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Post by ben777 on May 25, 2015 14:08:17 GMT -5
Unfortunately, it looks like it's definitely done...
14 15 IMAGINE DRAGONS Shots 1105 1172 -67 2.77
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Post by Web on May 25, 2015 14:13:49 GMT -5
Looks like they're following a similar, slightly more successful path compared to Foster the People's sophomore era. Hopefully that doesn't mean their third single will fail to hit the Top 50 or get played by less than 25 stations.
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on May 26, 2015 3:58:28 GMT -5
Looks like they're following a similar, slightly more successful path compared to Foster the People's sophomore era. I wouldn't compare this era to Foster the People's or Phoenix's. I think a better comparison would be the "If Not Now, When?" era from Incubus. "I Bet My Life" and "Adolescents" both managed to spend 20 weeks as currents whereas "Coming of Age" and "Entertainment" disappeared as soon as they peaked.
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Post by Lordef†ones on May 26, 2015 12:27:35 GMT -5
I really don't need to see ANOTHER alt staple get shafted and sent to the AAA droves.
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Post by ben777 on May 26, 2015 20:54:13 GMT -5
I think the only hope for this is getting sent to Hot AC or CHR, like they tried to do with The 1975
I'm gonna get killed for saying this, but parts of it do sound like a more intelligent version of Maroon 5
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Post by Kurt on May 26, 2015 20:58:11 GMT -5
Yikes. (For those who don't visit that forum, this is "coming soon" to HAC - pretty quiet so far on if there will be a pop push.)
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Post by shakermaker on May 28, 2015 5:50:25 GMT -5
Classic Fairweather Johnson-type slump coming off a blockbuster album, shame it had to be with one of their more passable singles
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on May 28, 2015 6:08:37 GMT -5
Gains 9 spins today but still has a negative bullet
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Post by Superundercover on May 28, 2015 14:57:05 GMT -5
Just in case, third single suggestions?
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Post by maine on May 28, 2015 16:32:46 GMT -5
Just in case, third single suggestions? "I'm So Sorry" or "Dream" for me.
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Post by Cody on May 28, 2015 17:16:10 GMT -5
Just in case, third single suggestions? "I'm So Sorry" or "Dream" for me. lol I really like "I'm So Sorry", but Imagine Dragons trying to sound like Nickelback/rock and rool wouldn't go over well on alternative radio Though as Pipa told me a couple months ago, it would probably be a huge Canada-Active hit
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Post by Green Baron on May 28, 2015 17:16:46 GMT -5
"I'm So Sorry" or "Dream" for me. lol I really like "I'm So Sorry", but Imagine Dragons trying to sound like Nickelback wouldn't going to go over well on alternative radio Considering people are already starting to call ID the Nickelback of the 2010s, I wouldn't be surprised
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on May 29, 2015 0:35:33 GMT -5
"I'm So Sorry" or "Dream" for me. lol I really like "I'm So Sorry", but Imagine Dragons trying to sound like Nickelback/rock and rool wouldn't go over well on alternative radio Though as Pipa told me a couple months ago, it would probably be a huge Canada-Active hit So a few of those comments made go listen to this Imagine Dragons song. The song itself isn't so bad, but needs more cowbell to be Rock n Roll. Plus that lead singer's vocals doesn't fit the style. getting rid of that middle breakdown and Kroeger singing it would make it a better song. The best part was the outro. Finally it would flop on Alt, but probobly do well on Active.
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Post by ben777 on May 29, 2015 11:11:46 GMT -5
Shots is going for Hot AC adds on June 8 - didn't On Top Of The World do better on Hot AC than on Alternative, or come close? As far as a third Alternative single, there's a station in Honolulu already playing I'm So Sorry
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Post by jred on May 31, 2015 8:42:13 GMT -5
14 15 IMAGINE DRAGONS Shots 1124 1113 11 2.884 +22 spins +53 bullet +0.081 audience
Great update.
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Post by ben777 on May 31, 2015 21:24:10 GMT -5
Whoa how did that happen!! Nice!
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Post by No Brake$ on Jun 2, 2015 12:31:56 GMT -5
I'm not positive how it happened, but I feel like ID has become overnight one of the most hated or lame bands to a lot of people. It's almost a trend to make fun of them. Any explanation? They aren't that bad...
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Post by American Idiot on Jun 2, 2015 12:50:22 GMT -5
I'm not positive how it happened, but I feel like ID has become overnight one of the most hated or lame bands to a lot of people. It's almost a trend to make fun of them. Any explanation? They aren't that bad... Popularity causes that. I think of them the same way that I did after I first heard "It's Time." Not a bad band as they're a bit too light for me and I wouldn't spend a fortune on tickets to see them live, but I can definitely see why they're so popular.
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Post by Web on Jun 2, 2015 12:52:39 GMT -5
I'm not positive how it happened, but I feel like ID has become overnight one of the most hated or lame bands to a lot of people. It's almost a trend to make fun of them. Any explanation? They aren't that bad... their last album was massively popular and Radioactive spent 87 weeks on the Hot 100, for some people it's just a product of too much exposure. Clearly they are a very popular band based on sales alone, but the bigger you become as a band the more people become aware of you, and along with that more people hate you for a variety of reasons. I'd argue that they are (or at least were in 2013-2014) the biggest band in the world. In a similar vein (I forget who but someone was referring to ID as the Nickelback of the 2010's), Nickelback isn't the "worst band ever" despite the massive amount of people who like to make that claim. The worst band ever is a band no one has heard of because no one other than their family wants to listen to them. Nickelback's history of top-selling albums and high charters along with their publicity is due to a large fanbase that they have grown over the years.
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Post by Cody on Jun 2, 2015 16:09:11 GMT -5
I'm not positive how it happened, but I feel like ID has become overnight one of the most hated or lame bands to a lot of people. It's almost a trend to make fun of them. Any explanation? They aren't that bad... their last album was massively popular and Radioactive spent 87 weeks on the Hot 100, for some people it's just a product of too much exposure. Clearly they are a very popular band based on sales alone, but the bigger you become as a band the more people become aware of you, and along with that more people hate you for a variety of reasons. I'd argue that they are (or at least were in 2013-2014) the biggest band in the world. In a similar vein (I forget who but someone was referring to ID as the Nickelback of the 2010's), Nickelback isn't the "worst band ever" despite the massive amount of people who like to make that claim. The worst band ever is a band no one has heard of because no one other than their family wants to listen to them. Nickelback's history of top-selling albums and high charters along with their publicity is due to a large fanbase that they have grown over the years. *Raises hand* (haha that was me) I agree with this entire post, well said.
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Post by Pipa on Jun 2, 2015 20:42:35 GMT -5
My dad will hardly give you a glowing review of today's rock, but even he likes Imagine Dragons. That says it all, I think.
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Post by ben777 on Jun 2, 2015 21:06:32 GMT -5
I'm not positive how it happened, but I feel like ID has become overnight one of the most hated or lame bands to a lot of people. It's almost a trend to make fun of them. Any explanation? They aren't that bad... I think he's a really easy guy to make fun of, and he kind of brings it on himself (with his mannerisms, strange sound effects in his songs, and some of his lyrics), just like Chad Kroeger did - I don't think either one had any clue they would end up a celebrity, and when they were suddenly put there, people didn't know what to make of them (as celebrities)
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Post by No Brake$ on Jun 2, 2015 22:04:27 GMT -5
Nickelback way, way, WAY more successful than ID. ID is basically the new Foster the People, flash in the pan.
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Jun 3, 2015 5:35:49 GMT -5
I'm not positive how it happened, but I feel like ID has become overnight one of the most hated or lame bands to a lot of people. It's almost a trend to make fun of them. Any explanation? They aren't that bad... From what I've heard people say and that includes, yours truley; is that they hated the way that "Radioactive" song was overated to the max. 24 weeks on Billbard's Rock chart. 87 on thier Hot 100. It's like them telling us this is how to do a proper Alternative/Rock song. They even made a remix with featured rapping. I mean the song was more pop than anything and Billboard was glamourizing it as the best thing to come out in Rock for years. All that B.S just went to their heads and alot of fans are calling them out on it. I truly enjoyed "it's Time" and "On Top of the World". two modest Alt/Rock hits with Hot AC crossover potential that fared nicely on Alt,but didn't turn the whole Rock chart on its head. I can safely say, I'm over this band; as I havn't gotten into any of thier latest singles this time around. As for Nickelback? I'll take a bullet for them.
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Post by ben777 on Jun 3, 2015 10:33:16 GMT -5
ID is basically the new Foster the People, flash in the pan. Really don't think that's a good comparison - Foster The People are one-hit wonders outside of the Alternative format, while Imagine Dragons have had at least 4 significant multi-format hits - plus album/concert sales for Imagine Dragons were huge
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Post by wheatsquares33 on Jun 3, 2015 12:10:47 GMT -5
I'm not positive how it happened, but I feel like ID has become overnight one of the most hated or lame bands to a lot of people. It's almost a trend to make fun of them. Any explanation? They aren't that bad... Well, here's my problem with Imagine Dragons--I just feel like they're trying way too hard to appeal to everyone. They do a lot of the hard-edged, symphonic stuff that I love (Radioactive, Warriors, Battle Cry, I'm So Sorry, etc.), but also do indie folk-pop that I'm not a big fan of (It's Time, On Top of the World, Demons, I Bet My Life, etc.). I mean, I guess this could be called versatility, and I can definitely respect that. However, I just don't think they have a distinct sound because they're trying to do too many different sounds at once. If they could just find a style and stick with it, I'd probably have a stronger opinion of the band. Your mileage may very.
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Post by American Idiot on Jun 3, 2015 16:15:44 GMT -5
I'm not positive how it happened, but I feel like ID has become overnight one of the most hated or lame bands to a lot of people. It's almost a trend to make fun of them. Any explanation? They aren't that bad... Well, here's my problem with Imagine Dragons--I just feel like they're trying way too hard to appeal to everyone. They do a lot of the hard-edged, symphonic stuff that I love (Radioactive, Warriors, Battle Cry, I'm So Sorry, etc.), but also do indie folk-pop that I'm not a big fan of (It's Time, On Top of the World, Demons, I Bet My Life, etc.). I mean, I guess this could be called versatility, and I can definitely respect that. However, I just don't think they have a distinct sound because they're trying to do too many different sounds at once. If they could just find a style and stick with it, I'd probably have a stronger opinion of the band. Your mileage may very. That's actually why I think they're better than most popular bands out there doing well on Alternative today due to variety. Although, as I said, I wouldn't go running to see them in concert. If they made songs only like "It's Time" and or "I Bet My Life," I probably would think of them like American Authors whom overall I think are boring as hell.
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Post by bkeysfan on Jun 5, 2015 19:10:22 GMT -5
Just like Lorde, who has suddenly fallen off the face of the earth. Don't mess with rock fans. The band honestly needs to quit holding the format hostage. New Politics I think is about to be the next them sadly. Hopefully that bullet doesnt last.
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Post by bkeysfan on Jun 5, 2015 19:19:11 GMT -5
Yikes. (For those who don't visit that forum, this is "coming soon" to HAC - pretty quiet so far on if there will be a pop push.) Haha just wait. This is ID we are talking about. CHR is currently busy helping out in the comeback of the spoiled brat.
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Post by crash46 on Jun 5, 2015 20:07:34 GMT -5
If you would have told me last year that the second single from the new ID record would be end up with a #14 peak, I would have guessed it would've fallen off the chart 3 months ago. I probably like this song more than any song of theirs since "It's Time", and that's shocking to me.
I used to hate Nickelback until like 1,000 other bands came along that are worse than Nickelback. I don't care for their music but their existence doesn't bother me in the least. It's not like it's difficult these days to avoid hearing their music if you wanted to. Nickelback hatred in 2015 is ridiculous. ID hatred is not so much. I don't ever need to hear "Demons" or "Top of the World" again, and it might be decades before I can stand "Radioactive" again. But this song's alright.
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