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Post by Adam (UTR) on Jun 3, 2014 18:02:04 GMT -5
This is new at 107.5 The River (WRVW-FM) and they're pretty early on these kind of records. It's currently top ten at AAA radio.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Jun 3, 2014 18:05:09 GMT -5
I wish he had an album or something. He has a few EPs out but I don't think any of them are available in Canada yet.
Just TAKE my money!!!
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Post by A2Townie on Jun 3, 2014 18:15:29 GMT -5
FINALLY! Hozier is an incredible talent. This is what I'm here for: truly deserving artists making an impact on pop music. Hopefully the singles from LP and Vance Joy will soon get some attention on pop also.
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Post by Devin on Jun 3, 2014 18:38:19 GMT -5
This song is epic. I hope it smashes.
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Post by Live Your Life on Jun 3, 2014 18:47:08 GMT -5
Great song.
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Post by jjose712 on Jun 4, 2014 10:21:27 GMT -5
The song is great, and the fact that is in top 200 itunes gives me hope it became at least a decent hit, but it's not the theme of the song too controversial for pop radio?
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Post by Verisimilitude on Jun 4, 2014 10:25:26 GMT -5
The song is great, and the fact that is in top 200 itunes gives me hope it became at least a decent hit, but it's not the theme of the song too controversial for pop radio? The video is, not the song.
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Post by jjose712 on Jun 4, 2014 10:37:49 GMT -5
The song is great, and the fact that is in top 200 itunes gives me hope it became at least a decent hit, but it's not the theme of the song too controversial for pop radio? The video is, not the song. The lyrics of the song are about his relationship with religion (wich is not smooth). I find the lyrics more controversial than the video. It's not the typical song that you here on the radio. Fortunately lately there are more variety on the chart, so maybe it will get a chance. I think it's probabilities rise if it chart on Hot AC first (but that' not necesary like Chandelier showed)
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Post by Libra on Jun 6, 2014 14:05:00 GMT -5
This is a kind of song that strikes me as, at best, having a run where it zooms up to somewhere about midway up the chart, then hits a brick wall, then vanishes quicker than it came along. It's definitely not something I can see as a Top 10 Pop record.
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Post by jjose712 on Jun 6, 2014 14:30:13 GMT -5
I would be more than satisfied if this reach top 40 (and totally thrilled if it reach top 20). It's a great song, but not a sure shot for a pop successful run (of course a lot of unlikely hits became big hits in recent times)
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Post by M1tchD on Jun 6, 2014 15:20:30 GMT -5
This is a kind of song that strikes me as, at best, having a run where it zooms up to somewhere about midway up the chart, then hits a brick wall, then vanishes quicker than it came along. It's definitely not something I can see as a Top 10 Pop record. It kind of strikes me as something that would have an extremely long chart run (25+ weeks) and only reach #15-20 or so. It reminds me of "Sail" for some reason even though "Sail" sucks and this is good.
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Post by surfy on Jun 6, 2014 16:27:56 GMT -5
This song is really good!!!! Don't know how it will do, but I hope it does well!!!!!
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Post by Lahey's Lucky Star on Jun 6, 2014 17:20:51 GMT -5
Let's talk about this cover:
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Post by mluv on Jun 6, 2014 21:44:08 GMT -5
I wish he had an album or something. He has a few EPs out but I don't think any of them are available in Canada yet. Just TAKE my money!!! I'm not sure about Canada but he's scheduled to release an album in August for the US. He was an independent artist in ireland before the video got the attention of all the majors and he signed with Colombia. The plan is to do what his indie label originally wanted for him which is a very slow roll out with him doing a couple of small tours in the US (which he just finished), releasing the album in August and then coming back to the US in October to play more concert dates. I think the expectation is he'll become a breakout star at some point.
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Post by Kurt on Jun 25, 2014 12:03:07 GMT -5
Under Cool New Music!
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Post by Hefty Hanna on Jun 25, 2014 12:12:08 GMT -5
Incredibly talented. Powerful video. Exceptional song.
I really don't see this doing much of anything on CHR but it would be really cool if it did. There are other alternative records I see crossing over before this one.
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Post by jjose712 on Jun 25, 2014 14:28:12 GMT -5
This was barely released to Alternative (and it's climbing fast). It's a hit on AAA (i don't think it has a chance to reach number one now that Sam Smith is there, but on the worst case scenenario it will peak at 4, and i think probably higher).
Once it gain some steam on Alternative i would release it on Hot AC. If the impact there is good, i think it will have a chance. Specially because the song is in the top 200 on itunes, and i think with a little more exposure it will reach top 100.
It's not an easy song to sold to pop, but lately there are a lot of different songs and even different lyrics charting on pop, so there's hope
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Post by K. on Jun 28, 2014 11:34:23 GMT -5
Wow, such a good song. :)
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Post by jjose712 on Aug 1, 2014 12:50:45 GMT -5
Number one on AAA and finally top 100 on itunes
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Post by K. on Aug 1, 2014 18:25:11 GMT -5
Been #1 on my personal chart for three weeks now, I love it! Also his album is available for pre-order on iTunes now, and the few clips that have been posted sound great. He could give Sam Smith a run for his money this year.
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Post by Disco🌶️📖 on Aug 2, 2014 0:53:40 GMT -5
This is so good! I love it. I could see this being huge later in the Fall.
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Post by Zeebz on Aug 2, 2014 2:27:34 GMT -5
I wasn't so into this at first but after a few listens it has grown on me. I enjoy it and I hope it becomes at least a moderate hit.
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Post by Web on Aug 2, 2014 4:59:24 GMT -5
Glad to see this is trying to get pop success. It was #1 on my chart for 3 weeks so I've really enjoyed the song. Hopefully it can blow up and have a solid run.
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Post by jjose712 on Aug 2, 2014 5:04:13 GMT -5
Been #1 on my personal chart for three weeks now, I love it! Also his album is available for pre-order on iTunes now, and the few clips that have been posted sound great. He could give Sam Smith a run for his money this year. To be honest, i don't see the Sam Smith's comparissions (obviously other see because this is not the first time). They seem totally different kind of artist. Of course John Newman is different too, and all his buzz dissapeared once Sam appeared in scene, so everything is possible. Anyway i still think that Take me to church is too polarizing to be a big hit, but i'll be more than happy with a top 20-25 on pop. And i think it could do the same in the hot 100. Right now the song continues to climb (wich is something a song like Waves failed to do once it reached top 100) so i expect this to enter hot 100 in the following weeks. By the way it's in the 21 in the bubbling under songs of the billboard Hopefully they will send it to hot AC and pop soon
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Post by K. on Aug 2, 2014 6:24:18 GMT -5
Been #1 on my personal chart for three weeks now, I love it! Also his album is available for pre-order on iTunes now, and the few clips that have been posted sound great. He could give Sam Smith a run for his money this year. To be honest, i don't see the Sam Smith's comparissions (obviously other see because this is not the first time). They seem totally different kind of artist. Of course John Newman is different too, and all his buzz dissapeared once Sam appeared in scene, so everything is possible. They are different genres, it's true. Sam Smith is a little more electronic and AC, and Hozier is a little more soul and rock. But they are both alternative-ish singer-songwriters bringing actually good songwriting and lyrics to CHR, and who can actually sing. JMO.
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Post by jjose712 on Aug 2, 2014 6:53:35 GMT -5
Yes, both have things in common (lately new artist can sing, wich is a welcame new trendy), but both have totally different vibes wich make me thing that they won't compete with each other for the same spot. And even i mentioned John Newman, i don't think Sam was the responsible for the sudden lack of buzz about John, it was more about the fact that he was unable to release a second single that keep the momentum that Love me again had. The fact that his album has no stellar sales didn't help either.
I'm curious about the release of take me to church in UK. It was very very big in Ireland, but i think he wasn't release the song in UK (or at least it didn't chart)
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Post by Rocky on Aug 2, 2014 7:30:19 GMT -5
One of the best songs I've heard this year. Powerful video.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2014 7:50:02 GMT -5
Excellent.
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Post by hitseeker. on Aug 2, 2014 10:02:14 GMT -5
It needs to grow on me but it's nice :)
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Post by jjose712 on Aug 2, 2014 13:06:26 GMT -5
There's a reason to this sudden rise on itunes? Did he perform anywhere? The song was bubbling under the top 100 on itunes (Waves and I will never let you dow style) for weeks, and suddenly not only reached the top 100 but it's constantly rising
Now it's number one on AAA, but last week it was at 2 with no significant difference of spins so i don't think that can cause the sudden rise
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