The false maturity of “Revival” extends to her live performance, where a crew of dancers, singers and musicians do all the heavy lifting.
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Case in point: the versions of old singles “Love You Like a Love Song” and “Come and Get It” that Gomez performed Saturday where the burping synths of EDM-pop were replaced with hip-hop-inflected grooves.Īnd while she occasionally deals with adult themes, her lyrics are still marked by the clunky awkwardness of a young adult trying to seem older for every “leave this dress a mess on the floor,” there’s a “syncopate my skin to your heart beating.” The album is more about the evolution of pop music in general, as electronic dance music - or EDM, as it’s known - has been overtaken by more-restrained songcraft. “Revival” is plenty of fun, but it’s not a wholesale rejection of the catchy, simplistic dance-pop that Gomez has peddled since breaking through in 2009. “You’ve seen my ups, and you’ve seen my downs,” Gomez told the packed Verizon Center crowd. “Revival” may be an over-the-top title for a second album from a 23-year-old, but Gomez has had a contentious few years: She fired her parents as managers, broke up with Justin Bieber, dealt with rumors about drug addiction and underwent chemotherapy to treat lupus. Despite its title, topless cover photo, restrained writing and adult-oriented lyrics, the album and accompanying tour find her dipping her toe into the pool of maturity rather than doing a cannonball (or belly-flop, depending on your perspective), as Christina Aguilera did circa “Stripped” or Miley Cyrus since “Bangerz.” Gomez is in the midst of that last step in the cycle, and she released her sophomore album, “Revival,” in October. Gomez is not just a spokeswoman for the hair-care company but one of the latest proponents of the music industry’s version of “lather, rinse, repeat”: Find success with Disney, branch out into pop music, mature into “adult” artist. You know, I don't care at this point that people have seen my mistakes because I'm a human being.Selena Gomez’s “Revival” tour stopped at Verizon Center on Saturday night, and fans looking for a memory didn’t have to settle for a T-shirt or a poster: They could also take a photo against a backdrop sponsored by Pantene.
My album artwork is so well done and I just think its beautiful…I love being able to kind of have my own ways of doing things." "You're supposed to go through growing pains. So if anything I just want that to translate. And I'm a lot kinder to myself than I used to be. I'm so proud of everything that I've done. Selena Gomez posed topless for the cover of her Revival album to show her new-found confidence and comfort level. Her growth and maturity is especially evident when it comes to the topic of her body and the ever-present issue of fat-shaming that exists in the entertainment world. From the titles alone, including "Survivor," "Kill 'EmWith Kindness," and "Rise," Selena Gomez was able to demonstrate that she will not take the negativity lightly. Wanting to fight back and share her message, Selena Gomez took the negative situation and funneled her feelings into songs for her new Revival album. Selena Gomez was the victim of fat-shaming herself, after a recent trip to Mexico in April where she gained weight.
She wishes for an end to the bullying and shaming that is felt by many young people.
According to Hollywood Life, Selena Gomez wants to help empower others to stand up for themselves. Her confidence can be seen in the message that Selena Gomez has for others. She has a message - both literally and figuratively - to send to bullies with her latest compilation and cover art. The "Come & Get It" singer used a recent incident to help her create songs and a message for next album. Selena Gomez knows what it's like to deal with bullies and being shamed.