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Post by hitseeker. on Jul 3, 2014 17:12:42 GMT -5
She sounds so much like Pop Nicki when she sings "This is" in the chorus, eerie lmao
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Post by Juanca on Jul 3, 2014 17:25:02 GMT -5
One of my problems with this release is that in less than a month the Jessie / Ariana / Nicki track will also be promoted. That may be overkill and mean that one or two tracks may not realize its full chart potential.
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Post by Jack on Jul 3, 2014 17:33:33 GMT -5
Generic as a McDonald's apple pie.
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Post by SHOOTER on Jul 3, 2014 21:44:58 GMT -5
Generic as a McDonald's apple pie.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2014 10:00:13 GMT -5
One of my problems with this release is that in less than a month the Jessie / Ariana / Nicki track will also be promoted. That may be overkill and mean that one or two tracks may not realize its full chart potential. If that track is a hit, it won't be because of Jessie J, and as it's on Ariana's album too I'm not at all worried about it.
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Post by josh on Jul 4, 2014 10:10:40 GMT -5
Pop Mock Update: ?? ?? ARIANA GRANDE Break Free f/Zedd 256 0 256 3.498
Overall Audience: (biggest update) ARIANA GRANDE – Break Free f/Zedd: 4.095 (+ 2.721)
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Post by smoothcriminal12 on Jul 4, 2014 13:32:16 GMT -5
Is that a diminished chord at 0:35?! Woo!
Other than that, the song's alright I guess.
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Post by musicfan20 on Jul 4, 2014 13:35:14 GMT -5
Generic indeed, but it has potential.
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Post by divasummer on Jul 4, 2014 15:46:05 GMT -5
This reminds me of a song that would come out before the official first single just to get a little hype for the artist. I also think because "Problem" was so good that it makes this song look like a step back.
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Post by Clauss on Jul 4, 2014 16:40:22 GMT -5
I didnt like this at the first listen, second neither... and "this is the..." is stuck in my head ._.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2014 16:54:07 GMT -5
It's gonna burn on me fast, but I'm spinning this nonstop. Max Martin can stay in her camp.
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Post by Taylor. on Jul 4, 2014 17:02:44 GMT -5
If this doesn't get played at the bar tomorrow I'm blowing the place up.
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Post by lancey on Jul 4, 2014 17:50:15 GMT -5
Looks like she has radio on her side, this is nothing special...
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Post by Soldado de Juguete on Jul 4, 2014 18:27:11 GMT -5
Finally ONE song from her I enjoy!!! Zedd made such a great job here!! ♥
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Post by Az Paynter on Jul 4, 2014 20:50:44 GMT -5
Extended Version:
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Post by surfy on Jul 4, 2014 23:41:38 GMT -5
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
I CAN DANCE TO THIS!!!! WOOOOO!!! SLAY ME HUNTY!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2014 23:59:49 GMT -5
i felt like i had a cup of tea with no tea in it. It is not on par with any of her singles to this point, and it dont even reach the modest bar i set for her.
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Post by josh on Jul 5, 2014 9:19:24 GMT -5
Pop Mock Update: ?? ?? ARIANA GRANDE Break Free f/Zedd 402 0 402 5.110
+146 spins +146 bullet +1.612 audience
Rhythmic Mock Update: ?? ?? ARIANA GRANDE Break Free f/Zedd 30 0 30 0.473
Overall Audience: ARIANA GRANDE – Break Free f/Zedd: 5.924 (+ 1.829)
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Post by Ryan on Jul 5, 2014 9:33:38 GMT -5
PROBLEM >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I can't believe this is what they are offering as a follow-up to the flawless Problem. It's not bad or anything but this is so freaking generic and bland that it even sounds a little bit dated to me. No doubt this will do decent on charts but I have a feeling that this era isn't gonna be THAT huge like I'm expecting.
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Post by Juanca on Jul 5, 2014 9:57:47 GMT -5
Finally heard it in full / Disappointed Best of the song: the last seconds the instrumental is sick! Second best: Ariana's multiple personalities shown in the song (including Nicki Minaj's (!!)) and her great voice carries the song Worst of the song: generic as fuk! The overall beat and vibe is too basic even for Zedd. Is that the best that could be given to Ariana? Second worst: letdown from Problem, which sounded good and fresh and closer to Ariana's previous work. The idea of a dance departure was good, but I wanted a good dance hit not this Having said all this, I think it'll be a top 10 hit but then drop like a rock. If the song with JJ and NM is good, I can see almost an Uncond. situation where the second single comes and goes in between two hits. I still think it'll be top 10... It's like Neon Lights. Another generic dance tune by a female belter that reached top 10.
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Post by Live Your Life on Jul 5, 2014 11:31:09 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2014 15:39:34 GMT -5
Comparing it to Robyn's material and putting it on the same level as "Since U Been Gone" is.. generous.
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Post by Spidey on Jul 5, 2014 15:58:22 GMT -5
"Problem" is a better song, but I like this despite it being a tad generic. It should be another big hit for her though.
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Post by slayZ on Jul 5, 2014 17:53:24 GMT -5
Literally anybody else could have sang this. Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, RuPaul...
I'm so disappointed. :(
It's still a bop, but it came out two days ago and it feels as dated as any hit single from 2012.
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Post by kanimal on Jul 5, 2014 18:45:53 GMT -5
This is Pitchfork being a caricature of itself. I like "Break Free" (more and more each time I listen), but to suggest it's anything more than a pimple on the butt of "Problem" is patently absurd. If it hits, it's BECAUSE "Problem" solidified Ariana as a star. Plus, as much as I hate Big Sean, the whispers actually do help make the song more memorable. And the idea of calling the biggest pop star on the planet a "no-talent star" is such a blatant attempt to be contrarian it's not even funny. I do, however, think they're onto something with focusing on Zedd's production. I still maintain what I said earlier--as a DJ who often gets lead billing on his tracks, he's unbelievably generic. I still don't know what he did on "Clarity" or "Stay the Night" that warrants more credit than the vocals. But if you position him as a producer and/or songwriter, then, yes, he's doing more interesting stuff than like Dr. Luke or Ryan Tedder right now.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2014 19:01:15 GMT -5
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Post by Albie on Jul 5, 2014 19:03:30 GMT -5
The more I listen to this the more I like it. And I already liked it on first listen. Is it generic? Probably. Do I care? Not at all. I've got one less problem with Ariana.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2014 19:14:09 GMT -5
Spoiler: I write for Pitchfork.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2014 19:16:58 GMT -5
I hate how people overlook The Way, it was a top 10 single!!!!!
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Post by ificanthaveyou on Jul 5, 2014 20:26:02 GMT -5
Wow, the label is going hard to make Ariana a huge pop star this era. Her first era was light compared to this.
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