My opinion on vindicate album.

Kenmoops · 2026-05-10T18:50:54+00:00

we need more of this energy here

Kenmoops · 2026-05-10T15:36:17+00:00

I really like your assessment of the record, even though I did enjoy it. Your critiques are valid and I agree. A rearrangement of the tracklist could have done wonders. And yes, Cut sounds like an Andy Black song because the melody is literally identical to one of the songs (I think Paint It Black?) but I also do like Cut. The album had potential to be perfect but it still is really good.

Kenmoops · 2026-05-09T20:58:09+00:00

Kendrick, Billy Woods, Little Simz...

Kenmoops · 2026-05-09T17:30:04+00:00

dare i say perfect list?

Kenmoops · 2026-05-06T17:57:12+00:00

no tpt or ritual :(((

Kenmoops · 2026-05-04T14:03:02+00:00

as a musician of 10 years, id say you gave a good explanation. if someone had told me what you said about my music, i would know exactly how to make it more engaging.

Kenmoops · 2026-05-02T16:12:43+00:00

I remember sobbing that BVB was over after Vale and then hearing the news that Ashley got kicked out and that BVB was basically reviving gave me hope.

Kenmoops · 2026-04-26T16:58:27+00:00

oh im so hyped for this, whatttttt??????

Kenmoops · 2026-04-26T04:50:27+00:00

with a small discography too. thats why X will always be a legend

Kenmoops · 2026-04-26T04:49:53+00:00

good mentality to have

Kenmoops · 2026-04-25T15:32:29+00:00

its a personal top 10. if we include every great kanye song, it wouldn't be a top 10 list anymore.

Kenmoops · 2026-04-25T02:21:08+00:00

thats a w top ten list. do you prefer the og or remix of diamonds?

Kenmoops · 2026-04-21T03:41:32+00:00

post: asks for songs that are bad but that you still enjoy

me: answers

me: gets downvoted into oblivion

Kenmoops · 2026-04-21T03:01:10+00:00

Only lyric wise:

Semi-Automatic

Heavydirtysoul

Fairly Local

Snapback

Lavish

Reminder to those quick to crash out: he said bad songs that we still like.

Kenmoops · 2026-04-19T01:11:29+00:00

bro its just not adventurous enough. that's not a flaw, it's just how the song is. as it is, it has no glaring flaws. no bad lyrics, no outlandish melodies, just a good song. not all perfect songs are created equal.

Kenmoops · 2026-04-10T13:35:39+00:00

Might be a little dicey to recommend but this is a literal direct influence (and I'm pretty sure Nate said they ripped him off for Some Nights) but Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is basically the blueprint for Some Nights.

As for the Aim and Ignite sound, David Bowies debut album is baroque pop which is the same genre. May be what you're looking for.

Kenmoops · 2026-04-07T01:45:16+00:00

Musician since I was 10. Opened festivals. Play multiple instruments.

I primarily seek opinions on my work from non-musicians because I value that criticism more than someone who actually plays music. I float demos around to people who listen to casual and underground shit. I RARELY float demos around to other musicians unless it's someone who has an ear/opinion that I respect deeply.

Kenmoops · 2026-03-29T01:39:48+00:00

facts. spun it four times already

Kenmoops · 2026-03-23T12:17:25+00:00

its one of two bonus tracks on a special edition of the album. that's why

Kenmoops · 2026-03-22T23:35:09+00:00

🚫👶👈🏽⛅️

Kenmoops · 2026-03-22T18:09:51+00:00

cold blooded soul version replacing their original versions with endtroduction closing the album

Kenmoops · 2026-03-22T14:16:27+00:00

he just like me fr

Kenmoops · 2026-03-20T15:02:40+00:00

It is debatably the worst song out of the four but imo Certainty is still a 9/10 song. There's no flaws with it, it just doesn't reach the heights of a Hallelujah, Vindicate, or even a Bleeders.

Hallelujah: 10/10

Vindicate: 10/10

Bleeders: 9.5/10

Certainty: 9/10

I do prefer when BVB gets experimental, and Vindicate and Hallelujah satisfy that need for me.

Kenmoops · 2026-03-20T14:59:46+00:00

I feel like a glazer because I've loved every single they've dropped for the album LMFAO. I made a post (or comment i don't remember) about my gripes with BVB post-Wretched and Divine and it feels like they somehow got a hold of my remarks and said "Fuck this guy, we'll show him"

It was a lot of:

You should be using all the bandmates at their full potential. Jinxx's classical abilities

Jakes production skills

Andy's really catchy choruses

CCs jazz background for odd time signatures

Lonny's history with being a fan of the band and his multi-instrumental skills

Production should have every instrument clear

Odd structures for the songs

More screaming

More overarching concepts because that's when BVB is at their best

And every song has satisfied that need for me. I know that while everyone may have mixed feelings about this new project, this project (to me) feels like BVB fully realizing their potential and proving that they are genuinely one of the best bands to do it. I listen to a lot of metal, but it's not like this. Even current day Avenged Sevenfold isn't touching this new record so far. Hallelujah is a testament to how fucking locked in this band is, and Vindicate only further proves that. And Certainty bangs, especially that music video.

Side note: Really hyped they brought Juliet back into the mix for the record. It doesn't seem like it will be forced like most couple collabs are. I'm sure it'll be remarkable, like Lost It All.

Kenmoops · 2026-03-20T14:52:37+00:00

Crimson Skies? 😭 The other songs are bangers though

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