Weyes Blood is an American singer-songwriter known for her haunting and ethereal music. One of her notable songs is "Malevolent Magic," which explores themes of manipulation and intoxication in relationships. The main idea behind "Malevolent Magic" is the concept of toxic enchantment. The song delves into the dark side of love, where individuals find themselves under the spell of manipulation and deceit. **It highlights the idea that sometimes love can be a malevolent force, tempting individuals to engage in destructive and harmful behavior.** Using poetic and metaphoric language, Weyes Blood paints a picture of a relationship where one person holds power over the other.
** Using poetic and metaphoric language, Weyes Blood paints a picture of a relationship where one person holds power over the other. This imbalance leads to an unsettling dynamic where the victim feels trapped and unable to escape. **The song captures the essence of emotional manipulation, depicting the malicious intent behind controlling someone else's emotions.
GSC’s 100 Favorite Albums of 2022
As much as they seem to annoy me year after year, I do get a real kick out of album of the year lists and discourse. There is absolutely zero way to quantifiably do a list of this nature in a way where everyone reading is going to be happy, and yet every year we all look at these lists and get pissed like we have been personally victimized by an album we liked getting ranked too low. I do it too, don’t worry! It is half the reason we made a website, to do our own damn lists. Not that we’re taking ourselves seriously here either. It’d be laughable for me to believe that the vast majority of the people who happen to read this list will ever even read this pre-list blurb because I mean who needs the blurb! We all know what we’re here for: to get pissed that our favorite album wasn’t ranked number one. I am sorry to anyone who gets pissed, I encourage you to make your own list and please DM us so I can see what a real 2022 album ranking would look like.
That being said, if you do really pour over this list you’ll come to realize that it, well, is not exactly as advertised. For starters, man did I phone in a lot of these write ups. Grandma Sophia did legit every one of these blurbs herself so apologies for ones that are quite short. If you really want me to re-do one please reach out and we’ll see if we can’t come to a compromise. Also, due to our very complex internal algorithm and definitely not due to editorial choice there are a whole lot of ties! We have close to 30 albums in our top 20 and wow would you look at that just about everything else tied for twenty-one! (twenyonetwenyone) Because of all those crazy random ties the albums when tied are listed in reverse alphabetical order by artist name. We like to start with the best album of the year rather than the worst because who wants to do all that scrolling, let’s be real we all know where we’re starting these from. That being said there may have been one straggler who got on the list at 100 who just got ooooone less vote than all those other albums that are tied for eleven but who knows idk guess you’re gonna have to read to find out!
2022 was an absolutely incredible year for new releases, even as the music industry seemed to be rotting from the inside in every other possible respect. I had an amazing time going to gigs, interviewing musicians, and listening to new records throughout the year and want to give a sincere thanks to everyone we list below for putting out something that made the life of someone associated with GSC better. Life can kick ass and suck ass and it is made infinitely better in the good times and bad by the musicians listed below. I also hope that this list shines a light on lesser heard releases from last year. You can go literally anywhere on the internet and be told to listen to Kendrick and Wet Leg, hopefully even the biggest music fans find something they haven’t heard before here. I am also particularly proud of being so laissez-faire about the list to the point where if you love a smaller artist (or are a smaller artist) and want to see their album on our list and are willing to write the blurb, I will legitimately throw them on the end of the list and rank them #21. If it’d really make your day to be ranked 21 on our list, I will gladly make that happen. No skin off my back really, I will probably add a couple albums I forgot post-haste anyway so really no biggie. I’ll also be keeping the annual tradition of giving merch to the first person who screenshots this offer and DMs it to any GSC social media account, and if you are reading this it means it has yet to be claimed so get to DM’n, this year you’ll be getting a custom made GSC work-shirt. I pray that God blesses the lives of every single reader of, contributor to, and artist covered by Grandma Sophia’s Cookies this year, especially you the person reading this 🙂
Now for the list
** Weyes Blood's haunting vocals add to the eerie atmosphere of "Malevolent Magic." Her ethereal voice resonates with the listener, creating a sense of vulnerability and unease. The lyrics convey a call for self-awareness and empowerment, urging individuals to break free from the malevolent magic that has ensnared them. **It serves as a reminder to be cautious and vigilant when entering into relationships, as love can sometimes be deceiving and harmful.** Overall, "Malevolent Magic" by Weyes Blood is a captivating exploration of the dark side of love. Through its poetic lyrics and haunting vocals, the song conveys the message that not all love is pure and genuine. **It warns listeners of the potential dangers of falling victim to manipulation and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and breaking free from toxic relationships.**.
Reviews for "The Astonishing Universe of Weyes Blood's Malevolent Magic: How it Pushes Boundaries"
1. Sarah - 2/5: I have to admit, I was highly disappointed with Weyes blood's "Malevolent Magic". As a fan of her previous work, I was expecting something equally captivating and unique. However, this album felt flat and lacked the magic that made her previous albums so special. The songs were repetitive and predictable, and the lyrics seemed uninspired. Overall, it was a forgettable listening experience for me.
2. Jake - 3/5: While "Malevolent Magic" had some interesting musical moments, it ultimately failed to leave a lasting impression on me. The album started off strong with a couple of tracks that showcased Weyes blood's ethereal vocals, but as it progressed, it lost its momentum. The production felt overdone in some songs, drowning out the subtleties that I admired in her earlier work. I appreciate the experimentation, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me.
3. Emily - 2.5/5: I wanted to love "Malevolent Magic", but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The album felt disjointed and lacked cohesiveness. Some tracks had potential, but they were overshadowed by others that seemed out of place. It felt like Weyes blood was trying too hard to explore different styles, resulting in a scattered listening experience. While it had its moments, overall, it left me feeling underwhelmed and wanting more.