Cowboy Carter Review: Every Thought We Had While Listening to Beyoncé’s New Album

“MILELLEKEEYYYYYYYYY. Sorry I misplaced management of myself there.” —DS

“Sobbing considering of driving shotgun in my bestie’s automobile in highschool.” —AS

“Down the 405!!!  (But in addition what time? 4 am? How was there no site visitors?)” —DS

“I really feel so blessed to reside on this timeline.” —AS

“This may be my fave up to now. However I’m a sucker for collabs—‘Let the Gentle In’ with Father John Misty was additionally my fav off Lana’s most up-to-date album.” —DS, recognized Lanita

“That is my favourite. It feels prefer it’s about time passing by, or doing too issues early in life, however having somebody with you making all of the distinction whether or not its a companion or a buddy (in my thoughts it’s giving best-friend anthem).” —Jenifer Calle, senior commerce editor

Monitor 17: “Levii’s Denims” (feat. Put up Malone)

“No I am sorry I hate Put up Malone on this…That is the worst a part of the album.” —AS

“Yeah to this point that is the weakest music on the album for me.” —CW

“Okay it is a vibe shift.” -DS

“Ew I can not I am sorry Put up offers me the ick. This music is gonna be in a horrible rom-com.” —AS

“Put up’s half sounds just like the ‘again seat of your rover’ band? ‘Child pull me nearer within the again seat of your rover’ no matter they’re referred to as. [Editor’s note: That would be The Chainsmokers].” —DS

“IDK this music is giving me Y2K vibes for some purpose.” —JG

“I preferred it. 😩😬” —Stephanie McNeal, senior editor

Monitor 18: “Flamenco”

“I believe we’re all recovering from the Put up Malone bounce scare.” —DS

Monitor 19: “The Linda Martell Present” (feat. Linda Martell)

“As regular Beyoncé is so strategic and genius in her references. For individuals who don’t know Linda was a trailblazer for Black feminine nation artists.” —AM

“That’s how you recognize she’s a Virgo. She strategizes like no different.” —DS

“EVERYTHING is intentional. She’s proven us that point and time once more by way of her profession.” —AM

Monitor 20: “Ya Ya”

“My husband simply walked in on me dancing to this.” —DS

“Referencing ‘These Boots Are Made for Strolling’ and ‘Good Vibrations’—alongside together with her cowl of ‘Blackbird,’ Beyoncé is basically bringing the ’60s again.” —AS

“‘These Boots Are Made For Strolling’ pattern—yee-fucking-haw.” —SR

“That is additionally giving me Tina Turner.” —JG

“I believe my dad will really like this album.” —SR

“I texted my dad to pay attention!!! That is so humorous.” —CW

“Cowboy Carter is for women with That Dad.” —SR

“I’m scared to inform my dad to pay attention. I really feel like he’ll implode. And likewise, hold shopping for bigger and bigger cowboy hats (it’s already a problem).” —DS

Monitor 21: “Oh Louisiana”

“All of the ’60s nods all through needs to be intentional nod to Civil Rights Motion à la ‘Blackbird’’s early inclusion, Linda was the primary Black girl to play the Grand Outdated Opry in 1969….” —AM