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Post by allow that on May 20, 2014 12:20:49 GMT -5
Yes Physical this is my hope as well. How perfect would that combo be? You have great taste for a Taylor. Swift fan!No, you didnt Oh you read it correctly, but no worries, the fact that a staff member was tagged should have been more than enough to let you know that it was a joke. ;)
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Post by Live Your Life on May 20, 2014 20:16:04 GMT -5
"Leave Your Lover" is on iTunes.
I'm finding the songs really boring, so far.
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Post by Taylor. on May 21, 2014 10:55:44 GMT -5
A mix of some electronic songs and soulful R&B ballads would be perfect. Yes Physical this is my hope as well. How perfect would that combo be? You have great taste for a Taylor. Swift fan! ANYWAY, I'm really looking forward to his album. I loved everything on Nirvana and everything from ITLO is extremely promising so far (Leave Your Lover is giving me feels right now). And that Juun song is indeed a bop and a half.
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Post by ant on May 21, 2014 21:12:51 GMT -5
Katy Perry tweeted that she thinks he'll become the male Adele...I could totally see it happening, especially if there is some sort of up-tempo dance remix to "Stay With Me" that is sent out to CHR. But honestly, I don't see why there is so much love for "Money On My Mind". Easily my least favorite of the 4 songs of his that I've bought.
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Post by EPG on May 22, 2014 14:47:19 GMT -5
OMFG, the video for "Leave Your Lover" is so sweet. <3
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Post by allow that on May 22, 2014 19:02:09 GMT -5
OMFG, the video for "Leave Your Lover" is so sweet. <3 Notable because it's basically his coming out statement. (The song is a total bore imo BUT...) it's so cool that we have someone on the verge of a major pop culture breakout who happens to be gay without it really mattering. It's not like Sam plays up his sexuality or uses it as some kind of cliche... instead he's gone the Frank Ocean route of basically being like "I'm going to be myself but don't really have to talk about it." Very admirable imo.
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Post by Live Your Life on May 22, 2014 23:48:02 GMT -5
He's a very talented vocalist, but this album is boring as hell. It sounds like one long song. The two tracks I really like, "Restart" and "Reminds Me of You," aren't even on the standard US version of the album, and the latter isn't on any US version at all. As far as stateside singles go, I can see them releasing "Like I Can" or "Money on My Mind" next.
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Post by Taylor. on May 22, 2014 23:54:45 GMT -5
Oooh this leaked? Gonna go listen now.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2014 5:55:27 GMT -5
The album is very samey. I could still see him getting a few big hits in the US though. Reminds me of Adele. They're good songs; it's just a lot to sit through as a whole album. I love "Restart".
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Post by Taylor. on May 23, 2014 10:08:27 GMT -5
I like the album a lot, but I agree it sounds like one long song if you listen to it all at once. Too bad there wasn't any electronic songs (besides La La La) included. But 'Restart' is definitely a highlight.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2014 4:44:17 GMT -5
Sam has that voice I like its soothing and intricate his music reminds me a bit of Adele a little bit Lorde and a tad James Blake (hell most british artists sound alike to me or NZ whateva) in that it does seem like the songs sound alike.
What I wish Sam would push more is his R&B side/ urban to break up the songs because I clearly hear good r&b of years gone by from him.
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Post by allow that on May 27, 2014 9:12:29 GMT -5
So I only listened to clips but the album as a whole sounds sleep inducing. I would have been excited foe an album full of songs like "Nirvana" rather than this Lite FM ballad shit. "Restart" is the only song which enticed me to head to YouTube and listen as a full song- and it's incredible. The fact that they only tacked on the would-be standout as a "bonus" says it all. They're going after Adele's record-buying older demographic and hoping an electro feature here and there will be enough to keep him relevant among us youths. I'd hate the hustle except it appears to be working so far... but still, the album falls short of being as interesting as it coulda/shoulda/woulda been.
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Post by Active Aggressive on May 28, 2014 18:02:18 GMT -5
He came out today in Fader. Anyone surprised? He also said his album is dedicated to one unrequited love for a guy. How Frank Ocean of him.
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Post by SHOOTER on May 28, 2014 18:28:25 GMT -5
He came out today in Fader. Anyone surprised? He also said his album is dedicated to one unrequited love for a guy. How Frank Ocean of him. Wasn't expecting that at all but now that I know, can't say I'm shocked.
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Post by Active Aggressive on May 28, 2014 18:59:16 GMT -5
Timing is everything.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on May 28, 2014 19:34:09 GMT -5
I hate to be that guy but I did kind of suspect...
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2014 22:29:15 GMT -5
Speaking of Restart, I searched it to see if there were any live performances and I decided to click on one from Toronto...I love how hes smiling..he seems to be really enjoying himself. :)
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Post by Physical on May 28, 2014 23:00:11 GMT -5
So while I love Sam Smith's voice, this album is a little underwhelming. I really wish there were more uptempos and electronic songs. A lot of the songs just blend together, so there's not much variety. There are a few highlights though, and most of the songs are very relatable. I'm glad he's decided to come out too. Good for him :). I saw it coming from a mile away though lol. I don't hear many singles though, so I hope "Stay With Me" becomes huge, so at least "Money On My Mind" and "Leave Your Lover" become somewhat successful followups in US and Canada.
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Post by Envoirment on May 29, 2014 9:16:37 GMT -5
I don't really see it as him "coming out". He's just talking about the music from a truthful place and that so happens to touch on his sexuality.
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Post by EPG on May 29, 2014 12:15:40 GMT -5
He was technically "in the closet," but it was wiiiide open. Lol
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Post by Linnethia Monique on May 29, 2014 12:18:41 GMT -5
How Boy George of him... I still love his voice.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2014 12:32:34 GMT -5
How Boy George of him... I still love his voice. Lol. I said awhile ago he reminds me of Boy George! His coming out is a total non-event, which is awesome.
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Post by Rocky on May 29, 2014 12:44:53 GMT -5
He came out today in Fader. Anyone surprised? He also said his album is dedicated to one unrequited love for a guy. How Frank Ocean of him. How surprising. He just wasn't talking about his sexuality since his breakthrough, but have you guys seen his old twitter a few weeks ago?
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Post by Gravity. on May 29, 2014 13:23:23 GMT -5
I just saw the video for "Leave Your Lover." It was also the first time I'd heard the song. Oh lordy, what a song. I think those who have him pegged as a 'male Adele' could be on to something.
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Post by circadian on May 29, 2014 22:20:43 GMT -5
This album speaks to me in SO MANY levels. It's amazing. I love the lyrics, his honesty and his voice. I agree it kind of blends together towards the end, but still it's a pretty damn solid effort. The only thing that keeps him from becoming the 'male Adele' IMO is the rawness Adele projects every time she opens her mouth. This time around, he strikes me more of a James Morrison-ish kind of artist, specially in 'I'm not the only one'.
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Post by evergreen on May 30, 2014 1:29:43 GMT -5
It's a tragedy that "Nirvana" and "Safe With Me" didn't make the record. I LOVED the sound he had going with those, as well as "Stay With Me", which isn't dreary like most of the new ballad-y tracks.
That said, I don't particularly have a huge issue with the general sound of the album. It'll certainly grow on me, just not something I can listen to as a whole on constant repeat.
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Post by Spidey on May 30, 2014 9:56:57 GMT -5
I just bought a ticket to see him in concert in September!
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Post by Kishi KCM on May 30, 2014 11:22:51 GMT -5
So this week on the Billboard Hot 100, three of his entries occupy the 29-31 positions. :)
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Jun 4, 2014 15:55:45 GMT -5
After initially not being very impressed with Sam, his debut is incredibly solid. I am obsessed at the moment.
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Post by newpower on Jun 4, 2014 18:41:27 GMT -5
After initially not being very impressed with Sam, his debut is incredibly solid. I am obsessed at the moment. The same happened to me. Candidate for album of the year for me.
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