On To Better Things
| iann dior
On To Better Things
Olmo released his highly anticipated single "V12" featuring Lil Uzi Vert on September 14, the lead single for his second studio album On to Better Things. "V12" peaked at number 20 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles as well as number 22 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart. The album's second single, "Let You", was released on November 12, reaching number 18 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart. Throughout 2022, Olmo will embark on the Better Things Tour. Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
The 22-year-old singer fits into a burgeoning pop niche where angsty emo rap, frothy trap-pop, sunny Top 40 choruses, and punchy pop-punk riffs congeal.
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Clash Magazine
Overall ‘On To Better Things’ isn’t the era-defining emo trap record it could’ve been, it lacked a lot of things that make that sub-genre so great. However, that doesn’t mean it’s a failure, Dior didn’t commit any crimes against music, none of the tracks are truly horrible but at least half of them are forgettable. There are moments where Dior shows his undoubted potential and those moments save this album from being completely mediocre, unfortunately, those moments don’t come anywhere near often enough.
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The Line of Best Fit
On To Better Things is Iann Dior moving towards something greater.
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Ratings Game Music
iann dior continues to prove that he is a rising star with the release of “on to better things.”
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The Ithacan
While “on to better things” isn’t always as strong as it could be due to redundancy, the mix of Dior’s strong rap melodies, impressive elements of pop-punk and alternative styles of music make it worth a listen.
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NME
The US star's second album is more focused and comes with a clear vision of his next sonic step.
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AllMusic
With second studio album On to Better Things, Iann Dior's anguished view of pop expands, reaching into more stylistically diverse territory as he navigates perpetual heartbreak, disappointment, and the travails of fame. Always more of a melodic singer with tendencies towards rap production than a rapper himself, Dior continues to deliver flowing hooks over booming 808 bass hits and nervous trap hi-hats on tracks like "V12," leaving space for Lil Uzi Vert to drop an autotuned verse. Several tracks ("heavy," "heartbreak3r," "regret") follow a similar emo-rap style, but On to Better Things gets more interesting when Dior commits fully to exploring different approaches.
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