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Post by kw9461 on Aug 14, 2015 11:33:56 GMT -5
It makes me so sad to hear this from the same group that brought us "You Lie" and "Postcard To Paris". They seemed to have carved out a truly unique sound for themselves, but sadly that time has passed. This is every bit as bad as I expected it to be. Distorted vocals, overbearing production (that isn't the least bit country), and a pop melody don't make for a very appealing cocktail in my book. Some have said this is a great blend of country and pop, but where's the country? The lyrics don't strike me as definitively country, the melody sure as hell isn't country, and obviously the production and vocal effects aren't. I'm sure this will be a big hit for them, but it seems like yet another step backwards for the genre.
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Post by sabre14 on Aug 14, 2015 11:50:58 GMT -5
It makes me so sad to hear this from the same group that brought us "You Lie" and "Postcard To Paris". They seemed to have carved out a truly unique sound for themselves, but sadly that time has passed. This is every bit as bad as I expected it to be. Distorted vocals, overbearing production (that isn't the least bit country), and a pop melody don't make for a very appealing cocktail in my book. Some have said this is a great blend of country and pop, but where's the country? The lyrics don't strike me as definitively country, the melody sure as hell isn't country, and obviously the production and vocal effects aren't. I'm sure this will be a big hit for them, but it seems like yet another step backwards for the genre. I don't hear much country in this song either. There are some country instruments hidden behind the wall of sound that is the production but that doesn't make it a great mix of country and pop in my mind. This song sounds exactly what I thought it would sound like -- a pop melody and massive vocal effects that make this an attempt to be an anthemic song that appeals to a wide spectrum of listeners, for crossover success. I will say that it is catchy and an instant earworm but that alone doesn't make me like a song. This does sound like it will be a huge hit for them and I'm sure their album is going to consist of many more tracks just like this one. Even though I've never been as big a fan of The Band Perry as many here are, I'll gladly take back "You Lie", "Postcard From Paris", "Better Dig Two" and "Done" over "Live Forever."
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Post by rsmatto on Aug 14, 2015 12:00:58 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 12:11:11 GMT -5
When I clicked on the Apple link, I got a "This isn't available in your Country/Region," but I'm from the U.S. and have never had that issue before.
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Post by sabre14 on Aug 14, 2015 12:22:33 GMT -5
When I clicked on the Apple link, I got a "This isn't available in your Country/Region," but I'm from the U.S. and have never had that issue before. It's on All Access too.
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Post by brinkeronline on Aug 14, 2015 12:33:06 GMT -5
This song seems like nothing more than an afterthought.
Primary goal - market The Band Perry with bright colors and new sounds. Secondary goal - With luck, crossover Tertiary goal - Oh right, we should write a song
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Post by slowmo on Aug 14, 2015 13:27:00 GMT -5
I don't mind the song, I actually like it quite a bit. However, after watching them debut it on GMA this morning, I can't handle all the choreographed moves they do. It's so over the top and silly. I saw them live for the first time a few weeks ago and they have so much energy, it's just the choreographed stuff is so cheesy, imo.
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Post by zjames on Aug 14, 2015 14:29:06 GMT -5
*sighs*
I don't hate this song. I actually think this is a halfway-decent pop song; it has a big sing-along chorus and fun, upbeat lyrics. But this should not be on country radio. When I listen to country radio, I want to hear songs that actually sound country. I accept pop-country being played on country stations, but this is not pop-country. This is a pop song.
I've never been a huge fan of The Band Perry but, when ignoring genre classification, this is a clear step down from songs like "You Lie", "Better Dig Two", and "Don't Let Me Be Lonely".
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Post by bigfan101 on Aug 14, 2015 16:34:11 GMT -5
I love this, but it is a bit embarrassing that Jessie James Decker is kicking this songs butt on iTunes and their songs were released at basically the same time.
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 14, 2015 17:05:41 GMT -5
I'm watching the GMA performance from this morning! Damn they did so good! I want these guys to get to the arena headline level with this new music! It very well could happen! They are right on the edge of it!
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 14, 2015 17:21:39 GMT -5
It's okay, but a little underwhelming for a lead single. I expected a bigger punch from them after waiting for so long. Regardless of some of our less-than-supportive thoughts, this'll end up becoming a top 3 hit and hopefully, a set-up for a more successful album era saleswise.
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Post by sbp17 on Aug 14, 2015 19:19:41 GMT -5
I like the song. Quite infectious. But for those who feel it's a good blend of country and pop, can you please bring the country elements to my attention? Just not hearing them.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 20:03:04 GMT -5
Hearing this song just confirms my belief that "Country" today is merely a codeword for "Pop", and "Americana" is a codeword for "Country".
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Post by jesster on Aug 14, 2015 20:37:00 GMT -5
I expect it will grow on me, but honestly I've listened to this at least four times now and totally cannot remember much about it except the big chorus which seems disconnected from the verses. Even for the chorus - all I can really recall is the chanting of the title and that it is "b-i-g" - nothing about melodic elements or lyrics/message.
But it's good to hear some new TBP music, I saw them in concert earlier in the summer - really enjoyed it. I'm sure this will work well for them in concert and do well on radio - I heard it driving home tonight and the DJs were talking it up quite a bit.
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Post by rbundy1987 on Aug 14, 2015 23:46:41 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 0:00:45 GMT -5
I think it's alright but it might be my least favorite single from them to date. They've been a very consistant act singles wise, but this just feels underwhelming for a lead single. Also, it's performance on iTunes thus far has been far less impressive than what I thought it'd do.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 0:13:58 GMT -5
I don't know what to say about to this song I guess a Pro and Con time is in order
Pro Infectious Chorus The Go go go crazy go go crazy is also infectious Kimberly doesn't quite go screechy and keeps herself in check.
Con Not country The Verses are weak Who even sings the Live Forever part in the chorus Really cheesy
Eh I'm gonna say a 5.5/10. It's ok I just wanted more.
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Post by dajross6 on Aug 15, 2015 0:37:52 GMT -5
Will any stations refuse to play this? At this point, what would a song have to be for the core top 10 artists (for example) to NOT get played? This pushes that line quite a bit and I wouldn't even consider TBP to be a top ten act at country radio today. If Luke Bryan had a straight up rap song with Kanye, would country radio play it? Assuredly yes.
It really is too bad. This is not a country song, and for those that think it's a "perfect mix of country and pop"...I have no idea what to say except you don't know what country music was prior to 2012 or so.
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Post by rbundy1987 on Aug 15, 2015 0:45:27 GMT -5
I like the song, don't get me wrong. The Band Perry sound great and all but I agree this does not belong on Country Radio. With it being a lead single, and a different sound for The Band Perry, this should make it to #1 on Country Radio and know radio is going to eat this song up since it's brand new and the first single from a new record.
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Post by Fanofctrymusic on Aug 15, 2015 4:24:27 GMT -5
Country No.1 Zac Brown Band Loving You Easy +47337 The Band Perry Live Forever
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 8:45:07 GMT -5
"Live Forever" still sits at #10 on country iTunes, with Jessie James Decker now in at #1 with her new one (which is better than that garbage "Clint Eastwood").
Undoubtedly, TBP will have more sales longevity with this one than JJD, but I think that's worth noting. I'm still predicting a "Real Life" type consumption for this song...I know ya'll love it so maybe I'll be wrong.
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Post by matty005 on Aug 15, 2015 9:06:26 GMT -5
"Live Forever" still sits at #10 on country iTunes, with Jessie James Decker now in at #1 with her new one (which is better than that garbage "Clint Eastwood"). Undoubtedly, TBP will have more sales longevity with this one than JJD, but I think that's worth noting. I'm still predicting a "Real Life" type consumption for this song...I know ya'll love it so maybe I'll be wrong. It probably doesn't mean much, but JJD's is 99 discounted at 99 cents.
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Post by draggintheriver on Aug 15, 2015 11:21:22 GMT -5
The music video is up over at CMT.com.
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Post by kanimal on Aug 15, 2015 11:31:53 GMT -5
I'm guessing this only had a partial iHeart deal? It's not Top 50 on the building Mediabase chart, let alone the 7-day rolling Mediabase chart, and an hourly iHeart deal would normally power a song into that region.
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 15, 2015 11:42:55 GMT -5
I LOVE that video!!
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Post by sabre14 on Aug 15, 2015 11:46:12 GMT -5
I'm guessing this only had a partial iHeart deal? It's not Top 50 on the building Mediabase chart, let alone the 7-day rolling Mediabase chart, and an hourly iHeart deal would normally power a song into that region. It looks that way. "Top Of The World" for example, got 837 spins and over 6.4 million in audience its first day charting and debuted at #42 on the MB rolling chart. "Live Forever" certainly got spun hourly on some iHeartMedia stations but it's not to the level of what Tim's song got on August 4th. The spin leaders for "Live Forever" show roughly 300 spins and close to 1.5 million in audience, so I'm assuming (factoring in the stations not shown) that "Live Forever" barely missed the MB top 50 today.
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Post by jesster on Aug 15, 2015 11:49:01 GMT -5
If this is meant as country/pop crossover, the video definitely strikes me as on the pop side of the equation - it's difficult to see what is country about it except possibly that it has some smalltown/suburb-looking views vs. city. And Neil occasionally thrashes around faux-playing a mandolin that you can't hear.
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Post by drummerman2009 on Aug 15, 2015 12:46:24 GMT -5
From "Gentle On My Mind" to this. I can see what they're trying to do and that is to draw a much younger audience and the video proves this.
If they're trying to get points to prove that they're going pop then they have succeeded. I'm not even wild about the way they dress in the video, I wasn't expecting Kimberly to wear a dress and Neil and Reid to wear suits and ties but it would have been better than them wearing teenage attire.
I would be more than happy to give them to Taylor Swift and take Hunter Hayes too.
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Post by sabre14 on Aug 15, 2015 13:15:05 GMT -5
If they're trying to get points to prove that they're going pop then they have succeeded. I'm not even wild about the way they dress in the video, I wasn't expecting Kimberly to wear a dress and Neil and Reid to wear suits and ties but it would have been better than them wearing teenage attire. When your label is attempting to crossover to pop, the image and attire portrayed is very important. Everything about this new direction they're taking is well calculated, including what they wear. The video is definitely not something that screams "country music."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 13:27:00 GMT -5
If they're trying to get points to prove that they're going pop then they have succeeded. I'm not even wild about the way they dress in the video, I wasn't expecting Kimberly to wear a dress and Neil and Reid to wear suits and ties but it would have been better than them wearing teenage attire. When your label is attempting to crossover to pop, the image and attire portrayed is very important. Everything about this new direction they're taking is well calculated, including what they wear. The video is definitely not something that screams "country music." Absolutely. They are doing everything the right way if a cross to pop is truly what they want. I'm not sure why anyone would want that aside from a) loving pop music or b) $$$ because as I've pointed out numerous times, artists have tenfold the longevity in specific genres than they do in pop. Pop fans aren't loyal in the slightest. To each his own. What I take the greatest amount of insult to, however, is that these potential "crossover" artists (The Band Perry, Sam Hunt) or "crossover" songs ("Beautiful Drug") feel the need to use country as a springboard. The nice thing about the country genre is that you could listen to the radio for hours on end without disliking nearly any songs. Sure, some were overplayed and some just didn't jive with you. But now, we're getting to a point of such heated passion and waning trust that fans are going to start getting antsy. I was not a fan of The Band Perry in the way that I am a fan of Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Rodney Atkins, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert. I was, however, a fan of their music because I thought it was pretty creative, well-constructed, and beautifully executed. As they get away from that, I no longer care to hear their music. Country artists have enough fringe fans that like them just because they are country, not because of the artist itself. As these acts get away from being country, they will lose those fans that liked them because they were country. What they gain from pop fans remains to be seen--even more unpredictable is how many of those fans will stick around.
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