Recently, Troye Sivan dropped his third album, Something To Give Each Other, and as someone who has been his fan since his YouTube days back in 2013 (proof he isn’t an industry plant for all of you who are uneducated), who else would be better to rate his newest release?
1. “Rush”
“Rush” is the song that plays in the background when the two main characters (who are in love, of course) go out of town to forget about all their responsibilities and everything that’s wrong with the world. I have to admit, I have no complaints about this song. The lyrics are beautiful, the sound effects in the background add some interest, and there’s a delicate balance between keeping a constant beat and an ever-changing tempo.
2. “What’s The Time Where You Are?”
“What’s the Time Where You Are?” follows the standard equation for a good pop song: smooth introduction, chorus, continuation of the story, chorus, conclusion. This song isn’t exactly anything revolutionary, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad song. There’s a hint of R&B throughout the background of the song, along with a steady beat drop that keeps you hooked in.
3. “One of Your Girls”
First things first, the music video!!! It’s one of the most iconic music videos I’ve ever seen in my life. I won’t specify a thing because I don’t want to spoil it, but If you haven’t watched it, you need to. Now, onto the actual song. Sivan’s voice is heavenly; he makes use of both his chest voice and his head voice to really show off his range. I feel like many members of the LGBTQ+ community can really relate to the overall message of the song, as well.
4. “In My Room”
One of my favorite things that artists do is when they encompass multiple languages into one song, and that’s exactly what “In My Room” does. This beautiful song about missing someone can be listened to while lying down on Landis stargazing.
5. “Still Got It”
“Still Got It” is one of the more emotional songs on the album. The deep piano in the background matches the lyrical drama of seeing your past love. For all the people who are trying to get over that one person, this is the song for you. It doesn’t leave you with a sense of sadness when you listen. Instead, it almost relaxes you and allows you to realize that it’s okay if you aren’t completely over that person yet.
6. “Can’t Go Back, Baby”
At first listen, I didn’t like this song. In the beginning, Jessica Pratt’s voice from her single, “Back, Baby” caught me a little off-guard. However, I have to admit, the more I listen, the more I come back to listen. Similar to “Still Got It,” it’s one of the more emotional songs on the album. But yet again, Sivan does a good job of making sure that even though it’s emotional, it’s not depressing.
7. “Got Me Started”
“Got Me Started” restarts our-night-out-of-the-town vibes. This song sounds like it’s a mix between house and pop music, and it works. This is definitely a twirl-around-your-room kind of song. It has a consistent beat, a catchy chorus, and relatable lyrics.
8. “Silly”
You know that “girl dance” that went viral on TikTok? The one where girls just kind of wave their arms around and twirl? That’s exactly what this song makes you want to do. Full confession, this is by far my favorite song on the album. Sivan makes use of a voice modular in this song which I personally love; I think it adds a bit of spice while still keeping true to the artist’s unique sound. While the lyrics are repetitive, the way they are sung and the effects surrounding them make each listen unique.
9. “Honey”
“Honey” has the lyrics of a classic love song but the tempo of a pop song. I hate to be repetitive but honestly, it’s another twirl-around-your-room kind of song or driving at night with the windows down and radio up type of song. This is just a good song to sing along to (especially if you’re a daydreamer and you daydream while you do it). The tempo of this song is my favorite part, it has a nice build-up before finally climaxing near the end.
10. “How to Stay With You”
One of the really cool things about this song is how Sivan makes use of sound effects in the background. Often, artists use sound effects that can become distracting to the actual song, but these fit in nicely with the lyrics and overall beat. However, this is not my favorite part of the track. My favorite part is the use of a saxophone. Throughout the song, it highlights the end of a bridge and allows the lyrics to flow nicely into one another.
As a Troye Sivan follower for most of my life, my overall rating for this album is a nine out of 10. I don’t take off a point because I think any of the songs are bad — personally, I think all the songs are good in their own way. However, a lot of these songs are a new sound for Sivan; they aren’t his usual fast-paced pop songs. I’m not saying Sivan has never released slow songs before — he has. It’s more that this album (to me) has more influence from R&B and house music than usual. But, I love the album, and I love Troye Sivan.
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