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Post by Peterawr on May 24, 2012 21:13:48 GMT -5
I wish they could find some way to make him connect with the public. It's not his music... I don't know what it is. People just don't care, and they need to make people care about him.
Better With You through Blindfolded is pure amazingness - better than anything any male artist has put out for a while. This music is just TOO GOOD for people to not hear. I've been sharing it on facebook and trying to get people to give it a quick listen...
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Post by Taylor. on May 24, 2012 21:58:44 GMT -5
I just got a free physical copy of the fan edition from this site. :o Thanks for the link!
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Post by Kurt on May 25, 2012 1:11:00 GMT -5
My name didn't make it into the booklet, so apparently there was something I didn't fill in that I was supposed to. lol; oh well.
I'm thinking that this will challenge Alabama Shakes's Boys & Girls for my album of the year distinction. Not a bad song in the bunch (though I do wish "Love Too Much" had been included somewhere!!).
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Post by George on May 25, 2012 4:05:53 GMT -5
I wish they could find some way to make him connect with the public. It's not his music... I don't know what it is. People just don't care, and they need to make people care about him. Perhaps a reality series would help? It goes generate public interest and gives the fans a chance to see what life is like for an artist.
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Post by carrieidol1 on May 25, 2012 8:26:38 GMT -5
I love this album!
"Better With You" is a smash waiting to happen!
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Post by esoteric76 on May 25, 2012 9:35:10 GMT -5
Better With You through Blindfolded is pure amazingness - better than anything any male artist has put out for a while. There are definitely some winners on this album, I'm enjoying it a lot. However, I still think Mat Kearney's album is the gold standard for recent male pop albums. Check it out. My name didn't make it into the booklet, so apparently there was something I didn't fill in that I was supposed to. lol; oh well. I'm thinking that this will challenge Alabama Shakes's Boys & Girls for my album of the year distinction. Not a bad song in the bunch (though I do wish "Love Too Much" had been included somewhere!!). LOL. Yes, Alabama Shakes is a fantastic album! I think "My Weakness" is the most single-ready on this album. Great chorus, and you can really feel Kris on this one.
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Post by Active Aggressive on May 25, 2012 9:43:49 GMT -5
On re-read I think I'm the one who should be offering a "no offense." So...take no offense, please. Kris would not be big on CHR I think, for the reason you stated - his style is not what is 'in' right now - but he could and should have been more established on HAC by now and then get moderate hits on CHR (like, top 20 with an occasional top 10 breakout). No worries! You're one of my favorite mods and always have insightful commentary. That one Jesus reference just jumped out at me, being pretty religious and all, but it's all good! This album is so good. I love the sound of Kris's voice (although, his pronounciation of "me" as "may" sometimes grates, but...a minor quibble) and his songs are so catchy. I hate when artists I really like flop but I have grown accustomed to it lately. :'( I'm thinking that this will challenge Alabama Shakes's Boys & Girls for my album of the year distinction. My, what good taste you have! :o
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Post by Jay on May 25, 2012 17:03:36 GMT -5
"My Weakness" clearly has smash potential. Not even gonna lie, I kinda teared up the first time I heard it. SO good.
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Post by sublime83 on May 25, 2012 18:38:41 GMT -5
yep, i wouldn't be surprised that if they released it, it ends up smashing like Hey Soul Sister and sells albums. such a good song, and the album is really top notch for a male pop/rock artist.
better with you is good, too, but i don't see it blowing up like my weakness would.
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Post by Peterawr on May 25, 2012 20:01:47 GMT -5
"My Weakness" clearly has smash potential. Not even gonna lie, I kinda teared up the first time I heard it. SO good. Seriously, this needs to be a summer single. It's so good. Then send Monster out for a fall single...
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2012 2:56:25 GMT -5
I really hope something hits and sticks. He really deserves it. He made a great album here and there is a huge void of (good) male vocalists on top 40 right now.
"My Weakness" needs to be on radio this summer, period.
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Post by Feelin'.$$$hady on May 26, 2012 12:12:41 GMT -5
I'm alone in this but i think the album is mediocre at best and KATA was significantly better.
I still love Bring it Back, WAOMF, Send me all your angels (bonus track he wrote with Daughtry) and BWCU better than any of the new songs.
TVOL is my favorite on this album. I still hate the chorus but other than that it's a smash.
I still think it will take off and do very well. If not i will blame the chorus for it. Or the lyrics, i don't mind them but i've seen complaints that he is turning into inspirational singer or that it's too preachy. I don't get it. I think the lyrics are standard cliche radio crap. I even kind of like them lol.
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Post by Hook on May 26, 2012 13:52:51 GMT -5
I agree that "My Weakness" needs to be the next single. I thought his label dropped the ball with not releasing the potential smash of the last album (Alright With Me) and I'd hate to see them do it again! This album is so good. If they want to release a ballad after that then, "Out Alive" and "Blindfolded" are both strong choices.
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Post by I Wish on May 26, 2012 17:19:40 GMT -5
Out Alive would be a great third single after My Weakness if they were to go that far, which they won't. :(
I know this isn't very significant, but TVOL last 3 updates on HAC:
5/24: +20 (climbed a spot on HAC to #33) 5/25: +6 5/26: +13
Not huge, but nice to see either way. His current bullet is +96 which is higher than the 6 songs in front of TVOL.
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Post by Active Aggressive on May 26, 2012 17:41:04 GMT -5
Why do ppl keep calling his debut KATA ???
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Post by Kurt on May 26, 2012 17:41:58 GMT -5
Why do ppl keep calling his debut KATA ??? " Kris Allen The Album"
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Post by Active Aggressive on May 26, 2012 17:43:34 GMT -5
Oh...after I posted that, it kinda hit me. I had just never heard it referred to as that so I kept thinking y'all were referring to something different and got kinda confused.
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Post by ƒreakshow on May 26, 2012 18:37:48 GMT -5
Add me to the list of those loving the album, I think it's fantastic and definitely an improvement from his debut. Better With You and My Weakness are by far my favorites and are total earworms - if RCA was smart, they'd release one of them as TVOL's follow up single. But I know better than to expect logical decisions like that from RCA. He made a great album here and there is a huge void of (good) male vocalists on top 40 right now. Kris is the perfect person to help fill that void, and he has the material to do it. It's a shame to see him be largely ignored with this album so far.
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Post by JayBoozer on May 26, 2012 19:11:11 GMT -5
My weakness is my favorite pop rock record this year hands down. It that is released and doesn't smash I will be shocked
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Post by I Wish on May 27, 2012 5:25:47 GMT -5
33 Kris Allen The Vision of Love 448 348 100 1.191
+16 Spins +4 Bullet
TVOL now has a larger bullet than the 8 songs ahead of it. It could jump into the top 30 within the next three days.
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Post by jessluvsnick on May 27, 2012 14:07:02 GMT -5
Love the record except for a few songs. Wish they would promote him more.
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Post by George on May 27, 2012 17:01:35 GMT -5
I'd love to see Better With You, My Weakness and Out Alive as singles.
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Post by I Wish on May 27, 2012 17:37:51 GMT -5
My ideal follow-up singles would be:
July/August - My Weakness January - Out Alive May - Rooftops/Monster/Blindfolded
With Rooftops being my favorite for a 4th single choice. :o
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Post by frank on May 27, 2012 18:23:23 GMT -5
VOL clearly isn't working at pop. Why the hell are not doing any promotion on any CHR stations?!?
They should either scrap it and send out the remix or release My Weakness instead.
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Post by slamina on May 28, 2012 1:34:25 GMT -5
Pretty good album. I'm sure it will grow on me even more with future listens. The first three tracks are my favorites. I also enjoyed the last two as well. "My Weakness" is a standout and should definitely be considered as a future single.
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Post by I Wish on May 28, 2012 3:27:39 GMT -5
For another week, Best Buy will sell Kris Allen's TYC for $7.99 if you present this coupon at the register: /photo/1 Please purchase the album if you haven't already.
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Post by I Wish on May 28, 2012 7:43:49 GMT -5
33 Kris Allen The Vision of Love 448 348 100 1.191 +16 Spins +4 Bullet HAC 31 Kris Allen The Vision of Love 453 362 91 1.191 +5 Spins -9 Bullet +0.000 AI Jumped two spots today, it's spin increase was smaller but before we say "OVER," I'd wait a few updates. The song will climb to #30 tomorrow and it still has a healthier bullet than the 8 songs ahead of it.
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Post by George on May 28, 2012 13:53:23 GMT -5
He performed on the National Memorial Day Parade earlier today on ABC! He did a great job on The Vision of Love!
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Post by circadian on May 28, 2012 14:45:34 GMT -5
I don't get why TVOL is flopping. It's not a masterpiece, but it's a nice song and radio friendly like no other. They should follow up with My Weakness, that's a smash waiting to happen. If that fails to make any impact, then I don't think this album could be saved.
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Post by I Wish on May 29, 2012 8:17:49 GMT -5
HAC 31 Kris Allen The Vision of Love 453 362 91 1.191 +5 Spins -9 Bullet +0.000 AI HAC 30 Kris Allen The Vision of Love 467 377 90 1.178 +14 Spins -1 Bullet -0.013 AI Not a bad update. It's once again closing in on Haley's song Free. Unfortunately Katy Perry came out of nowhere with Wide Awake and will likely pass both Kris and Haley tomorrow, but that's what happens when you've had your label pushing you a whole era and had huge chart success. His bullet is still healthier than the 7 songs immediately ahead of him.
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