Harry’s House
Released on May 20, 2022, Harry Styles’ new album, “Harry’s House,” has hit many of the top charts of the year. The album consists of 13 different songs, all with a unique story of their own. Since “Harry’s House” is Styles’ third studio album, there were high hopes, and the album did not disappoint.
Styles has been in the music industry for over a decade, and most of his music has been pop. However, in his two previous albums, fans appreciated some subtle hints of rock. In fact, some fans were even hoping for the new album to focus mainly on rock. While “Harry’s House” isn’t a rock album, it still rocks.
Many of the songs Styles writes hit home for some fans. “Matilda” was one of the songs on this album that really pulled emotions, seeing as a significant number of fans relate to the song. While listening, you might notice that the song coincidentally seems similar to the 1988 novel by Ronald Dahl, “Matilda.” However, not all of Styles’ songs are as deep and emotional. A theme throughout Styles’ previous albums is fruit. Songs like “Cherry,” “Kiwi” and “Watermelon Sugar” are in both albums, and he continued this theme in “Harry’s House” with “Grapefruit.”
It is no secret that Styles’ songs are catchy. In fact, all of the songs from “Harry’s House” were on the Billboard Hot 100. All 13 of the songs were in the top 30 of this chart with “As It Was” taking the lead in first place. “Harry’s House” is definitely a no-skip album, and is always on repeat.
Abbott Elementary
On Dec. 7, 2021, the first episode of Abbott Elementary aired on ABC during Primetime on television screens across the nation. The premiere was an automatic hit with viewers, who became eager for new episodes to air. The mockumentary-style sitcom was created by Quinta Brunson, who also stars in the show, and follows a group of fictional elementary school teachers at a poorly funded school in Philadelphia.
Many fans adore the show for how it tackles the very real problems of the United States public school system with comedy and authenticity. The show shines a spotlight on the lives of black educators, who are often underrepresented and overlooked for the impact they have on their students. The show is based on a teacher the show’s creator had in real life named Ms. Abbott and her own mother who taught Kindergarten.
Now on its second season, the cast of Abbott Elementary was nominated for various awards this year including an Emmy, Golden Globe and a People’s Choice Award. It has also set rating records for being one of the most-watched shows on the network since Modern Family. The audience score is a whopping 88 percent, with most viewers rating it 3.5 stars on average.
Personally, I love Abbott Elementary for its witty comedy and touching storylines. If you are looking for a casual watch with lighthearted comedy and an outstanding ensemble, Abbott Elementary is the perfect show.