Doja Cat - Vie (2025)

Reason for Listening:
Saw new release on Spotify

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Released 20250926.
15 songs. 49:44. Vie (2025)
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Notes:
--20250926--
First listen.
Very different sound ("Cards") [Wikipedia says it features her "return to pop music."][20250927: Apparently this comment is with respect to her fourth studio album, Scarlet, which was focused on hip-hop]
Samples Knight Rider theme song ["Knight Rider (Main Title)"]
This track still leans heavy into rap verses ("AAAHH MEN!")
I like the flow of this first verse ("AAAHH MEN!")
Hehe. Clever line: "But my DNA wants your D in me." ("AAAHH MEN!")
I didn't expect the flow of the second verse to switch up ("AAAHH MEN!")
Second listen.
Move "AAAHH MEN!" from 2 to 3
Move "Stranger" from 3 to 2
Move "All Mine" from 0 to 1

Songs in bold are the bonus tracks on the deluxe edition.
3: "AAAHH MEN!"; "Take Me Dancing" (ft. SZA);
2: "Couples Therapy"; "Stranger";
1: "Cards"; "Gorgeous"; "All Mine"; "Silly! Fun!"; "One More Time";
0: "Jealous Type"; "Lipstain"; "Acts of Service"; "Make It Up"; "Happy"; "Come Back";

Summary:
This album felt so fresh. I like the variety of tracks. At the same time, I found overall the album felt less catchy than Planet Her and even less than the one before that (Hot Pink). Apparently I didn't listen to her last album, Scarlet.

Overall Rating: 3.8/5
Favorite Song: "Take Me Dancing" (ft. SZA)

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