvious" by Ariana Grande

• "Pain Boy Advanced (feat. Polo G & Dame D.O.L.L.A.)" by tobi lou

• "Moon River" by Frank Ocean

Albums:

• The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monae

• SOS by SZA

• Live on Ice by tobi lou

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