After a mammoth debut, Meghan Trainor has surprisingly mixed things up for album two, and the end result is a stronger work that shows considerable potential. And of course the album is full of Trainor's trademark quirk.
Confession time, I wasn't a big fan of "All About That Bass". I didn't hate it, I just heard it way too much. Following singles sounded a little the same and I wasn't really a fan. Then Trainor released the brilliant, "Marvin Gaye", with Charlie Puth, and I began looking at her differently. Then came her John Legend duet, "Like I'm Gonna Lose You", and I finally began to understand the appeal. Forward to the release of "No", and the album, "Thank You", and I can now squarely place myself in the category of fan.
This a great album that is extremely easy to listen to and enjoy. It is slickly produced and Trainor seems to be having such great fun with these tunes. This positive sounding album has a great feel, elements of old school music, 50s girl groups, 70s disco and 90s R&B with a touch of today to keep it fresh. The combination isn't perfect, but it certainly is enjoyable.
First single, "No", may be Trainor's best release to date. It is sassy, it is fun, it is infectious, and most of all, it is a perfect evolution. Trainor's first album was filled with attitude, now the beat is following the words. "No" is on point and a brilliant indicator that Trainor is growing as an artist.
Second single, "Me Too", follows up "No" beautifully, again filled with attitude - a female empowerment song that has an almost 70s feel to it, and you have to love a good click track.
Promo single, "Watch Me Do", may just be my favourite song on the album, have to love the line, "I've been on a no hater diet". Lyrically the song is great and the tune is fresh, funky and "feels so good, like James Brown in his day".
Promo singles, "I Love Me", featuring Lunch Money Lewis; and "Better, featuring Gotti, are also great, especially "Better". It has a more laidback feel with a hint of reggae. Again, these tracks are positive messages that we can all use.
As for album tracks, "Hopeless Romantic", "Kindly Calm Me Down" and "Dance Like You Daddy" are the strongest. The album is best when the sound is kept fresh, unfortunately towards the end of the album things get a little saccharine again and the results aren't as strong.
What a pleasant surprise this album is, a really strong outing from one of the great voices in pop music. I can't wait to hear more!
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