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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 17:47:19 GMT -5
Great and beautiful song. Lyrics and vocals sound country a little less so on the production song, but it's great and country radio needs this song.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 18:02:59 GMT -5
Regarding my post from earlier, in response to kanimal and Marv: I didn't mean to make it sound as if Carrie has had to fight with her label in regards to releasing or recording certain songs. As far as I know, she has a fantastic relationship with Artista, and they are extremely supportive of Carrie and her decisions. When I said I that Carrie's label may have had reservations, I meant that more in a general sense. After all, the radio format is cluttered with bro- Country, partying songs that are the complete and polar opposite of what Carrie tends to gravitate towards as an artist with songs like SITW, Jesus, Take The Wheel, and See You Again. Labels are a business, first and foremost, and their number one goal is to make money; I think it says a lot about Carrie's relationship with her team that they were willing to let her take a chance with an openly religious song, knowing that the subject matter isn't exactly what's popular right now, and it won't have that instant mass appeal that "Good Girl" and "Cowboy Casanova" had. In 2014's radio climate, I think it DOES say something when any major-label artist is willing to go against the grain, despite the fact that it might not be perceived well by everyone. I have been listening to SITW pretty much all day, and I'm loving it. The vocals, production, and conviction that Carrie has on this song is just outstanding. She has come so far in terms of artistry, performance, and commanding those vocals with that kind of unstoppable confidence she delivered in TBC and Blown Away. Lyrically, I think this is easily one of her best songs, and I love the incorporation of "Amazing Grace." Carrie's passion comes through so strong on her vocals, and that is what really speaks to me. I think this is a really great way to bridge the gap between the first and next chapter (s) of her career, and considering that she became a superstar with "Jesus, Take The Wheel," it seems like a fitting move that encompasses her career, but also helps her bring it full circle. I love that Carrie has always been open about her faith and she has so much passion for sharing it with others through her music. In this age of "paint by the numbers" music, I can't describe how much her dedication to her faith and expressing herself through it impresses me. While this may not be everyone's cup of tea, that's actually one of the things I really like about it. It seems like everything that has come out in Country music lately has an INTENTION of being so bland and formulaic that's there's nothing there to incite any emotion, whether to be happiness, sadness, euphoria, etc. I love that this is anything but safe, and that it's a gutsy move for any artist in 2014. In my decade as a Country fan, my favorite songs tend to be the ones that incite strong reactions, and it seems like the format has purposely let go go of most of that to make the format/artists more accessible. To me, it speaks volumes that Carrie was willing to release this song, while probably knowing full-well the subject matter would be extremely polarizing.
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Post by liza on Sept 28, 2014 18:25:07 GMT -5
I don't think radio is cluttered with bro-country any more. The tide is changing.
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Post by kanimal on Sept 28, 2014 19:41:06 GMT -5
I don't think radio is cluttered with bro-country any more. The tide is changing. I feel like people are saying this because they happen to like the current crop of singles more than the last crop, but it's still a bro-country dominated world. "Where it's At" and "Hope You Get Lonely Tonight" are the last two number ones. Where it's At is irrefutably bro country. Hope You Get Lonely gets a pass because Cole doesn't sound as bro-y on it, but it's ultimately a semi-sleazy booty call song. It's substantively no less bro country than Chillin' It. "Roller Coaster" and "Dirt," potentially the next two number ones, happen to be substantive mid-tempos, but they come from people who define the bro country genre. Luke Bryan has plenty more bro country singles to release on his album, and the two instant grat songs we've heard from FGL are broier than anything on the duo's debut album. Aldean's "Burnin' it Down" is cartoonishly bro. And, as others argue, not even country. Don't get me wrong - I'm not necessarily anti-bro country, and I think people who hate songs just because they fall under that label shouldn't be criticizing music. But I think this whole "the tide is changing" thing is a bit overblown. Yeah, we have Maddie & Tae rising up the ranks, but their song is a bro country song with pro-female lyrics. -- So how does this relate to Carrie Underwood's new song? In my opinion, it creates an opportunity. I feel like women are either the chasing bro country sound (the Maddie & Tae and Kelsea Ballerini songs) or doing that whole disingenuous bad girl thing (too many to count, including Carrie's own Somethin Bad). I think Carrie stands out by telling a good story, offering an honest message and succumbing to neither of those trends.
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Post by ant on Sept 28, 2014 21:34:58 GMT -5
When dealing with stars and superstar recording artists....the real story is only if radio doesn't jump on their songs. Does anyone on here want to predict that this song will NOT go top 5 on radio????? Nope. Carrie's the only female in the genre right now aside from Miranda, who can put out a new song with a definite guarantee of it going Top 5.
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Post by Fanofctrymusic on Sept 28, 2014 23:47:15 GMT -5
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Post by bornfearless2000 on Sept 29, 2014 1:17:04 GMT -5
I keep repeating this since it's out. Can't get enough of the vocal and how Carrie delivers the song. It's a very very powerful song.
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Post by leilamaurizia on Sept 29, 2014 7:05:33 GMT -5
Looks like iHeart and other radio stations will be spinning this hourly:
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Post by StrongerThanTheTruth on Sept 29, 2014 7:20:16 GMT -5
I know I'll the odd man out there. I don't care for this song. Carries vocals are great but I think the song sounds awkward and its probably my least favorite song of hers.
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Post by bornfearless2000 on Sept 29, 2014 8:38:35 GMT -5
I know I'll the odd man out there. I don't care for this song. Carries vocals are great but I think the song sounds awkward and its probably my least favorite song of hers. Listen to it a few times more and you'll be changed.. you'll be stronger... because there's something in the water..
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Post by bornfearless2000 on Sept 29, 2014 8:51:12 GMT -5
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Post by liza on Sept 29, 2014 8:51:21 GMT -5
I don't think radio is cluttered with bro-country any more. The tide is changing. I feel like people are saying this because they happen to like the current crop of singles more than the last crop, but it's still a bro-country dominated world. "Where it's At" and "Hope You Get Lonely Tonight" are the last two number ones. Where it's At is irrefutably bro country. Hope You Get Lonely gets a pass because Cole doesn't sound as bro-y on it, but it's ultimately a semi-sleazy booty call song. It's substantively no less bro country than Chillin' It. "Roller Coaster" and "Dirt," potentially the next two number ones, happen to be substantive mid-tempos, but they come from people who define the bro country genre. Luke Bryan has plenty more bro country singles to release on his album, and the two instant grat songs we've heard from FGL are broier than anything on the duo's debut album. Aldean's "Burnin' it Down" is cartoonishly bro. And, as others argue, not even country. Don't get me wrong - I'm not necessarily anti-bro country, and I think people who hate songs just because they fall under that label shouldn't be criticizing music. But I think this whole "the tide is changing" thing is a bit overblown. Yeah, we have Maddie & Tae rising up the ranks, but their song is a bro country song with pro-female lyrics. -- So how does this relate to Carrie Underwood's new song? In my opinion, it creates an opportunity. I feel like women are either the chasing bro country sound (the Maddie & Tae and Kelsea Ballerini songs) or doing that whole disingenuous bad girl thing (too many to count, including Carrie's own Somethin Bad). I think Carrie stands out by telling a good story, offering an honest message and succumbing to neither of those trends. I guess I don't have a clear definition of bro-country, then. A lot of the songs I see mentioned on here and in the B-C thread don't seem B-C to me and though some artists have B-C songs, I wouldn't label them a "B-C artist".
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Post by kanimal on Sept 29, 2014 9:41:37 GMT -5
I feel like people are saying this because they happen to like the current crop of singles more than the last crop, but it's still a bro-country dominated world. "Where it's At" and "Hope You Get Lonely Tonight" are the last two number ones. Where it's At is irrefutably bro country. Hope You Get Lonely gets a pass because Cole doesn't sound as bro-y on it, but it's ultimately a semi-sleazy booty call song. It's substantively no less bro country than Chillin' It. "Roller Coaster" and "Dirt," potentially the next two number ones, happen to be substantive mid-tempos, but they come from people who define the bro country genre. Luke Bryan has plenty more bro country singles to release on his album, and the two instant grat songs we've heard from FGL are broier than anything on the duo's debut album. Aldean's "Burnin' it Down" is cartoonishly bro. And, as others argue, not even country. Don't get me wrong - I'm not necessarily anti-bro country, and I think people who hate songs just because they fall under that label shouldn't be criticizing music. But I think this whole "the tide is changing" thing is a bit overblown. Yeah, we have Maddie & Tae rising up the ranks, but their song is a bro country song with pro-female lyrics. -- So how does this relate to Carrie Underwood's new song? In my opinion, it creates an opportunity. I feel like women are either the chasing bro country sound (the Maddie & Tae and Kelsea Ballerini songs) or doing that whole disingenuous bad girl thing (too many to count, including Carrie's own Somethin Bad). I think Carrie stands out by telling a good story, offering an honest message and succumbing to neither of those trends. I guess I don't have a clear definition of bro-country, then. A lot of the songs I see mentioned on here and in the B-C thread don't seem B-C to me and though some artists have B-C songs, I wouldn't label them a "B-C artist". Well, it's always going to be subjective. Plus, it's not like songs about partying, drinking, tailgating, driving trucks and gawking pretty girls originated with the current crop of country artists. But I'd contend that the following songs are seen as quintessentially bro country - and so the bro country label would be fairly applied to anything similar. Florida Georgia Line - Cruise (this pretty much is *THE* definitive bro country song) Luke Bryan - Country Girl Luke Bryan - That's My Kind of Night Cole Swindell - Chillin' It Thomas Rhett - Get Me Some of That Several Blake Shelton songs, including "Boys Round Here," also fit that list of 'obvious' bro country songs, but he's (outside of the Maddie and Tae song) generally gotten a pass because he has a deep catalog of respected country songs. He also seems "older" than the quintessential country bros even though he and Luke Bryan are the same age
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Post by gurustu on Sept 29, 2014 11:43:24 GMT -5
Any songs that including rapping in them are quintessentially bro-country as well, or C-RAP (Country Rap). I would like to include those into the mix as well.
As for Carrie's song, really well written, good production and fantastic vocals (really strong vocals). Also, since I've been to the same church in Franklin that Carrie and Mike attend a couple of times and sitting in front of them (which I won't mention the name of that church on here for their privacy), I know how dear to her heart this kind of song is. She's pretty religious in real life and this song for her is "real" so that's always great.
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Post by rsmatto on Sept 29, 2014 12:09:11 GMT -5
This song's no more 'Country' than Sam Hunt, "Where It's At," many of Lady Antebellum's singles, etc. It's a straight-up CCM Song (Mark Bright used to run Word Records so he's very familiar with that format) that uses a few banjos here or a few slide guitars there.
That being said, what this song IS is a strongly-written, passionate voiced power ballad from a format superstar. The verse structure is very strong and actually recalls "The Secret Of Life" from Faith Hill in its conversational phrasing.
I know plenty of Carrie's fans will likely bash me for saying this but I just wouldn't call "Something In The Water" a country song if those that do call it one also refuse to call other current radio hits country.
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Post by dajross6 on Sept 29, 2014 12:17:19 GMT -5
I know I'll the odd man out there. I don't care for this song. Carries vocals are great but I think the song sounds awkward and its probably my least favorite song of hers. Listen to it a few times more and you'll be changed.. you'll be stronger... because there's something in the water.. No, I'm on board with this sentiment as well. It's not my least favorite Carrie song (I'm looking at you Cowboy Cassanova and Last Name), but I don't understand why Carrie sings over the music in these types of songs. The music actually sounds fantastic but I have a very hard time hearing it in some parts. Her voice is outstanding, but in a song like this that has content to it, I think you should sing with the music. I'm sure it's the minority opinion here, and I'm fine with that. Love the voice, but seems to almost show it off to the point where it takes away from how catchy this song could be. I actually had to go back a second time to try and piece together what is going on in the background. Carrie could probably sing this without any music at all and I wouldn't know the difference.
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Post by rsmatto on Sept 29, 2014 12:34:23 GMT -5
Listen to it a few times more and you'll be changed.. you'll be stronger... because there's something in the water.. No, I'm on board with this sentiment as well. It's not my least favorite Carrie song (I'm looking at you Cowboy Cassanova and Last Name), but I don't understand why Carrie sings over the music in these types of songs. The music actually sounds fantastic but I have a very hard time hearing it in some parts. Her voice is outstanding, but in a song like this that has content to it, I think you should sing with the music. I'm sure it's the minority opinion here, and I'm fine with that. Love the voice, but seems to almost show it off to the point where it takes away from how catchy this song could be. I actually had to go back a second time to try and piece together what is going on in the background. Carrie could probably sing this without any music at all and I wouldn't know the difference. It's the production. While I get the sentiment of the chorus singing "Amazing Grace," to me it feels too 'everything but the kitchen sink" and wasn't really needed in the song and it also adds another layer for how hard it is to sing over the production. Carrie's a fantastic vocalist. She's rarely off key or pitch but singing that loudly over a loud production only makes her chances of getting off key or pitch higher. (This may be way Blake Shelton's vocals are often described as 'lazy' or 'phoning it in', because he DOES know the realities of pushing vocals all of the time).
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Post by mylifeback on Sept 29, 2014 12:43:32 GMT -5
I am so pleasantly surprised by this song because I was pretty dubious about the snippet, thinking it was going to be a sappy AC power ballad. But this has tempo with a pop/rock production and I love the lyrics & sentiment of it.
Like others have said, her vocals can tend toward being too overpowering & shouty at times for me, and I agree with that assessment here. I would have liked her to back off a bit and add more nuance, but overall it's a minor complaint for me as I love the song and plan to download it tonight. I felt Carrie needed to go a new direction with her lead singles, as they had become predictable in theme & production, so this is a nice change for her. (I didn't even notice the Amazing Grace chorus in the background until others pointed it out).
Good job, Carrie & team!
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Post by liza on Sept 29, 2014 12:49:41 GMT -5
No, I'm on board with this sentiment as well. It's not my least favorite Carrie song (I'm looking at you Cowboy Cassanova and Last Name), but I don't understand why Carrie sings over the music in these types of songs. The music actually sounds fantastic but I have a very hard time hearing it in some parts. Her voice is outstanding, but in a song like this that has content to it, I think you should sing with the music. I'm sure it's the minority opinion here, and I'm fine with that. Love the voice, but seems to almost show it off to the point where it takes away from how catchy this song could be. I actually had to go back a second time to try and piece together what is going on in the background. Carrie could probably sing this without any music at all and I wouldn't know the difference. It's the production. While I get the sentiment of the chorus singing "Amazing Grace," to me it feels too 'everything but the kitchen sink" and wasn't really needed in the song and it also adds another layer for how hard it is to sing over the production. Carrie's a fantastic vocalist. She's rarely off key or pitch but singing that loudly over a loud production only makes her chances of getting off key or pitch higher. (This may be way Blake Shelton's vocals are often described as 'lazy' or 'phoning it in', because he DOES know the realities of pushing vocals all of the time). I love the layered vocals at the end. I think it's perfect for the song and her voice. To me, it's the bridge that's over done. I've never liked that all power volume from Carrie - same with Martina. Just too much.
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Post by secretchef on Sept 29, 2014 12:53:02 GMT -5
Too Jesus-y for me. Yes, I get she's religious, but for someone who isn't, it's not the type of song I want to listen to. I was hoping it was about having a family, you know the saying 'it's in the water.'
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Post by rsmatto on Sept 29, 2014 13:27:55 GMT -5
Too Jesus-y for me. Yes, I get she's religious, but for someone who isn't, it's not the type of song I want to listen to. I was hoping it was about having a family, you know the saying 'it's in the water.' Which for ANY OTHER ARTIST (outside Miranda, Blake, Luke, FGL, or Aldean) would render the song a track that'd struggle to hit the Top 20, to say nothing of Top 10 or Top 5. That being said, I don't think this one will land anywhere BUT #1 or #2. Fully fleshed-out review of the track (with the audio and links to lyrics): roughstock.com/tracks/carrie-underwood-something-in-the-water/
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Post by @DiegoMarcondes_ on Sept 29, 2014 13:41:24 GMT -5
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Post by McCreerian on Sept 29, 2014 13:44:32 GMT -5
Just imagine DJs playing "Something in the Water" right after "Hope You Get Lonely" or "Get Me Some of That." One song is the sin and the next song is the salvation! Only today's Country radio...Wow!
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Sept 29, 2014 13:48:43 GMT -5
It's not really a country song. It's Christian Contemporary.
I've heard worse.
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Post by dajross6 on Sept 29, 2014 14:45:31 GMT -5
It's not really a country song. It's Christian Contemporary. I've heard worse. That's a good point. I guess I would not consider myself a religious person in the sense of going to church, but yeah this does seem to really focus on that group of listeners.
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Post by Rumors on Sept 29, 2014 15:48:59 GMT -5
I posted this in the album thread but I guess it's better suited here... I really really like this but not really as a country single. The vocals are on fire and I like the production. She sings it with great conviction. I like infusing spirituality in country music but a la JTTW when it is integrated into a good story....in other words, a good country song with religious elements. This just seems more in the vein of pure Christian track which, again, I like but not necessarily as a country single. It will be interesting to see how radio responds. I won't write what I was thinking since you beat me to it. I'm not religious but I did like Jesus Take The Wheel. This, however, makes me think Christian music - not country/faith music. It's just a slight difference that may not mean a thing to other people who may not be as religious as others. It is very well sung. SO much better than what she did on the Miranda Lambert song. I take it that Carrie is very spiritual based on something I read somewhere else. It said that her husband would be happy if she did make a Christian album. Certainly an avenue for her to pursue at some point in time.
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Post by Rumors on Sept 29, 2014 15:59:57 GMT -5
I am SO glad we have Carrie to represent her beliefs and show popular artists you can be successful and still stay true to what you want, and not what the record label wants. I'd wager the label is 1000% behind this one. It's a greatest hits album single. It's a good contrast to the tone of Something Bad. And it fills a void in the country market right now. I agree. I'm actually surprised as I've read some more comments that there's anyone else in the country forum who isn't very religious besides me. And yeah, I'm stereotyping. Point being...this is Carrie Underwood. It is a lovely song (thank goodness it isn't another bro-country song) and there are a lot of people in this country this will appeal to. I think this may be huge for her as we approach Christmas, etc. BTW, I didn't know she was pregnant until I checked out this post. I learn new information on Pulse every day. :)
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Post by jenglisbe on Sept 29, 2014 16:03:51 GMT -5
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Post by Zeebz on Sept 29, 2014 16:11:02 GMT -5
Her vocals are amazing on this. Also, I wasn't expecting that the theme of this song would be this spiritual, although she has done spiritual songs before so it makes sense. I'm not really that religious, so the lyrics don't really do anything for me. It is still a nice song, though, and I do like it (primarily for her vocals). I'm hoping that she releases something similar to "Blown Away" or "Two Black Cadillacs" soon. Those two were amazing.
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