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Post by David on Jul 16, 2012 6:47:22 GMT -5
Go on, Kelly!!
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Post by dajire4 on Jul 16, 2012 7:17:17 GMT -5
Finally time for me to listen to this. Up until when the first chorus came on, I was absolutely loving it, but the chorus has that awful LOUD noise production again. It's not anywhere near as frustrating in this song as it is in "Stronger", but I really wish they had tuned it down there. Otherwise, though, the production beneath the verses is fantastic, and the song is so much more catchy than I was expecting. That twinkly music box thing at the start is my favorite part of the song. Overall, the song gets a B from me, and I'm happy it's still climbing. :) Exactly why it's not perfect imo
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Post by lum on Jul 16, 2012 7:40:44 GMT -5
LOL. The production on DS is flawless.
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Post by toxicforbrit on Jul 16, 2012 9:59:40 GMT -5
31 29 KELLY CLARKSON Dark Side 1917 1538 379 12.813 +70 Spins -20 Bullet +0.442 AI Yes! It's the little engine that could!
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Post by Pikachu. on Jul 16, 2012 10:11:43 GMT -5
KELLY CLARKSON - Dark Side: 30.007 (+ 1.012)
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Post by wallace on Jul 16, 2012 11:59:32 GMT -5
Good day for this on both Pop & HAC; had the second-biggest AI improvement on the HAC chart today and has the fourth-biggest bullet on the chart, making it a very strong bet at #13 to crack the HAC top ten (six of the top ten have triple-digit 'negative bullets'). I'll still be disappointed if it falls short of the top at HAC, but the competition from Blow Me and Wide Awake is strong. Hopefully the better Pop updates are a sign that progress up the HAC chart, combined with airplay at Z100 and slightly improved iTunes performance, is getting more stations to give this a listen.
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Post by Focus on Jul 16, 2012 13:29:21 GMT -5
Any word on whether KIIS in L.A. will be picking up this song? I checked the songs on their request list and they don't have any songs from Kelly on it.
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Post by ƒreakshow on Jul 16, 2012 13:31:49 GMT -5
Any word on whether KIIS in L.A. will be picking up this song? I checked the songs on their request list and they don't have any songs from Kelly on it. They hate Kelly, they won't add it unless it gets high enough on the chart to force them into doing it. ETA: And by high enough, I mean top 10.
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Post by bigb0882 on Jul 16, 2012 14:18:12 GMT -5
Even if KIIS adds it because they feel forced they still won't spin it very often. How much did they ever play WDKY? One day they will be moved to the Rhythmic format, I hope.
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Post by Ace on Jul 16, 2012 14:35:27 GMT -5
I know people are all like, "Whew it should at least go top 20," but I still won't be satisfied until it's top 10.
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Post by Rand.om Gay on Jul 16, 2012 14:52:42 GMT -5
Yeah, KIIS only begrudgingly played WDKY. And yet they have been all over Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Ellie Goulding, Pink, et.al. - none of whom I'd classify as Rhythmic artists. Meanwhile, over at Z100, it looks like DS is ranked at #23 on their playlist.
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Jul 16, 2012 15:21:05 GMT -5
31 29 KELLY CLARKSON Dark Side 1917 1538 379 12.813 +70 Spins -20 Bullet +0.442 AI Yes! Nice! Especially on a day when so many songs got crappy updates.. I'm predicting a peak of #12 for this.
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Post by tsr on Jul 16, 2012 15:36:25 GMT -5
I always look forward to seeing the number of +1s the daily update gets.
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Jul 16, 2012 15:37:03 GMT -5
I always look forward to seeing the number of +1s the daily update gets. Billboard should do a weekly chart just for that.
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Post by chillpill on Jul 16, 2012 20:13:36 GMT -5
The song is flopping because its inappropriate for the summer time. Who wants to hear a song with the title "Dark" when there is sun and heat outside?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2012 20:15:49 GMT -5
It's not flopping though?
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Post by irice22 on Jul 16, 2012 20:17:14 GMT -5
The song is flopping because its inappropriate for the summer time. Who wants to hear a song with the title "Dark" when there is sun and heat outside? It has a severe case of When-You're-Gone syndrome.
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Post by Grün on Jul 16, 2012 20:23:42 GMT -5
The song is flopping because its inappropriate for the summer time. Who wants to hear a song with the title "Dark" when there is sun and heat outside? LMFAO WHY listen to California Girls if you are not from California? Or what if you live in a desert, can you not listen to Set Fire to the Rain? Freaking Maroon 5 is singing about being at payphone when his rich self probably has a jet, a ship, and let alone a cell phone. Payphones are near extinction. So don't take the title seriously. All these songs appeal to a demographic and all were number one songs. To have a summer number one, you don't have to sing about the sun or ice cream. I hope you are being sarcastic if not, may god have mercy on your soul.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2012 20:29:35 GMT -5
^you're going to say "may god have mercy on your soul" because someone thinks dark side isn't a summery song title?
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Post by Kurt on Jul 16, 2012 20:31:45 GMT -5
This thread continues to be a riot with each passing day.
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Post by bigb0882 on Jul 16, 2012 20:36:36 GMT -5
I thought the better updates would keep the crazy posts away but apparently not. It is certainly good entertainment.
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Post by Peterawr on Jul 16, 2012 20:36:52 GMT -5
Anyway... where is this going to end up on Billboard this week? I hope these positive updates continue to flow in. It makes me so happy. This song is far superior to MKIA, I want to see it at least match its run.
I feel like they are going to try and let it live until the VMAs and let her perform it there.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2012 20:37:49 GMT -5
This thread continues to be a riot with each passing day. I guess you could say that this thread.....brings out the 'dark side' in posters.
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Post by Enyasurvivor on Jul 16, 2012 20:49:39 GMT -5
Do we think she's going to perform at the VMAs? She'll be in Missouri the day before and Texas the day after
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2012 20:50:26 GMT -5
I feel like they are going to try and let it live until the VMAs and let her perform it there. Improbable. The awards happen September 6. She has one show September 5 and one September 7, both very far from New York. Yeah, we have seen that happen already (Grammys? Superbowl? Something.), but then they have seen that that affects her vocals/health. Thus, I really doubt that they would plan that once more.
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Post by josh on Jul 16, 2012 20:55:48 GMT -5
Teen Choice Awards are this Sunday. Not a huge thing (or is it?) but it would have been something at least!
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Jul 16, 2012 21:10:54 GMT -5
It will truly be interesting to see how far this manages to go.
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Post by ƒreakshow on Jul 16, 2012 21:47:26 GMT -5
I thought the better updates would keep the crazy posts away but apparently not. It is certainly good entertainment. If it's a Kelly thread, the crazy will follow. But I'll gladly take these over the "rush release LMD!" comments many love to cheer. And I highly doubt this will get any promo any time soon. Kelly doesn't seem to care/is too busy, which is a shame, since it could benefit massively from a little added exposure right now.
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Post by Grün on Jul 16, 2012 23:55:48 GMT -5
^you're going to say "may god have mercy on your soul" because someone thinks dark side isn't a summery song title? Not a Billy Madison fan I see. "I award you no points and may God have mercy on your soul."
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Post by Peaches. [Ch, r. is] on Jul 17, 2012 2:07:42 GMT -5
Hearing this a ton on the radio all of the sudden. The KCE is saying we got 20 adds on Top 40 this week (I think 4 on HAC?) but only 9 of the top 40 stations have reported it already. I guess we'll see tomorrow, but :o!
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