The 4-Billie Theory: "Happier Than Ever" review
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2021
- Embarrassed by emotional honesty, moving through sadness to anger, this album has so much and so much subtlety.
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I really wanted to listen to your review right after I finished listening the album. I am gaining a new perspective and finding a new way of appreciating the music I love listening to, in each review. Thank you for your insightful reviews Professor Skye!
I loved the analysis, but I feel like you missed a bit of depth on oxytocine, where I feel that the song also does a lot to have Billie reclaim her dominance and strength, she is clearly in control of the situation which she wasn’t before while being abused. She’s recontextualizing her sexual experience in a sort of positive in control way, which makes me think that this song is part of “happy Billie”. Shes moved away from the abuse that she took and she’s moving towards a relationship or sexual partner that does give her some sort of pleasure by letting her be in control instead of her being unwillingly controlled. I think the importance of the track to that theme of the album was understated in the review.
You might be right
I think that the aspect of this album I admire the most is that after the Pheobe Bridgers-esque Happier than Ever making seemingly the perfect closer there is one more track of Billie criticizing her own perspective of the song.
i don’t understand how your channel isn’t bigger, haven’t seen any videos until this one but i’m definitely going to be a reoccurring viewer because your dialogue and analysis is in depth and extremely logical and it’s clear you actually care about what you’re saying, keep up the good work :)
Your analysis of" Everybody Dies" was worth the whole video. Nice one.
Man I must say, your videos are on the level of a musicology class. Intrigued discussion on the music, development of working a thesis, and connections to wider issues and cultures. Absolutely brilliant
Now I need FINNEAS to release an album called "Oops! All Bangers"
FINNEAS!
Amazing video didnt think I would be watching the whole thing but this was actually a perfect analysis of the album good job 👍
FINNEAS! lol. What a great review, you hit the nail on the head for me on the album concepts, the production. Even though critics are calling this album better than her debut I see a lot of fans aren’t appreciating it as much. All of her projects are wonderful and in my opinion she just gets better and better each time. The lyrics are better, production is better and the themes more cohesive.
I was impatiently waiting for this video!
By the way, Everybody Dies is my favorite too. We're always trying to run away from death, fearing we'll be forgotten, that no one will miss us or that we didn't make enough of an impact on the world. I lost my whole family in 12 weeks, one after the other. This was long before covid, but watching my mother cry, fold, and fight to stay while I reassured her it was complely justified and that she had the power to choose when she left this earth, I secretly feared my own end. The whole experience made the fact that I too was mortal, that much more apparent. It is scary to hear the click ticking knowing the end one day will come, but somehow, this song makes everything okay. It makes me realize I'm really not as alone as I feel, and I love her for that.
You're an amazing speaker. I find your reviews a lot more engaging than other music reviewers on here, thanks for the videos!!
incoming transmission to goat::: i have indeed smashed the like bucket ✊✊
I appreciate your thoughtful and in depth analysis of the album. It just deepens my already great appreciation for Billie and Finneas, and for this album. Loving the album, the intimate storytelling, the themes, and how they choose to explore these different topics, the choices they make and how impactful they are to music as a whole. I get so exhausted with how dismissive people can be about her music without even truly LISTENING. Just as other artists may have impacted her music, so to does her music impact others and it will continue to resonate long after others may fall to obscurity. Of course this is just my opinion, but I see the changes already in the music of today and how she introduced other lesser known artists to a wider audience because of her influence and appreciation. She always invokes an emotion with music, it's theatrical, and paints so many different pictures and thoughts. Now I'm losing mine, anyway! Thank you! ❤️
That was the best review I could ever find
Thank you for your time and words. You have real talent
Bro I feel like I’m in class right now and it’s one of those classes where your actually interested in the subject so you actually pay attention. This was a well put together review and just strengthens my love for not only music but dissecting it and understanding it
What an insightful video. After hearing Happier Than Ever for the first time, I felt the huge increase in maturity and subtlety compared to her earlier music but couldn't articulate what made it that way. Went straight to this video, and you took the words outta my mouth. Billie Eilish's multiplicity is on full display.
And yeah, FINNEAS!!
i like hearing the perspective of someone who is older and in a much different life stage than me or billie. i loved the album when i first heard it midnight on july 30th but i've loved mulling it over for the last couple months and discovering it more and more and im glad i came across the analysis. the honesty of this album is what makes it shine in my opinion. it hurts me to even hear some of the honesty especially since it makes me think of situations in my own life where such honesty is as hard.
Another Professor Skye Record Review that's as long (or nearly as long) as the album itself lol I think this will probably stand out (for the time being; I mean, Donda is less than a week away) as being your trademark review as it highlights the hard-biting, well throughout (and drawn out) analysis that you've made you're staple.
As the person who finally convinced me to take a plunge into Billie's music (after being aware but uncurious) after hearing this record, I still maintain that while I can appreciate her and Finneas' talent, I'll probably still only be a casual listener of her; really listening only to those songs I really, really dig like "xanny," "when the party's over," or "bury a friend" from her debut; her James Bond and "everything i wanted" stand-alone tracks, and "Getting Older," "Power," "Happier Than Ever," and "Male Fantasy." The whisper singing and pulsating production can feel monotonous at times and make it harder to distinguish songs from one another but (again) I do appreciate the craft and artwork being displayed here and agree with everything you said.
And while I initially kept hinting at/thinking that this would be her "Melodrama"; Lorde's sophomoric debut that you also mention in this review, I think this album, thematically at least (with your spot-on description of the "4 Billie's") is actually (surprisingly) a bit more like Lana Del Rey's classic 2012 album "Born to Die: Paradise Edition" than Lorde's in spirit (though chronologically it accomplishes solidifying her talent, skill, and prowess like the 2017 Kiwi's project).
As a very casual Lana fan ("Love" was the only non-"Young and Beautiful" track I listened to hers after Born to Die/Paradise until "Norman F'ing Rockwell" and "Chemtrails Over the Country Club"; again, prompted by this channel) Born to Die is such a classic album not only because it still remains in the Billboard Hot 200 nearly a decade after its release (helped, in part, by my recent purchase of the Paradise Edition on vinyl) but also because it would go on to directly inspire (in retrospect) artists like Lorde, Taylor, and of course, Billie.
Yes, even recent Lana is invoked here "Everybody Dies" (especially you're description) is literally:
"Don't ask if I'm happy
You know that I'm not
But, at best, I can say I'm not sad
'Cause hope is a dangerous thing
For a woman like me to have...
But I have it" - "hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have"
Burnt by being in an unhealthy (potentially abusive) relationship, as well the dying inside that comes with being sexually objectified? (a.k.a. "hurt Billie")? "Diet Mountain Dew," "Million Dollar Man" & "Carmen," "Lolita"
Sexy in a sensual, sultry, explicit yet (using your term) "unvulgar" way (a.k.a. "erotic Billie)?": "Born to Die" & "National Anthem"
Lamenting a lost relationship with a lover or even a female best friend (a.k.a. "heart-broken Billie)?" "Blue Jeans" & "This is What Makes Us Girls"
Owning your fame and proudly proclaiming your participation in recreational/pastime activates often associated with adolescent males (i.e. pornography viewing and playing video game) (a.k.a. "happy Billie)? "Radio," "Gods & Monsters" & "Video Games," "Lucky Ones"
This is perhaps what surprised me most about the album given I wasn't expecting the parallels with Lana's. Anyways, great review (and get input from goat!).
30:00 not only that, they look like they are leaning on eachother, or going closer in terms of design and the way they are posing. Thanks for showing us that.
I love your videos so much dude
Holy shit this album is good!!!
And I really loved your review and dose indeed agree with your analysis!
So before the review I had listened to all the singles and some of the other track, liked most of it, but only loved NDA and bossa Billie. But after listening to the whole album and giving it some more thought, I absolutely loved it! I do indeed think it's an important album, musicly, lyricly, emotionly and politically!
Thanks again for making me care for these albums!!
Here's the camera!^^
It is SO nice to hear someone stop and talk about their art. And acknowledge them as artists, not just fan boy all over Billie. It's also great to hear Finneas get the amount of credit he deserves for knowing exactly how to produce his sister's voice so well. His own latest releases are impeccably produced, as well.
When you mentioned other Pop Music siblings who had a similar level of influence, my brain went directly to Donny & Marie Osmond. Someone in my fam grew up listening to their music and they definitely had a similar level of influence, as far as fan gurls go. My mom was one.
Your psychological breakdown of the album was worth the watch! This album definitely has a different flavor, but it tastes so good!
Billie Eilish and FINNEAS are merely collaborators a duo at best and when will you review FINNEAS solo work.
GOLDWING according to Billie is about avoiding the abuses of the industry wild navigating it as a young person. How being the angel of that industry is treacherous.
This feels like the HTE of her abuse unrelated to the abusive relationship narrative. it’s
OverHeated is a good metaphor for someone being imperfect i love how she flips the critics words to empower herself throughout.
FINNEAS!!!!
FINNEAS!!!!!!!!! Great analysis! It helped me understand the album and its cohesiveness as Billie's active journey to happiness.
The Dna chorus really gave me goose bumps. Also the video. And my favourite unknown song on the album when i heard it the first time was oxytocin. And i think you have some similarities with Dad O’Connell xD.
I would love hearing you talk about the new release by Black Dresses~
First! Love your content so much
Woah you're really fast, nice review I liked the album
I started watching the Mac Miller review mixtape, and I like it, I was thinking you were do great talking because it looks like you just red a bit and can continue with all you need to talk about the music, I mean it makes me to watch all through it very well, amazing videos
I would love to see your reaction : 52:42 😂 LoL
. Well, this video was amazing. A deep analysis is what this album deserve.
Execllent analysis will you do a reveiw on House is Burning?
Keep on the good work!
Prof just promise me you won't miss out on one of the most slept on, brilliant jazz rap releases For My Mama and Anyone Who Look Like Her by McKinley Dixon. I think it's right up your alley.
Agreed… exceptional…
Have you heard their Julie London cover?! It's beautiful!
You neeeed to review The Turning Wheel by Spellling!! It’s an experience ! Aoty
GREAT video
👍🏼 for the entire review.
FINNEAS!!
BILLIE!!
I truly appreciate the fact that you've seen the real truth of Everybody Dies. Billie has said that she takes comfort in the fact that everyone dies and I think that was her whole point with this song. So many gloss over this song as a sad song, but it truly is beautiful in its meaning.
FINNEAS!!! :) Definitely noticed his production quality a LOT listening to this album the first time and every time since.
Great analysis! Thanks, professor!
Shark is the name of her dog!!! 😊
Fineas!!!
can you please do ariana grande’s sweetener
I love the analysis, but I love even more the way he throws shade, imperceptible shade sometimes.
FINNEAS!!!!!
FINNEASSS!!!!
53:10 lol “I don’t buy food………. I just use it to buy food”
No time stamps😭
FINEAS
I cannot wait for you to dissect The Weeknd
I think Halley's Comet is about her love for Justin Bieber when she was younger. He's Hailey's comet. She still loves him though it's platonic and more like an unbreakable bond apparently.
Halley’s comet is a real comet that is visible from earth once about every 75 years. I saw it around 1985 when I was a little girl. She’s telling the person she sees them so rarely that it feels like something that only comes around once in a lifetime for most people would see them more often than her.
Billie just did a cover of a Julie London song on BBC 1 radio. You and goat should check it out.
Definitely reminds me of the carpenters as for brother sister
Yoooooooooooooooooooo!
Selena Quintanilla (R.I.P.) and her brother A.B. Quintanilla.
Don't underestimate 13-year-old girls! It's not that I disagree with what you say. Yet, Billie started down this path for the 13-year-old girls. We started several musical revolutions. It is only permissible to call it art when the boys finally catch on and the 47-year-old professors? We see it first. We claim it first. Don't forget that! BTW the name of her dog is Shark. I know that and so do all the other 13-year-old girls. I am a 70-year-old who was a thirteen-year-old girl.
* YOU NAILED IT* re Julie London.
Billie Eilish has just performed a cover of 'I'm in the mood for love': ruclips.net/video/kMpUUCgGjcA/видео.html
On the BBC Live Lounge radio programme Billie Eilish said how much she was inspired (including the visuals) by Julie London
I remember you once said, Billie Eilish is billie and Finns. I think the team is much bigger. I do not agree with you that people with large teams behind them do not concentrate on "ART". honestly, I'm pretty sure Billie Eilish is a brand that has a very large team working hard behind it.
I am interested in the question of how an artist publishes a second after her first big hit album and thus faces the crowd of people who are just waiting to tear it up.
I can't shake the feeling that Billie's team and label controlled the "edginess" on this record.
I love edginess and I think some of the songs on the new album want to push "pop" (if you can call it that) to the limit. For example, I love the distortion at the end of the title track. (We could argue whether this is really edgy, because outside of the mainstream, if you look over to PC music and hyperpop, you wouldn't call their music edgy.)
But these songs somehow remain the exception.
And maybe I'll go into the narrative mentioned above, that one waits to see her fail, as unfortunately that's the case with too many female musicians.
ahhhhhh I hope you'll understand what Im saying.
Greetings from Germany, I love your reviews.
The have a big marketing team however they are left alone to record the music. They had some input/interference from the record company while recording the first album. They were pressured to write a hit. They had no interference with this album, which is probably due to the massive critical and commercial success of the last one. This is could be why there haven't been any massive hits yet, although Therefor I Am performed strongly.
THANK YOU! I also think as a fan, you should have a place where you stop. I also love that she's at an age where women find their sexual selves. Most women are in college and experience this. She doesn't have that. I try to only appreciate my artists from afar. I truly love their work. I have the same love for my favorite authors...but there needs to be a place where you stop acting like a weird stalker person. I'm a huge Billie fan and wasn't aware that new music was out recently.
Your power song missing sir
Day 8 of asking Mr. Skye to review puma blue until he actually does so.
The word Neglection was invented by Billie Eilish.
Phineas!
I have a very rare suggestion probably. I’ve been looking for a reaction or review channel that gets music at a deeper level and I think you may be the only one to do proper justice on this album. ruclips.net/p/PLk42NEzrxCKic2Nc6n2rshj8mtIQYkAmU
This to me is an almost perfect story album. I don’t want to give anything away but disregard anything you know about this artist as this stand alone in their catalog. Everything else he does was mostly satire and for fun music. But this was a more serious attempt at something cohesive and I think it deserves so much more praise than it has ever received.
PLEASE!!!! Review this album.
The majority of the artists have an army of people writing the music the lyrics , composing , producing,making the music videos and everything. All they do is perform. Yet...we do not consider them as bands . Why should we with Billie Eilish?
You're forgetting the drummer Andrew
He's not their studio drummer. He plays on live performances.
It's so "Weird" because we live in a sociopath cancel culture society that is callous. It's unnerving.
You know I call Billie Eilish Loogie Hauser - You know?
I'd shout Finneas! in the comments but I'm afraid she will punch me XD
I personally interpreted Oxytocin as an uncomfortable song from the perspective of her abuser, if this helps.
Nah. I saw that someone put that interpretation up for review on Genius Lyrics. Billie said that she and Finneas crafted this to be an "insane" dance song for concerts. Do you really think that she would want to see her fans dancing to a song sung from the view-point of her abuser? Nope. This is "Hostage"-taking "Bad Guy" Billie to the max. Some of her fans might feel "uncomfortable" with the Erotic Billie - but, there she is, in her art. Deal with it or not.
@@monkeyjames8401 Thank you, I had actually just learned of this information recently and that clears things up. I was never uncomfortable with the song, I just knew some people would be lol.
‘A spectre is haunting America - the spectre of Taylor Swift.’ Karl Marx.
I actually loved your reaction. FINNEAS, BTW.
I think by Finneas! you meant better percussion. Not as big of a fan of the production as you are but yeah, there was more weight to it that none of the songs outside the singles bored me sonically
And lmao, Prof Skye really thinks the walking Apple Music billboard using the industry connections of her D-list parents to get a record deal is just making bedroom pop with her brother. How cute.
Arrogance looks good on you.
FINNEAS!
FINNEAS!