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Post by TamyXD on Dec 7, 2018 5:26:46 GMT
The Christmas tree was really for this video!! If the song is the one she played in the BMG video then most likely is about breaking up with Chad! I thought this song was about Zane Carney because the actor looks just so much like him And I thought this song was about Rotem.
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 7, 2018 5:23:22 GMT
Where did they get that info from? Did they get any kind of permission to reveal this info, or did they leak it, or is it just rumours? I just really don't understand why we don't get this information officially from Avril and/or her team.
If all of this is really true: the album cover is imo better than the AL cover, but not much better. It's so awfully dark (even too dark for my taste) and Avril's pose and expression look so forced and unnatural. Very uncomfortable. And somehow she looks tiny and very thin. Dunno if that's bad editing or if it's something like an optical illusion because of the guitar. And half her arm (the one mostly covered by her hair) seems to be gone. And the reflection seems to be a bit off, too. There's just something about the reflection of Avril's foot that looks wrong...
Goodness, actually, the longer I look at that photo, the less I like it. Like, the idea is great, but the execution kind of failed. I hope this is not the final album cover, at least not with these colours and poor edits.
As for the tracklist: I'd hoped for at least 14 songs as well. Or 13. But 12? Yes, it's only one/two songs less, but still. All the registered and leaked song titles we found ourselves, weren't that around 15 altogether? I mean, I get that Avril might not want certain songs on the record for whatever reason, but has she really only managed to find 12 songs? I know, I know, we ought to be happy she's releasing a new album at all, and I am, really. And if even only half of these 12 songs are great, it's obviously better than 20 meh songs. I guess I'd just had my hopes a little too high...
I also can't believe this "Bigger Wow" is still on the album, with that title. The song could turn out to be awesome, but that title... . And "Warrior" as the album closer ... just seems kinda cliché. And I can't help but think about Demi's self-titled album, which also has a song called "Warrior" as album closer (though as track #13).
And yes, I know, *complains* *complains* *complains*. The things mentioned above are just things that disappoint or worry me a little. But of course, I am still very, very happy that the album is finally getting closer to be released, that we're finally getting exciting news, and that Avril is back, able to share her music with us again, after so many years! For that latter alone - even if I'll end up not liking any of the new songs - I am happy and grateful.
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 7, 2018 3:28:39 GMT
Very nice pictures. So light and calm. Love the white piano. Love Avril's look even more.
Btw, imo Avril always looks insecure and - even though I know she's been playing the piano for ages now - kind of unexperienced whenever she's playing the piano. Like she really needs to concentrate very, very hard so as not to fuck it up. I admit, sometimes it's a bit uncomfortable to watch for me, but it's also kind of cute.
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 7, 2018 1:26:34 GMT
Oh yeah, Ryan Cabrera, ehhhhh... I listened to one of his songs some years ago, when we were still speculating whether he and Avril were together or not. I didn't like it at all. Way too autotuned, overproduced, totally predictable, simply completely generic. Of course, you shouldn't judge an artist by just one song, but this one was just too bad... I'm not worried about that, though. We still got those other three artists' influences, and Avril's, of course.
Yesterday I listened to Melissa Bel's latest EP. I think it was alright, the ballads were good, but the pop songs were overly cheery and too, well, pop for my taste. But I can very well imagine her and Avril creating some really great stuff together. And Johan Carlsson co-wrote and co-produced "For You" and "Mr. Hughes", both by Demi Lovato. It's been ages since I listened to those songs, but I still remember not liking "Mr. Hughes", I found it way too jazz or soul (?) for my taste; simply not my cup of tea. I did like "For You", though. And if I remember correctly, both songs are well produced. Justin Gray worked with Mariah Carey and Amy Winehouse before (among other artists), and he produced Melissa Bel's latest EP "In The Light", which imo is well produced. All these people (except for Ryan) really give me jazz vibes. I swear, "Tell Me It's Over" will have jazz vibes too.
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 6, 2018 22:37:52 GMT
Has this been posted yet?
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 6, 2018 19:48:31 GMT
We're even getting a music video?!! Really hadn't expected that! Awesome!
Judging by that one picture with the guy in the dark flannel shirt, the song/video is clearly about some relationship issues. Well, the lyrics Avril posted in the beginning of November already made that pretty clear, assuming, of course, they belong to the same song.
I personally am not a fan of songs that deal with romantic relationships as I can't relate to it, but from what we've gotten so far, Avril's songwriting has gotten a lot better, I bet I'll find a way to interpret it so that I can still relate.
The pictures increase my feeling of the song having jazz influence. I'd love to know if my feeling is correct; hopefully we'll get a snippet s**n. But even if we don't, just 6 more days, yay!!
Btw, I love those red baggy pants Avril's wearing in two of those pictures, they look so comfy. 😊
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 6, 2018 19:38:55 GMT
Speaking about Ramonas, don't know if it is common knowledge round here, but the OG Ramona (the grandma) actually died last year (link)Anyway, I bet 20 bucks this upcoming song will be more low-key, and a piano-fest. Oh wow no idea her grandma passed last year. Maybe that caused part of the delay in recording since it happened in May right around the time she was recording. I had no idea about her grandma passing either. I agree, it could be a reason for those delays. And a completely valid one, people need time to mourn.
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 6, 2018 0:23:19 GMT
Somehow I feel "Tell Me It's Over" will have some Jazz influence. No idea why, just a random feeling...
Whether it's a proper single or just a promo single, I think (hope) we'll get the album pre-order, album release date, and album cover art with it.
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 5, 2018 22:37:54 GMT
wtf 🤣
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 5, 2018 18:10:01 GMT
I'm not really a fan of that cover art either. Her skin is way too soft drawn, especially her legs. I've wondered at first whether she might be wearing fine panty hose, but I don't see any sign of that on her foot. So I guess it is bad editing. The white nail polish doesn't help imo. I don't have much knowledge of photography or professional editing, but to me it all just looks kind of plastic/unnatural.
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 5, 2018 17:57:00 GMT
I just got half a heart attack, but of course, no sound. I should've known.
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 5, 2018 17:55:29 GMT
Despite her teasing, this came quite unexpected for me. I mean, we're talking about Avril. How many times has she teased us just to disappear again without actually releasing anything? But it doesn't really matter now. New single is coming, in just 7 days!! I just hope we'll get the exact time s**n. I wonder if "Tell Me It's Over" is the new song she sang on that Honda stage? And is it a real single or just a promo single? Will there be a music video?
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 5, 2018 16:47:55 GMT
If this is really going to be the album cover... Well, I'd expected something lighter, something that gives off more vibes of hope than darkness. And Avril's expression seems a little forced or so. Dunno, it just doesn't look very comfortable, nor the way she seems to clutch her guitar. But I really like the reflection in the water.
Anyway, this obviously isn't the full picture and the quality isn't that good either. The full picture could have a much better / different impression, maybe even slightly lighter colours. So I'll just wait and see. Hopefully that fan club is right and we will indeed get the album cover this week, or at least before Christmas.
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Post by TamyXD on Dec 1, 2018 1:14:24 GMT
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Post by TamyXD on Nov 29, 2018 17:42:19 GMT
Hope it's okay. Enjoy!
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