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Post by jenglisbe on Aug 26, 2013 13:47:10 GMT -5
If Hilary Duff can have a GH collection, so can Carrie.
Anyway, I can see both sides; she's only released 4 albums so doing a "greatest" hits seems early (i.e. they'd basically include all her singles instead of just her biggest), but the concept of a hits album has changed. These days it really is more like "Here's every single an artist has released thus far plus a few new and/or rare tracks."
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 26, 2013 14:31:36 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind A Greatest hits album with no new songs but the "single" from it also being the 5th single from BA. I think Curb did that once or twice with Tim McGraw. I know not the best example, lol, but that could work with Carrie. "Do You Think About Me?: The Greatest Hits" sounds like a hell of an album title!
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Post by carrieidol1 on Aug 26, 2013 14:47:07 GMT -5
I just don't see any sense in a Greatest Hits album when she hasn't even been around for a decade. Honestly, I thought it was too early for Kelly Clarkson to release one, too. What would the album include -- every #1? That wouldn't make sense since those weren't all hits. Just because a song goes #1 on Country nowadays doesn't make it monumental enough to be on a GH album. From my personal view, she has maybe 10 "greatest hits". I wouldn't even bother to include "Inside Your Heaven", "Don't Forget to Remember Me", "Wasted", "I Told You So", "Temporary Home", "Mama's Song", and more recently, "Two Black Cadillacs" or "See You Again". An argument could be made for "So Small". A new single makes the most sense. Milk the album for all that it has left, put it on sale during the holidays to capitalize on sales as much as they can, get her on a few talk shows to promote the CMAs, The Sound of Music, add in a guest performance of the single here and there, and call the BA era quits. She already said in interviews that she's going back into the prep mode for the 5th album in 2014 once TSOM ends. Carrie can wait another album or three before a GH album is released. Sorry, ANY song she's released as a single has been the definition of a hit. Just because you think some of them aren't hits, doesn't mean she couldn't right now release a two disc collection of her hits (She has 18 #1 or #2 country radio hits, including "Remind Me"). Again, Any song in the Top 10 is considered a hit by most record labels and artists and fans. Carrie's been around for 8 years and that's more than enough time for a Greatest Hits collection. Kelly Clarkson had been around for MORE than a Decade when she released hers. A Greatest Hits project really is just the Label cashing in on the success while also giving an artist a chance to 'breathe' between traditional album projects. It just makes too much sense to release such a project for this upcoming holiday season. Then Carrie can come out with something next year that will add to her legendary status amongst country radio. He's not saying she "couldn't" release one, he's just saying he doesn't think she should. She has had a lot of hits, but many of them have since been forgotten as singles; "Inside Your Heaven", "Don't Forget to Remember Me", "Mama's Song", "Two Black Cadillacs", etc... - why include those subpar hits, when you can wait another album or two and possibly include more HUGE hits, in addition to; "Jesus, Take The Wheel", "Before He Cheats", "Blown Away", "All-American Girl", etc... I too would rather Carrie release a fifth single from "Blown Away", focus on TSOM, and then start working on a new album in 2014.
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Post by rsmatto on Aug 26, 2013 15:04:38 GMT -5
Sorry, ANY song she's released as a single has been the definition of a hit. Just because you think some of them aren't hits, doesn't mean she couldn't right now release a two disc collection of her hits (She has 18 #1 or #2 country radio hits, including "Remind Me"). Again, Any song in the Top 10 is considered a hit by most record labels and artists and fans. Carrie's been around for 8 years and that's more than enough time for a Greatest Hits collection. Kelly Clarkson had been around for MORE than a Decade when she released hers. A Greatest Hits project really is just the Label cashing in on the success while also giving an artist a chance to 'breathe' between traditional album projects. It just makes too much sense to release such a project for this upcoming holiday season. Then Carrie can come out with something next year that will add to her legendary status amongst country radio. He's not saying she "couldn't" release one, he's just saying he doesn't think she should. She has had a lot of hits, but many of them have since been forgotten as singles; "Inside Your Heaven", "Don't Forget to Remember Me", "Mama's Song", "Two Black Cadillacs", etc... - why include those subpar hits, when you can wait another album or two and possibly include more HUGE hits, in addition to; "Jesus, Take The Wheel", "Before He Cheats", "Blown Away", "All-American Girl", etc... I too would rather Carrie release a fifth single from "Blown Away", focus on TSOM, and then start working on a new album in 2014. "Inside Your Heaven" wasn't ever a real radio hit. "Forgotten?" They wouldn't have to include all if they were doing a 'single disc/14-15 track 'hits' collection for music. 43dudleyvillas, I definitely agree with the song part but my bet is there's stuff they cut for "BA" that didn't make the album that could be used for a Hits project. Stuff they LOVED but just didn't fit the album's theme. Plus if she's got a song or three on hold, she could definitely get those cut very easily (if she hasn't already). They COULD also pull one from the last album as the 'lead single' from a hits project. As for the record label side, She's got contracts with BOTH 19 and Arista/Sony so it'd be interesting to see if both companies would even agree on the hits thing. It just seems to me that if she's going to have any 'long term' away from radio, a Hits project would be the best thing to release. Shoot, maybe a Brad-like "Live" and "Studio" version for the fans.
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Post by jenglisbe on Aug 26, 2013 15:12:57 GMT -5
He's not saying she "couldn't" release one, he's just saying he doesn't think she should. She has had a lot of hits, but many of them have since been forgotten as singles; "Inside Your Heaven", "Don't Forget to Remember Me", "Mama's Song", "Two Black Cadillacs", etc... - why include those subpar hits, when you can wait another album or two and possibly include more HUGE hits, in addition to; "Jesus, Take The Wheel", "Before He Cheats", "Blown Away", "All-American Girl", etc... I too would rather Carrie release a fifth single from "Blown Away", focus on TSOM, and then start working on a new album in 2014. "Inside Your Heaven" wasn't ever a real radio hit. "Forgotten?" They wouldn't have to include all if they were doing a 'single disc/14-15 track 'hits' collection for music. 43dudleyvillas, I definitely agree with the song part but my bet is there's stuff they cut for "BA" that didn't make the album that could be used for a Hits project. Stuff they LOVED but just didn't fit the album's theme. Plus if she's got a song or three on hold, she could definitely get those cut very easily (if she hasn't already). They COULD also pull one from the last album as the 'lead single' from a hits project. As for the record label side, She's got contracts with BOTH 19 and Arista/Sony so it'd be interesting to see if both companies would even agree on the hits thing. It just seems to me that if she's going to have any 'long term' away from radio, a Hits project would be the best thing to release. Shoot, maybe a Brad-like "Live" and "Studio" version for the fans. What theme is that?
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Post by rsmatto on Aug 26, 2013 15:20:39 GMT -5
"Inside Your Heaven" wasn't ever a real radio hit. "Forgotten?" They wouldn't have to include all if they were doing a 'single disc/14-15 track 'hits' collection for music. 43dudleyvillas, I definitely agree with the song part but my bet is there's stuff they cut for "BA" that didn't make the album that could be used for a Hits project. Stuff they LOVED but just didn't fit the album's theme. Plus if she's got a song or three on hold, she could definitely get those cut very easily (if she hasn't already). They COULD also pull one from the last album as the 'lead single' from a hits project. As for the record label side, She's got contracts with BOTH 19 and Arista/Sony so it'd be interesting to see if both companies would even agree on the hits thing. It just seems to me that if she's going to have any 'long term' away from radio, a Hits project would be the best thing to release. Shoot, maybe a Brad-like "Live" and "Studio" version for the fans. What theme is that? Well, maybe they had a more 'traditional-leaning' type of song or just something they didn't think fit the overall internal 'theme' for it. I don't know what you'd call it but I know artists like to say albums have themes, even if there isn't one specific general theme to the general public.
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Post by ILLUSION on Aug 26, 2013 15:35:56 GMT -5
Congrats on the #1! Definitely a deserving song
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Post by mylifeback on Aug 26, 2013 20:06:46 GMT -5
I'm on the "no" side of a greatest hits album. I think they should release one more single - something more country like her fans have been wanting the entire era. She's already released my four favorite songs on the album, so I'm indifferent to whatever is released next. I agree discounting the album for Christmas & releasing another single for radio to play is the way to go. Then call it good & build anticipation for new music some time next year.
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Post by mrossp24 on Aug 26, 2013 22:47:06 GMT -5
I guess I just don't see a downside to releasing a fifth single from BA... there are SO many tracks left on that album that they could release to capitalize on during the CMAs, holidays, and her TSOM performance. Preferably, they'd release DYTAM, but I'd be okay with WAW or GIG too. She hasn't released a true ballad since Mama's Song (ew) so I'd love to see one of the incredible ballads from this album get released to radio. She really wouldn't have to do much outside promo for it either...with all the stuff she'll be doing press-wise during the holidays anyways. I just see a win-win situation here for releasing a 5th single, regardless if it goes number one or not.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2013 0:35:51 GMT -5
Hi, every1, this is my first post! I'm really excited SYA has been another hit and has gone gold, because I was a little afraid it wouldn't be successful. I love the song (and I have no idea why Narnia didn't pick this song), but it was a slow climber so I was afraid at first, but you should never underestimate Carrie.
I really hope she releases a 5th single since we didn't get a 5th with Play On. And Blown Away is such a great album with no short of good songs. I know a lot of people are saying they want DYTAM as the next single. I like the song, but I hope that isn't her single because there isn't anything unique about the song. It's a good song, but I'd love to see a true country song with uniqueness. I thought for sure she'd release Someday When I Stop Loving You & What Can I Say and was so sad to learn neither would be released. She's released 4 pop/country songs off of Blown Away so I'd love to see just a straight country song. I think WAW or GIG should be her 5th. I also love Cupid but I think someone posted here that Carrie herself said it won't be a single. And Cupid is fun, but WAW & GIG have emotional depth that I think could earn awards.
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Post by jughead on Aug 28, 2013 5:28:46 GMT -5
I know it's wishful thinking, but the more I listen to Forever Changed, the more I think it should be a single. It tells a very powerful story and it showcases Carrie's voice well. Plus, I think it would be perfect for the season.
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Post by joey2002 on Aug 28, 2013 12:08:57 GMT -5
I know it's wishful thinking, but the more I listen to Forever Changed, the more I think it should be a single. It tells a very powerful story and it showcases Carrie's voice well. Plus, I think it would be perfect for the season. Totally agree, it's such a beautiful song, but Carrie said a while back that it wouldn't be a single. I wish they could release it, but it'll remain one of my favorite album tracks.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2013 15:41:48 GMT -5
"Forever Changed" probably showcases Carrie's finest, subtlest, and most beautiful vocal she's ever performed on record. I adore it. The restraint she demonstrates and her expression of the lyrics really makes you feel the story, rather than to just understand it.
Since it'll never see a release, the next closest song that shows her vocal prowess and restraint all in one (while still being a grade-A song) is "Wine After Whiskey," and I can't help but feel that its deep, dark mood would be a great fit for a fall release, a great stamp on an era of complete artistic progression, and would follow in great suit as a 5th solid single out of 5 releases from an awesome album. Plus, it'd be a perfect staple to the end of a massive era.
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Post by ILLUSION on Aug 31, 2013 8:33:21 GMT -5
"Forever Changed" would be a great single!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2013 8:40:30 GMT -5
"Forever Changed" is one brilliant addition to her brilliant discography, but I cannot picture radio embracing the song too well - despite coming from Carrie, who we can seemingly never underestimate when it comes to the country charts. I think "Do You Think About Me" would be their best bet if they want to release another and change the pace, but "Good In Goodbye" and "Wine After Whiskey" also seem like viable options to me.
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Post by cufan7 on Sept 1, 2013 14:12:50 GMT -5
I'm here for "Wine After Whiskey" or "Do You Think About Me"
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Post by churchchoir on Sept 1, 2013 17:48:51 GMT -5
"Wine After Whiskey" is by far the best choice for radio in my opinion, but "Forever Changed" is my favorite track on the album next to the title cut.
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Post by Marv on Sept 1, 2013 20:33:45 GMT -5
I certainly wouldn't mind a GH CD from Carrie including most of her previous singles (but not all of them of course to protect catalog sales of her previous CDs), with two new songs included which will carry her throughout the rest of 2013 and most of 2014 while she fulfills her commitment to TSOM in NYC.
Releasing a GH CD makes plenty of sense regardless of which of her previous singles aren't included; 'Everywhere' was intentionally left off Tim's first GH CD for that very reason, and went on to become a very consistent seller for many years to come, primarily because of the ENORMOUS collection of singles which were included on that CD.
There's no doubt in my mind the Carrie could do likewise, with equally similar and very profitable results.
King George's 2000 GH release entitled 'Latest Greatest Straitest Hits' certainly fulfilled a similar mission of serving as a placeholder between two studio CDs ('AlwaysNnever The Same' and 'George Strait'); it included two new songs, 'The Best Day' and the standout of standouts 'Murder On Music Row'.
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Post by Old Fart In NC on Sept 2, 2013 10:46:34 GMT -5
^Murder on Music Row is one of my favorite songs of all time (not just country) and even more true today than it was at the time. A few years ago Cledus T. Judd (along with Daryle Singletary) recorded a parody titled Merger on Music Row, about recording artists losing contracts due to the wave of record label mergers. I believe it was inspired by Judd's own experience. Now, back to your regularly scheduled Carrie Underwood discussion.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Sept 7, 2013 3:36:02 GMT -5
Sara Evans Sitting on the bus with @shanestevenshg @carrieunderwood you need to release Do You Think About Me! Luv that song!
Carrie should listen to Sara Evans ;)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2013 6:20:21 GMT -5
Well, we should hear pretty soon if she will release another song. And to be honest I love Sara Evans, but WAW needs released.
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Post by McCreerian on Sept 19, 2013 16:49:17 GMT -5
Just saw this on Twitter. No 5th single Nashville Becca @nashvillebecca 1h "See You Again is the end of the Blown Away chapter for me but there are exciting things to come." @carrieunderwood pic.twitter.com/jI6stz3l5f
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Post by onebuffalo on Sept 19, 2013 16:52:49 GMT -5
Just saw this on Twitter. No 5th single Nashville Becca @nashvillebecca 1h "See You Again is the end of the Blown Away chapter for me but there are exciting things to come." @carrieunderwood pic.twitter.com/jI6stz3l5f Too bad. I was hoping for a fifth single to keep Blown Away on the chart. Carrie Underwood needed something to tie in her Sunday Night Football gig and The Sound Of Music. A CD release in the late spring-early summer of 2014 would have been perfect. Considering the CD stands at 1.5 million in sales (not a shabby number), getting it to double platinum will be harder unless she wins major awards at the C.M.A.s, A.C.A.s, and Grammys.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Sept 19, 2013 17:45:35 GMT -5
Ugh! I have a bad feeling that this'll decrease the chances of her releasing something more country in the future given the heavily pop-sounding productions of these singles here. Quite frankly, I'm afraid that she may get pigeon-holed into the "adult pop" category from this point forward. Would it be selfish to pray that she records more traditional fare for her new album next year?
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Post by evergreen on Sept 20, 2013 0:35:01 GMT -5
"Blown Away", "Two Black Cadillacs" and "See You Again" are probably in my top 5 Carrie singles so I can't say I'm too disappointed. It was a solid era, was hoping she'd push 2x platinum, but oh well.
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Post by jughead on Sept 20, 2013 9:06:28 GMT -5
Do You Think About Me could have been a perfect way to end the era. Oh well, I shall be waiting for Queen Carrie's next album.
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