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The Lizard Review

Detailed amphibious rantings on songs, artists, records, and rocks.

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Episodes

The 2024 VMA's : The Diva Parade That Kept Getting Interrupted By Boring People

Was it the best one ever? Well, no.... Was it the worst one ever!? WELL, NO!!! The 2024 VMA's was truly a moment of divas being up, and flops being down and down BAD. Not everyone can share pieces of the crown I fear! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 13, 202455 min

The History of the VMA's

Britney Spears' most iconic performances. Miley Cyrus getting caught on smack cam in front of a live audience. Beyonce pregnancy announcement. Madonna showing cheek and panty live on television. Eminem fighting a puppet. Kurt Cobain tormenting Axl Rose for fun. And that's just the beginning... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 10 min

The Sharp Knife of Summer

A lyrical analysis of, what else.....August by Taylor Swift. A song about a first love that becomes a lost love and everything that goes along with it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 30, 202458 min

Short n Sweet Sugar Water

Sabrina Carpenter's new album where she exposes Shawn Mendes as a poor man's Justin Bieber, Maude Latour's debut record where she more than proves herself as capable of fitting in with her gen z contemporaries, and a brief look at how we treat celebrities following Chappell Roan's comments on celebrity and fan culture. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe...

Aug 23, 202456 min

New Music Friday : The Crimes of Blake Lively Edition

Halsey is regaining footing after a disappointing lead single, Tinashe is pushing forward amidst her viral success, Addison Rae is BACK, Beabadoobee is Michelle Branch 2.0, Gaga and Bruno Mars surprise the hell out of me, and the internet wants you believe that Blake Lively is trying to destroy it all...all that AND MORE in today's NMF. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe...

Aug 16, 202458 min

Sabrina, What's Good!?!?!?

An American tradition (gathering celebrities into one room and forcing them to play nice with one another for four hours) has returned....Join me in reading through ALLLL the nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards, and hear some of my predictions for who will win what (and why.) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe...

Aug 09, 202445 min

The Lizard's Essential Albums : The One That Showed Me The Ugly Truth

The second in a series where I go through the most IMPORTANT and influential albums in my life - this one served in ways I never thought possible and did it all while shaking the foundations of my reality. Through others, we become ourselves. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe...

Aug 02, 20241 hr 3 min

The World's Best Pop Songs That No One Remembers

Gwen Stefani did a lot of things during her LAMB era that I'm sure you'd LIKE to forget about...sadly I won't let you!!! Plus, Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, and Doja Cat. Accompanying playlist on Spotify // Apple Music This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe...

Jul 26, 20241 hr 5 min

You're Going To Be Late For Zach Bryan's Birthday Party...

NEW MUSIC AND POP CULTURE FRIDAY!!!!! Featuring Remi Wolf, Clairo, Halsey, Longlegs, Griff, Zach Bryan, and a shadow figure lurking in the background. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 19, 202457 min

The Lizard's Essential Albums : The One That Made Me Feel Understood

The first in a series where I go through the most IMPORTANT and influential albums in my life - this one made me feel seen and heard at one of the most pivotal times in my life. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 12, 20241 hr 1 min

Lasso, Brat, Chanel No. 5, and Other Cryptids

Lasso hasn't been seen except in the shadows late at night in the mountains. Brat can only be seen by those with the wherewithal to comprehend it. And Chanel No. 5 will never be seen at all..... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 07, 20241 hr 2 min

From Aperol Spritz to Wrist Wrist Spritz Spritz...

I'M BACK FROM LONDON!! My welcome home gift was the latest album from Camila Cabello and it unfortunately DID NOT come with a receipt so I'm unable to return it....additionally some SZA, Halsey, and Kesha. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 30, 20241 hr 4 min

I Hope It's Shitty In The Black Dog

A lyrical analysis / manifestation circle, in the hopes of receiving this song as a surprise song in London... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 19, 202437 min

Songs That Make Me Cry

A short list of the songs that make me absolutely buckwild insane, including a longer playlist. Playlist on Spotify // Playlist on Apple This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe...

Jun 13, 202454 min

Please Please Please Stream Brat!

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Halsey, Sabrina Carpenter, and of course, Charli XCX. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 08, 202457 min

Two Girls, One Muse

What's the one thing Taylor Swift and Halsey have in common? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

May 31, 202453 min

This Week In Music! (The Plagues of Egypt Edition)

From nonsensical Stan Wars about which pop girl is polluting the environment more, to boring indie girls, to Meghan Trainor...it's all righttt here for your enjoyment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

May 25, 202449 min

Hit Lizard Hard and Soft

ruminations on the brand new Billie Eilish record that truly do range from hard and soft. WARNING : I cry. I also do impressions. Classic. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

May 17, 202458 min

I Hate It Here, So I Will Go To 2004

a thorough lyrical analysis of Taylor Swift's I Hate It Here, and for some reason Perez Hilton comes up organically? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

May 13, 202443 min

Chloe or Sam or Lizard or Marcus

a lyrical analysis of the strongest soldier on The Anthology - an overlooked masterpiece, one of her strongest pieces of writing, and proof she is Emily Swiftinson. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

May 01, 202443 min

An Abundance of 'Chellas

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 26, 202445 min

Never take advice from a Tortured Poet...

your last correspondence before The Tortured Poets Department comes out...here is a Dear Reader lyrical analysis 📖 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 17, 202446 min

Tortured Joever Department

a previously paywalled episode I'm sharing with EVERYONE in honor of TTPD coming out. A purrrfect primer for the new album 🤍 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 10, 20241 hr 16 min

Good Luck Guzzling All This New Music and Content, Babe!

New Music from Chappell Roan, Jojo Siwa, Glass Animals, Lizzy McAlpine, and the ever-present Charli XCX. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Apr 06, 202436 min

Genres Are a Funny Little Concept, Aren't They?

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY with Camila Cabello, JoJo Siwa, Twenty-One Pilots, Flyana Boss, and of course the cowboy herself...Beyonce...if that ain't country, you tell me what is!!! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 29, 202438 min

It's Death by a Thousand Cuts

A lyrical analysis of one of the best songs on Lover. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 20, 202430 min

Taylor Swift's Best Love Song

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 28, 202437 min

The History of Half Time!

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 10, 202440 min
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