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Post by TomX on Nov 12, 2021 17:30:48 GMT
I loved it. I don't think it needed a much developed story since the song is pretty straight forward. I think the point of this video is to show us that Avril is back on full pop-punk mode, and she's feeling it! I don't feel she's forcing the edginess too much, it actually comes out very naturally. She did force it with the RNR video, for instance. Plus she's got some "sexier" or more provocative shots to show us she's obviously not a teen anymore and has evolved since then.
I agree there's too much going on, but I guess it goes well with the pace of the song.
I don't think we have to look too much into it story-wise. Like the end, it seems more like a b-roll they just put in to close it with a bang. Not necessarily meaning that she went back to her ex boyfriend's house.
What can I say? Aesthetics 10/10, Song 10/10, Music Video 10/10. I'm loving this era like I hadn't since probably 2007.
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Post by TomX on Nov 12, 2021 17:09:15 GMT
OMG is it her best video in over a decade? I think it is. I absolutely loved it!!
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Post by TomX on Nov 12, 2021 13:30:37 GMT
Hey! I don't think I've ever commented on this thread before, cuz I don't really comment on threads that aren't Avril-related lol. Big Taylor fan and HUGE Red fan.
I pretty much disliked the new versions of IKYWT, 22 and WANEGBT, they sound too demo-ish and do not stand a chance against the original ones.
The rest of the album is ok, I feel she's turned it into a more pop album even, which is where she already wanted to go at that time, but her label kept pushing for country. As I said, Red is one of my all time favorite records ever, so I'm very nitpicky with every change she's made and I don't feel like it'll ever replace the original one. I just don't see myself listening to this version as the main one, if that makes sense. But it's still nice to have this version and for her to own another record. I'll see if I get more used to it with a few more listens, it's just not as faithful in terms of vocal and production as Fearless TV was. I feel she put more effort there to sound exactly like in the original versions.
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Post by TomX on Nov 11, 2021 22:11:58 GMT
#4 on iTunes Worldwide charts. She's got some heavy competitors above like Adele, Ed Sheeran and Elton John, so we'll see if she manages to power through.
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Post by TomX on Nov 11, 2021 20:07:35 GMT
No matter if it's eligible or not, can we tell how many titles there are? Right now I've counted 9 from what you've seen.
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Post by TomX on Nov 11, 2021 20:00:32 GMT
Yes! I'm totally here for cryptic Avril. I just love the way Taylor always plays with this and it would be great to see Avril to it to some extent!
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Post by TomX on Nov 11, 2021 18:18:46 GMT
For me right now it’s: Bite Me HAW GF DTM WTH Complicated HTNGU
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Post by TomX on Nov 11, 2021 10:56:20 GMT
I absolutely loved this performance. Girl, where was that energy all of these years??? She’s killing it!! “Say what you want to say”, but this is Avril at her best and doing what she knows best, it’s in her blood. She’s back.
I think her vocals sounded better here than on the Emo Nite gig where the auto tune did some pretty noticeable weird pitch corrections. Here, if there was any of that, it was much more subtle.
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Post by TomX on Nov 11, 2021 3:10:44 GMT
I agree that if Olivia Rodrigo charted so well with her rock-infused Good 4 U, Avril’s numbers could replicate that to a certain degree, but of course Olivia’s track is still more pop and Avril’s is a lot heavier. Not to mention she’s the novelty so she had that on her side.
I think this will definitely be a Top 5 On Billboard’s HOT ROCK & ALT SONGS chart. I’m even confident in saying it could reach number 1 since she’ll probably be the biggest name with a release in that category at this time.
On the Top 100, I don’t know, I think that yes, it will depend on promo and marketing strategies, as well as getting a general praise from the public. So far, the reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. I don’t think I remember people loving an Avril single this much in over a decade. We’ll know for sure the forecast in the next three or four coming days. It’s still way too early to tell.
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Post by TomX on Nov 10, 2021 19:59:36 GMT
They probably want to push the single as much as they can for it to be a hit. I'm honestly ok waiting until February for the album, especially since we're getting a second single in two months and might have some fun more surprises coming our way in the coming weeks. As long as there's no silence, I'm cool with it. It also gives us more time to enjoy this era instead of just having the album straight away and then it's over.
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Post by TomX on Nov 10, 2021 18:47:37 GMT
What does "top of the year" really mean? Is it like super end of the year or super early next year?
Not sure if her plan is to release the second single in January and announce the album there, or if the album will come first and the single immediately after. Oh Avril, you and your vague wording lmao.
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Post by TomX on Nov 10, 2021 18:44:55 GMT
I love that she mentioned how she was somehow forced to reduce the presence of live instrumentation in her last records, like less guitars and drums, and more beats and synths, and you can 100% that is NOT what she wanted to do. Agreed that it's probably among the top three best interviews of her career, along with the Zach Zang one.
Is it okay I'm a bit teary eyed each time I listen to this song? Honestly, when was the last time we heard something like this from her? 2007. No more in betweens or "this kind of reminds me of her old style", this is 10000% her again with a modern twist and I am freaking here for it!
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Post by TomX on Nov 10, 2021 17:36:48 GMT
It's really good! I think one of her strongest lead singles ever, like her best lead single probably since GF. The sound and production is so reminiscent of her early work like TBDT but with a modern twist and fresh take. The vocals are definitely overproduced but I think it suits the song. I can definitely hear influences of Blink and Mod. The high note on the bridge was unexpected! My only issue is the song does feel a bit short and ends too quickly.I was hoping the music video would premiere already, maybe it's coming later? I hope by video she didn't just mean the audio file on video lol I've listened to some of her interview so far, they are mainly just talking about her early career, nothing really about the new album yet. Agreed on it ending so sudden, and as to the length as a whole, after hearing Grow, everything feels long LMAO, so it was good to have such a disappointingly short song shortly before this.
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Post by TomX on Nov 10, 2021 17:34:29 GMT
Whenever I think on whether I should keep following her in desperate and disappointing moments, then these things happen, and it's like a slap on my face that reminds me why she's still my favorite artist to this day. This interview is going great!
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Post by TomX on Nov 10, 2021 17:18:21 GMT
Guys this song GAVE ME FUCKING GOOSEBUMPS. Our OG Avril is back, we can finally say she’s back!!
LOVED IT. And best part? It didn’t feel short! I’ll write a more thorough review later. I’m watching her interview now.
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