HOW TO: Turn Your Messy Life into a HOT Messy Life

It's been a minute since I've written on here, so I thought I'd come grace your lil blog-reading eyes with some words of real life #wisdom, on a subject that's near & dear to my heart. I'm about to teach y'all how to make people believe that you have your life together when really you have no idea what you're doing. I consider myself an expert on this topic because let's be real -- I don't know what I'm doing with my life at all. My room is messy, I haven't washed my hair in a few days, I wear the same pair of black leggings almost every single day, but from an outsiders point of view, I appear as if I have somewhat of an idea of what I'm doing (hopefully maybe idk?). Here are my quick tricks & tips to turn your life from a grade-A mess, to a HOT mess with a booty that just won't quit ;)

1. INVEST IN A LINT ROLLER

This helps to disguise the fact that you've worn the same leggings for an entire week. Also if you're anything like me, you have a thousand fuzzy blankets that shed fuzz bits like CRAZY and get all over your black leggings. A lint roller will help you hide the fact that you just rolled out of bed and are wearing the black leggings that you slept in. 

2. DRY SHAMPOO. DRY SHAMPOO. DRY SHAMPOO.
If I had a dollar for the amount of times dry shampoo has saved my life, I would have over a million dollars probably. 

3. CAFFEINE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND -- JUST ACCEPT THAT 

Like health is okay but staying awake is more important. You just need to come to terms with that. Also I'm definitely #TeamSwig, sorry friends.

4. GET REALLY BIG HEADPHONES

.....and then wear them always. Walking to class, if you have big huge headphones on then no one's gonna stop you and try to talk to you and be your friend. This is important especially when you're late for your 11o'clock class because you slept in till 10:45 and attendance is mandatory (not speaking from personal experience or anything....... sorry mom). Also, you look pretty BA with some cool beats on your head, which makes your just-rolled-out-of-bed aesthetic look PURPOSEFUL. That's how to be a hot mess. Make everything questionable that happens to you look like you did it on purpose, and no one will question you. 

5. BUY A FRICK TON OF BEANIES*

mostly because they make anyone look BA. Beanies are the perfect accessory for the just-rolled-out-of-bed aesthetic, which you are undoubtedly rocking because you literally just rolled out of bed. Also helps for when you run out of dry shampoo and don't have time to fix the hair. Just cover it up! You'll look like you purposely styled your hair to look good in the beanie, when really you're still rocking the same curls from a few days ago. It's fashion!
*baseball hats work too.

6. THE BAGS UNDER YOUR EYES ARE DESIGNER

Celebrities pay TONS of money to get the "I got no sleep" bags under their eyes, right? K probs nah but OWN THAT SHIZ. Under-eye circles are a pain to cover up, and usually they look even worse if you try to make them go away (cake-y makeup is the lazy girl's ultimate enemy). So, throw away that concealer (or keep it, cause makeup is expensive) and embrace the no-sleep fashion that is happening on your face! Use it to your advantage - dark circles under your eyes really help with the whole "don't talk to me" vibe, so walk around with your resting B face on display and let the lack of sleep be seen!

7. BOMB PLAYLISTS ON SPOTIFY = BOMB LIFE

The amount of time that I spend on my Spotify playlists instead of on real things that could benefit my future is ridiculous. Like, HOURS of my life is dedicated to those things. But it's so important. You need at least one kick-butt playlist that you can listen to while rocking your huge head phones walking to class (see tip #4). Mine has a ton of Kanye & Big Sean on it, they really help me get in the don't-mess-with-this-hot-mess zone. You'll also need an acoustic jams/slow sad songs playlist, for when you actually decide to do homework/study, and you'll need a pop vibes playlist because anyone that says they don't like pop music is a LIAR and doesn't known what they're missing out on because top 40 pop music is the bomb and I'll fight anyone on that.

8. ACCEPT THE FACT THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE ON TIME

Like, just always plan on leaving your house 10 minutes late. That's okay. Find friends that accept this about you, and are okay with waiting for you (thanks chels).  At the same time, adjust. If you're going on a date and he's picking you up at 8, pretend that he's picking you up at 7:45 so even when you're late, you're still on time. Know yourself. Drake.

9. EYEBROWS MUST ALWAYS BE ON FLEEK

Cause even if you don't have time to put on makeup or make yourself look acceptable, if your eyebrows look good, then you just feel good and others are still threatened by your good looks. Like, you may be ugly but you have bomb eyebrows and not everyone can say that. Eyebrows on fleek, hot mess on fleek.

10. YOU CAN WRITE A 7 PAGE PAPER IN 2 HOURS. YOU CAN, AND YOU WILL.

BUT, those two hours you HAVE to be hyper focused. Like, no distractions at all. Get some caffeine, your acoustic Spotify playlist, and do WORK. And then you don't have to do homework until the next paper is due in a month. But then that night, you have to be willing to ignore everything and work hard on that paper. Procrastination doesn't have to be a bad thing. Just don't let it screw you over in the end. You have to commit to procrastination. 

11. USE YOUR CURLING IRON TO TAME FLY-AWAYS 

Okay this one is so random but it WORKS guys. Throwing your hair up into a ponytail? Good, me too. BUT, right when you start getting ready, turn on your curling iron. Then, when you're done getting ready approximately 5 minutes later, your curling wand is HOT, and ready to fix your mess of a hairstyle. Take the curling wand and seriously just run it from your part to the end of your hair. It will make your fly-aways go the same way as your hair, so they aren't sticking straight up. It's a little way to make your bun seem more intentionally-messy-chic than the reality of it being the same bun you put your hair in the night before.

12. ALL NIGHTERS ARE OK BUT YOU GOTTA DO THEM RIGHT

TIP 1-don't do them often. TIP 2-you're gonna want to kill yourself, accept this early on. TIP 3-do the most important work early on, so if (when) you decide "this all-nighter isn't happening, I'm going to bed" then you won't be totally screwed the next day! TIP 4-caffeine in INTERVALS. Drink from 8-9PM, 12-1AM, 4-5AM. Then, you won't be jittery and shaky all day the following day. Also, drink a lot of water in addition to the caffeine. Pop dehydrates you, so that one's way important!! TIP 5-ten mins of social media for every 45 mins of studying. Always. Gotta treat yo'self so you don't go insane, obviously.

13. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR HOROSCOPE
Knowing your horoscope means knowing what's coming. Like for instance, my horoscope yesterday said that I was gonna be really busy the beginning of the week, but this weekend I'm gonna have a fun and flirty weekend (direct quote). Now I know that I need to work really hard at the beginning of the week so I can have a carefree and fun weekend! It's good to know these things, I promise. Also, it's nice so if your life is crashing and burning more than normal, you have something to blame. 

14. WHEN YOU GO GROCERY SHOPPING, BUY THE NECESSARY THINGS

don't even bother buying a ton of veggies and fruits because there's no way you're gonna eat them all before they go bad. Buy 1-2 avocados, a small package of grapes, and then cereal, spaghetti-o's, frozen dinners, mac n cheese, and steamable veggies. Also don't forget butter or else you can't make mac n cheese and then you'll get sad. 

15. WEAR MATCHING SOCKS

It's the little things. You'll look more put together. Even if your socks aren't visible, what if you somehow end up somewhere you need to take your shoes off??? Nothing more embarrassing than having ratchet socks. Invest, and take the time to match them after you wash them so you don't have to waste time in the morning finding matching socks. 

16. SLEEP ON TOP OF YOUR DUVET

I have like 5 fuzzy blankets I use, and I sleep on top of my actual duvet. Then, it's like you made your bed each morning even though you did nothing. Literally nothing feels better than coming home and having your bed be made. So, sleep on top of your actual comforter, and sleep with extra blankets so you don't have to worry about it. Also if people surprise you by coming to your house, you don't have to rush around and be stressed that they think you're messy because YOUR BED IS ALREADY MADE. So, obviously you have your life together. Right? lol riiiiiiighhhhhht *sly emoji face here* 

17. DRINK A TON OF WATER
Water makes your skin clear, keeps you hydrated, and carrying around a cute water bottle makes you look like you have your shiz together.

18. USE THE 2/3RDS RULE WHEN GETTING READY
I've talked about this before. It's foolproof. Every day before you leave, make sure you're at least 2 for 3 in your appearance. Between hair, makeup, and clothes, make sure at least 2 of those 3 categories be acceptable. If you don't feel like putting makeup on, you can still have a good day if your hair is acceptable and your clothes don't look like you just rolled out of bed. Hair not working? Put on a lil bit of mascara and a sweater instead of a tshirt and you're golden. Days you need to be fierce, go for 3/3. Rough days (aka normal days probably) can be 1/3. If you're ever 0/3 just text me and I'll bring you soup or something because obviously you're having a bad day. It's a good system that has never failed me once.

19. REMEMBER THAT NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THEY'RE DOING
No one actually has control of their life, so really you're no less of a person than anyone else. The only difference is that your lack of control is a lot more outwardly visible than other peoples may be. You just need to accept this, adopt the aesthetic of a hot mess, and then rock that vibe for all its worth. You are beautiful, messy, and lost in the world. THAT'S OKAY.


Hope you guys appreciated this, also just a little bit nervous that now I'll get called out for all my tips & tricks so here's hoping that no one actually reads this lololol.

LOVE Y'ALL

TUNES:
Stone // Alessia Cara

Rock Bottom // Hailey Steinfeld

GABBY REVIEWS SHIZ - PURPOSE & MADE IN THE AM

I'm like hey, what's up, hello. I am here today to review the albums Made in the AM (by One Direction) and Purpose (by Justin Bieber). Usually I live-tweet when new music comes out but since there are two albums to be reviewed, my poor little Twitter followers wouldn't be able to handle all of what I'm trying to say. So, here we are. I got the deluxe versions of both albums, which I highly recommend. I'm rating these songs on the classic "1CHAIN'S SCALE OF 1-10 CHAINS". Songs will get between 1 and 10 chains. 1 chain means it's absolute trash, 10 chains means it's a straight banger and basically heaven in a song. 

VOCABULARY I USE A LOT IN THIS: 

bop/bopper: a song that makes you bop your head. very good.

banger: a song that makes you bang your head. very good.

vibes: the general feel of a song/person/album as a whole.

First, I'm going to listen to Purpose by Justin Bieber. Track by track. Starting with the first song, Mark My Words, and listening to it straight through. Let's do this.

1. Mark My Words

first thoughts: ok yes sing it Justin. Simple. I already love this album so much because I really feel like Justin is letting his vocals speak for themselves. This is his comeback album - the one where he needs to prove that he deserves everything he has. And letting his vocals be the main focus of this new album, taking a step back from all the techno and heavy beats that was on Journals was genius. He is TALENTED and I am so excited for the rest of his album

favorite line/part: "Mark my words, that's all that I have." yo.

overall reaction: Perfect opening track for his album. Simple, leaves you excited to hear the rest of the album. Maybe a little too simple, but that's what the intro/first song should be. Leaves you wanting more. 

rating: 4/10 chains

2. I'll Show You

first thoughts: Okay so I heard this one last week when it was released early as a promotional single. I love it. I feel like Justin Bieber is really just owning the fact that he kind of sucked for a while and now he's trying to make a comeback. And it's really working for him.

favorite line/part: the whole chorus, and the harmonized "I'll show yooooouuu". Like I said before, he's letting his vocals do the talking. The vibe that he's going with in the simple, acoustic techno is really perfect for his new sound. He's been working with some BOMB producers. love it. 

overall reaction: Well, I cried the first time I heard this. He's being so honest and VULNERABLE. That makes for a great album. Props to JBiebz. 

rating: 6/10 chains

3. What Do You Mean?

first thoughts: SO FRICKIN CATCHY. This is the song that when it starts you're like "oh yep here we go" and then all of a sudden it's 3 days laters and you're still dancing to it because you just got lost in the moment cause it's SO CATCHY.

favorite line/part: "I wanna knoOOOOOOW" (2:34)

overall reaction: It's great. so catchy (can I use that word anymore? C'mon gabs find a thesaurus), really encompasses his new sound as a whole. The perfect song to have as the first single.

rating: 7/10 chains

4. Sorry

first thoughts: Am I the only one that's like HEY SELENA, THIS SONG IS FOR YOU. Because it totally is. And dang it Selena, just let the poor boy apologize and make it up to you.

favorite line/part: ALL OF IT

overall reaction: this song makes me wish I had an ex-bf that kind of did me wrong so he could sing this to me and I could forgive him as it played in the background of the movie that is my life. 

rating: 7/10 chains

5. Love Yourself

first thoughts: kay to be honest I didn't like this song at first but then after listening to it a couple more times, it totally grew on me. 

favorite line/part: "my momma don't like you and she likes everyone" like there's no way you listened to that and DIDN'T go "oh shiz". Also the sax solo for the bridge. SO UNEXPECTED BUT SO RIGHT.

overall reaction: a chill bopper that you can jam to with your girls but also listen to after a breakup when you're pissed at your ex for using you and being a jerk. Also, perfect for subtweets. Justin pulled a Taylor Swift with this one and I LOVE IT.

rating: 8/10 chains

6. Company

first thoughts: kay this officially begins the songs that I haven't heard yet. So the real reviewing begins now. Justin sounds like 13 year old Justin that I listened to and obsessed over while in 8th grade and I love it. Especially because 13 year old Justin is singing about grown up stuff now. 

favorite line/part: 45 seconds in, that pre-chorus tho. 

overall reaction: not a total banger, definitely more relaxed. One of the filler songs on the album, for sure. It will make a great addition to my study playlist. Kind of scandalous because he's literally singing about a one night stand but hey, he makes a one night stand sound kind of tempting. (just kidding mom)

rating: 5/10 chains

7. No Pressure (ft. Big Sean)

first thoughts: Before I actually review this, I feel like it must be stated that I LOVE BIG SEAN. Like.....so much. And any Justin Bieber/Big Sean collabs are instantly bangers to me. So hopefully this lives up to my hype. Ok pressing play..... first thoughts. This is weird but I'm into it for sure. Different than Memphis (their last collab) but I like it. 2 mins in.....big sean where u at. This is very r&b feels, which I looooove. I'm into it.

favorite line/part: all of Big Sean's rap. Justin's part is good but like....I feel like I've heard it a thousand other times on this album. Kind of dragging here tbh :/

overall reaction: This kind of just sounds like all the other songs on this album. But at the same time, it's catchy and the Big Sean verse was way good (obvi my boy Sean DELIVERS). Another simpler song that will probably be added to my homework playlist and forgotten about. Sorry biebz. 

rating: 6/10 chains

8. No Sense (ft. Travis Scott)

first thoughts:  okay this just sounds like a Travis Scott song. He definitely added his vibe to this. Sounds more like a Travis Scott song ft. Justin Bieber, rather than the other way around, which I don't really mind. 

favorite line/part:  Justin's mad falsetto in the chorus, and the BEAT CHANGE after the chorus. That was dope, definitely added a couple chains to this song for me. 

overall reaction: this sounds like something that would be on soundcloud and people would be like "yoooooo you heard this dope new song?? it's not on Spotify" and then I would get mad because I can't add it to my spotify playlists. I like it. Travis Scott really does it for me, anything he touches is gold. 

rating: 6/10 chains 

9. The Feeling (ft. Halsey)

first thoughts: I love Halsey and am excited to hear how their voices mesh together. Different sounds, but I like the intro so far. Okay Justin started singing and I love what's happening. 

favorite line/part:  the whole chorus is a BOP. Love it. Especially at 3:07, the different beat drop.

overall reaction:  Favorite song on the album, hands down. Halsey really adds a special something to this track and I can only hope that they collab again in the future. Is it bad that I want every person at BYU to listen to this, especially for the line "Am I in love with you or am I in love with the feeling" bc no way you're in love with the boy you met last week SORRY NOT HOW THAT WORKS OUT okay sorry I'm done back to the review this song is fantastic. Sounds different than any other song on the album, and I really liked the change of pace. 

rating: 9/10 chains

10. Life Is Worth Living

first thoughts:  This song hasn't started yet but somehow I feel like I'm gonna cry while listening to it? The piano is a good sign. Justin with a piano can do no wrong (Pray, anyone??)

favorite line/part: Yo. All of this is my favorite. Play this at my funeral (that would be kind of ironic hahahaha actually do it please) 

overall reaction: I cried and I don't even know why it was just so beautiful. The piano and his beautiful voice and the message. LIVE ANOTHER DAY. People make mistakes. Life is worth living again. JUSTIN YOUR COMEBACK IS HERE. Simple, beautiful, just overall amazing.

rating: 7/10 chains

11. Where Are Ü Now?

first thoughts:  Okay, we all know this one already. All I have to say is that I'm really glad I'm not Selena Gomez having to listen to these songs knowing they're about me. Dang. Just forgive him already!!!

favorite line/part: the dolphin screech at the chorus is catchy as frick and don't even lie and pretend you haven't tried to recreate the sound at some point in the past couple weeks. 

overall reaction: total bop, will be remembered as the song of Justin's comeback. Some would argue that the repetitiveness is annoying, but I think it's perfect. Gets in your head and stays there for days and days and days.

rating: 7/10 chains  

12. Children

first thoughts:  really really liking this one. It's different. I feel like Jaden Smith would really like this? Also @KanyeWest "LISTEN TO THE KIDS, MAN. LISTEN TO THE KIDS."

favorite line/part: all of it all of it all of it.

overall reaction:  SPEAK FOR OUR GENERATION, JUSTIN. SPEAK FOR US. WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN? WHAT ABOUT OUR GENERATION? WHO'S GONNA BE THE ONE TO FIGHT FOR IT? WE'RE THE INSPIRATION. DO YOU BELIEVE IN IT ENOUGH TO FIGHT FOR IT? This is the anthem that we didn't know we needed nor do we deserve. I love it. Totally bop.

rating: 8/10 chains

13. Purpose

first thoughts: Justin and the piano again? My heart can't handle this. (2:40) OKAY JUSTIN'S FRICKIN SOLILOQUY?? Really can't handle this right now. Feeling really really weak. Send help or cookies.

favorite line/part:  "You give me purpose" so yeah probably need to dance to this at my wedding? Yep. It's happening.

overall reaction:  As the album namesake, this song is GOOD. Once again, you can just feel his vulnerability and it's overwhelming. You FEEL for ya boy Justin. This song is deep AF and I really can't handle it. 

rating: 6/10 chains  

14. Been You

first thoughts:  more upbeat than the past few songs. Good pickup after Purpose for sure. Enjoying the summer-y vibe of this a lot. Reminds me of Beauty & A Beat era. I like it.

favorite line/part: the obvious pop feel of the chorus.

overall reaction:  Reminds me of the classic teenage boy Justin Bieber vibe, Beauty & A Beat era. I like it.. It's a mini throwback to when he was stealing girls hearts as a 14 year old. This will at some point be all over the radio, I guarantee it.  

rating: 6/10 chains

15. Get Used To It

first thoughts:  this is kind of psychedelic? Or I might just be way tired. Either way I think I like it.

favorite line/part:  funky chorus techno thing

overall reaction: Good addition to the album. Not outstanding, but still makes you want to dance. Feeling pretty "meh" about this though.

rating: 5/10 chains  

  

16. We Are (ft. Nas)

first thoughts:  Catchy. His vocals are bomb in this. Justin could sing a song about a huge dump he just took and it would still sound magical.

favorite line/part:  Nas is good in this. I think his voice goes with Justin's really well. Definitely added something extra to this song. 

overall reaction:  Another song that I probably won't skip, but probably won't be adding to my queue anytime soon. **After listening to this one more time, I take that back. It's already grown on me. Adding one chain right now, it went from 5 to 6**

rating: 6/10 chains

17. Trust

first thoughts: this is giving me like early 2000s r&b hip hop vibes and I am LOVING it. Really feeling this one.

favorite line/part:  The jazzy piano riffs are everything

overall reaction:  I like how this song sounded different from the other songs. You can tell it apart, it has its own unique sound. 

rating: 7/10 chains  

   

18. All In It

first thoughts: this feels like the Justin Bieber Christmas album. So festive. 

favorite line/part:  did he say Water Runs Dry? As in Boyz II Men Water Runs Dry? Definitely my favorite line.

overall reaction: Are we sure this wasn't supposed to be put on the Christmas album instead? I feel like there should be sleigh bells in the background during the chorus and that I need to be cuddled up next to the fire with my boo drinking some hot chocolate. Meh. It's a little more cheesy than the other songs. We needed at least one really cheesy Justin Bieber song, so I'm really glad they didn't forget it. Didn't really enjoy this JB soliloquy, although heartfelt and vulnerable, it felt out of place and kind of awkward. That ruined it for me.

rating: 3/10

19. What Do You Mean REMIX (ft. Ariana Grande)

first thoughts: WAY EXCITED FOR THIS. Ariana is amazing, and it's about dang time her & JB collab, even if it is just a remix.  

favorite line/part:  OBVIOUSLY WHEN ARIANA CAME IN. Her voice is so perfect for this song I am seriously crying right now THOSE HARMONIES.

overall reaction:  Didn't think this song could get any better but then Ariana comes along and riffs her way right into my heart. JB+ARI 4EVER. 

rating: 9/10 chains  

Okay, I'm taking a short 10 minutes break to finish up the work email that I started writing two hours ago and still haven't finished because #purpose BUT then I will begin listening to Made in the AM and we will do this same process but for 1D. CAN'T WAIT. 

1. Hey Angel

first thoughts: so sweet of them to write a song about me. This whole beginning intro reminds me of the song Feeling A Moment by Feeder (good song, I recommend it). Kind of slow, but I think that's the vibe they're going for now? I'm into it. 

favorite line/part: The oooooh's are giving me LIFE right now. Love it. 

overall reaction:  Good first song, once again. It's seriously giving me such early-2000 soft indie alternative vibes, which obviously I am all about.  

rating: 5/10 chains

2. Drag Me Down

first thoughts: this song came out a while ago so we all know and love this song with all our hearts. Still, for reviews sake, I will review.
favorite line/part: The claps to build up to the chorus, the syncopation, the repetitive lyrics that make you want to sing along even more, anytime Harry Styles decides to grace the world with his beautiful husky voice (ESPECIALLY THOSE RIFFS AT THE END? Like seriously how dare he), literally every single part of this song.
overall reaction: THIS SONG IS A STRAIGHT BANGER. Honestly this gave me hope for the rest of the album. I don't know how else to say it, this song goes hard and I'm obsessed with it and have nothing else to say.
rating: 9/10 chains

3. Perfect

first thoughts:  we already know that I'm so obsessed with this song. OBVIOUSLY IT'S ABOUT TAYLOR SWIFT. It's so catchy and like duh of course I'm going to sing along as loud as I can because there's no other way to listen to this.

favorite line/part:  "IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO WRITE YOUR BREAKUP SONGS ABOUT, BABY I'M PERFECT" @taylorswift13 hello sorry we have a song written DIRECTLY TO YOU. Also whenever Harry Styles sings the word "rendezvous", my heart leaps into my throat. It seriously needs to be illegal for him to exist. Also after the bridge when most of the instruments go out and it's just Harry singing.....be still my soul.

overall reaction: EXACTLY WHAT I WAS HOPING FOR WHEN THIS ALBUM CAME OUT. Serves us some good boy-band vibes but also a more grown up sound. Like a grown up boyband. Whatever. It's absolutely perfect. Hehe see what I did there cause it's called perfect and I said it was perfect

rating: 9/10 chains

4. Infinity

first thoughts:  this song was released as a promo single so I've listened to it about a thousand times already. It's a great song for driving around at night just thinking bout stuff. 

favorite line/part:  "when everybody wants you....." I relate to this line a lot because like everyone wants me too so it just really speaks to me I guess

overall reaction: but for real.... this song gets mad real. The lyrics got me thinking about the boy I had a crush on in 8th grade that moved before I got to tell him that I liked him. Like.....I wonder how he's been lately, you know? One Direction singing vulnerable songs has me more vulnerable than I'd like to admit. No I'm not okay. Send help + cookies (again).

rating: 6/10 chains

5. End of the Day

first thoughts: chill vibes, makes me happy. I can't stop smiling. 

favorite line/part: all of them singing in the chorus just makes me so happy cause they're so cute and a boyband and all singing together and when they tour in 2017 and perform this song I'll probably be crying happy tears all over the place, whatever.

overall reaction: Doesn't sound like any of their other stuff, but I'm really into it. They're definitely taking a huge step away from the classic boyband style, and I thought I would hate it, but I'm kind of supporting it. Also those high notes at the end, obviously they're doing just fine without Zayn.

rating: 7/10 chains

   

6. If I Could Fly

first thoughts: okay simple piano and Harry Styles singing, those aren't tears in my eyes that's just a twig or like a branch or something. frick this song. I'm too emotional for this. But I love it. Way too much.

favorite line/part: When Harry sings "I hope you don't run from me" and all the other instruments/voices cut out. FRICK.

overall reaction: Definitely adding this to my wedding playlist. This is making me so happy-sad. I'm genuinely shaking right now because this is so beautiful and simple.

rating: 9/10 chains

7. Long Way Down

first thoughts: acoustic guitar, loving it. Seems v chill.

favorite line/part: Harry singing "it's a long way down from here" OK BYE 

overall reaction: This song is chill AF and I love it. Usually I don't like these kinds of songs, especially from 1D (cuz I want those fun pop bangers you know??) but I really do like this.

rating: 6/10 chains

   

8. Never Enough

first thoughts: sounds like "in the jungle...the mighty jungle...the lion sleeps tonight" hahaha I don't think I can take this song seriously. stay tuned.

favorite line/part: THE UNIFIED SCREAM-SINGING "C'MON"

overall reaction: Okay just kidding I think I like it? There's so much happening all at once, I'm very overwhelmed but I'm pretty sure it's in a good way. Yeah, definitely good way. Still overwhelmed though. This song would make for a really good vid on the a capella app. Still not sure how I feel about this. 

rating: 4/10 chains

9. Olivia

first thoughts: why is my name not Olivia? Again, kind of overwhelming because a lot of things are happening but I can't stop smiling so it's all good things. 

favorite line/part: "I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE OLIVIA"

overall reaction: listening to this over and over again until I'm convinced that my name is Olivia. 

rating: 5/10 chains

10. What A Feeling

first thoughts: psychedelic funky vibes, but like an acoustic version of psychedelic funky vibes. into it. Again with the early-2000 soft indie alternative vibes. 

favorite line/part: meh.

overall reaction: once again, not sure I'll ever add it to my queue but won't skip past it if it comes up on shuffle. Got bored halfway through. 

rating: 5/10 chains

11. Love You Goodbye

first thoughts: But why does this remind me of Gotta Be You? Like Liam singing in his cute little soft voice. I'm imagining them all in scarves on a train again. Now I'm crying #TBT 

favorite line/part: Louis's high note at the bridge and then Harry's low haunting voice right after. NOT FAIR TO MY HEART. Also the first line "It's inevitable everything that's good comes to an end" because this band is so so good but after this album it's coming to an end and don't look at me I'm so sad :( 

overall reaction: heartbreaking sad I'm so sad and vulnerable and empty inside but also so many emotions are inside of me one direction how do you do this to me all the time it's seriously rude. But for real, this song is one of my favorites. Unexpected, but so good.

rating: 7/10 chains

12. I Want to Write You a Song

first thoughts: I'm already crying??? THIS SONG. Kind of reminds me of that song from Juno, with the simple guitar & melody. I'm all for it. 

favorite line/part: literally all of it. It gave me that happy feeling inside my heart, I can't stop smiling it's so perfect. Niall's last little verse though definitely stands out as my favorite. It's so good.

overall reaction: Yet another song that has been added to my wedding playlist. IT'S SO SIMPLE AND PRECIOUS. I wanna cuddle while listening to this. Hey future husband, sorry but you're gonna have to learn this on guitar and sing it to me every night before we go to bed. THX. Love this so much. I'm still crying. Lol help. 

rating: 10/10 chains (THE FIRST AND ONLY PERFECT SCORE)

   

13. History

first thoughts: JACK JOHNSON + JOHN MAYER VIBES. All for it. Hoping that this is the vibe that Niall goes with for his solo projects. 

favorite line/part: Anytime all 4 of them sing all together, I die a little inside. So, the whole chorus. 

overall reaction: I'm really loving this album as a whole so far, I feel like each song has its own individual vibe. Like each song is distinctly its own, which I really love. 

rating: 6/10 chains

14. Temporary Fix

first thoughts: THIS IS GIVING ME MIDNIGHT MEMORIES VIBES UP THE WAZOO!!!! I love it. I love it. I love it. 

favorite line/part: "I'll be your temporary fix" that part for sure when they just belt it ooohweeeee YES.

overall reaction: This is giving me boyband flashbacks! Love that they included at least a couple songs that are obviously boyband to feed my little fangirl soul.

rating: 8/10 chains

   

15. Walking in the Wind

first thoughts: I'm sorry am I on a beach in Hawaii? I feel relaxed just listening to this. 

favorite line/part: ??? genuinely don't know if I like any of it enough to have a favorite part. It's all very meh to me. Nothing stands out as exceptional.

overall reaction: this really sounds like it should be on the soundtrack for Lilo & Stitch 2. Not sure how much I actually like this. Cool.

rating: 4/10 chains

16. Wolves

first thoughts: once again...chill John Mayer on the beach vibes? The chorus is good though. Didn't think I was gonna like this but I'm into it.

favorite line/part: anytime they go "oooooooooh" 

overall reaction: It's very predictable, which usually I don't like in music but it works for this song. Also love the imagery of Harry Styles and a wolf just hanging out in a very punk rock way. I feel like this song will grow on me, but for now I'm feeling average about it. 

rating: 5/10 chains

   

17. A.M.

first thoughts: "Oh won't you STAAAY WITH MEEEE" fav if you also thought that when it first started. 

favorite line/part: the whole chorus because #harry #styles

overall reaction: love love the simple guitar in this. This song is the perfect capstone to the album. It feels like a farewell though, like this is the last new song they'll ever make together and that makes me so sad but I'm so proud of them. This is getting sappy. Overall, I really enjoyed this album. Like I said, there's a distinct sound to each individual song but they all come together to make a beautifully put together album. 

rating: 6/10 chains

OKAY, if you made it to the end of this I am impressed and give you mad props. Please remember that these are my opinions and please don't hate me if you don't agree with what I had to say. Also I listened to these albums late in the night when I should have been asleep so I'm excited to listen to them again when I truly am awake and not as emotional/vulnerable as I am right now. I just wanna say a huge thank you to One Direction & Justin Bieber for making such amazing albums and putting the time, hard work, and effort in to create quality music for their fans. Love you guys til the end of forever. K bye.

XOXO,

gabs.

I would do a music recommendation like I usually do, but that doesn't really make sense seeing as how I just recommended like 3 hours of music for y'all to listen to. Go listen to both albums, and let me know which ones are your favorites! 

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