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Post by Chase on Nov 23, 2008 13:18:56 GMT -5
Didn't find another post about this, so here we go. First single from their self-titled sophomore outing due in February.
At first listen, this is the very definition of "so-so."
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Post by atlantaboy on Nov 23, 2008 17:28:27 GMT -5
Yeah haven't heard it yet, but it's gettin really good reviews on the CHR board...
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Post by allow that on Nov 25, 2008 9:21:21 GMT -5
This is in a 3-way tie with "Lost!" and "Viva La Vida" for Best Single of the Year for me. I can't even describe how great I think it is.
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Post by No Brake$ on Nov 25, 2008 17:44:41 GMT -5
Really? This sounds like it would be a 3rd single or 4th single off of their last album. They have changed their sound zero.
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Post by Battle601 on Nov 25, 2008 18:24:33 GMT -5
Seeing as how it is being used for promos for the upcoming season of Lost, it will be interesting to see what the show can do for this song like what Grey's Anatomy did for "How to Save a Life". If that same formula works, then they've got a mega smash hit on their hands.
And maybe a lengthy run on the AT40 charts. After a few listens, it's starting to grow on me (in a good way).
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Post by Chase on Nov 25, 2008 21:29:58 GMT -5
Really? This sounds like it would be a 3rd single or 4th single off of their last album. They have changed their sound zero. Whew, glad I'm not alone here. I think a lot of people find themselves attached to this song via Lost (the show, not the Coldplay song). Obviously, that doesn't hold true for everyone. On its own merit, I think this song is just okay. Maybe it will grow, but it has a lot of work to do. Either way, it's destined for the top of a few charts. I imagine this will peak very well at Triple A, though I'm willing to bet they won't get as much love this time around from indicator stations. Hot AC and CHR should eat it up, and I'll be curious to see their performance at Alternative this time around.
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Post by shocker on Nov 30, 2008 14:11:58 GMT -5
On 1st listen, my impression was so-so. Maybe it'll just have to grow on me, but it sounds pretty mediocre so far.
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Post by blurple on Nov 30, 2008 22:13:18 GMT -5
My radio station is spinning this like crazy.
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Post by mrclimbfall20 on Dec 1, 2008 12:27:36 GMT -5
45 22 FRAY You Found Me 925 176 749 5.928
That's a pretty crazy bullet! That's huge for a band that isn't really a core artist.
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Post by atlantaboy on Dec 1, 2008 16:41:34 GMT -5
45 22 FRAY You Found Me 925 176 749 5.928 That's huge for a band that isn't really a core artist. I'd def. say they're headed for "core artist" status (if they don't have it yet) on HAC...still wasn't too impressed with the song, but have to hear it sped up and on Hi-Def Radio
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Post by Hot AC Archiver on Dec 1, 2008 19:01:11 GMT -5
It's the highest top 40 debut since April 2007 when "Never Again" by Kelly Clarkson also debuted at #22.
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Post by MinusName on Dec 2, 2008 10:58:26 GMT -5
I think this is pretty good and quite a grower, better than I expected. I was afraid that they would come back and let me down, but they didn't.
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Post by mrclimbfall20 on Dec 3, 2008 14:19:15 GMT -5
45 22 FRAY You Found Me 925 176 749 5.928 That's huge for a band that isn't really a core artist. I'd def. say they're headed for "core artist" status (if they don't have it yet) on HAC...still wasn't too impressed with the song, but have to hear it sped up and on Hi-Def Radio I agree actually. Their other two hits were huge here and this one is dominating the chart right now...that's all it takes haha
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Post by shocker on Dec 8, 2008 12:00:05 GMT -5
It's the highest top 40 debut since April 2007 when "Never Again" by Kelly Clarkson also debuted at #22. And that turned out to be a flop for Kelly, compared to her other hits.
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Post by shocker on Dec 8, 2008 12:03:29 GMT -5
In terms of new entries, "You Found Me" ties with Nickelback's "Gotta Be Somebody" for the highest R&R Hot AC debut. They both entered the chart at #19.
I wonder if these high explosive debuts will be a more common occurrence at Hot AC? This kind of thing hasn't happened since the mid '90s when "I'll Be There for You" made a very high debut at AC/Hot AC.
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Post by Hot AC Archiver on Dec 8, 2008 15:06:38 GMT -5
On the old R&R Hot AC chart, the record for highest debut is Jon Secada's "If You Go", which entered the 30 position Hot AC Chart at #13.
For the 40 position Mediabase/old R&R Hot AC Chart, this Fray song ties for the highest debut at #22 with the aforementioned "Never Again" as well as "Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5.
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Post by Rumors on Dec 17, 2008 6:40:35 GMT -5
I've heard this song a few times now and just saw the video. It just isn't nearly as catchy as their previous singles. If this song had been the lead off single from their debut album I don't that we would even be having this discussion...i.e., it would have flopped. It may still do really well on HotAC since I just don't hear anything really good on the format right now so this average song may actually be better than the other average songs out right now. However, will this song help to sell albums once the diehard fans buy it? I'm doubtful. Think the new releases by Snow Patrol and Keane.
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Post by atlantaboy on Dec 17, 2008 16:12:11 GMT -5
I've heard this song a few times now and just saw the video. It just isn't nearly as catchy as their previous singles. If this song had been the lead off single from their debut album I don't that we would even be having this discussion...i.e., it would have flopped. It may still do really well on HotAC since I just don't hear anything really good on the format right now so this average song may actually be better than the other average songs out right now. Yeah completely agree...IMO the only catchy part is the very beginning of the song - chorus IMO sounds awkward and weird Still like it, just seems like kind of a clumsy song that sounds a lot like their previous ones anyway
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Post by fran182 on Dec 20, 2008 9:25:23 GMT -5
Really? This sounds like it would be a 3rd single or 4th single off of their last album. They have changed their sound zero. Agreed
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Post by fran182 on Dec 20, 2008 9:28:47 GMT -5
#12 on BDS/Billboard Hot AC #3 on BDS/Billboard Triple A
(Those positions also correspond to the current peak on both formats)
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Post by Young Money on Dec 21, 2008 14:35:08 GMT -5
If this does not go to #1, I will be very shocked.
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Post by mrclimbfall20 on Dec 22, 2008 12:48:16 GMT -5
If this does not go to #1, I will be very shocked. Me too considering how huge their bullets have been.
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Post by Ragin on Dec 23, 2008 8:10:55 GMT -5
This one takes a bit to grow. I find myself warming up to it now.
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Post by erzo01 on Dec 30, 2008 6:29:28 GMT -5
Hot AC 10 9 FRAY You Found Me 2205 2171 34 12.433 Triple A 2 1 FRAY You Found Me 429 460 -31 1.674
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Post by Battle601 on Jan 7, 2009 9:07:52 GMT -5
10 10 FRAY You Found Me 2528 2280 248 13.891
Shouldn't be long now before this song makes it to the top in this format. Overall, it held itself pretty well during the chart freeze since about all the Top 10 songs got a boost on year-end countdowns.
With that now being over and most of them eventually dropping below the Top 10, this should be an easy climb the rest of the way, especially with less than a month to go before their album release.
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Post by JCMF3 on Jan 8, 2009 14:29:00 GMT -5
Shouldn't be long now before this song makes it to the top in this format. Overall, it held itself pretty well during the chart freeze since about all the Top 10 songs got a boost on year-end countdowns. Although I think this has a chance at #1, I wouldn't be surprised if this song peaked at #3 or so. HAC stations jumped on this because it was a new Fray song, but the song wears on listeners I think and eventually I think it might run out of gas.
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Post by atlantaboy on Jan 8, 2009 20:07:15 GMT -5
^Yeah still think the chorus is kinda weak (for a Fray song) - IMO whether it hits #1 HAC just depends on the competition in a month or so
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Post by fran182 on Jan 19, 2009 15:43:08 GMT -5
#1 for 4 weeks on BDS/Billboard Triple A so far.
Its current peak on BDS/Billboard Hot AC is #6.
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Post by Battle601 on Jan 21, 2009 15:35:05 GMT -5
6 5 FRAY You Found Me 2978 2743 235 14.999
I don't see how this cannot reach #1 on Hot AC. Once we see "Gotta Be Somebody" by Nickelback having bigger declines in its spin count, the top spot is pretty much there for the taking; it's just there waiting for them. Although I will not count out "Love Story" by Taylor Swift, as it has proven to be quite the competitor since both songs hit the Hot AC chart.
But as there aren't any songs in the Top 5 standing in their way at the moment (highly unlikely that Katy Perry, Jason Mraz, and O.A.R. will rebound at this point), this song should easily make it to #1 - either before Taylor Swift does or afterwards. The competition on Hot AC is almost slim to none, with only David Cook in the Top 10 and the rest of the pack pretty much on their way to becoming recurrent.
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Post by erzo01 on Feb 7, 2009 9:46:38 GMT -5
Back @ #1 in Triple A! 2 1 FRAY You Found Me 604 594 10 2.490 Hot AC 3 3 FRAY You Found Me 3378 3255 123 16.724 Just 51 spins away from "Hot N Cold".. I hope this can sneak in at #2 just in time for the Sunday update..
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