“[This album] was so underwhelming on multiple levels.

It’s just proof, at this point, their fanbase will buy anything.”

“The Tortured Poets DepartmentbyTaylor Swift.

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I respect her work ethic that I will always acknowledge.

“For me, it wasLoverby Taylor Swift.

She had such fun and colorful marketing, and I was so pumped for the release.

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Then, when she released “Me!”

When the album dropped, I just remember being so disappointed in it.”

“Ariana Grande’sEternal Sunshine.

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Honestly, I was holding out so so much hope, and it just sucks.

All of it.”

I went out and bought the CD the day it was released.

Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker taking a selfie on a roller coaster

Three tracks in, I thought someone was playing a practical joke on me.”

“The Recordby boygenius.

Apparently, they make music for sad queer women, but this sad queer woman was not impressed. "

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“BLACKPINK’sThe Albumwas so underwhelming on multiple levels.

It’s just proof, at this point, their fanbase will buy anything.”

It was priced outrageously for the times ($75 for the three-set CD if I remember correctly).

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“Blurred LinesbyRobin Thicke.

Listened for the rest of the album, and I was let down yet again.”

“Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoysby My Chemical Romance.

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Note: Some responses have been edited for length/clarity.

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Gerard Way performing on stage with microphone, sleeveless top and hair covering face, drums in background

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