The Life of a Show Girl ★★★☆☆
Peace is my all time favorite TS song, so it shouldn't be too surprising, that i'm not the biggest fan of the glitter gel pen songs. That being said, this is such a cool album. Sonically, there is so so much to enjoy about it, the synth, the drums, the note changes, all of it i love so so much. However, now that some time has passed and the novelty of the album has settled, i'm at an interesting point. I still think the album sounds really good, to me, it's probably one of her easiest albums to listen to all the way through. The lyrics aren't too deep, the songs are very vibey, it's a great car album. However, I really only listen to maybe 5 songs consistently from the album. The Fate of Ophelia, Elizabeth Taylor, Opalite, Father Figure and Eldest Daughter. If I'm in a really good mood, then Honey and Wi$h Li$t, but that's because they're sweetie pie songs.
I think one of the smartest threads is the Ophelia reversal. In Hamlet, the girl is driven mad by men; here, love prevents the spiral. Water marks a sort of recovery, not collapse. You hear it in restrained strings, simpler chord choices, and a final stretch that favors the daylight over drama. By the end, the "Showgirl" steps offstage without losing herself.
Favorite songs: Eldest Daughter, Opalite, Wi$h List
