Juanca
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Post by Juanca on Apr 2, 2009 1:44:01 GMT -5
??? This video is a bit disturbing   It has all the style of late 70s early 80s (My Sharona?). The music has that retro vibe... ... but looks like the members of the band with exception of the vocalist could have been playing in any of the bands of the era  the vocalist may be the son of any of the other members!! Anyways. Back to the music, this is not my cup of tea, in fact, sounds a bit too forced and not as fresh as the other 80s-inspired songs of this season. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1acLwi-josGoes for adds April 28th |
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LeonaLewis
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Post by LeonaLewis on Apr 2, 2009 7:40:17 GMT -5
Isn't the lead singer from Hanson?
I like this. It should do okay, I think. Nice melody!
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PHOBES
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Post by PHOBES on Apr 2, 2009 8:29:02 GMT -5
James Iha (Guitarist from Smashing Pumpkins)
Bun E. Carlos (Drummer from Cheap Trick)
Taylor Hanson (Yes, from Hanson)
Adam Schlesinger (Bassist from Fountains of Wayne)
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Apr 2, 2009 9:58:03 GMT -5
Disturbing?
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Post by Slinky on Apr 3, 2009 15:17:59 GMT -5
I like this, but I think their probable follow-up "Messing With My Head" is better. I'm definitely buying this album when it comes out (April 21st I think).
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soundUPsceneDOWN
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Post by soundUPsceneDOWN on Apr 3, 2009 15:32:21 GMT -5
Holy crap--this is actually going for adds? I mean, I actually really like the song ("Messing With My Head" is better IMO, but I like this too). I just didn't think they would try for airplay--not sure why I thought that, though.
Weird combo of guys in this group but it works (I think there's something like a 30 year age difference between the drummer from Cheap Trick and the lead singer, Taylor Hanson). I think they got pretty good reviews at SXSW. Hope it does well!
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Post by 3970 on Apr 4, 2009 23:28:42 GMT -5
Kind of a Girl is getting a lot of varied airplay on top 40, Mix alt rock and college stations as of the last few days. 98.5 FM in Omaha, a top 40 station, has played it at least 4 times each day since April 1st. I don't know if they play it by popular request at that station or what. The song hasn't been released to radio yet either.
I do think it might to fairly well. It's one of those songs that's very commercial and you can't get out of your head, but I do think it's more Hot AC or top 40, definitely too pop for Alt rock.
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Post by 3970 on Apr 4, 2009 23:33:29 GMT -5
Holy crap--this is actually going for adds? I mean, I actually really like the song ("Messing With My Head" is better IMO, but I like this too). I just didn't think they would try for airplay--not sure why I thought that, though. Weird combo of guys in this group but it works (I think there's something like a 30 year age difference between the drummer from Cheap Trick and the lead singer, Taylor Hanson). I think they got pretty good reviews at SXSW. Hope it does well! Definitely there have been a lot of WTF reactions to the line up in this band. But Adam and Taylor met in 1996 and have been friends ever since and got together two years ago to write some music together. Adam and James have owned a record label together for years. to add to the interesting 6 degrees of separation, Billy Corgan is close friends with Hanson too and has been to two Hanson concerts. |
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Post by 3970 on Apr 4, 2009 23:54:12 GMT -5
??? This video is a bit disturbing It has all the style of late 70s early 80s (My Sharona?). The music has that retro vibe... ... but looks like the members of the band with exception of the vocalist could have been playing in any of the bands of the era the vocalist may be the son of any of the other members!! Anyways. Back to the music, this is not my cup of tea, in fact, sounds a bit too forced and not as fresh as the other 80s-inspired songs of this season. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1acLwi-josGoes for adds April 28th The video was specifically made to be something like Don Kirschner's Rock Concert. (before MTV and the net, that's how people saw new rock bands-late on Saturday Night) If you go into Youtube and search for Don Kirschner's Rock Concert you'll know what I mean. It was all in fun because the song was written purposefully to sound like it could have been The Knack, Loverboy or Rick Springfield |
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Post by @DiegoMarcondes_ on Apr 5, 2009 2:23:46 GMT -5
I like this song :o
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Post by 3970 on Apr 5, 2009 15:43:26 GMT -5
I think it definitely has a retro Loverboy sound to it.............I had some Loverboy albums back in the day
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Post by 3970 on Apr 17, 2009 19:22:27 GMT -5
I just heard pieces of the new album, I wasn't sure ihow I'd like it, but I really do. It's awesome. very upbeat, melodic and fun.
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Post by 3970 on Apr 27, 2009 13:36:53 GMT -5
I totally love the guitar solo in it, and the rest of the album was worth buying.
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Post by kmbgs on Apr 27, 2009 14:05:17 GMT -5
I saw 'windows' and assumed that Hush Hush was cancelled and Painted Windows was getting released instead haha
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Post by @DiegoMarcondes_ on Apr 30, 2009 9:24:54 GMT -5
The album debuted at 59 on BBB200
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Post by Felicia on Apr 30, 2009 21:19:56 GMT -5
How is the video disturbing?
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Post by 3970 on May 13, 2009 9:37:49 GMT -5
It's # 9 on the vibe-rators list over at hits daily double. It's been getting a lot of airplay the past few days at WPRO in Providence too. Definitely a feel good summer song imo
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soundUPsceneDOWN
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Post by soundUPsceneDOWN on May 13, 2009 11:19:49 GMT -5
It's # 9 on the vibe-rators list over at hits daily double. It's been getting a lot of airplay the past few days at WPRO in Providence too. Definitely a feel good summer song imo I just need to express my love for WPRO-probably one of the best CHRs in the country. Anyway, I hope this song can build. Adds so far have been "meh." Needs a bit more buzz. |
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Post by 3970 on May 13, 2009 22:34:19 GMT -5
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Post by rfucom on May 14, 2009 0:16:12 GMT -5
this is nice a bit and disturbing a bit .
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Post by Love Plastic Love on May 14, 2009 23:43:59 GMT -5
This has already performed better on pop than I would have predicted. Sadly.
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johnm1120
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Post by johnm1120 on May 15, 2009 0:06:33 GMT -5
I like this.
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Post by 3970 on May 17, 2009 22:36:57 GMT -5
it honestly doesn't sound too much like anything else on the top 40 which ought to perk people's ears up. It seems like great guitar riffs are hard to find these days on top 40 songs
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gin
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Post by gin on May 17, 2009 22:56:32 GMT -5
It seems like great guitar riffs are hard to find these days on top 40 songs I know, right! "Lovers In Japan" had amazing guitar riffs, and CHR didn't even give it a chance. |
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Post by Diablo Cody™ on Jul 6, 2009 18:10:50 GMT -5
54 55 TINTED WINDOWS Kind Of A Girl 324 315 9 0.713
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Jul 6, 2009 18:44:14 GMT -5
Did better than I thought it would on pop though I suspect this is it.
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Post by rfucom on Jul 7, 2009 1:59:00 GMT -5
im liking this song now but the video is (garbage) |
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the vocalist may be the son of any of the other members!!
