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Post by djHayStack on Jan 19, 2016 8:10:45 GMT -5
I enjoy bluesy country. I'm not a particular fan of Eric Church but love Misunderstood. But lyrically this is just God-awful. I echo previous statements about DOAP at least being a bit clever and witty, this is just... well, something that rhymes with witty...
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carriekins
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Post by carriekins on Jan 19, 2016 8:12:10 GMT -5
I enjoy bluesy country. I'm not a particular fan of Eric Church but love Misunderstood. But lyrically this is just God-awful. I echo previous statements about DOAP at least being a bit clever and witty, this is just... well, something that rhymes with witty... A pity!
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Post by sgtoddball on Jan 19, 2016 8:35:16 GMT -5
I'll just say, disappointing he didn't collaborate with the writers on "Drunk on a Plane" for something to follow up.
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Post by carriekins on Jan 19, 2016 9:20:47 GMT -5
In better Dierks related news, tour this summer will have Randy Houser and CAM opening.
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Post by trebor on Jan 19, 2016 11:20:19 GMT -5
This is the vevo on YouTube audio:
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Post by codyj100 on Jan 19, 2016 12:33:42 GMT -5
At first listen, I was quite disappointed, but I have heard this three times now, and it has grown on me every time since. While "Somewhere On A Beach" is not what I had hoped for, I can definitely see this becoming a guilty pleasure of mine. It might bode well if it charts within the spring months. Who knows, fans could really latch on to this. I admittedly was not a Dierks fan - at all, prior to the Riser era. But, with that album, I grew to appreciate his music. We know he is capable of connecting on a deeper level now. This obviously isn't deep lyrically or in production value...but not every song can be a winner. He delivers vocally, though and I think that is what is keeping me from disregarding this song altogether.
Underwhelming? Absolutely. Worst song I've heard? Not by a long shot.
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Post by 14887fan on Jan 19, 2016 12:44:48 GMT -5
It's a disappointment, but it's no "Donkey", "Truck Yeah", or FGL or Aldean release, so let's count our blessings.
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Post by samsager3 on Jan 19, 2016 15:56:33 GMT -5
It's a disappointment, but it's no "Donkey", "Truck Yeah", or FGL or Aldean release, so let's count our blessings. How's this a disappointment at all? Is dierks not allowed to make fun songs or do all his songs have to be say you do or come a little closer type ballads? Personally I love it and can see why he chose this if nobody else can. Think about it he was drunk on a plane,the plane landed and now he's somewhere on a beach.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2016 16:12:46 GMT -5
It's a disappointment, but it's no "Donkey", "Truck Yeah", or FGL or Aldean release, so let's count our blessings. How's this a disappointment at all? Is dierks not allowed to make fun songs or do all his songs have to be say you do or come a little closer type ballads? Personally I love it and can see why he chose this if nobody else can. Think about it he was drunk on a plane,the plane landed and now he's somewhere on a beach. Dierks has shown to do great uptempo songs, like Free and Easy, What Was I Thinking and even I liked songs like Sideways, 5-1-5-0. Also what makes Drunk On A Plane work at least for me was that Dierks provided a reason why he was drinking. This one I'm not finding it whatsoever and the whole "She's naughty" lyric that sounds like something out of the FGL playbook. I wanna like this but there's just too much that went wrong in this song.
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Post by samsager3 on Jan 19, 2016 16:44:50 GMT -5
How's this a disappointment at all? Is dierks not allowed to make fun songs or do all his songs have to be say you do or come a little closer type ballads? Personally I love it and can see why he chose this if nobody else can. Think about it he was drunk on a plane,the plane landed and now he's somewhere on a beach. Dierks has shown to do great uptempo songs, like Free and Easy, What Was I Thinking and even I liked songs like Sideways, 5-1-5-0. Also what makes Drunk On A Plane work at least for me was that Dierks provided a reason why he was drinking. This one I'm not finding it whatsoever and the whole "She's naughty" lyric that sounds like something out of the FGL playbook. I wanna like this but there's just too much that went wrong in this song. The reason he provided for this is the same that was the reason for "drunk on a plane"as well as "how am I doing"and probably others he's sang. His women cheated on him so he's getting back at her by having a party and not letting her memory get to him I thought that was easy to get. As far as the lyrics they fit the beach theme if your at the beach with a girl with a nice body don't you hope she gets naughty. Especially if you have been drinking.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2016 16:47:07 GMT -5
^Where does the song mention the female cheating I'm kinda missing that
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Post by samsager3 on Jan 19, 2016 17:03:13 GMT -5
^Where does the song mention the female cheating I'm kinda missing that It's implied in the way she's expecting him to be missing her maybe she did cheat maybe she didn't but obviously she was the wrong party or he would be expected to be depressed right?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2016 18:04:37 GMT -5
This has gotten a little better on subsequent listens. What really grates me is how he sings the chorus like he is Tyler Hubbard or a 90s rapper (or new Jake Owen).
He said this album is going to be sexy, but hip-hopping about naughty girls with bodies is not sexy unless you're a college freshman.
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Post by CoJoFan on Jan 19, 2016 18:33:35 GMT -5
This song is actually quite good if I must say so. I only listened to it once on my lunch break today and now I'm currently downloading it. Just like the article I read about it said. It's a continuation of "Drunk On A Plane" pretty much.
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Post by 14887fan on Jan 19, 2016 19:56:59 GMT -5
It's a disappointment, but it's no "Donkey", "Truck Yeah", or FGL or Aldean release, so let's count our blessings. How's this a disappointment at all? Is dierks not allowed to make fun songs or do all his songs have to be say you do or come a little closer type ballads? Personally I love it and can see why he chose this if nobody else can. Think about it he was drunk on a plane,the plane landed and now he's somewhere on a beach. Fun songs can be written well. This one is not. To me, it's a disappointment. Glad you enjoy it.
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Post by zjames on Jan 19, 2016 21:44:26 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of this song. It think it's lyrically and melodically weak. Dierks also doesn't use his great voice to its full potential here, not even close.
But...this song is going to be huge with the college demographic that I'm apart of. I see this being as big as "Drunk On A Plane", maybe a little bigger.
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Post by carriekins on Jan 19, 2016 22:09:06 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of this song. It think it's lyrically and melodically weak. Dierks also doesn't use his great voice to its full potential here, not even close. But...this song is going to be huge with the college demographic that I'm apart of. I see this being as big as "Drunk On A Plane", maybe a little bigger. Currently #12 iTunes all genre, #2 country and gaining on Thomas Rhett. This roll out, the hourly deal, the Ellen performance, the Bobby Bones and Highway premieres...as a Dierks fan this is all I've ever wanted, but for the completely wrong song. I just feel deflated.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2016 22:23:23 GMT -5
Dierks has way more hits than misses. This is yet another hit, even if not one of his biggest :) Wouldn't mind this going all the way to the top of the chart.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2016 22:29:53 GMT -5
This roll out, the hourly deal, the Ellen performance, the Bobby Bones and Highway premieres...as a Dierks fan this is all I've ever wanted, but for the completely wrong song. I just feel deflated. I feel for you. Dierks is very aware of the commercial aspect of music. I wouldn't at all be surprised if the follow-up to this was more substantial. This song just screams "commercial". I didn't even get that impression from "Drunk on a Plane". I long for twangy, clever Dierks.
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Post by SoMuchToSay on Jan 19, 2016 22:31:57 GMT -5
I love this! I feel like Drunknon a Plane catapulted his career to country superstar status. If he plays this right, he could be looking at his first Entertainer of the Year in the next year or 2.
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Post by kw9461 on Jan 20, 2016 0:55:30 GMT -5
Comparing this song to Drunk On A Plane is an insult to Drunk On a Plane. That song was a bit silly, but was cleverly constructed and had a strong and memorable melody. This song has none of those aspects. I don't mind artists releasing less substantial fare, but what really strikes me here is how weak the melody is. Songs like this rely on melody and hook to be memorable (Chesney is a master at this with these type of songs), but this song just falls flat. I love songs with a sense of melancholy, but that only works if you can connect with the lyrics, which isn't all that easy to do here (the body/naughty rhyme is FGL level awful). I'm probably being too harsh because I expect more from Dierks, but maybe I shouldn't. Maybe "Riser" was the anomaly, after all, his previous few mainstream records were decidedly mediocre. There's no doubt this is going to do well on the charts, but I just don't see this connecting like I Hold On or Drunk On a Plane.
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Post by rjz on Jan 20, 2016 6:45:48 GMT -5
Comparing this song to Drunk On A Plane is an insult to Drunk On a Plane. That song was a bit silly, but was cleverly constructed and had a strong and memorable melody. This song has none of those aspects. I don't mind artists releasing less substantial fare, but what really strikes me here is how weak the melody is. Songs like this rely on melody and hook to be memorable (Chesney is a master at this with these type of songs), but this song just falls flat. I love songs with a sense of melancholy, but that only works if you can connect with the lyrics, which isn't all that easy to do here (the body/naughty rhyme is FGL level awful). I'm probably being too harsh because I expect more from Dierks, but maybe I shouldn't. Maybe "Riser" was the anomaly, after all, his previous few mainstream records were decidedly mediocre. There's no doubt this is going to do well on the charts, but I just don't see this connecting like I Hold On or Drunk On a Plane. Completely agree with all similar comments- the reason I love DOAP was because it was real, told a story and yes clever without being stupid (the 'naughty' line, which is almost like the writer's wanted to get some 'bro' in, but went 'softer' with an old fashioned term like 'naughty'). And yes; the melody is pretty forgettable (I've listened twice and still not an ear worm), which is sad. As a new Dierks fan after this past excellent album I didn't hate it.....just felt very let down. Like 14487 fan said-it is no 'Donkey' or 'Home Alone Tonight' (or even as bad as 5150, IMO) cringe worthy-bad, but disappointing. My theory is that he doesn't want to waste time with a single that will take forever to peak- Bourbon in Kentucky was such a great song and look how it turned out. Hoping this shoots up and down the charts quickly, sells well with the Bros and paves the way for more Dierks quality.
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Post by carriekins on Jan 20, 2016 9:22:25 GMT -5
Enters Mediabase at #47 this morning. Holding steady at #11 iTunes all-genre.
It's like a trainwreck and I can't look away.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2016 9:51:24 GMT -5
The more I listen to it the more this song sounds somewhat similar to Luke Bryan "Home Alone Tonight". What do I mean it sounds like it rather petty comeback to an ex. What bugs me the most about this song is that Dierks doesn't establish what made him this way there is no sense that he was in the wrong or the girl was wrong. That and Dierks tone in this song is rather douchey. Sorry I want to like this song but Dierks really just pandered badly. I'm not yet going to say Dierks sold out but I'm very nervous going into the next album.
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Post by rsmatto on Jan 20, 2016 11:03:59 GMT -5
The more I listen to it the more this song sounds somewhat similar to Luke Bryan "Home Alone Tonight". What do I mean it sounds like it rather petty comeback to an ex. What bugs me the most about this song is that Dierks doesn't establish what made him this way there is no sense that he was in the wrong or the girl was wrong. That and Dierks tone in this song is rather douchey. Sorry I want to like this song but Dierks really just pandered badly. I'm not yet going to say Dierks sold out but I'm very nervous going into the next album. The phrase "sell out" is one of my least favorite phrases in the world. Artists all want success and to maintain success to reach as many people possible. Consider this song a Loss Leader a la retail (music and DVDs, Black Friday sales, etc.) but don't call him a sell out.
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Post by kw9461 on Jan 20, 2016 12:37:00 GMT -5
The more I listen to it the more this song sounds somewhat similar to Luke Bryan "Home Alone Tonight". What do I mean it sounds like it rather petty comeback to an ex. What bugs me the most about this song is that Dierks doesn't establish what made him this way there is no sense that he was in the wrong or the girl was wrong. That and Dierks tone in this song is rather douchey. Sorry I want to like this song but Dierks really just pandered badly. I'm not yet going to say Dierks sold out but I'm very nervous going into the next album. The phrase "sell out" is one of my least favorite phrases in the world. Artists all want success and to maintain success to reach as many people possible. Consider this song a Loss Leader a la retail (music and DVDs, Black Friday sales, etc.) but don't call him a sell out. I'll agree with you (for once). One bad song does not a sellout make. I think it's pretty clear that Dierks is just looking for a radio single to get the album out, he just chose one that isn't particularly appealing
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2016 12:52:38 GMT -5
^ I am still nervous about how this album will sound and Dierks has shown better so I guess that's what ultimately bugging me. He tried for Drunk On A Plane 2 but instead failed too match the original.
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Post by zaclord ๐ on Jan 20, 2016 22:02:58 GMT -5
Oh, Dierks... what happened? I mean, I don't hate this, but it surely is not "Riser" and "Bourbon in Kentucky" level of incredible, and not even "Drunk on a Plane" level of fun and clever.
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Post by keelhauled on Jan 20, 2016 22:20:41 GMT -5
I remember reading an interview in which Dierks said that if "Riser" crashed be would "immediately get to work on 'Drunk on A Boat.'" At the time I thought he was joking, but as it turns out I guess he was understating things.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2016 22:35:25 GMT -5
My Lord this is awful.
"Drunk On A Plane" was at least clever, witty, and thick on the Deirks charm.
This drivel has none of those things. Which means it'll probably smash and become his biggest hit.
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