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Post by wjr15 on Jan 27, 2016 11:03:48 GMT -5
It took a few listens but this is growing on me. I like this better than the three songs she released last year
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Post by nighttime on Jan 27, 2016 11:09:56 GMT -5
Who knows the top 10 fastest songs to reach #1 iTunes? pls :( I doubt you'll find a reliable list as there's often too much variation in when a link first appears and when it actually works to purchase for many. I don't keep up with the iTunes tracking anymore, but there also were preorder tracks that would immediately fly to #1 at midnight because they were instantly redeemed. Regardless this is a strong start for Rihanna. I know a lot has happened in the last year, but it also must be acknowledged this is following "American Oxygen" too.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jan 27, 2016 11:12:50 GMT -5
I know that you need to get done done done done if you come over
*Slow Wine for Filth!*
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Jan 27, 2016 11:19:51 GMT -5
I'm going to blame the audio file I found because the production on this is so incredibly dull. I definitely expected something a little heavier hitting or even a stronger melody. There's nothing exciting about this at all. Last 3 singles >>
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Post by Glove Slap on Jan 27, 2016 11:26:41 GMT -5
Kworb now has Stressed Out at 0.67, and that's not counting the second version.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2016 11:28:11 GMT -5
I actually really dislike this, it was not worth the wait. Hopefully the album is better, I actually did like all 3 of the first singles, each being distinctive from the other but catchy. My faved of those 3 actually is American Oxygen, it didn't burn so fast nor was it bad or given a music video that is highly questionable, it was proper for what it was.
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Post by hitseeker. on Jan 27, 2016 11:28:13 GMT -5
#1 in 42 countries, Top10 in 27 more
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Post by NeRD on Jan 27, 2016 11:29:02 GMT -5
#1 in 42 countries, Top10 in 27 more Already?!?! :'(
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2016 11:30:39 GMT -5
#1 in 42 countries, Top10 in 27 more Already?!?! :'( Well its Rihanna, not very unexpected. The question is, can it last at number 1 to be a chart topper.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2016 11:41:10 GMT -5
Yeah, where is HIS record deal tbh This must have been the song that she recorded on this day because goodness this sounds drunk and tired. I've listened a few times and it's definitely a grower not a shower. It finally finds its groove when Drake's verse comes in, although his verse in itself isn't all that special either. I guess I agree with Kunt's assessment that her vocals are a mess but the song itself is cool, so you eventually get past how lazy it sounds. And now that Spree has mentioned Tinashe (buy Player on iTunes!!!) I'm listening to Watch Me Work and thinking of what could have been. That is more what we were all expecting this Work to sound like.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2016 11:41:52 GMT -5
This is way better than her singles from last year. I'd say this is my favorite by her since "Stay"/"Loveeeeeee Song". Not as strong as her other two Drake singles though.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Jan 27, 2016 11:50:07 GMT -5
This just made me laugh. That's all I have to say.
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Post by velaxti on Jan 27, 2016 11:56:05 GMT -5
I actually think this is very current. It's got the impossible to understand lyrics or people like Sia and Future, synths similar What Do You Mean and Kygo's songs, tempo sounds similar to songs like The Hills and Trap Queen, verse by Drake.
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Post by dm2081 on Jan 27, 2016 12:11:43 GMT -5
It's not bad but she sounds like she took a Xanax and was sipping on some lean before she had to sing this.
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Post by KissMyAxe on Jan 27, 2016 12:14:58 GMT -5
R.I.P Music
Goodbye Rihanna forever
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Post by PopLuva on Jan 27, 2016 12:16:02 GMT -5
wtf was she too lazy to sing the song. i want to love it but i dont know yet sounds unfinished.
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Post by popstop on Jan 27, 2016 12:21:40 GMT -5
So is the appeal of this song supposed to be that you can simulate that you've gotten Rihanna drunk?
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Post by smokey on Jan 27, 2016 12:25:08 GMT -5
Re: all the negative reactions in this thread... Pulse always shits on Rihanna's first singles when they first come out. Give it a couple weeks and this one will grow on you like all the others.
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Post by Rocky on Jan 27, 2016 12:25:44 GMT -5
I mean it's not bad and I'm sure it will grow on me in a week tops, but seriously: what the..? Work indeed. Theee years of work for this.
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Post by PerPlexied on Jan 27, 2016 12:35:36 GMT -5
She tweeted this was her FIRST SINGLE from Anti. What kind of revisionist queen?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2016 12:40:17 GMT -5
Eh, I like it better than the singles last year, but that's not saying much. Hoping for at least one good uptempo number on this album.
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Post by It's me, bitch. on Jan 27, 2016 12:45:01 GMT -5
LOL, this song is ridiculous. She sounds like child who was forced to go into the studio to do "work" and spent the entire time mocking the producers/engineers. Having said that, I kinda like it :) Great description. I wish she would've sang this "normally" and then I would love it. Her tone is what is a turnoff for me.
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Post by Live Your Life on Jan 27, 2016 12:49:56 GMT -5
Genius put up the lyrics, verified by Rihanna:
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Post by NeRD on Jan 27, 2016 12:55:22 GMT -5
Now #1 in France. The previous #1 by a local act had a 80% lead over #2 just to put things in perspective. :o
UK should be next. :)
EDIT: #1 UK :'(
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Post by die Lotterie on Jan 27, 2016 12:56:42 GMT -5
Meh, maybe it will grow on me. I wanted something a little heavier in the production. I also wish the slurred parts had an electronically distorted effect rather than the drunkenly raw baby talk.
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Post by nighttime on Jan 27, 2016 13:04:13 GMT -5
Now #1 in France. The previous #1 by a local act had a 80% lead over #2 just to put things in perspective. :o UK should be next. :) Already is there too. The vocal performance is what makes this song actually, otherwise it could be any of the dancehall-lite songs around these days. It's fun!
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Post by NeRD on Jan 27, 2016 13:06:10 GMT -5
Now #1 in France. The previous #1 by a local act had a 80% lead over #2 just to put things in perspective. :o UK should be next. :) Already is there too. The vocal performance is what makes this song actually, otherwise it could be any of the dancehall-lite songs around these days. Right? It's again, only something Rih could pull off. It reminds me a lot of Umbrella in that sense that the vocal inflection is so distinct. Not saying its the same quality, but it will draw people in for sure. Not including the repeats in streaming to figure out what she's saying. :)
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Post by nikkominaj on Jan 27, 2016 13:07:32 GMT -5
SMASH
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Post by nightshade on Jan 27, 2016 13:07:41 GMT -5
Re: all the negative reactions in this thread... Pulse always shits on Rihanna's first singles when they first come out. Give it a couple weeks and this one will grow on you like all the others. This is her weakest since SOS though...
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Post by nikkominaj on Jan 27, 2016 13:11:18 GMT -5
I think the beat is hotttttt
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