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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 23, 2014 19:10:22 GMT -5
"Couldn't stand Darren's voice in the chorus"..hmm, foreign concept to me LOL, I pointed out that I was 13 when this was out. I'll reconsider my grudge against you (kidding)
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Post by somelikeitwhen on Feb 23, 2014 20:24:02 GMT -5
This actually peaked at #11 on R&R's pop chart, but it fell fast.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 23, 2014 20:29:23 GMT -5
This actually peaked at #11 on R&R's pop chart, but it fell fast. I thought it did better than 19, so that makes sense. I remember seeing R&R peaks for all their songs, but I can't find them anymore. Thank you!
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Post by Mega248 on Feb 23, 2014 22:15:16 GMT -5
#19“Affirmation”I believe we place our happiness in other people’s handsNow I'll start getting into songs people know :) I know many call this song pretentious and hypocritical, but I’m going to disagree, because I can. This is off of Affirmation, obviously. The song isn’t entirely that deep, nor is it hard to understand, but the lyrics are just meant to be Darren’s beliefs on life. I think people like to read into this song little deeper than need be and basically rip the words apart and make them something they’re not. Also, people seem to think the repetitive “I believe” is silly and unnecessary, but again I disagree. I think using “I believe” before each line makes the line more definite and they come across with more purpose than they would had the “I believe’s” been left out. Every single line of the song is in my opinion, amazing. They’re all very much true and they’re things that you may or may not think about until they’re laid out in front of you. They’re simple truths. I think the song is amazing, so regardless of the criticism it’s received over the years, I’ll always love it. The more I listen to the song, the more I appreciate it. Oh and the song peaked at #16 on the ARIA singles chart. No commentary on the song's production? I'm definitely part of the whole 'these lyrics are pretty cheesy' camp, but I've always found the song to be very strong musically, which is why I still listen to it occasionally. For starters, I love how the first 20 or so seconds are one giant crescendo. And even after that, there isn't a single non-exciting moment in the production. This actually peaked at #11 on R&R's pop chart, but it fell fast. I thought it did better than 19, so that makes sense. I remember seeing R&R peaks for all their songs, but I can't find them anymore. Thank you! wweb.uta.edu/faculty/gghunt/charts/savagegarden.htmlYou can view each song's chart run too. Savage Garden had some very interesting chart runs. "The Animal Song", for example, always moved up/down by either 1 or 2 spots or 10+ spots. And then of course there's "Truly, Madly, Deeply"'s 9-week run at #2. And my favorite is that their 1st hit was #1 for 1 week, the 3rd hit was #1 for 3 weeks and the 5th hit was #1 for 5 weeks. Now if only "Affirmation" (their 7th charting song) had been #1 for 7 weeks to keep that going. That would've also made an infinitely more deserving song their biggest hit.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 23, 2014 22:51:04 GMT -5
No commentary on the song's production? I'm definitely part of the whole 'these lyrics are pretty cheesy' camp, but I've always found the song to be very strong musically, which is why I still listen to it occasionally. For starters, I love how the first 20 or so seconds are one giant crescendo. And even after that, there isn't a single non-exciting moment in the production. Did I honestly not? I thought I did. I had it in my head that I was going to, but I must have forgotten. The production is the reason I love it, but I'm not joining the cheese club as far as lyrics go. Yes they're less intriguing than anything else they've done, but I still find them interesting enough. Ohhhhh my gosh that's awesome! I've been trying to find all of that information for so long! That just made my night! What pleases me the most is "I Want You"'s chart run. Finally, somewhere in the universe, that song went to #1. "Truly" wasn't nearly as impressive as it's run on Billboard, but still #1 so I'm pleased. I would rather "Crash And Burn" hit number one and stay for 7 weeks than "Affirmation"...but I see your point. Only you would notice this. Freaking just realized you can click on each song and see it's run. Oh god. It's so wonderful.
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Post by Mega248 on Feb 23, 2014 23:46:57 GMT -5
"Truly" wasn't nearly as impressive as it's run on Billboard, but still #1 so I'm pleased. "Truly" would've spent more than 3 weeks at #1 on R&R had it not been booted out of the top spot by a song that went by the name of "Torn". Perhaps you've heard of it.
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Post by somelikeitwhen on Feb 24, 2014 0:31:18 GMT -5
"Truly" wasn't nearly as impressive as it's run on Billboard, but still #1 so I'm pleased. "Truly" would've spent more than 3 weeks at #1 on R&R had it not been booted out of the top spot by a song that went by the name of "Torn". Perhaps you've heard of it. That must have been the longest stretch where the #1 song was by an Australian act.
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Post by LBTrocks on Feb 24, 2014 15:08:38 GMT -5
"Affirmation" is actually one of my favorites, at least from that album. It's a great title for the album and a great track. The world 'affirmation' is never mentioned in the song, but I liked how it encompassed the lyrical content. Speaking of the lyrics, I think they're great! Some of the lines are cliche, yes, but as a whole the lyrics are very true and...affirming. lol. But seriously, I like songs like this that have good meanings that I can actually relate to everyday life. "The Animal Song" is actually my least favorite track from Affirmation. I always thought "Two Beds and a Coffe Machine" was, but that one has really grown on me. (more on that when it actually appears in the countdown.) Anyway, "The Animal Song" is a nice listen and I find Darren's voice extremely pleasing in it, but it personally just doesn't stand up to the rest of the songs on the album for me.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 24, 2014 18:47:50 GMT -5
That must have been the longest stretch where the #1 song was by an Australian act. It was a glorious time. It's hard for Aussies to break the US market (baffles me) so to have two Aussies back to back like that; Chica heaven. "Truly" would've spent more than 3 weeks at #1 on R&R had it not been booted out of the top spot by a song that went by the name of "Torn". Perhaps you've heard of it. You mean by the flawless, stunning, amazing, glorious Natalie Imbruglia? Yeah no not that familiar with her or that song, sorry But really if anyone deserved to steal SG's thunder (no pun intended) it was Natalie. "Affirmation" is actually one of my favorites, at least from that album. It's a great title for the album and a great track. The world 'affirmation' is never mentioned in the song, but I liked how it encompassed the lyrical content. Speaking of the lyrics, I think they're great! Some of the lines are cliche, yes, but as a whole the lyrics are very true and...affirming. lol. But seriously, I like songs like this that have good meanings that I can actually relate to everyday life. "The Animal Song" is actually my least favorite track from Affirmation. I always thought "Two Beds and a Coffe Machine" was, but that one has really grown on me. (more on that when it actually appears in the countdown.) Anyway, "The Animal Song" is a nice listen and I find Darren's voice extremely pleasing in it, but it personally just doesn't stand up to the rest of the songs on the album for me. I think they're supposed to be cliche honestly. I mean really how deep can you make a song like that. They're meant to be simple beliefs that Darren lives by. I'm glad he didn't make up a bunch of crap just to make the song deeper. It's meant to be easily understood, because basically these ideas are so simple, but their beliefs that shape our views. Well things will get more exciting as things continue. Plus an Affirmation bombardment is about to happen..or I guess continue to happen.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 24, 2014 18:56:09 GMT -5
#17“Two Beds And A Coffee Machine”There is hope in the darkness You know you’re gonna make it Another flawless track from Affirmation, as well as probably one of the darkest. The song covers the topic of domestic violence, which Darren unfortunately knows about all too well, which is what prompted him to write this I'm sure. I know this one’s really personal (or so I’ve read in interviews/his podcasts). He wrote a couple more songs later in his solo career that cover the topic in a much darker light. I actually couldn’t decide whether “You Can Still Be Free” or this one would get this number, but I’m such a sucker for pianos and violins, so this song won. The lyrics also ring true for me and my past, so emotions got in the way, ugh. The melody is just so breathtaking I couldn’t leave it out of the top 20. Darren and Daniel had such a knack for pairing lyrics up perfectly with production and melody it’s almost ridiculous. The song is incredibly powerful, but not in an aggressive way, because it doesn’t need to be shoved in your face to be intense. It’s one of the songs off the album that deserves more recognition than it gets/got.
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Post by Libra on Feb 25, 2014 16:31:51 GMT -5
One thing I've noticed about the Affirmation album, is that that's the only song to even include gender pronouns in the lyrics. All the rest are entirely gender neutral. Things that make you go, hmmmmmm......
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 26, 2014 20:57:59 GMT -5
One thing I've noticed about the Affirmation album, is that that's the only song to even include gender pronouns in the lyrics. All the rest are entirely gender neutral. Things that make you go, hmmmmmm...... I was going to argue this with "I Don't Know You Anymore" but then I remembered I listen to the live performance far too much and those lyrics are different. Instead of "I know I never really treated you right" (studio version) he sings "I know I never really treated her right" (live). I forget those aren't the original lyrics. The whole album dealt with his divorce and well, we all know what kind of sort of caused said divorce So I don't think the gender neutral theme was all that accidental. I like it much better that way though. Their music is so much more relatable when they keep it neutral. The majority of his (both solo and with SG) has been pretty neutral, apart from a handful of songs. I think the use of the word "you" instead of "him/her" helps.
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Post by sbp17 on Feb 26, 2014 21:05:33 GMT -5
Two Beds And A Coffee Machine is such a great song. Probably my favorite song from them and my favorite song that deals with this particular subject matter.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 26, 2014 21:30:03 GMT -5
Two Beds And A Coffee Machine is such a great song. Probably my favorite song from them and my favorite song that deals with this particular subject matter. Yes! I'm so happy someone sees just how amazing this gem is! I feel like so many, even fans, dismissed this song and it gets largely overlooked. It's difficult to cover this subject matter, but this song does it with respect.
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Post by LBTrocks on Feb 27, 2014 0:33:39 GMT -5
Ah, "Two Beds and a Coffee Machine", I've been waiting for this to make an appearance! I was one of those that used to brush this song off, both melodically and lyrically, but one day it must have hit my ears just right because I heard exactly how beautiful it is. Certainly worthy of being in the top 20.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 27, 2014 10:13:08 GMT -5
Ah, "Two Beds and a Coffee Machine", I've been waiting for this to make an appearance! I was one of those that used to brush this song off, both melodically and lyrically, but one day it must have hit my ears just right because I heard exactly how beautiful it is. Certainly worthy of being in the top 20. That's exactly how I feel. It gets brushed off, because melodically it's so simple. Plus the whole end of the album is a bit on the slow side with a handful of piano-y ballads. ("You Can Still Be Free", "Two Beds And A Coffee Machine", "I Don't Know You Anymore", even "Gunning Down Romance" is a bit on the slow side). It works great for me, but I think a lot of people get tired of the slow piano ballads after a while and they start skipping the songs not fully realizing just how incredible they are.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 27, 2014 10:22:19 GMT -5
#16“The Lover After Me”Nothing seems to make sense anymore Without you I’m always twenty minutes lateSo I didn’t realize I’d lumped so many Affirmation tracks together, oops. This is another one This has always been one of my favorites from the album, because I just love the melody and simplicity of it all. Darren has talked about the songs meaning and inspiration quite in depth, mostly in recent years. He wrote the song while he was living in New York and it is essentially about the loneliness he felt during that time. He had recently separated from his wife and in his words, “it was a very difficult time in both of our lives because I think back then we were probably both still very much in love with each other.” So that’s how that song came about, and actually most of the album as well. It chronicled that period in his life quite thoroughly. Daniel was living in Brisbane, Australia and Darren was in Manhattan so as a result they wrote the whole album while being on different sides of the world. Anyway, this song is wonderful and I love the lyrics. The lyric under the banner is my favorite, because it’s always the simple things you notice the most when you lose somebody from your life, in any relationship, which that line displays perfectly. I love calm, melodic songs like this because they calm me down when I'm feeling anxious, which is basically all the time. The violins, acoustic guitar and piano mixed with Darren's voice just pleases me to an excessively high extent. It's such a beautiful song and I adore it, so there.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 16:34:53 GMT -5
"The Lover After Me" is absolutely beautiful.
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Post by Libra on Feb 27, 2014 20:17:31 GMT -5
It's really hard to pick a single track out of the 9 that make that two-thirds of the album so great. Probably my two favorites would be two of the singles in that bunch - one's still to come. The whole album dealt with his divorce and well, we all know what kind of sort of caused said divorce So I don't think the gender neutral theme was all that accidental. I like it much better that way though. Their music is so much more relatable when they keep it neutral. The majority of his (both solo and with SG) has been pretty neutral, apart from a handful of songs. I think the use of the word "you" instead of "him/her" helps. Heh, I don't think that was accidental either. I think if anything it dealt with his divorce indirectly rather than directly, really in fact dealing with, as you said, the cause of said divorce. :)
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 28, 2014 15:46:02 GMT -5
It's really hard to pick a single track out of the 9 that make that two-thirds of the album so great. Probably my two favorites would be two of the singles in that bunch - one's still to come. My favorites from the album are in the top 10. I have 3 The "fan favorite" from the album is certainly not my favorite, so hopefully the other one isn't that, but I'm afraid it might be. I've already decided I'm going to disappoint many with it's placement, but I just don't see the appeal of it. I think it dealt with his sexuality much more indirectly than his divorce. It dealt with the divorce very, very directly, with subtle hints at the reason for the divorce mixed in, at least that was my impression. "The Lover After Me" and numerous other songs on the album he's talked about being directly related to the divorce, which is much more obvious. The album is definitely personal. It still hinted at the reason, just not quite as obviously.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 28, 2014 16:31:12 GMT -5
#15“I Knew I Loved You”A thousand angels dance around you I am complete now that I found youSo, on one hand I would say this is my least favorite song from Affirmation and initially it was much, much lower on the list, but then I decided to consider a particular remix and acoustic version of the song and that helped it make it this far. Also, Darren’s voice saves this song (can you say perfect falsetto?). Now I’m fully aware this is most people’s favorite, and I’m not putting it down completely, because it’s a beautiful song, really, but it falls so short of my expectations. First, here are some facts about the song: It shot straight to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was also the last song by an Australian artist to top the Hot 100 until Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” went to the top. In July of 2011 Billboard put out a list of the Top 100 Adult Contemporary Songs Ever, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the chart, and the song ranked #21 on the list. By the way, this wasn’t the only song by the boys that made that list, hint hint. It was also the highest-played song on U.S. radio in 2000. It only made it to #4 on the ARIA singles chart. The song wasn’t supposed to be on the album initially and was written solely because the record company told them that the album would flop because it didn’t have a “Truly Madly Deeply” on it. So they wrote the song simply to get record sales. Which bothers me tremendously, because the album is flawless and to have this random love song thrown in just ruins the mood of the album and sounds nothing like the rest of it. Now I’m sure many would say that they did indeed write another “Truly” and it surely was just as successful, but this song will never come close to “Truly” for me. “Truly” is timeless (to me at least), but “I Knew I Loved You” sounds like a typical pop love song from the early 2000s, which is certainly not a bad thing, but it’s no “Truly” (I’ll rant about it’s perfection when we get to it’s place in the countdown, don’t you worry!) However, after hearing multiple versions of the song, I’m convinced what turns me off the most is the production of the studio version, because I have a much greater appreciation for the song when it’s done acoustically or even done as a remix. I’m completely in love with the song when it’s stripped of its original production. I tend to like the original more when I’m just mindlessly listening to it, but if I’m paying attention I’ll usually turn it off and find the acoustic instead. I’m sure almost everyone will strongly disagree with me, but that’s my opinion and my reasoning behind this song’s placement on my countdown. I still do enjoy the song itself, but have you heard the little twinkly sounds throughout the song? P.O.I.N.T.L.E.S.S. and silly. The banner links to the acoustic version (I tried to find the acoustic live version that is actually what solidified it's placement, but I can't find it on YouTube - I got it from a single CD I ordered but you get the point), which is the version that got this song it’s placement, but honorable mention goes to the 7” Mini Me Mix! (also known as "Daniel's Remix). This remix is honestly the best one I’ve ever heard for a song ever. I don’t know what it is, maybe because the guys remixed it themselves and Darren recorded different vocals specifically for the remix? So listen to it. And here (< Click) is the original, because Darren looks adorable in the music video. Also, I MUST direct attention towards these two "versions" of the song Darren did in later years. This (< Click)is acapella and makes me melt into a puddle. Also, this (< Click)...well that I can't handle it's so delicious. Leave it to Darren to turn my least favorite Savage Garden song into a perfect masterpiece. It's the violins really. If you have time pleeeease listen to the linked versions! They're so much better!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2014 16:58:09 GMT -5
I'll give the linked versions a try. This was one of the three songs in particular thats position I've been waiting to see.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Feb 28, 2014 18:11:15 GMT -5
I'll give the linked versions a try. This was one of the three songs in particular thats position I've been waiting to see. Yay! I'm much more pumped about the linked versions than the original to be honest. Awe, I'm sorry it's so low. I wish I liked it more, but I just have such an issue with the studio version. It's the production, that's the main reason.
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Post by Libra on Feb 28, 2014 18:38:06 GMT -5
I think it dealt with his sexuality much more indirectly than his divorce. It dealt with the divorce very, very directly, with subtle hints at the reason for the divorce mixed in, at least that was my impression. "The Lover After Me" and numerous other songs on the album he's talked about being directly related to the divorce, which is much more obvious. The album is definitely personal. It still hinted at the reason, just not quite as obviously. I took another listen to the album (another two listens, actually ) - something I didn't really think about before, that now seems a lot more clear, is that the album has a very "day and night" kind of feel. Day/night isn't the best way to describe it, but there's two very distinct, opposing sides to the album - it's mostly positive, uplifting, supportive up through "The Animal Song", then starting with "The Lover After Me" it gets darker, mournful, unhappy. Thinking about this, thinking about us going back and forth right now about what it deals with directly...we're probably both half-right, that instead it deals with both. One "side" of the album, so to speak, tackles each. Just the title of the album and the fact that except for "Two Beds", it's entirely gender-neutral...it's Darren "affirming" who he is. "Chained to You" in particular sounds a bit odd if talking about a woman. ----- Oh, so "I Knew I Loved You" is the fan favorite? Hee hee, it's not mine. It's not bad, but I've never quite loved it. I will disagree that it sounds nothing like the rest though, it still fits in quite well with the album's happy/positive side. It might also be a little less random if you consider the lyrics a bit - it might take a couple of listens, but I'm starting to think it's not just a straightforward love song. Initially "The Animal Song" was by far my least favorite of their (US) singles, but as that one grew on me, I dare say that's surpassed "I Knew I Loved You". I'd now put that one at least on par with one of their other singles (from the first album) still to come. I might actually rank I Knew I Loved You last now, but not by nearly as much as The Animal Song was when that was most hated.
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Post by hitseeker. on Mar 1, 2014 19:42:02 GMT -5
Universe is amazing and the demo of Tell Me It's Ok is flawless; reminds me of something Ace Of Base would record, haha Fire Inside The Man is so uplifiting to me and really catchy <3 These were the standouts so far, will keep listening. Amazing countdown so far :)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2014 19:49:49 GMT -5
Yes at "I Knew I Loved You" being high on your list! I absolutely adore that song.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Mar 2, 2014 16:38:17 GMT -5
I took another listen to the album (another two listens, actually ) - something I didn't really think about before, that now seems a lot more clear, is that the album has a very "day and night" kind of feel. Day/night isn't the best way to describe it, but there's two very distinct, opposing sides to the album - it's mostly positive, uplifting, supportive up through "The Animal Song", then starting with "The Lover After Me" it gets darker, mournful, unhappy. Thinking about this, thinking about us going back and forth right now about what it deals with directly...we're probably both half-right, that instead it deals with both. One "side" of the album, so to speak, tackles each. Just the title of the album and the fact that except for "Two Beds", it's entirely gender-neutral...it's Darren "affirming" who he is. "Chained to You" in particular sounds a bit odd if talking about a woman. ----- Oh, so "I Knew I Loved You" is the fan favorite? Hee hee, it's not mine. It's not bad, but I've never quite loved it. I will disagree that it sounds nothing like the rest though, it still fits in quite well with the album's happy/positive side. It might also be a little less random if you consider the lyrics a bit - it might take a couple of listens, but I'm starting to think it's not just a straightforward love song. Initially "The Animal Song" was by far my least favorite of their (US) singles, but as that one grew on me, I dare say that's surpassed "I Knew I Loved You". I'd now put that one at least on par with one of their other singles (from the first album) still to come. I might actually rank I Knew I Loved You last now, but not by nearly as much as The Animal Song was when that was most hated. I think you just nailed it, haha. There are the happy, uplifting tracks: "Affirmation", "I Knew I Loved You", "The Best Thing", "Chained To You", "The Animal Song", and still on that note "Crash And Burn" and "Hold Me" haven't hit the dark side that the second half of the album takes on. They're not necessarily happy tracks, but those two are more on the uplifting side. After "The Lover After Me" it's pretty much just "I'm miserable" besides "You Can Still Be Free" being pretty uplifting, it's still really dark. Funny thing about "Chained To You" is, well you nailed that, it's actually about his first boyfriend haha. So you're completely right, there are two sides to the album. The divorce/miserable side and the well, affirmation/there's hope side I suppose. It really is a fan favorite, but I'm thrilled you're not on that team. I thought I was one of the only ones. I've tried to make it sound like the rest of the album, but for some reason it sounds so foreign to me when I listen to the whole album track by track. Oh it's certainly not a straightforward love song and that's why I love it when it's stripped of it's production. I've never disliked the song and I think the lyrics are beautiful, because really they can mean anything and that was Darren's point. They don't have to be about a lover, it can be about any relationship. A parent and their child, a friendship, whatever. It's simply the production that throws off everything for me. Everything else is flawless. Are we talking U.S. singles off Affirmation? I always get myself confused because there were so many singles released to Australia I just assume everyone knows which those were so many of the non-singles are still singles in my mind. There's one U.S. single I haven't charted yet (I think) and 3 Aus. singles still. Universe is amazing and the demo of Tell Me It's Ok is flawless; reminds me of something Ace Of Base would record, haha Fire Inside The Man is so uplifiting to me and really catchy <3 These were the standouts so far, will keep listening. Amazing countdown so far :) Yes! So happy you liked "Universe" and "Tell Me It's OK"! I'm inclined to agree with the Ace Of Base part I adore them as well. Thank you so much! I'm having far too much fun with this. Yes at "I Knew I Loved You" being high on your list! I absolutely adore that song. High? Haha dangit I was trying to make it low haha. I smacked it right in the middle actually. I adore the acoustic and live performances of it, but I can't agree with the studio, hence why it's lower than I think many would have liked it to be.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Mar 2, 2014 17:02:56 GMT -5
#14“Chained To You”I feel the magic all around you It’s bringing me to my kneesI clearly have a thing for the Affirmation tracks. This song just makes me think of love at first sight, or I guess more “lust” at first sight. Which, I’m almost certain is the meaning of the song. Don’t quote me on this, but if I recall correctly I read in one of Darren’s blog entries (I think?) that this song was written about his first boyfriend. I could be wrong, but I’m fairly certain that’s a thing. So we should go with that. Anyway, I love this song so much and it’s ridiculously 80’s, which makes it even cooler! The song made it to #24 on the ARIA charts, so it didn’t completely flop! I rock out to this song… a lot. It's such a flawless jam. I'm obsessed with the production.
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Post by Libra on Mar 3, 2014 13:55:59 GMT -5
Funny thing about "Chained To You" is, well you nailed that, it's actually about his first boyfriend haha. Hee hee, why am I not surprised? In any case, after the U.S. singles, it's definitely one of the better remaining tracks - probably only "Two Beds and a Coffee Machine" is better among those. Are we talking U.S. singles off Affirmation? I always get myself confused because there were so many singles released to Australia I just assume everyone knows which those were so many of the non-singles are still singles in my mind. There's one U.S. single I haven't charted yet (I think) and 3 Aus. singles still. What I meant by that was "The Animal Song" used to be my least favorite U.S. single of theirs period, regardless of album.
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Post by ChicaCherry콜라 on Mar 4, 2014 10:56:15 GMT -5
#13“The Best Thing”Walk on broken glass. Make my way through fire These are the things I would do for love….Um, this might be another Affirmation track. I swear this was unintentional! This was a single released exclusively to the U.K. where it charted at #35. It was also the last single released before they called it quits * moment of silence *. This is one of my jams and definitely the most “fun” song on the album. I’ve been known to play it excessively at times when I need a pick me up. It was the opening song for their 2000 Superstars And Cannonballs tour, which was perfect intro in my opinion. I have to say I much prefer these “love songs” because they’re so catchy and carefree. As usual, Darren has a way with words and the lyrics are nothing short of flawless and perfect for this type of song. I love the guitar bits as well. There's just something about this song that slays me. Definitely one of the highlights from the album.
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