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GirlSpice		#1 Posted : 11 June 2015 04:27:20(UTC)
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GirlSpice		#2 Posted : 13 June 2015 22:12:52(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) original post Quote: Valentina Hart returns with her third single release, which will lead into the release of her debut album Too True to Be Good on June 22, available through Songs to Love and Die By. "Purify" follows the number one hits "Pantomime" and "Bruised", making Valentina the only female artist of 2015 to achieve two consecutive number ones on the airplay charts. The Chaos Awards nominated newcomer also kicks off her debut tour in support of her album next week, which wraps up with a show at Manhattan's iconic Bowery Ballroom in July. Hart has plans to extend the tour overseas later in the year, thanks to the incredible reception her two singles received around the world, helping Valentina to establish a small, but incredibly supportive fan base so early on in her career. The song itself brings listeners back to the sheer energy first heard on Val's debut, with a lot more thrown into the mix. The final product equals a meaningful, incredibly memorable release from the young songstress that already shows how her talents in both singing and songwriting have improved from the months between the recording of "Pantomime" and "Purify", hinting at a bright future in music for Hart. The track is a punchy upbeat synth-pop number which features bold lyrics from the 22-year-old where she battles between her own contrasting thoughts of longing to meet someone else's standards, then admitting to herself that she's unable to be someone she's not in the track's chorus. This ends up becoming the main reason of the relationship breaking down as she later sings in the song "Cause nothing else is in sight / But your judgement / Your expectations / And your fading shadow" which hints that a large majority of the track is sung sarcastically and Val was never so willing to change for someone in the first place. "It's a sassy, sarcastic song in a lot of ways. You hear the song from one perspective and you think it's this really weak, submissive tale of a girl who hates herself for not being everything this guy wants her to be. Then you come at it from another view and really listen to some of the other lyrics and it's me just poking fun at the situation, refusing to change and proudly dancing to the beat of my own drum. So in the end I'm just like... boy, bye," Val laughs. "I think we can all sometimes feel tainted by obsessing over our own flaws, especially when mean people say stuff about our looks or personalities, it can hurt, especially when you're young. So the way I came at the creation of the song was like, okay, I'm pretty much dirt to you. So I'll let you try to cleanse me, wash away everything you hate about me, try and make all my supposed wrongs right, I dare ya. The 'fading shadow' line is like the big secret in the song that reveals that I never allowed him to do that, cuz I rock. Happy endings are cool." "Purify" I'm set in stone, no, there ain't no way Ain't no way that I could ever change You don't like the way I'm painted Tell me I'm ruined and tainted Well I'm no saint, it's how I'm created But I'll let you try to rectify me I'll bathe in your sea And you can purify me My body, a blank canvas Now toss me into the madness Shame my broken laws, pick apart my flaws Just for your applause You claw away till I lay vulnerable and naked Now I'm in an empty frame of self hatred Hung up on display To your dismay You look at me like I'm covered in sin Impurities crawling over my skin Maybe I'm just a little too real I didn't wake up like this But I thought you knew what you were gettin' with I'm set in stone, no, there ain't no way Ain't no way that I could ever change You don't like the way I'm painted Tell me I'm ruined and tainted Well I'm no saint, it's how I'm created But I'll let you try to rectify me I'll bathe in your sea And you can purify me I let you play God and change me up once more Into a perfect companion for a champion I'm jumpin' up, up, up to your standards But gravity won't pull me back to where I was Used to be so down, down, down to earth Now I live in your world with my head in the clouds I see you're no angel, just a stranger With deceiving schemes, just like a traitor Now you look at me like I'm not good enough Well who are you to judge? Maybe I'm not what you want And you're not what I need I'm always dancing to a different beat It's the sound of my own drum and not your song I'm set in stone, no, there ain't no way Ain't no way that I could ever change You don't like the way I'm painted Tell me I'm ruined and tainted Well I'm no saint, it's how I'm created But I'll let you try to rectify me I'll bathe in your sea And you can purify me Impossible heights that I'm never reaching But I keep on trying like a fool Oh how you've left me puzzled Cause nothing else is in sight But your judgement Your expectations And your fading shadow I'm set in stone, no, there ain't no way Ain't no way that I could ever change You don't like the way I'm painted Tell me I'm ruined and tainted Well I'm no saint, it's how I'm created But I'll let you try to rectify me I'll bathe in your sea And you can purify me
		ACTIVE: Vanity x Nadia Berry

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GirlSpice		#3 Posted : 13 June 2015 22:16:29(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) original post Quote: Valentina Hart teases upcoming debut album Too True to Be Good with instant grat track "Limit", available to download immediately for all those who have pre-ordered Val's record on iTunes. The release of the song comes after airplay number one "Bruised", which showcased a more vulnerable, emotional side to the singer, the lyrics brutally honest and the sound delicate and dreamy. However, "Limit" takes the listener back to the styles of Valentina's debut single "Pantomime" with both hard-hitting lyrics and beat that pairs perfectly with Val's unmistakably powerful vocals which have helped the young 22-year-old to become one of this year's most promising newcomers. The song itself blends between forward-thinking indie pop and Swedish influenced synth-pop that's both weirdly melodic, yet a refreshing twist on the standard pop we've become used to hearing on the radio. Although we're yet to hear much from Valentina, "Limit" is without a doubt Val's most impressive vocal delivery on record to date. She sounds much more expressive than debut "Pantomime" and while her vocals have a clean, untampered with sound to them like on "Bruised", her delivery gives off a certain confidence that we've been yet to hear from the Californian songstress. The chorus itself, an explosive wall of synths with an underlying, infectious bassline, features almost shouted vocals from Val and shows a slightly more experimental side to the singer. Whether radio would be willing to play the song or not is another thing, but it gives an indication that there's still a lot we're yet to learn about Valentina as an artist. Lyrically, Valentina has commented that the album runs like a story, documenting the beginning to end of an awful relationship. As track two of Too True to Be Good, the listener can only assume "Limit" is where things begin to take a turn for the worst in the relationship with lines such as "Cause we've all got a limit / And you keep on takin' me there". The song overall largely deals with escapism, a deep longing to be elsewhere is felt at the real core of the song as Valentina uses her imagination to cope with the situation she's in. While the track doesn't show a solution to what she's dealing with, which likely comes later in the record, it shows the first signs of a relationship going off the rails and plays an important part in the album's story. "I definitely find writing songs like 'Limit' a lot easier than stuff like 'Bruised' because it's a pretty sassy song, I kinda hope to be called queen of sass once everyone hears the whole record and really picks apart all the lyrics, cause it's some harsh stuff I'm spilling on this guy," Val laughs. "As a strong female who doesn't like to play the victim in her songs, you'll hear a lot of empowering, bold stuff on the record like this track. 'Limit' is really all about being strong enough to realise the total fucking mess you've gotten yourself into and trying to find a way to break out of that, it shows the first signs of this relationship beginning to crumble and kinda starts the story off. Sometimes you become so used to the norm that it's difficult to break out of that, so "Limit" was me addressing that and kinda using my mind for an escape from reality, rather than actually doing what I shoulda done. But it's cool, the album isn't just a total whiny bitch record about the guy, it's also about me owning up to my own mistakes and taking responsibility." "Limit" You fill my head with so many words, and I Keep drifting away to a far away place I block out the vibrations of your conundrums, and I Keep leaving my body behind Stood next to you, my dear I'm still as far away as I could ever be We're all searching for control and power A heart of gold in your hands to hold And it's beating louder and louder I'm sweating from your suffocation, but I still feel so cold We're all looking for an answer to the question Something to put us on the right direction But I could slip off the edge at any minute Cause we've all got a limit And you keep on takin' me there Cause we've all got a limit And you keep on pushin' me over the edge You keep me locked in your chamber of love Feels more like your own insecurity Now I'm in this predicament It's like trying to break shackles off my wrists I lie awake next to you, my dear And I'm a million miles away from where we are But don't drag me back, I like being lost And surrounded by the fantasy in my thoughts Oh, don't pull me down from the clouds I like it better when I don't know my whereabouts We're all looking for an answer to the question Something to put us on the right direction But I could slip off the edge at any minute Cause we've all got a limit And you keep on takin' me there Cause we've all got a limit And you keep on pushin' me over the edge Oh, you can't keep me in your confinement This imagination's my motivation I know I'm gonna be as far away as my mind believes And once I hit the ground running There won't be any barriers to stop me now We're all searching for control and power A heart of gold in your hands to hold And it's beating louder and louder I'm sweating from your suffocation, but I still feel so cold But don't drag me back, I like being lost And surrounded by the fantasy in my thoughts Oh, don't pull me down from the clouds I like it better when I don't know my whereabouts We're all looking for an answer to the question Something to put us on the right direction But I could slip off the edge at any minute Cause we've all got a limit And you keep on takin' me there Cause we've all got a limit And you keep on pushin' me over the edge
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GirlSpice		#4 Posted : 13 June 2015 22:23:17(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) original post Quote: Valentina Hart is a name you'll be hearing more of in 2015 if there's any justice in the music world. Currently unsigned and "broke as a toothfairy in a house of meth addicts" in her own words, Valentina recently uploaded "Pantomime" to her Soundcloud and caught our attention. Quirky, yet irresistibly catchy, Valentina's debut is one that certainly commands your attention with its hooks and The Knife inspired production, which is currently helping it to spread like wildfire across the web. On the Rise conducted Valentina's first ever interview with her over the phone which is set to be published next week, and the promising new songstress wasn't shy in revealing her struggle and sacrifices she's had to make to get this point. "I feel like a clown who's run away from home to join the circus sometimes. Just putting this song out on my own has taken me years and years of meeting strangers and asking for favours. I went to New York and had drinks in bars with anyone as lonely as I was, hoping we'd get a little friendly and I'd have a place to crash for the night, not for anything sexual, I assure you," Valentina confesses. "That's kinda what I've been doing since I got here, how am I not dead yet? Gosh, don't answer that. I really hope my mama doesn't read this." "Pantomime" seems like the perfect introduction to Valentina as a person and as an artist, she's determined, feisty and theatrical, all of which comes across in her debut single. "I had this weirdo relationship with a guy, where we liked each other and dated because I think we liked the idea of it more than anything. I don't think we were ever in love, but we stayed together because it was convenient, if that makes sense. We had someone. I liked the idea of a pantomime to refer to that relationship, because in a way, we were both faking and putting on a show for each other. I dunno, average love songs aren't me. So of course when I write a love song, it's very loud and bold and dramatic, it's me having a big tantrum over an ex. I'm your average stereotypical girl in that sense, but only sometimes. I mean, I only sometimes shave my armpits and I have pet rats. Live and let live, right?" "Pantomime" Let's break a leg Now the lights expose it all Bringing out every harsh colour There's no turning back No running and hiding from the watchful eyes Of our expecting crowd We've got a show to put on Now let's make believe until we please Shouldn't have to keep on faking Don't wanna keep on masquerading These dying flames and these stupid love games I want this road, but you want the next turning But we just keep on reversing I think we're a little too comfortable In the safety of home A little too afraid of the danger zone This love's gone out of style But we paint on our smiles We don't shine like the summertime We just put on a show like a pantomime Let's break a leg Disguising in our costume party Reality hides behind a fantasy Dressed up the truth into a fancy lie That we can't keep covering up So let's face facts, stop ignoring the cracks It's all too true to be good We're just trying to save face Shouldn't have to keep on faking Don't wanna keep on masquerading These dying flames and these stupid love games I want this road, but you want the next turning But we just keep on reversing I think we're a little too comfortable In the safety of home A little too afraid of the danger zone This love's gone out of style But we paint on our smiles We don't shine like the summertime We just put on a show like a pantomime Panto-panto-mime, oh, why, why, why? We gotta have all these twists and turns Riddles and rhymes, a complicated design We don't shine like the summertime We just put on a show like a pantomime (x2) I think we're a little too comfortable In the safety of home A little too afraid of the danger zone This love's gone out of style But we paint on our smiles We don't shine like the summertime We just put on a show like a pantomime
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GirlSpice		#5 Posted : 14 June 2015 08:41:52(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) "I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment" is perhaps the most experimental track on the record, both sonically and lyrically as Valentina dabbles into chillwave on the elegant song. Valentina's voice is, for the most part, incredibly raw and sounds completely untouched on most tracks on the album, which is why Val's soft, almost whispered distorted vocals come as a surprise to the listener on "I Wanted Love". While she sounds like she's floating in space and is almost lost in the track's production, it creates an atmosphere on the song that's incredibly relaxing and pleasing on the ears. Her voice isn't pushed to the front of the track and instead she gently glides along with the song's dreamy production, meshing perfectly with her gentle vocals. While it's not the first time we've heard Val in such a manner, it's certainly less common as Val's powerful, theatrical voice is put to good use on the majority of the album. But for those who prefer to hear the 22-year-old use her voice in a more restrained fashion, this song is likely to go down as a favourite. Bringing us back to the mention of more experimental style of the track, the lyrics to "I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment" are likely to be considered some of the most interesting on the record, which is no surprise given the bold song title. Throughout the song, Valentina evaluates the situation she's in and critiques the person she's with for the way they approach their relationship, hesitant to change and blind to the evident problems between them. "While you bury your head in the sand / War is breaking out on my lands," Val sings calmly on the track's second verse, but while the song could lend itself to some feisty, strong vocals, there's never a moment in the track where Val sounds aggressive or threatening, instead choosing to show her vulnerability. This is heard in lines such as "No more dreaming in colour like I did before / Least not until I get away forevemore" where Valentina owns up to no longer being the person she was, thanks to the person she's with, longing for escape. And while we hear her sing "Good thing I'm not afraid of change" in the empowering chorus, we never seem to hear that she's found closure in the track, assuming this comes later in the album's story. "This was the lil nightmare song on the album to write, ya know the kinda songs you revisit like a hundred times before you're happy with it? Well, if you're a songwriter that is, if not then you probably think I'm a freak with OCD. Both would be true. I got a lot of questions about the title and I wanted to wait until I answered it, so that everyone could hear it and see where I was coming from. I previously said that 'Pantomime' was all about faking to be happy in an awful relationship and this song similarly addresses that, but does it in a more honest, ballsy way. I'm basically saying, you're not what I want and I don't like being stuck in this little experiment we've fallen into, like, trying to love each other when we clearly don't. It's failed chemistry, and I was never good at science, so no wonder." "I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment" Once used to sleep next to expectations Twice fooled and my tested patience Leads us to the silence of days blurred into weeks But eventually, one of us had to speak Now it explodes, the seams come open Dormant emotions now awoken My heart in your hands which you'd so willingly break No more hibernating, I got a chance that I had to take There's no more hiding, and even though I'd fight it I couldn't let you hurt me and get away with it Cause I wanted love, not an experiment Well I'm no therapist tracking your development And don't you present a never ending challenge All your meaningless words and endless baggage But this'll never go away and it can't stay the same Good thing I'm not afraid of change I waited patiently, but oh, how you're a stubborn one Think you're second to none, as good as they come But I couldn't sit quiet with a mind full of riot I had to break myself free, let myself go While you bury your head in the sand War is breaking out on my lands But I don't fear the chaos in the atmosphere It's all so much better now it's crystal clear To me, but maybe it'll never be to you You choose to believe what you wish was true Oh, I'm not afraid to face up to the reality of it all No more dreaming in colour like I did before Least not until I get away forevemore Cause I wanted love, not an experiment Well I'm no therapist tracking your development And don't you present a never ending challenge All your meaningless words and endless baggage But this'll never go away and it can't stay the same Good thing I'm not afraid of change Maybe I chased after fairy tales But you could never see the bigger picture I just find comfort in dreaming of a little less reality I get a little sick and tired of your normality So I'm quick to jump ship, cause I won't go down Another trip down our memory lane Where my sunshine would always hide behind your rain Cause I wanted love, not an experiment Well I'm no therapist tracking your development And don't you present a never ending challenge All your meaningless words and endless baggage But this'll never go away and it can't stay the same Good thing I'm not afraid of change
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GirlSpice		#6 Posted : 15 June 2015 08:46:45(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) original post Quote: Valentina Hart shows off her softer, more vulnerable side on new single "Bruised", taken from her debut album Too True to Be Good, in stores June 22. The single is her second to be lifted from the album and follows the two-week chart-topping debut hit "Pantomime" which went viral for the 22-year-old Californian singer-songwriter. Since then, she's gone onto sign a record deal with Songs to Love and Die By, picked up a nomination for Best Newcomer at the upcoming Chaos Awards and featured in a high-profile interview in Chaos Magazine. Unlike the up-front nature of "Pantomime" which confronts an unusual, unhealthy relationship, "Bruised" explores that relationship deeper and exposes the darker, rotten core of it and why it's left Valentina, as the song title reveals, bruised. Valentina's expressive, theatrical vocals that were found on "Pantomime" are reigned in for the nature of the track, instead providing an ethereal, soothing delivery over the song's stunning blend of acoustic guitar and dreamy synths that perfectly convey her emotion. It may not be as quirky or upbeat as her debut, but it certainly shows a completely different side to her as an artist and allows her lyrics and powerfully unique voice to take center stage. The track shows that there's still many sides to Valentina as an artist we're yet to see and that there's likely a lot of variety in store for listeners when her debut record finally drops this summer. "My whole album is pretty much about my relationship with one guy, which he could probably take as a compliment because he gave me so much to write about, buuut it's not really good stuff," Valentina reveals in an upcoming interview with Teen Vogue. "Too True to Be Good is about him and when I found out some harsh truths, it made me realise that the truth sucks and breaks hearts, so the saying "too good to be true" is terrible and awful and a big fat lie. I feel like the best records often have just one person in mind, because it's all raw emotion and real experiences you can put into the music." Speaking about the song in particular, Valentina added, "It's a more vulnerable side to me unlike the first single which I wanted to show, because a lot of the record is very strong female stickin' up for herself and this one is where I really let my walls down and kinda give into what I'm feeling instead of faking a smile. He told me I was a fool for tryna do... this. That's why I talk about my wings getting clipped and the strings on my parachute getting cut, cuz it was like he was always trying to bring me down from where I wanted to be." "Bruised" Why'd I fall for that deceiving poker face? The charming calls of the boy who cried wolf I invest my all when I make no profit And I'm pulled into your histrionics You hit the bullseye on this easy target Now I shelter myself from your venom Closed up inside of my shell You picked me up so delicately But I knew this'd happen eventually Fell into your lap and got caught in the trap Now there's no goin' back I'm bruised and abused, cut the strings on my parachute Used and confused, you ripped me up from my roots You picked me up like a baby I thought you were here to save me Rocked in your vines till you blurred the lines Before I knew it, I ran outta time I'm bruised and abused, cut the strings on my parachute Used and confused, you ripped me up from my roots This time, it's safety first I won't break at your hands again Stopped functioning in the way you're used to Now your words lack wisdom Pretty faces grow weary and wiser While you stay frozen, I transcend higher Numb to the days of your lying ways I deserve better, yet I settle for the terror You bring when you put me under your pressure I just wanna go flyin' with the birds But you clip my wings with your words You preach to me like a lying prophet Weighing me down with broken promises You picked me up so delicately But I knew this'd happen eventually Fell into your lap and got caught in the trap Now there's no goin' back I'm bruised and abused, cut the strings on my parachute Used and confused, you ripped me up from my roots You picked me up like a baby I thought you were here to save me Rocked in your vines till you blurred the lines Before I knew it, I ran outta time I'm bruised and abused, cut the strings on my parachute Used and confused, you ripped me up from my roots One too many chances, now you've run out of advances Naive ain't a good look I put my words into practice, threw out old habits I was just waiting for changes to happen Now I see all you do is play the joker While I wear and tear like a wounded solder, oh I deserve better, yet I settle for the terror You bring when you put me under your pressure I just wanna go flyin' with the birds But you clip my wings with your words You preach to me like a lying prophet Weighing me down with broken promises You picked me up so delicately But I knew this'd happen eventually Fell into your lap and got caught in the trap Now there's no goin' back I'm bruised and abused, cut the strings on my parachute Used and confused, you ripped me up from my roots You picked me up like a baby I thought you were here to save me Rocked in your vines till you blurred the lines Before I knew it, I ran outta time I'm bruised and abused, cut the strings on my parachute Used and confused, you ripped me up from my roots
		ACTIVE: Vanity x Nadia Berry

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GirlSpice		#7 Posted : 16 June 2015 02:56:11(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) "When the Silence Speaks" continues the more mellow sound that the record moves into, pairing perfectly with the vulnerability that previous song on the track list "Bruised" presents, as "When the Silence Speaks" conveys similar emotions of hurt and betrayal. However, unlike the ambience present on "Bruised", this track focuses more on a simplistic acoustic guitar delivery rather than blending in synths to add a more electronic vibe. It makes for by far the most simplistic production on the record and has a raw, under-produced feel to it as if it's been recorded in one take, but it only further adds to the quality of the track, creating a unique moment on the record for fans to appreciate. Overall, the simple blend of guitar and Valentina's soothing vocals gives listeners an insight into some of Val's singer-songwriter influences where listeners can truly begin to appreciate her voice and lyrics. The ending of the song features the second half of the track's chorus acoustically as the guitar fades out, Val's emotional delivery providing one of the album's best moments. Valentina has in the past admitted "Bruised" was her hardest song to write due to her fears of being brutally honest and coming across as weak and vulnerable in her songs, so it's not too far-fetched to believe this track was also a struggle for Val. However, underneath the core of sadness and hurt that has been present in the past two tracks on the record, there's a real angry, fighting spirit buried deep in this song in particular, present especially in the lines "Forgive and forget, I don't think I have the ability / But I could hate you right back in perfect symmetry". It's a moment on the album that centres around the final moments of this relationship and deals with the inevitable break-up, focusing on Valentina's feelings towards this person as it comes to an end. Though the lyrics don't entirely focus on just one emotion, instead they convey Val's realistic feelings which come natural with any break-up as she feels torn and confused with what to feel. "A lot of records throw all the ballads right at the end and mine is a bit of a weirdo because they're mostly right at the center of the album. I thought it was a realistic way to present how we deal with break-ups, there's the events that lead up to it, then the 'I hate the world and everything' moments where you cry and never want to leave the house, then there's the relief that soon comes where you're totally over it and feel a million times better without that person in your life. So I'm presenting that crazy emotional middle part with these few ballads. 'When the Silence Speaks' was another really honest song, just facing up to how I felt, total neglect and betrayal and feeling a million and one different things and not really knowing how to deal with those. It's the last song on the record before I see the light." "When the Silence Speaks" I'm breaking outta the cycle I was stuck at the start and this time it's final I was livin' in a world run on your time Not this time, I take back what's mine Forgive and forget, I don't think I have the ability But I could hate you right back in perfect symmetry And the colour dripped, the emotions slipped Into this vacant hole of what we are So long my friend, I guess this is it then Now that you're gone again The grey replaces all the colours I wandered in those lonely mid-summers Looking for someone other than you, you, you Oh, that's what you do, do, do You run so far until you're out of reach And that's when the silence speaks Words that were said Just fade into the air There's not a sound of yours I hear It's all knocked down before it reaches my ears You've got new obsessions, oh Give me a new life lesson, oh Replaced me as your top priority so suddenly Now I'm on the comedown Now we're on shutdown, oh And the colour dripped, the emotions slipped Into this vacant hole of what we are So long my friend, I guess this is it then Now that you're gone again The grey replaces all the colours I wandered in those lonely mid-summers Looking for someone other than you, you, you Oh, that's what you do, do, do You run so far until you're out of reach And that's when the silence speaks All I asked for was just a little of your time Not a lonely night of cigarettes and wine But you take away all I used to seek And that's when the silence speaks When you take my trust and cut it like a knife I soon realise, go dry your eyes I don't need you in my life And the colour dripped, the emotions slipped Into this vacant hole of what we are So long my friend, I guess this is it then Now that you're gone again The grey replaces all the colours I wandered in those lonely mid-summers Looking for someone other than you, you, you Oh, that's what you do, do, do You run so far until you're out of reach And that's when the silence speaks (Acoustic) Now that you're gone again The grey replaces all the colours I wandered in those lonely mid-summers Looking for someone other than you, you, you Oh, that's what you do, do, do You run so far until you're out of reach And that's when the silence speaks
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GirlSpice		#8 Posted : 25 June 2015 02:26:41(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) "Waves" is an incredibly laidback mid-tempo track that features a steady beat that never dulls or intensifies throughout its duration, its mellow nature lending itself perfectly to Valentina's heartfelt vocals. The track itself dances between the sounds of a country slow jam and a 70s soft rock ballad, its sound heavily inspired by Fleetwood Mac. While its production may not be the most intriguing on the album, its the story that Valentina tells with her lyrics that makes "Waves" able to truly captivate the listener, along with her emotional performance. Similar to previous track on the album "When the Silence Speaks", "Waves" features relaxed vocals from the singer and despite her powerful voice, its tracks like these where her gentle vocal delivery can be just as appreciated as more intense tracks on the record such as "Pantomime" and "Limit". "Waves" is the one song on the record that sums up the relationship Valentina has written about in all of these songs. She reminisces on past memories and also addresses where the current situation stands, as well as how she personally feels after it's all happened. The brutally honest song lightly touches on each stage of the relationship, but largely focuses on the changes that she's currently experiencing, including breaking up with her partner. This is evident in the track's second verse as she sings "But the deep blue brought me all the visibility / To finally say you lost me, oh, you lost me". While in the song's chorus she gently croons, "It's too late now we've set out to sail / And we rock to the waves of a changing love". Overall, it's an important song to the album's story as it documents the breakup and starts to move the album into the aftermath of the relationship, where Valentina learns to cope on her own after being in a messed up situation. While there's a hint of sadness in the song, both lyrically and sonically, the lyrics "You were my lowest, now I'm at my highest / And I'm so much more enlightened" show that Valentina truly feels she's better off and is in control. "This is by far the best song I think I've ever written... you guys can have your own faves, but this is mine! I love a good story and 'Waves' brings me so many memories and takes me through so many emotions that I can't help but like it so much, cuz a song that gets you in the feels is a damn good song, right? I did my job well if I can do that. It's got a real chill vibe to it, like it's the kinda song you play on a hot day at the beach and just relax to, least that's what my father told me and I don't think he's wrong. I'm a real Cali beach girl, so I can totally imagine myself chilling to my own track with a beer, don't judge. Anyway, the main reason I wrote this was cuz me and the unnamed boy rented a boat for the day, we were gonna go on a little adventure to... wherever, we had no clue. But it was... eugh, terrible. A real awakening to the douchebag moment. I think being alone with someone out in the distant water kinda makes you reflect on things, because you're so vulnerable. I knew that person wasn't for me then, that's when I think what we had truly started to sink and I liked the imagery of that." "Waves" Calm ocean blue, we were living the high life Plain sailing in the crystal view Drinking until we saw the sunrise Tore up the map and let nature take its course Left the coast and ignored the calls Of everyone back home, oh I told myself I wasn't afraid of the unknown But we rocked and were tossed Into the middle of nowhere I shoulda felt the freedom, but instead I get the feeling I'm hanging on by a thread With you it doesn't rain, it hails You don't let me down gently, you mess me up intensely It's too late now we've set out to sail And we rock to the waves of a changing love And I sway to the days I were a fool to your ways There's no mystery, was never in our history Just wasn't written in the stars So let's set out to sail, my love Let's rock to the waves of this changing love Now it's like we're sinking, cause all I see happening Is us going down and down and down While we hold each other's heads under til we drown Then fall to rock bottom, cause whatever we had Is long forgotten in the midst of our problems Like a message in a bottle, we travelled out too far From where we were, now the glass smashes open Leaking out our complications into the ocean And we're so far from home, I didn't wanna say I'm lost But really, none of us know where we're going Whether we're on the straight and narrow Or embracing the twists and turns We're on a single journey, never knowing when we'll return And this time, I'm leaving land for the unpredictability Oh, how you changed me and I used to say you thrilled me But the deep blue brought me all the visibility To finally say you lost me, oh, you lost me With you it doesn't rain, it hails You don't let me down gently, you mess me up intensely It's too late now we've set out to sail And we rock to the waves of a changing love And I sway to the days I were a fool to your ways There's no mystery, was never in our history Just wasn't written in the stars So let's set out to sail, my love Let's rock to the waves of this changing love You were my lowest, now I'm at my highest And I'm so much more enlightened Now we swim back to shore More divided than united And distant than we ever were before But we rocked and were tossed Into the middle of nowhere I shoulda felt the freedom, but instead I get the feeling I'm hanging on by a thread With you it doesn't rain, it hails You don't let me down gently, you mess me up intensely It's too late now we've set out to sail And we rock to the waves of a changing love And I sway to the days I were a fool to your ways There's no mystery, was never in our history Just wasn't written in the stars So let's set out to sail, my love Let's rock to the waves of this changing love Edited by user 28 June 2015 03:37:05(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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GirlSpice		#9 Posted : 25 June 2015 09:04:33(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) Coming after a string of mellow tracks on the record is "Lions" which comes to shake things up on the second half of the record, providing a catchy synth-pop tune that is one of Valentina's most radio-friendly, mainstream sounding songs to date. While she never compromises the meaning in her lyrics for an easy pop song, "Lions" is an effortlessly well-produced and catchy track that shows Valentina in a more easygoing light as an artist. It shows there's more to the singer than what we've so far heard on the record and proves Valentina is no one trick pony and isn't afraid of having a little fun with her music. The song is likely to go down well with fans and more importantly the general public with thanks to its addictive chorus, which makes it a likely single choice if Valentina is after a hit. However, despite the more upbeat sound of "Lions", it's important to take note of the lyrics and listen to the story that Valentina once again delivers in her song writing. The radio-friendly sound to the track may imply that it's an uplifting, happy song at first, but analysing the lyrics closely show that Val's lyrics mainly deal with self destruction, a longing for freedom and feeling powerless. Valentina's vocals are mostly untouched in the song's verses as she sings notably a lot more powerfully in comparison to the last few songs on the album's track list, but become more layered and distorted in the song's post-chorus as she sings "And suddenly my veins come bursting open / And I'm torn apart, fragile and scarred". "Heeey are you guys still reading these? You deserve a prize if so. I don't have a prize. But if I did, you'd get it. I looove 'Lions' for being the little ear worm that it is. I didn't intentionally set out to make it like that, but I knew I didn't want all the lyrically serious or even depressing songs on the record to actually follow that path in the music as well, sometimes it's nice for things to contrast and be bittersweet in that sense. I don't know if it'll be a single, but I do love singing it in the shower... it's really just a track about not letting someone hurt you again, being totally done with that. You'd rather hurt yourself and put yourself in a situation that'd hurt you instead of giving them the satisfaction to do that again. After the whole break-up story in 'Waves', 'Lions' kinda reflects on the past in the verses and the chorus brings it to the present where it's like... bye." "Lions" These four walls feel a little too small, a little too like A prison sentence I'm servin' for all my life They all hear what goes on, but there's no eyes watching Just assumptions on how we function But they don't know the way you push my buttons They just hear the show from behind the curtains Suddenly I'm caught in your web I trip and I never seem to land Tangled up in all the small talk And suddenly you become the enemy We go round and round and do it all again But this time, I'm not letting you in my head I throw myself to the lions instead And suddenly my veins come bursting open And I'm torn apart, fragile and scarred Ripped in two, from my soul to my heart And I'm torn apart, bleeding hard And suddenly my veins come bursting open These days that pass, feel a little too wasted Another chance to escape, so I chase it Pack my things and my blood starts rushin' But the door slams shut and here you come runnin' Pulling me back into your unforgiving arms Where I lay numb Back on the other end of your gun Suddenly I'm caught in your web I trip and I never seem to land Tangled up in all the small talk And suddenly you become the enemy We go round and round and do it all again But this time, I'm not letting you in my head I throw myself to the lions instead And suddenly my veins come bursting open And I'm torn apart, fragile and scarred Ripped in two, from my soul to my heart And I'm torn apart, bleeding hard And suddenly my veins come bursting open All the nothing you give, all the sweet nothings you promised Well nothing completes this empty feeling I just keep on dreaming I throw myself into harm's way just to rid myself Of these cloudy, grey days I wanna feel the sun on my skin With no questions of where I've been A journey under the stars, alone Wherever the wind blows, that's where I'll go Cause this time, I'm not letting you in my head I throw myself to the lions instead Suddenly I'm caught in your web I trip and I never seem to land Tangled up in all the small talk And suddenly you become the enemy We go round and round and do it all again But this time, I'm not letting you in my head I throw myself to the lions instead And suddenly my veins come bursting open And I'm torn apart, fragile and scarred Ripped in two, from my soul to my heart And I'm torn apart, bleeding hard And suddenly my veins come bursting open
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GirlSpice		#10 Posted : 28 June 2015 03:00:07(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) Perhaps the quirkiest song on the record is "Cat & Mouse", a track that's received attention from the moment Valentina unveiled the album's track list solely down to the name of the song and the curiosity behind what inspired it. The track itself is another glistening synth-heavy effort that further begins to craft Valentina's own individual sound, blending mainstream melodies together with more ambient, dreamy sounds to create something that's both experimental, yet easily accessible to the listener. The song opens with nothing but a simplistic, looped drum beat as Valentina sounds almost hesitant to sing the lyrics of the song, perhaps portraying a fear within her that she fights to overcome by the end of the track. At the beginning of "Cat & Mouse", she sounds scared and almost unsure whether she should be saying any of this aloud, but the uplifting chorus quickly sweeps in with its euphoric synths and Val's powerful delivery that leaves us with no doubt that she's discovered a new found confidence within her. This is represented right at the end of the song with an unexpected electronic breakdown, easily becoming the most chaotic, wild moment on Too True to Be Good. The song uses the imagery of a cat and mouse to portray the situation Valentina's in, someone bad in her life that keeps coming back for unlimited second chances. Ultimately, it's about leaving a ex behind, but Valentina's theatrical lyrics move the song away from being a cliché effort and helps to make the subject matter refreshing for a change. While Val as a songwriter has admitted to struggling when it comes to showing vulnerability in her lyrics, "Cat & Mouse" is the perfect example of Valentina moving out of her comfort zone and showing herself in exactly that light, placing herself as the mouse in the situation, displaying how powerless she feels. "I dodge the trap" she sings at one moment in the song, showing how constantly on edge and helpless she is when it comes to this person. However, there's a fighting spirit in the song that comes through in the chorus, "This time it's not fun and games / I'm putting all I've got up," Val sings bravely, showing she refuses to give in to this person. "I call this the Tom & Jerry song, I think I said that in a Q and A or something before. I didn't just wanna write your average 'we're never getting back together' kinda song, it's all been there, done that (hi self reference lol) and I knew I could do something different to that. Something a lil quirky that'd have people like 'Woah... this is a weird one' and I like songs like that. I'm obv the mouse in this song, not only cuz I love a good mouse... or rat... or whatever, but because of how I felt. Y'know how Jerry always gets in some situation and runs back into his lil mouse house and hides away, trying to avoid what's after him? That's so me." "Cat & Mouse" I can't do this again I've been running around too many times To not live and learn and feel the burn Had my heartstrings pulled and felt 'em break Too many times to not learn from my mistakes You made my world shake Now I jump over the cracks from the earthquake Maybe we should stop building walls Bridges, barriers and problems That weren't in sight to begin with I don't know where to stand Next to you or the other side of the earth All I know is I can't do it again No, I can't let you in Either way, you'd find a way Perhaps not now, but another day To try and get inside and mess me up That's the way you work when I'm in your clutch And I can't feel your touch, no Cause you chase me, but I can't do it again It's like a cat and mouse You'll break me, no, I can't let you in And I'm not coming out This time it's not fun and games I'm putting all I've got up It's like a cat and mouse And I'm not coming out I raise my shield After too many times around the minefield I dodge the traps, perhaps Your plan all along was to watch me collapse Misery loves a little company So much for subtlety, cause it's loud and clear Like a megaphone against my ear And now all sense is screaming out No more wool over my eyes, cause now You're no longer the headlights blinding the deer It's all so clear and it all appears Just how much damage you've done I used to sit and take it, but this time all I can do is run But I know you, you'd find a way Perhaps not now, but another day To try and get inside and mess me up That's the way you work when I'm in your clutch And I can't feel your touch, no Cause you chase me, but I can't do it again It's like a cat and mouse You'll break me, no, I can't let you in And I'm not coming out This time it's not fun and games I'm putting all I've got up It's like a cat and mouse And I'm not coming out The door's locked and bolted And I'm not coming out I'm done facing what's hurt me And it won't happen again This time, I'm not running From what gave me nothing Cause you chase me, but I can't do it again It's like a cat and mouse You'll break me, no, I can't let you in And I'm not coming out This time it's not fun and games I'm putting all I've got up It's like a cat and mouse And I'm not coming out [instrumental breakdown]
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GirlSpice		#11 Posted : 28 June 2015 07:59:43(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) Valentina's promises of empowering, sassy lyrics are brought to life on electro ballad "Been There, Done That" and as we come closer to the end of the record, we start to see Val's confidence shine brightly, which isn't really heard at the start of the record. This only adds to the story Val claims that the album follows, it's as if she's found her self-worth after all of the histrionics we've heard about, and she seems proud to be over it and she's certainly not shy to unveil this feisty side to her that we see mostly on the second half of the record. While "Been There, Done That" may be one of the more mellow songs towards the end of the record, its hypnotic production and Val's addictively soothing vocals make for a perfect easy-listening track to unwind to. Val's voice is heard in all different ways throughout the duration of the record and it's no different on this song in particular, her soft, sleepy vocal delivery adds to the laidback vibe of the track as she speaks the lyrics to the verses over dreamy synths. There's a certain strength to this song in particular that's yet to be heard on any of the previous tracks on the record as she almost teases the person she sings about during the chorus with the lines, "And if you're gonna drag me down / Pull me down harder I've gotten up from worse / And I've been there, done that before". After the emotional ballads that come mid-album to represent her struggles, "Been There, Done That" is extremely effective in showing how Val is no longer phased by this person and has become stronger because of them. "This is my victory song, my warrior princess anthem. It's really about finally becoming enlightened to how fuckin stupid you were and being a smarter, stronger person at the end of it all. You'd never do it all again, but if you did, you know for sure things would go down a hell of a lot different because of how much you've changed. I think a lot of people will be able to relate to this one, perhaps the most out of any on the record cuz it's just a message that can be applied to a lot of different situations. As we come to the end of the album's story, you start to see how much more positive the songs become and how it's all about moving on and being better off and being stronger, and I think that's how we all feel once we get over a breakup. It's a nice relaxed revenge bop though, I'm sure you lovebugs will agree heheh." "Been There, Done That" Once again I'm caught in the middle of an explosion Always waiting for the dust to settle Called a truce, but you kept hold of your deadly weapon Now the shots are fired And these wounds open up once more But they don't hurt like they used to I'm so over it now that I'm better off without you So if you're gonna hurt me now Do it a little harder Cause I'm so used to the bruises And if you're gonna drag me down Pull me down harder I've gotten up from worse And I've been there, done that before And I've hurt a lot more Than what you're tryna do now Cause I've been there, done that before And I've hurt a lot more Than what you're tryna do now Cause I've been there, done that before Ties were cut and bridges were burned My mouth shut while yours went running So much for being civil But if you wanna play the villain You can grab your ammo and I'll raise my hands Sink me into the ground like quicksand Cause this is far from pain or even sadness Just a whole load of nothingness So if you're gonna hurt me now Do it a little harder Cause I'm so used to the bruises And if you're gonna drag me down Pull me down harder I've gotten up from worse And I've been there, done that before And I've hurt a lot more Than what you're tryna do now Cause I've been there, done that before And I've hurt a lot more Than what you're tryna do now Cause I've been there, done that before Try and look down on me, but I'm nowhere to be found I'm floating free while your eyes are on the ground So if you think I'm in deep regret Nights spent crying until my eyes run red Or lying awake in agony Our versions differ completely I live an opposite life to your surreal fantasies Your made up stories and your painted pictures So if you're gonna hurt me now Do it a little harder Cause I'm so used to the bruises And if you're gonna drag me down Pull me down harder I've gotten up from worse And I've been there, done that before And I've hurt a lot more Than what you're tryna do now Cause I've been there, done that before And I've hurt a lot more Than what you're tryna do now Cause I've been there, done that before
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GirlSpice		#12 Posted : 28 June 2015 08:03:55(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 01. Purify 02. Limit 03. Pantomime 04. I Wanted Love, Not an Experiment 05. Bruised 06. When the Silence Speaks 07. Waves 08. Lions 09. Cat & Mouse 10. Been There, Done That 11. Harlequin (The Performer) "Harlequin (The Performer)" is track eleven on Too True to Be Good and the final song on the standard edition of the album. Just based on the the sound of the track, it's a fitting end to the record and ends Too True to Be Good on an absolute high with its soaring, anthemic sound. While a lot of the album surrounds itself around the themes of insecurities, fear, hurt and heartbreak, "Harlequin" truly sounds like Valentina's escape from this previous life that she lived as she embarks on a new journey, one that looks more promising judging from the uplifting, euphoric sound of the song. The track's verses feature dreamy guitars and steady drums, Valentina's vocals full of courage and confidence to truly deliver the empowering lyrics in a believable manner. This is followed by perhaps the most memorable, impressive chorus on the album, which explodes with little warning and takes the listener by suprise with its blissful, atmospheric sound as Valentina's vocals are layered and echoed over each other to add an otherworldly, airy sound. It's a real carefree, hands-in-the-air moment on the album that sounds like every ounce of negative emotion that Valentina may have by the end of the album is completely gone. While we've heard a frustrated, sassy Valentina on some of her previous singles, which is still very much present on "Harlequin", this song seems to display Val assessing the situation and moving on from it rather than taking a dig at whoever the song may be about. While her sarcasm is still present on lines such as "Tell me what you require, master", Val seems well and truly over this person and the whole story that the album follows as she soon follows up with "Then, disaster, anger, now I'm full of laughter / I quit being the actor / I cut off your anchor". It's an important song on the album purely to show how Valentina's attitude has changed and how she's matured over the course of the record, bringing the album full circle when compared to track one "Purify" that shows the first signs of this relationship no longer functioning as Val's imperfections come under scrutiny. "I see this song as the part two to 'Pantomime' and the conclusion to the subject of that song. 'Pantomime' was all about pretending the issues weren't there and faking a smile and pretending everything was fine for the sake of everyone else, when really it was fuckin' awful," Val explains. "Then 'Harlequin' has like... no fucks to give about putting on a front and pleasing anyone else. I put myself first and no longer went along with the facade because it was making me unhappy and I wasn't willing to stay in a relationship where I felt like I was acting. It's why I love the song so much, because it's a real like... breaking the chains kinda moment and running free from all that was weighing me down. I wanted it to sound like a heavenly angelic stadium song that just totally throws you into this euphoric, happy state. It's an emotional song for me to listen to because it's one of the last songs I did for the record and I think it's the one song that shows how much my life has changed since I put my very first single out. Plus it's got such an atmospheric sound that I find it hard not to just become emotional purely from the feeling the sound alone gives me, and I think that's the true beauty of music and why I geek out so much over it." "Harlequin (The Performer)" Used to snap your fingers and I came runnin' Tell me what you require, master I used to move the mountains to your desire Thought I'd mould to the shape of the goddess you lust after Then, disaster, anger, now I'm full of laughter I quit being the actor I cut off your anchor You want me to be your harlequin Dressed up like a mannequin Stay still like a mime in frozen time Stuck on mute in this neverending interlude Won't be a companion to the joker no longer I hold the power and when the lights go down I'll no longer be the performer Now it's all up in the air, but I don't juggle I just watch what was ours smash into pieces I take hold of the reigns, I don't play the puppet And the hard times you gave me now only make me chuckle The dead weight's gone and now I'm free Free, free, free as could be You used to push and now I pull I'm not made for you to use, I'm lettin' myself loose I'm takin' back all that used to be called yours I'm unveiling the truth, reclaiming back my youth After all you killed that used to thrive I'm finally wide-eyed and alive You want me to be your harlequin Dressed up like a mannequin Stay still like a mime in frozen time Stuck on mute in this neverending interlude Won't be a companion to the joker no longer I hold the power and when the lights go down I'll no longer be the performer You cling and you cling and you Got into my skin But now I'm not the property you stand by I pulled myself out from under your eye I walked away from the burning lights They're no longer so bright Now that your one man show's been run outta town And the curtain comes crashin' down You used to push and now I pull I'm not made for you to use, I'm lettin' myself loose I'm takin' back all that used to be called yours I'm unveiling the truth, reclaiming back my youth After all you killed that used to thrive I'm finally wide-eyed and alive You want me to be your harlequin Dressed up like a mannequin Stay still like a mime in frozen time Stuck on mute in this neverending interlude Won't be a companion to the joker no longer I hold the power and when the lights go down I'll no longer be the performer
		ACTIVE: Vanity x Nadia Berry

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genocidal king		#13 Posted : 29 June 2015 19:05:19(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 21/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 54,407 Location: Leeds, England Thanks: 3469 times Was thanked: 11549 time(s) in 5886 post(s)		OOC: I actually can't believe no one has commented on this so far (although I just realised the deluxe tracks haven't been added yet so maybe that's why haha). I have totally loved Val and the whole character you've built for her since introducing her, so I knew her album would be great, and it really is! Your lyrics....I mean I always praise them but wow. You seem to be a step above haha, and these are definitely some of your best ever. This might just be one of my favourite TRSG albums to date. Oh, and I am now definitely a fan of Kate Boy, whoever that is :P Kellin: Oh my god, I can FINALLY talk about this! You have no idea how much I've been biting my tongue the last month. Majestic, Val, just beautiful. Your lyrics are so perfect and on-point. So unique. "Calm ocean blue, we were living the high life, Plain sailing in the crystal view, Drinking until we saw the sunrise," is my favourite. And your voice has this sort of quality that just draws me in. Pop/indie has needed something different for so long, and you bring that to the table with a wonderful album that stands out so perfectly, but then who would expect any less from such a unique and interesting girl? ;) But you know what I loved most about this whole record? The pacing. It's such a criminally ignored facet of music, but you really got it right. From that slow paced opening to the two party tunes to a mellow couple of songs to keep the change alive...I loved it. Sometimes you need to get that balance right by reigning it back in the middle, pace-wise. It helps you control the listener better and take them on YOUR journey. That makes it seem a lot more personal to me. And when you're telling a story of such an up and down, beginning to end relationship, as you are throughout, that's something that really matters. The pace can tell a story all by itself, and it does here. You really have a talent for this music business, huh? ;) I would struggle to name a favourite song...but if you were forcing me to, I would probably have to say....Cat & Mouse. Becuz, yah, I am that end-of-an album hipster. And I also just love your voice on that song. Gah, how are you so damn talented? :)


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erich hess		#14 Posted : 29 June 2015 22:59:09(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 09/04/2010(UTC) Posts: 42,814 Location: representing the 954 Thanks: 21856 times Was thanked: 18083 time(s) in 10504 post(s)		Erica: that's it. I quit. Val has made the perfect album and the rest of us are pretty much trying to catch up. Sometimes I feel I cheat on other songs. Sure, I listen to them...but I'm thinking about yours. Nina: even ours?! I thought the harlots were special! Erica: especially ours. Nina: yeah...me too,love. I'm usually thinking about either reported failure or Juneau. Erica: you switch hitter,you.
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mebeme101		#15 Posted : 30 June 2015 02:17:11(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/04/2011(UTC) Posts: 14,770 Thanks: 6305 times Was thanked: 5703 time(s) in 2512 post(s)		Layla: The title is "Too True to Be Good" but this album is too good to be true okay no more bad jokes I promise this album is such an emotional journey from beginning to end like I honestly cannot count how many times I teared up or just flat out cried while listening to it every track is so amazingly written and so different in terms of production too what is currently playing on the radio it's incredible I don't think I'll ever be able to pick a favorite from this album because every song is incredible in it's own way and I honestly will have this album on repeat for so long like this is legit one of the top albums to be released so far this year on every side whether it be lyrically, production wise, vocally and like since your debut I've had such high hopes and expectations for you Valentina and you constantly delivered with your singles which built this expectations and hopes even higher but after finally getting to hear the album in full I can easily say you surpassed my hopes and exceeded my expectations so, so, so, so much with this album now let me get back to fan girl Layla and buy 25 copies just in case one of them breaks okay bye <3
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freestylechamp		#16 Posted : 30 June 2015 02:36:01(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 13/07/2013(UTC) Posts: 7,159 Thanks: 9318 times Was thanked: 6148 time(s) in 2673 post(s)		Jake: I'm here just to tell Miss hart that after listening to your album Chris retired from being in Synco. It would have never work he doesn't have the voice nor the song writing ability. Chris: It's not fair! I saw it first and she just going to outclass me. ~Sigh~ You better do a good job being in the group cause I swear if someone else comes I going after knee caps.
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Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/04/2010(UTC) Posts: 4,147 Location: Brazil Thanks: 2880 times Was thanked: 3513 time(s) in 1683 post(s)		Abie: Some songs on this album are so visceral that I could almost feel cuts under my skin, truly you have a voice that speaks through the inner emotions of your soul and girl, I have to tell you, you have such a blue soul, just like mine. I tell you we should hang out together sometime, I know you'll be really busy for the months to come but I'll be free, anytime you want to, give me a call :). BTW loved this! OOC: This is a combination of beautiful lines. I'm always impressed by your work.
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Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Registered Joined: 03/12/2014(UTC) Posts: 1,292 Thanks: 5657 times Was thanked: 2936 time(s) in 783 post(s)		CosmaMendoza: This is such a good album, the lyrics are so beautiful and yet so catchy! Like, it's stuck in my head!? You really deserve all the success and fame you get currently! I'm still waiting for the deluxe version though OOC: The same thing everyone said..lol. I actually wanted to wait for the songs from the deluxe version but everyone kinda commented so yeah..Whatever ;D
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GirlSpice		#19 Posted : 04 July 2015 04:46:21(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Artist: Valentina Hart Album: Too True to Be Good (Deluxe) Genre: Indie pop, electronic Label: Songs to Love and Die By Release: June 22, 2015 Following the reveal of the entire standard edition of Too True to Be Good comes "Faithless", the only new material found on the record's deluxe edition as it comes with acoustic versions of all of Valentina's previous singles. However, the song on its own could easily influence a passionate Val fan into the deluxe thanks to its pulsating beat of explosive synthesizers and drum machines, showcasing a sound similar to debut "Pantomime" and instant grat track "Limit", both which are found at the start of the record. Despite its lyrical themes of worrying over expectations, the sound is melodic and punchy and ends the album on a soaring high rather than with a predictable ballad. While the standard edition of Too True to Be Good reveals all on a turbulent relationship, "Faithless" gives Val the chance to tell a different story on the deluxe as she deals with self doubt and pressure. Val reveals this was reason why the song was left off the standard for not following the lyrical themes of the other songs as it would interfere with the story. However, Valentina's personality still manages to shines through the lyrics of the track with her playful, theatrical style as she sings, "What if the circus comes into town? / And they make me the clown". It's a raw, honest look at how Val felt the moment people began to take notice of her as an artist, the lyrics showing her concerns of living up to the hype. "I wrote this song after 'Pantomime' went viral and loads of big names were tweeting out my name to their millions of followers and I was kinda taking a step back and assessing the situation cuz it was all getting so crazy. I thought about it so hard that I was just overcome with fear and panic and anxiety at the thought of putting anything else out, I was scared nothing would be good enough and no one would like anything else of mine. For a little while I couldn't even write or think about music, the idea was scary knowing how many people were listening to me. It was a lil different to just throwing a song on Soundcloud... cause no one really cared back then, there was no immediate reaction, no one to pull me down. I mean, I'm over that now and I'm like yeah, whatevs, like it or not, idc... but at the time it was a foreign concept and that took a bit of time to get used to. It didn't fit in with the rest, it was the odd one out so I decided to put it on the deluxe instead, but I still love hearing it back just to hear how I felt in the middle of the chaos at the time." "Faithless" Pressure's swallowing me up And I'm clawing back for dear life A poltergeist that can't make peace With the thoughts that won't leave Head's under water And I can't seem to come up for air Our own monsters live under the bed All my relentless self loathing Makes me hide from the mornings And hibernate in the evenings I gotta lot to live up to What if it shoots me down? Why resist the irresistible? Mind's in overdrive and it's unforgivable Now I'm walkin' along a never ending tightrope And I don't care if I start fallin' down Now I'm nothin' but careless, damn this Permanent state of feeling faithless Uh oh, uh oh... Uh oh, uh oh... Can't find the keys to open up the locks There's no suffocating the screams of doubt Got nothin' to show from this lack of hope And I'm faithless, faithless Holding the knife and running it against my spine I'm all I can trust, but I'm the biggest enemy goin' The real monsters live inside our head All this raging self pity Makes me wanna get away Some place far away What if the circus comes into town? And they make me the clown, oh... Why resist the irresistible? Mind's in overdrive and it's unforgivable Now I'm walkin' along a never ending tightrope And I don't care if I start fallin' down Now I'm nothin' but careless, damn this Permanent state of feeling faithless Uh oh, uh oh... Uh oh, uh oh... I don't know what I'm runnin' from Guess I'm afraid of the unknown Or failure and being alone Oh, I don't know what I'm runnin' for I waited so long that it'd be a crime to ignore The world knocking at my door Why resist the irresistible? Mind's in overdrive and it's unforgivable Now I'm walkin' along a never ending tightrope And I don't care if I start fallin' down Now I'm nothin' but careless, damn this Permanent state of feeling faithless Uh oh, uh oh... Uh oh, uh oh...
		ACTIVE: Vanity x Nadia Berry

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GirlSpice		#20 Posted : 04 July 2015 05:09:21(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators, Registered Joined: 11/02/2009(UTC) Posts: 9,033 Thanks: 5178 times Was thanked: 7399 time(s) in 2464 post(s)		Originally Posted by: genocidal king OOC: I actually can't believe no one has commented on this so far (although I just realised the deluxe tracks haven't been added yet so maybe that's why haha). I have totally loved Val and the whole character you've built for her since introducing her, so I knew her album would be great, and it really is! Your lyrics....I mean I always praise them but wow. You seem to be a step above haha, and these are definitely some of your best ever. This might just be one of my favourite TRSG albums to date. Oh, and I am now definitely a fan of Kate Boy, whoever that is :P Kellin: Oh my god, I can FINALLY talk about this! You have no idea how much I've been biting my tongue the last month. Majestic, Val, just beautiful. Your lyrics are so perfect and on-point. So unique. "Calm ocean blue, we were living the high life, Plain sailing in the crystal view, Drinking until we saw the sunrise," is my favourite. And your voice has this sort of quality that just draws me in. Pop/indie has needed something different for so long, and you bring that to the table with a wonderful album that stands out so perfectly, but then who would expect any less from such a unique and interesting girl? ;) But you know what I loved most about this whole record? The pacing. It's such a criminally ignored facet of music, but you really got it right. From that slow paced opening to the two party tunes to a mellow couple of songs to keep the change alive...I loved it. Sometimes you need to get that balance right by reigning it back in the middle, pace-wise. It helps you control the listener better and take them on YOUR journey. That makes it seem a lot more personal to me. And when you're telling a story of such an up and down, beginning to end relationship, as you are throughout, that's something that really matters. The pace can tell a story all by itself, and it does here. You really have a talent for this music business, huh? ;) I would struggle to name a favourite song...but if you were forcing me to, I would probably have to say....Cat & Mouse. Becuz, yah, I am that end-of-an album hipster. And I also just love your voice on that song. Gah, how are you so damn talented? :) OOC: Woah I dunno what to say to all that hahah :O thank you so much and there's been so many great albums posted on here over the years, so for you to say it may be one of your favourites is aaamazing. And they're great, can't wait for their debut this year. =) Valentina: UM DUDE, how on earth do we even have the same favourite lyrics? This is not okay. Well it is, but it's kinda creepy. Guess great minds really do think alike after all, huh? Heheh. I'm so glad you enjoyed it considering I gave it to you fuckin' forever ago! And I'm even more glad to hear you've kinda like... analysed it like the lil music geek that I am too in terms of the pacing and the story and everything, cuz that's exactly what I hoped from anyone who stumbled across the album and gave it a listen. But yeahhh, I can't say thank you enough, but I'll say it again... thank you! =) Originally Posted by: erich hess Erica: that's it. I quit. Val has made the perfect album and the rest of us are pretty much trying to catch up. Sometimes I feel I cheat on other songs. Sure, I listen to them...but I'm thinking about yours. Nina: even ours?! I thought the harlots were special! Erica: especially ours. Nina: yeah...me too,love. I'm usually thinking about either reported failure or Juneau. Erica: you switch hitter,you. Valentina: As long as I'm always on your mind, Erica... then recording this album has all been worth it. I win! :D Originally Posted by: mebeme101 Layla: The title is "Too True to Be Good" but this album is too good to be true okay no more bad jokes I promise this album is such an emotional journey from beginning to end like I honestly cannot count how many times I teared up or just flat out cried while listening to it every track is so amazingly written and so different in terms of production too what is currently playing on the radio it's incredible I don't think I'll ever be able to pick a favorite from this album because every song is incredible in it's own way and I honestly will have this album on repeat for so long like this is legit one of the top albums to be released so far this year on every side whether it be lyrically, production wise, vocally and like since your debut I've had such high hopes and expectations for you Valentina and you constantly delivered with your singles which built this expectations and hopes even higher but after finally getting to hear the album in full I can easily say you surpassed my hopes and exceeded my expectations so, so, so, so much with this album now let me get back to fan girl Layla and buy 25 copies just in case one of them breaks okay bye <3 Valentina: Shut up, shut up right now because I will not have my girlfriend crying over my music. This was not my intention and I will take this album back and burn it if it happens again!!!1 But thanks so much giiirl for always bein there for me, I gotcha back. PS can you break all 25 of them and buy another 50? I wanna get a new apartment. Love and thanks in advance. ;)) Originally Posted by: freestylechamp Jake: I'm here just to tell Miss hart that after listening to your album Chris retired from being in Synco. It would have never work he doesn't have the voice nor the song writing ability. Chris: It's not fair! I saw it first and she just going to outclass me. ~Sigh~ You better do a good job being in the group cause I swear if someone else comes I going after knee caps. Valentina: Chris, truth is I'm not flawless enough to be in SYNCO tbqh and I think you'd look better in hot pants than me. I dunno why hot pants are important, I just assume girl groups wear em 24/7??? Sooooo... I guess what I'm sayin is... you can have the spot. Just don't touch Layla cuz that booty is mine. Originally Posted by: Andre Gandra Abie: Some songs on this album are so visceral that I could almost feel cuts under my skin, truly you have a voice that speaks through the inner emotions of your soul and girl, I have to tell you, you have such a blue soul, just like mine. I tell you we should hang out together sometime, I know you'll be really busy for the months to come but I'll be free, anytime you want to, give me a call :). BTW loved this! OOC: This is a combination of beautiful lines. I'm always impressed by your work. Valentina: Blue soul! I like that, what a groovy term. I like it almost as much as the word 'groovy' heheh. Thank you sososo much for your sweet words though, chick! I'd love to meet ya. =) OOC: That's sweet, thank you very much! Originally Posted by: Welat65 CosmaMendoza: This is such a good album, the lyrics are so beautiful and yet so catchy! Like, it's stuck in my head!? You really deserve all the success and fame you get currently! I'm still waiting for the deluxe version though OOC: The same thing everyone said..lol. I actually wanted to wait for the songs from the deluxe version but everyone kinda commented so yeah..Whatever ;D Valentina: I'm just an evil genius who wraps up her emotional and far too dramatic lyrics in a delicious ball of catchiness heheh. Thanks for the words, love. OOC: It's okay I only had 1 more to post (cause who cares for acoustics of already revealed songs rly) so w/e :p
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