Saturday, June 6, 2026

LP

One Liner: A billion stream track hiding here among the whistling and warbling
Wikipedia Genre: Pop rock, alternative rock
Home: Brooklyn

Poster PositionSecond Quarter - Line 8

Day: ???
Both Weekends.

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Thoughts:  After a few songs, my opinion is that this is trying very hard to be Chappel Roan.  I really don't care for it.  Her vocal tone sounds very forced as generic pop things play in the background.  Super warbly and overly dramatic.  I catch some Florence or Miley every once in a while too.

Laura Pergolizzi was a songwriter first, getting tracks done by Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion, and the Backstreet Boys.  Apparently, David Lowery, of the band Cracker, spotted LP and had them sing backup on a Cracker track, and then produced LP's first album.  The second disc was made with help from songwriter extraordinaire Linda Perry, but Wikipedia says: "Despite extensive touring to promote it and favorable reviews, the album failed to gain widespread recognition."  Maybe because it isn't very interesting?

Fast forward a few years, and her 2016 album apparently hit a nerve.  2016's Lost on You has 6 of her most popular songs, including "Lost on You" which somehow has 1.1 BILLION streams.

Another semi-funny note in their Wikipedia: "LP's songs also include their whistling."  Sure.  I didn't expect that was a guest whistler.  A lot of these songs have been featured in shows and movies.  I am not on board, but if this is your favorite then I hope you have a great time.

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