Georgetown students were “All About That Bass” in 2014, held captive by the catchy tune of the hit single by singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. In her new album, Title, the rising pop star brings new music that doesn’t disappoint. Trainor, a self-made musician from Nantucket, Massachusetts, officially enters the pop scene with the release of her debut studio album.
The LP begins with a short introductory track, “The Best Part (Interlude).” Trainor concludes the track by singing, “But the best part of being a singer at all / Is singing to the world my songs,” introducing the carefree nature of the album and reflecting Trainor’s entry into stardom.
Title then continues with hit single “All About That Bass,” eventually ending with the second single released from the album “Lips Are Movin.” This gives the album a nice balance with the new tracks tucked safely in between.
Full of bubblegum pop hooks, all-female background vocals, and catchy doo-wop tunes, this LP may just be the essence of pop music. Trainor’s modern and self-empowering lyrics, however, keep it from fading into obscurity in the overly saturated pop genre. The 21 year old artist knows her peers well, describing topics and situations relatable to any young adult.
Whether it’s being comfortable in your own body in “All About That Bass,” late-night texting your crush in “3am,” or mentally listing the attributes of your perfect future bae in “Dear Future Husband,” Trainor’s sassy, positive lyrics can’t help but feel relatable to the daily struggles of a Georgetown student.
Though many of the songs unintentionally sound similar, sharing near identical beats and melodies, Trainor finds a way to use this to her favor, enabling the tracks to easily ingrain themselves in your head. Although the album lacks any clear standouts, its title track “Title” perfectly captures the overall bubbly, jitterbug feel of the album, leaving you with strong urges to sing and dance along.
Trainor is starting off her musical career strong with her first full-length album, offering a likeable, upbeat experience with memorable tunes you’ll catch yourself humming weeks later.
Voice’s Choices: “Title,” “Lips Are Movin”
