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Post by WhySoSerious? on Dec 15, 2003 19:51:48 GMT -5
This has an add date of January 12th. Thankfully it looks like Sony scrapped "Come Back To Bed".
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Post by singingsparrow on Dec 15, 2003 20:34:19 GMT -5
This has an add date of January 12th. Thankfully it looks like Sony scrapped "Come Back To Bed". Good move, and quite a good save! "Clarity" will at least do very well on Triple A, and get limited attention on Hot AC. Though it isn't exactly an up-tempo track, it does have a hook and it is a fan favorite among John Mayer fans everywhere. "Come Back To Bed" was a mistake to consider because the track had a long duration and a very slow tempo (60 BPM). It probably wouldn't have even gone Top 5 on Triple A because of that. Still, I think if they edited "Something's Missing" for duration or released "New Deep", they would fare really well on Triple A also. John Mayer may have limited Hot AC success from here on out, but I don't think he'll ever impact the chart heavily with anything else off this album, perhaps on every album he releases from now on. Triple A will be his haven like Jack Johnson and Pete Yorn. Predicted Peaks: Triple A: #1Hot AC: #22Sincerely, Noah Eaton |
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Post by Gold Soundz on Dec 18, 2003 13:15:10 GMT -5
This one will take off around February at pop, watch. It takes a while to get used to - then it's stuck in your head all the time.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2003 14:13:19 GMT -5
It's kind of boring to me right now. It seems to me like the follow-ups to his first [stellar] singles are always boring.
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Post by Radical347 on Dec 18, 2003 18:01:54 GMT -5
I'm so glad they scrapped "Come Back to Bed." As usual with John Mayer, the lyrics make no sense but at least this song sounds good & a bit elevator-ish. I could see some stations trying to pass this off as smooth jazz...  |
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Jan 10, 2004 13:09:56 GMT -5
Just heard Clarity today for the first time on my station so I searched for this thread. First impression is ... yawn. Doesn't do it for me. But, sometimes I know songs need to grow on you, so I'll be curious to see how I feel about it in a month.
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Post by Matt4319 on Jan 10, 2004 15:01:23 GMT -5
Just heard Clarity today for the first time on my station so I searched for this thread. First impression is ... yawn. Doesn't do it for me. But, sometimes I know songs need to grow on you, so I'll be curious to see how I feel about it in a month. Well, if you yawned at this song, you would fall asleep to "Come Back to Bed". |
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Jan 10, 2004 15:19:11 GMT -5
I really like this one! It's much better than 'Bigger Than My Body'. But why does he have to mention "body" in so many of his songs?  (3 of his 5 releases so far). It's like he's showing off the fact that girls love him or something. I should edit that word out of the song. hahaha!
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Post by WhySoSerious? on Jan 22, 2004 10:03:58 GMT -5
This one's taking off now. Up ten spots to #20 with a bullet of +532.
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Post by Rumors on Jan 22, 2004 17:44:41 GMT -5
I have to agree with Northcoast. I heard the song for the first time Monday and it was boring. However, I thought that about No Doubt's cover song at first and I really like it now. I think what it boils down for me with Mayer is that I just don't like his voice. Too breezy with very little passion/strength. I like a male singer to be able to belt something out when the song calls for it. I also think this about Jack Johnson. Just not my thing.
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Post by reception on Jan 23, 2004 18:48:13 GMT -5
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Post by singingsparrow on Jan 23, 2004 23:34:31 GMT -5
This one's taking off now. Up ten spots to #20 with a bullet of +532. Strong start, but I think it's going to disintegrate quickly just like "Grey Street" from the Dave Matthews Band did. I don't think this is going Top 10. It has surpassed my original peak of #22 but I don't see this going beyond #13. Sincerely, Noah Eaton |
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Post by ted11804 on Jan 24, 2004 21:32:20 GMT -5
#14
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Post by Mega248 on Jan 24, 2004 21:52:53 GMT -5
I'll say #9, same peak as "Why Georgia".
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2004 17:56:54 GMT -5
I'm starting to like this. It's my third favorite single of his.
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Post by JJ on Jan 27, 2004 20:32:39 GMT -5
It's another great song from Mr. Mayer. It reminds me a bit of Norah Jones.
Anyway, who produced his last album? Bigger Than My Body has amazing production and this is very nice too. Does anyway know? Was it John Alagia?
Fabio
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Post by jond7699 on Jan 28, 2004 11:12:46 GMT -5
I am finally getting to listen to this song. I am not too impressed. It is certainly not as good as BTMB. I don't like this song at all. I am glad I didn't buy his new cd.
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Post by Crushcrushchris on Feb 1, 2004 11:50:45 GMT -5
Clarity > Bigger than my Body by far.
I like it. I don't know how much more it can go, but I think it'll probably just miss the top 5. #6.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Feb 1, 2004 21:27:48 GMT -5
I love the horns in this song. They don't stand out or force themselves out among the rest of the music but are just casually laid in there, like the horns in Natalie Merchant's 'Break Your Heart'.
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Post by Matt4319 on Mar 23, 2004 22:29:41 GMT -5
I don't think this is going Top 10. It has surpassed my original peak of #22 but I don't see this going beyond #13. Looks like you'll be pretty close to the mark. It should move up to #12 this week, but probably unbulleted. |
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Mar 28, 2004 15:30:11 GMT -5
It's another great song from Mr. Mayer. It reminds me a bit of Norah Jones. Anyway, who produced his last album? Bigger Than My Body has amazing production and this is very nice too. Does anyway know? Was it John Alagia? Fabio Just listened to this whole CD. It was produced & mixed by Jack Joseph Puig. I like Something's Missing better than Clarity, myself. Also, like the lyrics to Home Life. They really give you a window into his inner longing for a normal life. Very interesting. It made me look at him in a whole new light. Good album all in all. But definitely a more laid back vibe. Feel a little ripped off because there are only ten tracks on the CD though. |
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Post by Mega248 on Mar 28, 2004 21:40:54 GMT -5
Looks like you'll be pretty close to the mark. It should move up to #12 this week, but probably unbulleted. Now it looks like it won't get any higher than #14. All of a sudden its spin loss got a lot bigger. |
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