Breaking Down SZA's Masterpiece SOS | Album Revisit
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In this (late) album analysis and review, we'll breakdown the Grammy Nominated SOS by SZA. We take a look into Solana's career, the album's themes and story, and why SZA is a genre chameleon. Click here https://ritual.com/eljohnmacaranas40 to get 40% off your first month with Ritual. Thanks Ritual for partnering on this video. #SZA #SOS #videoessay
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What did you guys love most about SZA's sophomore record? Which track stood out the most to you?
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I love SOS by SZA because it has every sound to a tea
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I saw something related to lana sza said that it's gonna be its own album which is why the "deluxe" isn't out yet which is honestly curnty
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All this shit comes off as pretentious annoying garbage music In fact Frank Ocean does this crap so much better Sucks knowing people like Tyler like this crap even though I assume it wasnāt his fault and comes to her performing at his festival but was probably a bit of his management as well getting her but still I donāt like someone like him who is a goat artist thinking that this stuff is good
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I re - listened to this album after going through a very rough breakup & I got to say some of the tracks hit me so hard & were so relatable. This album is a masterpiece & I'm hoping that it wins AOTY. SZA managed to make a hour - long album with mixed genres while making EVERY song it's own beautiful masterpiece. It reminds me a bit of Olivia Rodrigo's GUTS & Sour in a way, with climactic sounds like Kill Bill & Low while having more quiet melodic tracks like Gone GIrl & Snooze.
It's a mix of everything that keeps the listener captivated because of (your aforementioned) SZA's ability to be a chamellion when it comes to music. It's everything I want with music, let alone a single album. Variety with a very sincere message behind every song.
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Kill Bill went #1 for one week
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@0nyeomadeserves aoty
@matheusmacario9423This was very well put together, we need you to do it again whenever LANA comes out !!
@SosinterludeSee, I think the actual masterpiece was CTRL. This was too bloated and the production was weird. She also stopped pushing boundaries and stuck to that tired summer walker sound. CTRL was so unique and ahead of itās time. Idk what happened but hopefully, the next album is more of an evolution of Good Days - the best song on this album.
@edwinelmejor08god i love this album. My only personal criticism is that i think itās a bit long. Although iām just a fan of shorter records in general due to their being easy to follow and usually more cohesive. With that being said though this album is generally just brilliant. Sza is a mastermind
@pleasecouldyoubetenderLOVE THIS ALBUMMM
@darii3523love your videos but this was an incredible analysis. had to subscribe
@Bl00db3nderPoignant and precise as always. Itās definitely the one that SHOULD win. Weāll see what happens. Awards donāt define masterpieces, masterpieces define themselves. (Ouuu, good quote self! **back pat**) So glad you pinpointed all the interpolations because I always wondered why this album felt so familiar in its brand new edge. Have you already done an ANTI retrospective? Would love to see it if and when you have. Love seeing your face! Thanks for another great take.
@alexisatkinson7420I love SOS! Definitely one of my favorite albums Iāve listened to! Iām still pissed I didnāt get to go to the tour, but thereās supposed to be a concert film coming out soon on Apple TV. So Iām excited to watch that. My favorite songs off the album are Blind, Gone Girl, F2F, Nobody Gets Me, Too Late and Good Days.
@TimothyrpianoSza is definitely taking home that AOTY Grammy this year, no question
@daytonsouthall1137She has only two albums! Itās either her current album or her debut thatās gonna be her masterwork.
@RossBaby91sza is the goat
@katara4786She had a great year and Iām happy for her success. She is very talented and āgood daysā had me shook when it came out. What a beautiful and ethereal song.
@SequoyaI discovered SZA when she released kiss me more with DJ. After that, i started getting her more and more on my feed and slowly but surely i fell in love with her personality and her lack of articulation š. I thought shirt was a great single but lets not talk about the clip, it has no plot and tbh SZA said she dod not like Kill Bill being so popular and i kinda get why its a good song but at the end of the day it must be frustrating for an artist to see a not very "deep" song become so popular thanks to tiktok and snooze will always be my favorite since i heard it its a gemā¤
@zoya667Okayyyy š„š„š„
@ayanajimerson9986This is already a classic album... As much as there was a long wait before we got it, you can tell she took the time and effort to make it.
My favourites are:
āSmoking on my ex pack(can't explain why but it just has an amazing vibe)
āSnooze
āBlind
āGood days
I havenāt ever listened to this album I think since Iām gonna try and listen to the album today I have listened to ctrl and itās one of my favorite albums ever so i think Iām gonna like SOS Iāll prob come back after I finish it lol šš
@con_is_bratSOS NEEDS to win AOTY. Making such a strong sophomore album after such an incredible debut needs to be recognized. SOS is literally 23 tracks long and yet doesn't have a single bad song or skip. It also incorporates at least 5 different genres, yet manages to sound cohesive but not blend together! Its also very vulnerable, honest and speaks on such interesting topics.
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I wouldn't be surprised if this wins AOTY but I want Lana to win so bad š
@kartkaesqueI truly love this record and truly believe it will win at least one Grammy, holiding out for it for it to win album of the year or for there to be a tie for album of the year between GUTS,SOS, Midnights, and tunnel under ocean blvard because they all truly deserve it. The track listing felt very natural and I think mirrored that push and pull of progression and regression weāve all felt at times. I think all the right features made it onto the album, before the album was released I was hoping features like Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo,Halsey, Kendrick Lamar, BeyoncĆ©, Billie Ellish, And Doja cat would pan out but Iām so glad they didnāt after hearing the album Iām glad they didnāt pan out for this record because weather those songs where scrapped or not I do think the mostly solo track list feels more in line with the albums themes. Thank you SZA for giving us one last album and I hope those features are released some day.
@CatNagTaylorsVersioni think that the tracklist is supposed to represent a cycle of growth and regression. like from special to concited or even gone girl itself is about that
@henokmohammed7619wait did you hear about the leaks last night and how sheās suing whoever did that?
@noneapplicable1327if sza doesnāt win a grammy for this record, iām fully done with them esp after last year
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