The Lizard Review

The Lizard

Detailed amphibious rantings on songs, artists, records, and rocks.

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Oct 18, 2024 · 59 min
This Is The Soundtrack of a Killer, Bella
The year : 2008. The book : a bestseller. The actors : thought they were making a cute little indie film only to discover their entire lives being upended. Rock band Muse : said sure go ahead give throw them a bone, no one will even remember we were on this soundtrack! Hayley Williams : was also there. The author : Mormon lady obsessed with making playlists. The director : looked like she collected "crystals" from the river on her time off. The girl obsessed with it all : A LIZARD!!!! This is the story of the greatest set of movie soundtracks ever made....The Twilight Saga soundtracks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 11, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
Always Throw Spilled Salt Over Your Left Shoulder, And Other Lessons
In observance of the Holy Rite of the Lizard's Birthday, please participate in a FAVORED Lizard Birthday Ritual by watching the greatest film ever made, Practical Magic, starring two of the greatest actresses of our times, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, and then come back and listen to this episode for a full dissection of the film's true depths....sadly not many critics have ever seen the greatness in this work of art....THANK GOD FOR THE LIZARD!!!!!!!!!! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 4, 2024 · 48 min
Lizard (1994)
A deep and personal look into my latest and greatest fixation, a brand new band called Sunday (1994) and their new EP that's perfect for the Fall season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Sep 27, 2024 · 55 min
The Lizard's Essential Albums : The One That Reminded Me Music Can Be Fun
The third in a series where I go through the most IMPORTANT and influential albums in my life - this one is about the boundless joy that comes from realizing it does not matter what anybody thinks about you, and it reminds us that life and music and art are all things that can be fun, if you allow them to be. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Sep 20, 2024 · 40 min
When You Do Clownery, The Clown Comes Back To Bite
A 2010's empire built upon notions of standing up for yourself, girl power, and unrelenting poptimism comes crumbling down right before our eyes in Katy Perry's final stab at relevancy in the 2020's, her new album 143. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Sep 13, 2024 · 55 min
The 2024 VMA's : The Diva Parade That Kept Getting Interrupted By Boring People
Was it the best one ever? Well, no.... Was it the worst one ever!? WELL, NO!!! The 2024 VMA's was truly a moment of divas being up, and flops being down and down BAD. Not everyone can share pieces of the crown I fear! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Sep 6, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
The History of the VMA's
Britney Spears' most iconic performances. Miley Cyrus getting caught on smack cam in front of a live audience. Beyonce pregnancy announcement. Madonna showing cheek and panty live on television. Eminem fighting a puppet. Kurt Cobain tormenting Axl Rose for fun. And that's just the beginning... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Sep 4, 2024 · 57 min
Touchdown, Call The Tayvises and Cut 'Em From The Team
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 30, 2024 · 58 min
The Sharp Knife of Summer
A lyrical analysis of, what else.....August by Taylor Swift. A song about a first love that becomes a lost love and everything that goes along with it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 23, 2024 · 55 min
Short n Sweet Sugar Water
Sabrina Carpenter's new album where she exposes Shawn Mendes as a poor man's Justin Bieber, Maude Latour's debut record where she more than proves herself as capable of fitting in with her gen z contemporaries, and a brief look at how we treat celebrities following Chappell Roan's comments on celebrity and fan culture. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 16, 2024 · 58 min
New Music Friday : The Crimes of Blake Lively Edition
Halsey is regaining footing after a disappointing lead single, Tinashe is pushing forward amidst her viral success, Addison Rae is BACK, Beabadoobee is Michelle Branch 2.0, Gaga and Bruno Mars surprise the hell out of me, and the internet wants you believe that Blake Lively is trying to destroy it all...all that AND MORE in today's NMF. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 9, 2024 · 45 min
Sabrina, What's Good!?!?!?
An American tradition (gathering celebrities into one room and forcing them to play nice with one another for four hours) has returned....Join me in reading through ALLLL the nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards, and hear some of my predictions for who will win what (and why.) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 2, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
The Lizard's Essential Albums : The One That Showed Me The Ugly Truth
The second in a series where I go through the most IMPORTANT and influential albums in my life - this one served in ways I never thought possible and did it all while shaking the foundations of my reality. Through others, we become ourselves. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Jul 26, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
The World's Best Pop Songs That No One Remembers
Gwen Stefani did a lot of things during her LAMB era that I'm sure you'd LIKE to forget about...sadly I won't let you!!! Plus, Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, and Doja Cat. Accompanying playlist on Spotify // Apple Music This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Jul 19, 2024 · 56 min
You're Going To Be Late For Zach Bryan's Birthday Party...
NEW MUSIC AND POP CULTURE FRIDAY!!!!! Featuring Remi Wolf, Clairo, Halsey, Longlegs, Griff, Zach Bryan, and a shadow figure lurking in the background. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Jul 12, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
The Lizard's Essential Albums : The One That Made Me Feel Understood
The first in a series where I go through the most IMPORTANT and influential albums in my life - this one made me feel seen and heard at one of the most pivotal times in my life. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Jul 7, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Lasso, Brat, Chanel No. 5, and Other Cryptids
Lasso hasn't been seen except in the shadows late at night in the mountains. Brat can only be seen by those with the wherewithal to comprehend it. And Chanel No. 5 will never be seen at all..... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 30, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
From Aperol Spritz to Wrist Wrist Spritz Spritz...
I'M BACK FROM LONDON!! My welcome home gift was the latest album from Camila Cabello and it unfortunately DID NOT come with a receipt so I'm unable to return it....additionally some SZA, Halsey, and Kesha. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 19, 2024 · 37 min
I Hope It's Shitty In The Black Dog
A lyrical analysis / manifestation circle, in the hopes of receiving this song as a surprise song in London... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 13, 2024 · 53 min
Songs That Make Me Cry
A short list of the songs that make me absolutely buckwild insane, including a longer playlist. Playlist on Spotify // Playlist on Apple This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thelizardreview.substack.com/subscribe