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Post by twister013 on Sept 19, 2018 7:36:45 GMT
Guys in a few hours this will hit the #1 spot on iTunes. Our job will be to make it stay there as long as possible!
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Post by slapstick on Sept 19, 2018 7:37:40 GMT
As said on the other thread, I've heard it, as you may remember (or not), I've been a bit skeptical about the snippet. Well, I'mma say that the song is more catchy than I anticipated. Her singing sounds kinda 90's style in the intro (that's a positive with me), the chorus is relatively modern and has a decent punch. It is certainly radio material, and given the lyrics I'd almost bet it would be a hit among midwestern and bible belt "housewives", too. Lyrics are a bit of a let down on key phrases - "stormy weather" should've been replaced by synonyms that aren't so over-used. All in all I'd give it around four stars out of five at this moment. Also, I agree with tggoulart about the guitars, she could do a bit stronger return to her roots with slightly more pronounced guitar usage - it'd give her a more clear trademark sound.
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Post by orangeotter on Sept 19, 2018 7:40:00 GMT
HOLY CRAP !! I LOVE IT.
5 YEARS WAITING .. SOUNDS PRETTY F**KEN DOPE. SHE KINDA GONE BACK TO HER OWN ROOTS WITH LESS INFLUENCE OF PEOPLE TELLING HER WHAT TO DO AND GOING WAY OVER BOARD WITH THE POP.
SHE HAD HER OWN UNIQUE SOUND AT THE START AND THEN FELL WITH THE CROWDS, SHE WASN'T THE ONLY ONE THOUGH. SO I REALLY HOPE THE REST OF THE ALBUM IS LIKE THIS, THE *MEANINGFUL SONGS THAT KINDA MAKE YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR OWN LIFE.
BUT REALLY DO LOVE IT!! & COMES AT A PERFECT TIME TOO LIFE HASN'T BEEN THE KINDEST TO ME.
"DON'T LET ME DROWN"
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Post by BogoGog24 on Sept 19, 2018 7:43:24 GMT
It’s 3:30 in the morning for me and I can’t sleep so I hopped on here and gave it a listen. I don’t really know what to think about the chorus, it’s kind of not what I was thinking it would sound like, and the song is heavier and more rock than I was expecting. I’m not sure I like the hook, like I can see where people think it’s catchy, but I think it’ll take a few listens to grow on me.
I like the verses a lot though and the bridge and the production is overall really strong and solid, so much better than GL or AL. The lyrics are some of the best she’s written, really like the second and third verses.
I think this really sounds radio friendly considering it’s a ballad about her illness. Wasn’t sure how radio friendly it would be, but I think this is good for a lead single. I bet the official video will be epic!
This is certainly one of her best lead singles, right up there with the first 3 albums. So glad she could finally release something that actually represents her vision and the album properly.
I think it’ll take a few listens to grow on me, but it’s not bad at all. This is very promising for what the rest of the record will sound like. And can’t wait to see the live performance of this, I’m sure it will be powerful every time she sings it live.
Welcome back, Avril!
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Post by marliz. on Sept 19, 2018 7:48:03 GMT
If y'all were nicer, people would have come to this site and posted this two hours ago lol! Oh come on, you know better lol
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Post by marliz. on Sept 19, 2018 7:49:18 GMT
Why did I decide to wait till tonight to listen to it aaaaghh. Happy to see y’alls reactions though, sounds promising
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Post by BogoGog24 on Sept 19, 2018 7:50:38 GMT
Ok so a lyric I really love is “I need you now, I need you most.” Not only can you see how desperate she was, but I personally relate to this too. Like in times when I’m really stressing, I pray to God desperately like that too. That lyric just really hit me, like I need you now more than ever.
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Post by slapstick on Sept 19, 2018 7:53:05 GMT
Why did I decide to wait till tonight to listen to it aaaaghh. Happy to see y’alls reactions though, sounds promising huehuehuehue I'm on my 8th roll because I'm trying to figure out which song it reminds me of. It certainly has multiple elements within that are found in some other more contemporary songs, but I just can't recall where I've heard them previously.
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Post by ahmed on Sept 19, 2018 7:54:10 GMT
Haven't visited/posted on this forum in years but have always followed Avril. Just listened to the new song. Gotta say I love it. While listening to it I got butterflies in my stomach and chills down my spine when she sang " my voice is the driving force". Got teary-eyed. I really missed Avril. I really hope this is a big hit for her. She deserves it after all she's been through. She needs her throne back.
The artwork is a little lame though. It looks like her head was photoshopped onto another body
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Post by Yolandi on Sept 19, 2018 7:56:42 GMT
I really like it and that the chorus kinda comes out of nowhere. It's on repeat! Also imagine the video will be epic! My only criticism would be where she sings 'driving force' her voice doesn't quite get there. Other than that I am completely in love with it.
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Post by slapstick on Sept 19, 2018 7:58:35 GMT
As another note, I am glad she didn't do the kind of over-the-top cheese that Kesha did with praying.
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Post by kyris89 on Sept 19, 2018 7:58:49 GMT
Absolutely amazing. Just... Adore it. The lyric "i'm to young to fall asleep" put me into tears. She delivered. Bravo Avril
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Post by gabbox on Sept 19, 2018 8:14:08 GMT
Absolutely amazing. Just... Adore it. The lyric "i'm to young to fall asleep" put me into tears. She delivered. Bravo Avril Brava she's feminine
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Post by rocket32 on Sept 19, 2018 8:14:53 GMT
Ok, listened to it a bunch more times since that post, it’s growing on me. Didn’t really grab my attention the first time and wasn’t one of those songs that you like the first time hearing it for me, but I like it. Excited to see what the music video will be like. I should probably get to sleep now though, it’s after 4AM.
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Post by ben545 on Sept 19, 2018 8:24:23 GMT
I have just woken up and listened to it once. I like the strong piano and I feel waves through the chorus. I'm not sure what I was expecting but I like it. I guess I'm just happy to hear anything at all from her. I like the lyrics. I like it.
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