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Post by hoosy on Feb 24, 2012 7:37:19 GMT -5
Love all the reviews and opinions here. Nice to have a forum where people can express themselves honestly. This certainly isnt my parents' country music and I am fine with that. This song is different and the sound is fresh...there isnt anything like it at country music right now and in my opinion that is what you want and need from a first single. I applaud Carrie for pushing the envelope. There will be people who love it, people who dont and those who are somewhere in the middle. The point is...it makes for good discussion and creates a buzz, which is exactly what you want when you are releasing a new album. All that said I do hope and think there will be some more traditional sounding country tunes on the album. Carrie seems to have great respect for the traditional country sound, proved time and time again by the fact that she has avoided remixing her songs to appeal to a wider audience. Can't wait to hear the rest of the album!
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Post by strikeleo on Feb 24, 2012 8:23:17 GMT -5
It's a good song, but I don't think it was a good choice as first single. This impacted me so little upon first listen that if Carrie was not one of my favorite artists, I wouldn't be listening a secomd or third time.
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Post by recjus85 on Feb 24, 2012 9:12:58 GMT -5
Twelve weeks or less to #1, and at least a month in the penthouse. Expect multiple airings starting at 5AM on tons of radio stations during their morning shows starting Friday. I wouldn't be surprised if one country station duplicates WQYK/Tampa's stunning feat of playing 'More Than A Memory' 125 times in that tune's opening week, but you never know. I'm afraid to turn WQYK on because of hearing it that much lol. They did close to the same thing before with other songs, mainly remember them doing it with Brain McComas (You're In My Head I believe was the song). ANyways, on topic, not a big fan of the song. It's not horrible by any means, but it's not what I was expecting by everyone's comments.
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Post by jessy89 on Feb 24, 2012 9:13:59 GMT -5
Her vocals amazing.. But as for the song goes theres nothing country about it.. And i dont really like it! She just needs to go to pop radio like a buch of other artest need to go to pop radio! But Amazing Vocals and im sure it will blow up the chart
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Post by jptexas on Feb 24, 2012 9:15:16 GMT -5
I think this song was a great first single. It's rockish, toe tapping, feel will help in the initial release of the cd. IMO, this song is probably completely different than what the album is made of. Carrie said that this is the album she's been wanting to make since the beginning. She took her time on this one. I think the next single will probably have people saying "what just happened". She's said that the tone of this album is darker, except for a few song, this one included imo. As for this single, it's different that's for sure. Her vocals are out front as compared to other singles from her. The true test of this era's success will be in the upcoming releases. Personally, I'm looking forward to see what comes next. So far, so good.
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Post by @DiegoMarcondes_ on Feb 24, 2012 9:21:14 GMT -5
I loved it! This is one of her best chorus! ADDICTIVE!
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Post by @DiegoMarcondes_ on Feb 24, 2012 9:30:02 GMT -5
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Post by bigbluenote on Feb 24, 2012 9:36:23 GMT -5
If this doesn't get your attention as a lead single, I don't know what will!
I LOVE IT! But at this point, I think she could have released a rendition of the alphabet and I would have loved it. It's just been WAY too long since I've had new music from Carrie.
Her vocals are beyond amazing on this track. And I agree with the majority, this is very Shania sounding. And I'm a HUGE fan of Shania, so I'm good with it.
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Post by austin on Feb 24, 2012 9:54:18 GMT -5
This is totally Cowboy Casanova, pt. 2. But it is totally in another league than CC lyrically and especially vocally. I agree with this. I think her vocals are just out of this world on this single. I also think CC is a terrible song and that this one, though not anything revolutionary, is a nice catchy listen. What I like about this song is the verses because they are really rocking and I also particularly like her vocals on the bridge. The chorus, however, just doesn't flow and reverts back to Carrie singles of old with the simplest lyrics of all time. Goodbye shoes? What in the world. And "Better listen to me, he's low, low, low" just is weak songwriting. The song works overall and it is definitely pop/rock but there is nothing wrong with that. It works for her fans.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Feb 24, 2012 9:55:59 GMT -5
If this doesn't crossover...
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Post by Dustin J. on Feb 24, 2012 10:56:15 GMT -5
I'm going to say what others are afraid to say...
People like this because of who's singing it. If this was a relatively unknown female (say Jana Kramer or even Sara Buxton), everyone would be crying about how pop it is. However, the fact that it's Carrie Underwood means people were in love with this before they even heard it.
Fact.
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Post by dbhmr on Feb 24, 2012 11:12:54 GMT -5
I'm going to say what others are afraid to say... People like this because of who's singing it. If this was a relatively unknown female (say Jana Kramer or even Sara Buxton), everyone would be crying about how pop it is. However, the fact that it's Carrie Underwood means people were in love with this before they even heard it. Fact. That's probably true, but isn't limited to Carrie's fanbase. I'd be willing to bet that the first reason her fans would list as to why they are fans in the first place is her voice, so simply her singing on a song is enough to get some level of enjoyment out of it; and that probably goes for nearly all singers, especially good ones. Like I said in the Polling Booth, I think this single sounds basically like every other uptempo she's released as a single, and sonically could have come off any of her albums. Her vocal approach, however, is clearly more seasoned and influenced by her recent duets with Steven Tyler. I don't think she sounds convincing on a rock vocal, but this is being pitched to country, not rock, so whatever. I also don't quite see as much of the fuss over this not sounding country enough. As I said, it doesn't sound much different to me than a lot of her released material, and while it has elements in it that remind me of a Pink/Kelly Clarkson song, I still think there's some country instrumentation happening. My only complaint about that side of things is that Carrie is so adamant about not putting any effort into crossing over, but releases material that seems to be driven toward crossing over. If she was so country-focused, why not release a more traditional country sound? I know she wouldn't be upset if she crossed over, but to continually release music like this without the intention of crossing over doesn't really add up to me. But wow at this song's run on iTunes so far. I always forget what an enormous star she is and the selling power she has. In terms of consistency, she sort of reminds me of Beyonce. Though I wish she had actually followed in Beyonce's footsteps with this album and take some risks, do a more traditional country album (as Beyonce did with R&B) with really great material. That still might happen, but this is sort of "business as usual" for me, and like Beyonce, she's such a huge star now that she should be able to go in whichever direction she pleases. Again, the album might very well have more interesting songs in store; most first singles lately coming from this generation's big females have been quite safe.
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Post by Dustin J. on Feb 24, 2012 11:15:41 GMT -5
I'm going to say what others are afraid to say... People like this because of who's singing it. If this was a relatively unknown female (say Jana Kramer or even Sara Buxton), everyone would be crying about how pop it is. However, the fact that it's Carrie Underwood means people were in love with this before they even heard it. Oi Fact. That's probably true, but isn't limited to Carrie's fanbase. I'd be willing to bet that the first reason her fans would list as to why they are fans in the first place is her voice, so simply her singing on a song is enough to get some level of enjoyment out of it; and that probably goes for nearly all singers, especially good ones. Agreed...to an extent...
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Post by leilamaurizia on Feb 24, 2012 11:28:39 GMT -5
I'm going to say what others are afraid to say... People like this because of who's singing it. If this was a relatively unknown female (say Jana Kramer or even Sara Buxton), everyone would be crying about how pop it is. However, the fact that it's Carrie Underwood means people were in love with this before they even heard it. Fact. Please don't generalize. If you've seen me around here long enough, you'd know that I don't gush for the sake of it or blindly love everything Carrie does. "Good Girl," however, is my favorite lead single of hers and my favorite uptempo from her. That's my opinion. You have a different one and I respect that. I hope you can respect others' opinions too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2012 11:34:07 GMT -5
I'm a pretty big fan of Carrie's but generally, my favorite songs from her are the ones that go un-released. I didn't really care for "Undo It" or "Mama's Song" at all. To be honest, I haven't loved that many of her singles, though I do like her and her voice and I think she has potential to do so much more. So, like always, I'm hoping that this upcoming album is just awesome, the album I've been wanting from her.
I must say, though, that "Good Girl" is probably among my top 3 singles from her, with the other two being "Before He Cheats" and "Wasted". Not sure if GG is my favorite but it could wind up that way. I love it a little more with each listen.
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Post by bigfan101 on Feb 24, 2012 11:38:06 GMT -5
I'm going to say what others are afraid to say... People like this because of who's singing it. If this was a relatively unknown female (say Jana Kramer or even Sara Buxton), everyone would be crying about how pop it is. However, the fact that it's Carrie Underwood means people were in love with this before they even heard it. Fact. 100% agree...not to play devils adovocate but this song fails to showcase any of Carries strengths and is weak lyrically...if it wasn't a lead single from Carrie this would have no success
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Post by what on Feb 24, 2012 11:39:20 GMT -5
this sounds like something that katy perry would sing, with a poppier arrangement and minus the vocal power, of course.
the hand clap beat is addictive though. kinda disappointed that this is what she offers after a longer than usual hiatus. oh well. i hope this song is not indicative of what the whole album would be like.
theres no need for remixing if theres nothing to remix. what else is there to remix in this song? for electro music with the techno beats?!
well that sounds a lot like of having cake and eating it too. carrie probably doesnt want the "bad" connotation tthat comes with being labeled a "pop singer", but then goes ahead and sings heavy pop-leaning songs. i understand the rock part since carrie said she grew up with mostly motley crue. but her aversion to being a "pop star" is kinda ironic (when she won ai they wanted her to be a pop singer, but she insisted on being a country singer) considering the heaviest outside influence on her brand of country music so far has been pop.
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Post by desertfloods on Feb 24, 2012 11:40:21 GMT -5
My only complaint about that side of things is that Carrie is so adamant about not putting any effort into crossing over, but releases material that seems to be driven toward crossing over. If she was so country-focused, why not release a more traditional country sound? I know she wouldn't be upset if she crossed over, but to continually release music like this without the intention of crossing over doesn't really add up to me. Thing is... Carrie doesn't make pop-leaning music to cross over, even though it seems that way. She simply makes them because that's the type of music she enjoys herself. Growing up with so much rock/pop songs, I'm actually surprised it took her THIS long to come out with a rocking song like GG She did say the new album would have some really country songs too. Perhaps she just prefers to keep the variety in her album for now.... maybe later in her career she might release a more traditional country album.
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Post by austin on Feb 24, 2012 11:44:22 GMT -5
I'm going to say what others are afraid to say... People like this because of who's singing it. If this was a relatively unknown female (say Jana Kramer or even Sara Buxton), everyone would be crying about how pop it is. However, the fact that it's Carrie Underwood means people were in love with this before they even heard it. Fact. I can largely agree with this, but I don't consider myself a Carrie fan and I can see the appeal for this particular song. The vocals are spot on and the verses, as I mentioned earlier, remind me of classic Shania and really stick in your head. It's the godawful chorus that "Remind(s) Me" this is a Carrie song. She has so much potential and she just stays the course. I can't get past the fact that this is the same topic as her last lead single. It's just disappointing. It's taking the safe route time and time again that keeps her below Taylor and Miranda at the format right now.
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Post by hank0629 on Feb 24, 2012 11:45:38 GMT -5
I'm going to say what others are afraid to say... People like this because of who's singing it. If this was a relatively unknown female (say Jana Kramer or even Sara Buxton), everyone would be crying about how pop it is. However, the fact that it's Carrie Underwood means people were in love with this before they even heard it. Fact. Totally agree!!! So many people crying about like how pop Rascal Flatts is. But "Good Girl" is more popular and I don't see those people crying about how pop Carrie is! They just say like, "Well, I don't care how non-country it is."
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Post by 43dudleyvillas on Feb 24, 2012 11:52:15 GMT -5
Folks, this is your reminder to read the Country Forum Rules & Guidelines. Of particular relevance (and already violated): 7. Post about songs, not about each other: Don't post to judge people who agree or disagree with you about a song. You are free to agree or disagree with someone else's opinion. But personal insults or otherwise dismissive judgments of fellow posters are inappropriate for this board. There are instances in which the staff will let posters hash out little spats among themselves (generally if we believe the posters in question can be trusted to do so because of their posting record at Pulse). But personal attacks and retaliation in kind are more likely to get posters warned by the staff according to Pulse rules. Here are some examples of appropriate and inappropriate posts:As I mentioned via PM, the reason that this rule exists is that a fast way to derail a thread from a constructive, interesting exchange of views is to start dissecting the motives of posters for liking or not liking a song. That gives the discussion a nasty, personal tone and the quality of discussion suffers. So watch yourselves. Fans and anti-fans are not an acceptable topic of discussion in this thread. Acceptable topics of discussion include: why you like or dislike "Good Girl," the attributes of the song that stick out to you, how/whether this fits in to the country radio scene, and how this song fits into Carrie's present and future catalog. Additionally, this isn't too much of a concern yet but make sure that when you post, you are genuinely adding something new to the thread instead of repeating yourself or repeating something someone else has already said without adding anything of substantive value. Thank you, and please feel free to PM me (or the forum moderator drock89) with any questions or concerns about the rules and their enforcement.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2012 12:04:00 GMT -5
I absolutely love “Good Girl,” but it took me awhile to gather my thoughts about the track in its entirety. There are a few flaws, but the fact that Carrie married so many genres together and managed to make such a great track is incredible. It could’ve turned into a complete and utter mess with any other artist. Carrie has always had undeniable talent as a vocalist, but the one consistent criticism she’s gotten throughout her career is that she’s too “cookie cutter” and safe.
Whether you love Good Girl or hate it, there’s no denying that Carrie took a major gamble, and the fact that she’s become comfortable enough as an artist to release something like this is almost a feat in itself. No one could’ve imagined the shy, “stiff” blonde country girl singing ANYTHING like this 7 years ago. Her confidence has skyrocketed, her vocals continue to get better and better, yet she still seems determined to put her own signature twist on all of her music; it’s different and edgy, yet distinctive enough that you know it’s Carrie Underwood singing when you hear it on the radio. The fact that Carrie has been able to absorb these criticisms and actually uses them to become a BETTER artist is pretty admirable.
I’m not crazy about the way the song transitions from full-on rock to pure pop in the chorus, but the rest of the structure is magical; it’s honestly a treat to listen to so many different influences on one track, yet it’s still the same song.
The vocals are a bit rough in parts (mostly during the chorus, to my ears), but Carrie is the only female vocalist in country music who could even attempt to sing something like this AND do it with so much sass, personality, and distinct vocals, I can’t complain. The fact that she even tried to do this and pulled it off remarkably well puts her above these artists, in my book.
The lyrics are weak in spots, but Carrie has certainly grown from the Mama’s Song/Undo It days, and the fact that she has taken more risks in ONE song than she has in her entire career makes up for the shortcomings. The chorus doesn’t have as much appeal here as it did when I first heard it (perhaps the hybrid of influences has to do with it), but some of the lyrics are among my favorites from her already. They’re not complex by any means, but they’ve still got a bite to them, and the distinct “Carrie” personality/influence is obvious.
My favorite lines:
Hey good girl/Too good for him/better back away honey you don’t know where’s he’s been
His lips are drippin’ honey but he’ll sting you like a bee/so lock up all your lovin’/go and throw away the key
Upon first listen I wasn’t sure if this was a great choice for a lead single simply because it’s country music in the slightest, but Carrie has made so much noise about stretching artistically for album 4 that this was the perfect choice.
The only thing that worries me is if going from one extreme to another on album 4 is going to hurt the flow of the album; one of my biggest complains about "Play On" was that it lacked a cohesive element and just came across a collection of songs; I'd worry about this happening if each song on the album is so dramatically different.
All that aside, Carrie has certainly taken chances, yet she's still managed to make this a distinctive "Carrie Underwood" track. Tough task, but VERY well-done.
Carrie wanted to come back with a bang, and she did...well done, Underwood.
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Post by bornfearless2000 on Feb 24, 2012 12:26:55 GMT -5
Guys, Good Girl is officially #1 in itunes country and #8 in All genre and it's still climbing very fast.
I think this is her fastest rising song in itunes.
I'm so glad Carrie evolves in her music each era. This era is going to smash. The lead single already told us.
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Post by Cerbius on Feb 24, 2012 13:03:43 GMT -5
This is great! I love the echoes and the clapping. Her vocals are spectacular as well.
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Post by what on Feb 24, 2012 13:12:42 GMT -5
actually a lot of people, fans and critics alike, have been complaining about jason aldeans brand of "country" music too. but if you dont follow the artist much, then you probably wouldnt hear it as much as with the artist you follow faithfully.
because carrie is a heck a lot more talented than jason aldean and most country artists? theres always gonna be higher expectations and different standards if you have a once-in-a-generation talent like carrie is. its like a straight A student whos in a class of students regularly getting c+. and in a time period that straight A student gets c+ grades like the rest of them instead of what you would normally expect, you ask whats wrong. you dont say "oh its ok. all of the students are getting c+ anyway, you shouldnt be doing anything different...."
thats a disappointment for me too. the song is exactly like cc. although i do think the music on gg sounds better, has an improvement on the melody, and carrie experimented with her vocals more on this.
carrie described the song as naughty. i dont find it naughty at all, or did i miss something? like someone speculated before, i was hoping the song would go like carrie was warning the girl to stay away from the guy because hes bad news, but in reality she just wanted him for herself. lol.
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Post by carriekins on Feb 24, 2012 13:17:50 GMT -5
Carrie is now on Twitter.
@carrieunderwood
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Post by Peterawr on Feb 24, 2012 13:37:56 GMT -5
I mean, it's definitely not country. It's country influenced pop-rock. But I still like it a LOT.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Feb 24, 2012 13:50:45 GMT -5
It's not "Country" as in Tammy Wynette or Garth Brooks, but nothing is anymore so the constant debate is redundant and useless. It's "Country" as in modern day, Pop-influenced Country. Just like every other "Country" song you hear on the radio, for the most part.
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Post by chachachakakhan on Feb 24, 2012 14:17:25 GMT -5
Ya'll are absolutely insane if you don't think this is country! Listen to "Turn on the Radio" or half of Miranda's new album. This is right in line with where women in Country are right now.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Feb 24, 2012 14:26:26 GMT -5
I guess I'll be starting a new page then...
Upon the first few listens, I found this a little underwhelming, although it's catchy and I like the word play she uses during the song. I have a feeling this'll grow on me some over time. If I don't like it by, say the middle of March, then I probably never will. However, I think I can at least tolerate it when all is said and done. The video should be coming soon, too, though, right?
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