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Post by tim on Dec 28, 2018 20:11:06 GMT -5
For some reason I always thought “Used” was one of the favorite tracks with her fans on this album so I’m surprised to see it out first.
And I agree that anyone but Blake Shelton would’ve made “You Ain’t Dolly” a better duet. The first artist that popped into my head was Sam Outlaw because after seeing him live a few times already he’d really do this song justice and he’d sound great alongside Ashley (Sam hadn’t quite made the jump to recording country music yet though).
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Dec 28, 2018 20:16:38 GMT -5
I liked "Used" and am disappointed to see it in last place. I ranked the duet high but am not bothered to see it out early. I had actually wanted to move it down my list but I must have forgotten to (or maybe in the moment I liked it more, idk lol)
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 29, 2018 1:32:13 GMT -5
at all the predictions that "Used" might win, only to see it leave first. I never imagined it would be a winner; I more thought it would be somewhere in the middle. So last place is still a bit of a shock to me! Truthfully, nothing on this album was really worthy of a last-place ranking, but this one was done dirty. The Blake duet is fine, but there were a couple parts that didn't work very well. For example, I couldn't quite get used to the fact that the male lyrics used the female's lack of huge breasts as an indication that she wasn't Dolly Parton... The comedic value of the song wore thin really quickly as a result, and made it an easy last place for me. Surprised it managed to beat "Used"!
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Post by SHOOTER on Dec 29, 2018 1:39:54 GMT -5
I honestly liked my top-8! Sucks TMA is already out; such a jam and was an instant favorite.
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Post by recordyear on Dec 29, 2018 2:18:40 GMT -5
She even made two versions of Used and this album's version is better than the other one by being more lightweight. The Blake duet is fine, but there were a couple parts that didn't work very well. For example, I couldn't quite get used to the fact that the male lyrics used the female's lack of huge breasts as an indication that she wasn't Dolly Parton... Now that I think about that part of lyric, the use of shortness as an indication that he wasn't Porter Wagoner doesn't make sense as either Blake or Vince Gill (the co-writer) is very tall But it is cool that the lyric foreshadows Lonely Tonight performance on The Voice and "the sexiest man alive of 2017" title that Blake won.
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Post by g8erboi on Dec 30, 2018 17:25:26 GMT -5
That leaves the top 2 (in alphabetical order) as:Like A RoseWeed Instead of RosesReally fitting that the top 2 songs have to do with roses... The winner has 43 points and the runner-up has 46 points. Talk about a close competition!
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Post by bboat11 on Dec 30, 2018 17:37:27 GMT -5
I'm pleasantly surprised to see "You Got Me" make the top half! It felt like one of those songs I love that other people might find a little lackluster. For whatever reason, from the moment I heard that ascending cello riff that kicks off the intro music, I knew I was going to love this song regardless of what the melody sounded like... Lol!
"Two Weeks Late" is just a solid country song. Very fitting #3 placement!
As far as this top two goes, I predict "Weed Instead of Roses" #2 and "Like A Rose" #1!!!
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Dec 30, 2018 19:26:10 GMT -5
My top 2 is the Top 2 so I'm happy with that. I'd be happy with either being #1 but I do hope "Like A Rose" takes it, and I do think it will!
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Dec 30, 2018 19:29:45 GMT -5
Yay my top 2 are the top 2 as well! I think I put "Weed Instead of Roses" at #1, but I love them both about equally for very different reasons!
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Post by Troublemaker on Dec 30, 2018 19:43:25 GMT -5
Ooops... #1 & #7
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Post by recordyear on Dec 30, 2018 20:53:07 GMT -5
#1 & #8 lol. I don't hate #8 but I don't think the events in that song are that special.
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Post by g8erboi on Dec 30, 2018 22:28:46 GMT -5
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Dec 30, 2018 22:51:12 GMT -5
Perfect top 2! My #1 has won both Ashley album RDs! This one was unexpected, unlike "The Blade" though
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Post by Troublemaker on Dec 30, 2018 23:27:13 GMT -5
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Post by .indulgecountry on Dec 30, 2018 23:36:36 GMT -5
Would've preferred to see "Like a Rose" take this one because it's my favorite, but these were my top 2 and I love both immensely and the point difference in the end was very minute anyway.
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Post by SHOOTER on Dec 31, 2018 0:02:51 GMT -5
Not even being familiar with this album, I figured that would be the winner. Thanks for hosting! g8erboi
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Post by g8erboi on Dec 31, 2018 10:33:08 GMT -5
Due: Sunday, February 3rd
Songs (12 total): Orphan Hard on a Heart Hands on You Mother's Daughter Rita Wild Love This Heaven I'm Trying To She Wakes Me Up Paying Attention Daddy I Told You Keys to the Kingdom
Please PM me your list (#1 to #12, most favorite to least favorite) by February 3rd!
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Post by gardyfan on Dec 31, 2018 11:23:11 GMT -5
Please remove me. :)
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Post by recordyear on Jan 6, 2019 1:18:01 GMT -5
Sent. Now I will only need to work on the wintertime madness rankdown...
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 3, 2019 2:01:19 GMT -5
Bump! Lmao is this thing still due tomorrow?
I will hopefully have my list done tonight.
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Post by g8erboi on Feb 4, 2019 18:44:25 GMT -5
I will continue to accept lists through the next weekend! I’ll post an official reminder shortly. :)
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Post by Troublemaker on Feb 4, 2019 18:51:46 GMT -5
Thanks I’ll send mine within the hour
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Post by g8erboi on Feb 10, 2019 10:52:18 GMT -5
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Post by gardyfan on Feb 10, 2019 10:54:51 GMT -5
Please remove me. Just a reminder. Not interested in this one. :)
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Post by g8erboi on Feb 10, 2019 10:56:53 GMT -5
Please remove me. Just a reminder. Not interested in this one. :) Apologies! I could have sworn I removed you from the tag list.
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Post by Sambalada on Feb 10, 2019 17:37:16 GMT -5
I think I'm gonna do this. I've finished all the big Rankdowns that I'm interested in so I might have time for smaller Rankdowns like this. Expect my list tomorrow! :)
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