Since winning The X Factor almost five years ago, Little Mix have achieved phenomenal success. They've had four UK number one singles, nine UK top ten singles, they've spent a total of eight weeks at number one with their singles and so much more.
They are, without a doubt, one of the biggest girl groups out there at the moment. It's only been a year since their previous album, Get Weird, yet all four of the girls have been working incredibly hard on their latest album, Glory Days.
I can safely say that Glory Days is their best one yet. Like their previous albums, Get Weird, Salute and DNA, it's got a wide range of songs. From the female-empowering number one single, 'Shout Out To My Ex' to the pop anthem 'Nothing Else Matters' there's definitely something on here for everyone.
Without further ado, here's my review of Little Mix's latest album, Glory Days, track by track.
1. Shout Out To My Ex
This is Little Mix's first single from their fourth album and it was number one in the Official Charts for three weeks after they performed it live on The X Factor. It's no surprise that this was a huge hit. A lot of artists write about love and most songs about break ups are sad and they sing about how much they miss them and how they wish the relationship never ended. While this isn't always a bad thing, it can get a bit tiresome. Some relationships you're glad they ended and Little Mix prove this in Shout Out To My Ex which is empowering and is a feel good anthem. The girls certainly don't hold back as Perrie sings 'I hope she gettin' better sex / Hope she ain't faking it like I did, babe'. Many listeners have wondered if this lyric is about her relationship with former member of One Direction, Zayn Malik. The pair were together for four years and were engaged for two, however, their relationship ended last year. Perrie has neither confirmed nor denied this but it's still a sassy lyric that I'm sure a lot of people will be singing after a break-up. I'm so happy that the girls chose this as their first single from Glory Days as fans will get an idea of what's to come from their fourth album.
2. Touch
Touch is the complete opposite to Shout Out To My Ex and is about being in love and how 'just a touch of your love is enough to knock me off my feet'. This is the perfect song to listen to if you're in a relationship and/or in love. Despite a lot of their fans aging between 12-15, the girls don't shy away from saucy lyrics as they sing 'Fingers on my buttons and now you're playing'. However, I doubt Little Mix's young fans will notice this but I wouldn't recommend playing this song in front of them. This is one of my favourites on the album as it's really catchy and has a dance vibe to it. I can imagine a lot of people dancing to this in the club with their partners and friends.
3. F.U.
For anyone that's been cheated on by their partner, this is the perfect song for you. Instead of wallowing in self pity, I would highly recommend listening to this track from Glory Days. The girls sing about how they waited for their partner to come home despite knowing they were with someone else. They don't hold back their anger as they sing 'You're dirty, disgusting' and 'Boy I hate you, really hate you'. However, despite this, their partner persuades them to continue their relationship with kisses and sweet words. This is one of the best on the album as, like Shout Out To My Ex, it's empowering and will give many people the confidence to leave their cheating partners whilst singing 'A, B, C, D, E, FU'. This track is one of the many reasons why Little Mix are one of the most inspiring artists in the music industry at the moment. They don't hold back from venting their feelings in their songs and giving their fans the confidence to be themselves. I think that, after listening to this song, many people won't be afraid of opening up about how they feel to their partners.
4. Oops (featuring Charlie Puth)
This song is for anyone who has ended a relationship thinking that they would be better off as friends but the feelings are still there. The girls sing about how they 'accidentally need you' because they are still in love with their partner. It's an infectious pop tune and the chorus is really catchy. Charlie Puth features on this track and, while it's not as good as Little Mix's collaboration with Jason Derulo on their single Secret Love Song, it's still a fun and entertaining song to listen to.
5. You Gotta Not
The intro to You Gotta Not may sound like one of Meghan Trainor's songs and that's no surprise considering she wrote this track. I'm not the biggest fan of Meghan because of her comments regarding her 'struggle' with anoxeria which is an eating disorder. Millions of people suffer from EDs and, when being interviewed, Meghan explained how she wasn't 'strong enough' to have an eating disorder and said that she tried to 'go anorexic for a few hours'. While I don't have an eating disorder, the comments still offended me and many others. Her songs aren't that great either as she body shames in her number one single 'All About That Bass' and is sexist in her song, 'Dear Future Husband'. I'm not going to lie, I was surprised when it was announced that Little Mix have recorded this song which was written by Meghan. The lyrics, unlike the girls' other songs, aren't empowering and actually shame males for different things including 'You love wearing tighty-whities (you gotta not!) as they only show off your muffin top'. This lyric implies that having a 'muffin top', which is a round belly, is a bad thing which it's not. This is why You Gotta Not is my least favourite track on the album as it shames men for many things. It's a shame that we still can't accept people for who they are and constantly shame people for different things. Unless you're a fan of Meghan Trainor's, I would advise giving this track a miss.
6. Down & Dirty
Down & Dirty is worth listening to just for Perrie's high note towards the end of the song. While every member of Little Mix can sing amazingly, Perrie's vocals stand out the most, especially in this song. Down & Dirty is probably one of their most racy songs yet. The song begins with Jesy singing 'I'm tasty, delicious, I'm rough round the edges / My mind is obsessive, my flex is agressive' which is really suggestive. I would say that this song is similar to A.D.I.D.A.S from their previous album, Get Weird, not in terms of sound but what the songs are about. Like Touch, I would avoid playing this in front of young children who might wonder what the song is about. This is another one of their songs that it's easy to dance to.
7. Power
This is one of my favourite songs on Glory Days because it's really empowering. I would recommend this song to anyone lacking in confidence, it'll give you that boost you need and you'll be singing 'I got the power' for a long time after listening to this song. Jade's vocals stand out in this song especially during the final verses. The chorus is powerful (pun not intended) and both the verse and bridge are just as equally as exciting as the chorus. This is definitely one of the tracks I'm looking forward to hearing Little Mix perform on their tour.
8. Your Love
Of course, it wouldn't be a Little Mix album without a ballad that shows off the girls' powerful voices. I doubt anyone, after listening to this song, will say that the girls can't sing. Despite this being a ballad, it also has a pop vibe to it. The girls sing about how a person's love makes them feel like 'Dirty dancing in the moonlight'. This is the perfect song for anyone who is in love. This song is further proof that Little Mix are at their best when singing about love.
9. Nobody Like You
Like the previous track, Your Love, Nobody Like You is a ballad. This is another one of their songs dealing with life post-breakup but, unlike Shout Out To My Ex, it's sad and emotional as the person is still in love with their ex. The lyrics are beautifully poetic especially the first line 'I'm alive, and living's just a beating heart'. If you've currently gone through a breakup and are in need of a good cry, I would recommend listening to this track. This is another one of their best songs as it shows how amazing the girls' vocals and songwriting skills are.
10. No More Sad Songs
For anyone who aren't fans of sad ballads, this is a song I would recommend to you. The lyrics are probably the best thing about this song, my favourite is 'Dancing with danger, talking to strangers / Don't care where I go, just can't be alone'.In terms of vocals, Jade really stands out in this track. I would like to see Little Mix release this as a single in the future.
11. Private Show
Private Show is another one of the songs on Glory Days that has explicit lyrics. It's full of energy and the sound reminds me of Britney Spears' single Circus, which is one of my favourite songs of hers and an early noughties hit, AM to PM by Christina Milian. I can imagine the girls choreography to this song being very energetic and exciting and I'm looking forward to watching them perform this on tour.
12. Nothing Else Matters
If I had to choose a favourite song on this album, it would be Nothing Else Matters. This is the definition of pop which is one of my favourite song genres. This song is about admitting all the highlights and flaws of their relationships and staying together. Many relationships end due to too many arguments, however, some of them remain united which is the premise of this song. Little Mix sing 'Nothing else matters like us / nothing else matters like love / I don't wanna fight, not tonight / Cause we're having fun now' which will show their fans how important it is to remain positive even during the hardest times of the relationship. It's an upbeat anthem that I'm sure a lot of fans will love.
13. Beep Beep
Avoid playing Beep Beep in front of young children as this song is one of their most risque. This song is very similar to their track from Get Weird, A.D.I.D.A.S. Both songs are about wanting to be with someone desperately. This is one of the songs that features exclusively on the Deluxe Edition of Glory Days. I would say that, if you liked A.D.I.D.A.S and are a fan of infectious and upbeat pop tunes, I would recommend listening to this.
14. Freak
Like F.U., this is a song that is aimed at fans whose partners have cheated on them. The girls all sing about how their partner won't 'get these kisses for free'. For anyone struggling to confront their partner, Freak is the best song for you. Unlike F.U., the girls refuse to forgive their partner and are willing to end the relationship. Too many people in relationships are forgiving of their partner and take them back, despite knowing they'll most likely hurt them again. Freak is one of the most energetic songs on the album and will give you the confidence you need to leave your partner.
Verdict
Little Mix have yet again released another album that I'm sure will be their most successful one yet. Almost every song is enjoyable and easy to sing along to. I doubt Mixers will be disappointed with Glory Days. Speaking of, the title, Glory Days, is perfect as I think that Little Mix are at their most succesful right now and these are definitely their 'Glory Days'.
If I had to pick three favourite songs from this album I would choose Nothing Else Matters, Touch and Nobody Like You.
A lot of artists tend to stick to the same sound and release albums that are more of the same but Little Mix prove that they're not afraid to change it up. These songs are completely different to any of the songs featured on their previous three albums.
4/5
Thank you for reading my blogpost, I hope you enjoyed it.
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