And it all plays out in space, with the role of overwhelming odds being played by ancient, titanic machines. It’s hardly ground-breaking material for sci-fi, but Mass Effect 2 taps into one of the all time classic adventure stories: uneasy allies versus overwhelming odds. Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SĪssemble a crew of sidekicks, achieve the impossible, save the galaxy. A fully-fledged psychopath, played with wonderful glee by Steven Ogg, GTA finally has a vehicle for its frenzied bloodbaths in the form of an unrepentant character who couldn’t care less about ludonarrative dissonance. Knowing and loyal, you want to actively limit the damage you do when the game puts you in the role of the young carjacker. Presented as miserable and remorseful, Michael isn’t the guy you do drive-by shootouts with. Such is the quality of the voice acting and mission structure, you’ll find yourself subconsciously role-playing whoever you think Franklin and co. Thanks to its innovative character-swapping gameplay, GTA 5 lets you live three very distinct lives over the course of a single campaign. Most of the time though, this Los Santos yarn is way too hard to pin down… and that’s a compliment. At times it’s a wisecracking take on Michael Mann’s Heat – those headline scores are incredible. The most subversive story Rockstar has ever told in GTA is also the series’ best. She also played at Glastonbury Festival 2022 and other events.Platforms: PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC Coming from Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK, Holly has secured a record deal and her EP, The Walls Are Way Too Thin, is already out. She’s a British singer-songwriter in the indie rock and synth-pop music landscape. While she, for some reason, committed to the relationship, they never did and, as the tone suggests, only used her. The toxicity is demonstrated by them calling her an ’emotional Grim Reaper’. The lyrics touch on the prickness level of her ex-partner on several occasions – in the first and second verses, and the pre-chorus after the second verse. While the story is well outlined and set, even with a flashback, the meaning may not be as clear. What is Holly Humberstone’s ‘Scarlett’ about? I’m not sure how you come up with something like that but it’s pure perfection, a stroke of genius. You’ll remember especially the first line setting the story so you can delve into the sadness and, eventually, feel Scarlett’s relief. So go hell for leather and know that it’s out of my handsīang on. Definitely keep an eye on her new stuff! The best part of Humberstone’s ‘Scarlett’ Holly Humberstone is here for the long run and hopefully not leaving anytime soon. It’s the relief that accompanies getting out of a terrible relationship, or, you might say, a relationshit.Įvery beat and every word pulls you deeper into the story and it’s close to impossible to imagine how it could be improved – it works in every aspect and on every level. The more you listen to ‘Scarlett’ (and trust me, you’ll listen to it a lot), the more you realise that pain and confusion are not the main themes. There’s a certain grace in Humberstone’s performance – her voice, the synths, and the deep-cutting lyrics turn the song into something hypnotising and mesmerising. The kind of toxic that leaves you with nothing, full of self-doubt, and no hope. Even though Holly sings ‘Scarlett’ from someone else’s perspective, it still hurts as you listen further on and realise it’s about something toxic. Throughout the song, you can feel emotions – emotions we’ve all experienced – such as pain and a little bit of confusion. As you can guess, it’s not the fun, loving, and happy-ending kind. Hearing those opening lines, you can sense you’re about to listen to some serious storytelling. You said, “darling, will we go the distance?”Īnd such blissful ignorance couldn’t hit more like a bolt from the blueīut just say it plainly, with everything lately I just need the truth So, let’s talk about ‘Scarlett’ from her EP called The Walls Are Way Too Thin, shall we? Phonotonal’s Review of ‘Scarlett’ We’re introducing Holly to the rest of you here because if you can’t ever get enough of music that combines indie rock, synth, and pop, you just may be reading the right article. If you were at Glastonbury Festival 2022, or watched it on TV, you already know because you’ve been introduced.
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