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Post by NORTHCOAST on Mar 14, 2009 12:14:01 GMT -5
Okay, here's the thread for Rob's first single "Her Diamonds" off of his 2nd solo album "Cradlesong". Word is that the single will be released mid-April.
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Post by Young Money on Mar 14, 2009 21:43:50 GMT -5
I thought the first single was "Cradlesong"?
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Mar 15, 2009 11:05:48 GMT -5
Cradlesong is the album title. The first single is Her Diamonds.
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Post by blurple on Mar 16, 2009 21:31:57 GMT -5
The title is so catchy. Can't wait to hear it. This hasn't leaked yet right?
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Post by No Brake$ on Mar 17, 2009 21:29:31 GMT -5
I thought the first single was "Meltdown"
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Mar 17, 2009 21:56:44 GMT -5
I thought the first single was "Meltdown" Rob said on Twitter that the first single was Her Diamonds. But Ratethemusic.com was just testing the Meltdown one against it. So maybe that will be second. Hey, is there some unwritten rule of thumb about 1st singles vs. subsequent ones. Do artists want the 1st single to be the big hit or is it just an appetizer for the 2nd single? Thought Rob fans would be interested in this interview with Rob about songwriting. It's about 30 minutes long. www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/sessions/nysessions/2009/coverage.aspx
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Post by blurple on Mar 18, 2009 20:54:42 GMT -5
There's already a preview of Her Diamonds on Rate The Music! ratethemusic.com/survey.cgiHmmm... I'm not sure I like it more than TIHAHB. Other song in the preview - Someday.
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Post by Rumors on Mar 18, 2009 21:54:26 GMT -5
I just took the Hot Adult Contemporary survey dated 3/13 and I didn't get the song, Someday. How did you like it? I'm listening to a good clip of Her Diamonds (1 minute loop) on repeat and I think the chorus in this song may be Rob's strongest yet. I really can't wait to hear the entire song.
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Post by blurple on Mar 18, 2009 21:58:25 GMT -5
Someday was good! I like it better than Her Diamonds. Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed with Her Diamonds. I was expecting something more uptempo. The beat is interesting though.
The survey is under the Top 40 I think. It's called the "Rob Thomas Special Survey". Someday was the 2nd song after Her Diamonds. It's a ballad.
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Post by Rumors on Mar 18, 2009 23:00:00 GMT -5
Someday was good! I like it better than Her Diamonds. Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed with Her Diamonds. I was expecting something more uptempo. The beat is interesting though. The survey is under the Top 40 I think. It's called the "Rob Thomas Special Survey". Someday was the 2nd song after Her Diamonds. It's a ballad. Someday is fantastic. This album can't get here soon enough.
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Post by blurple on Mar 18, 2009 23:16:22 GMT -5
Someday was good! I like it better than Her Diamonds. Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed with Her Diamonds. I was expecting something more uptempo. The beat is interesting though. The survey is under the Top 40 I think. It's called the "Rob Thomas Special Survey". Someday was the 2nd song after Her Diamonds. It's a ballad. Someday is fantastic. This album can't get here soon enough. Yes, it is!
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Mar 19, 2009 17:55:28 GMT -5
So they're testing two songs on Top 40. Interesting. Not sure if either of those song choices will do much on Pop stations. But who knows anymore. Does Her Diamonds remind anyone else of Tattoo by Jordin Sparks? I start singing Her Diamonds and end up singing Tattoo. Haven't listened to it but a few times though. But I keep on doing it so it makes me wonder if some part of the chorus is similar. I have to wait to hear the whole songs. But, I'm more partial to Rob's rocking songs than his ballads, so I'm wondering if I'll be disappointed in this new effort.
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Post by Rumors on Mar 19, 2009 21:00:29 GMT -5
But, I'm more partial to Rob's rocking songs than his ballads, so I'm wondering if I'll be disappointed in this new effort. I don't hear anything remotely that sounds like Jordan Sparks in that song. I'm thrilled with what I've heard so far so if you aren't feeling the songs then chances are you won't. For me these songs are by far some of his best stuff to date. I can't wait to hear all 27 tracks. The vocals are really standing out to me.
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Post by Rumors on Mar 26, 2009 19:12:07 GMT -5
Per Rob on twitter.com, "Her Diamonds" will be out April 15-16. I don't know if that's the digital single and/or the release to radio. Also, looks like we'll be able to hear the song on twitter.com next week. twitter.com/thisisrobthomas
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Post by atlantaboy on Mar 29, 2009 18:24:43 GMT -5
But, I'm more partial to Rob's rocking songs than his ballads Wait def. love Rob Thomas but not sure any of his songs really "rock" (Unless you count This Is How A Heart Breaks...but compared to AC/DC and Seether just don't think he "rocks")
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Mar 30, 2009 19:57:02 GMT -5
Isn't AC/DC considered hard rock anyway? I've no idea. I wouldn't call Rob Thomas "rock music" but I think he could "rock". lol
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Post by Rumors on Apr 1, 2009 16:52:29 GMT -5
WPLJ in NY twittered Rob today. Scott and Todd....
@thisisrobthomas - Rob, we can't believe we're as cool as you and Mayer! Everybody's tweeting...we got the advance on Diamonds...its a hit
I can't wait until we hear the entire song. Per Rob, Dave Meyers (Little Wonders video) will be doing the video for Her Diamonds.
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Post by The Party Captain on Apr 2, 2009 10:03:54 GMT -5
Rob Thomas is not rock. Rob Thomas is pop. Matchbox Twenty is rock.
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Post by atlantaboy on Apr 2, 2009 10:17:25 GMT -5
Rob Thomas is not rock. Rob Thomas is pop. Matchbox Twenty is rock. Yeah agreed...IMO even Matchbox Twenty is stretching it (except maybe earlier songs like Long Day and Push) - guess I'd go with "pop/rock" or "pop/alternative"
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Apr 3, 2009 22:00:01 GMT -5
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Post by No Brake$ on Apr 5, 2009 18:58:55 GMT -5
This deifnitely sounds like Rob's solo work, and definitely unique to what's out right now, in a way reminds me of Loney No More....this will obviously shoot up to #1 by mid-May, and it does have an upbeat Spring vibe to it.
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Apr 9, 2009 18:35:53 GMT -5
My Hot AC station has started playing a short clip of this song and asking for listeners' opinions. All have been really positive. Can't wait to hear the whole song. Should be soon. :)
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Post by Kai on Apr 10, 2009 18:01:07 GMT -5
Rob Thomas is not rock. Rob Thomas is pop. Matchbox Twenty is rock. Yeah agreed...IMO even Matchbox Twenty is stretching it (except maybe earlier songs like Long Day and Push) - guess I'd go with "pop/rock" or "pop/alternative" Anyone who thinks either Rob Thomas or Matchbox Twenty is not rock has never seen them in concert or listened to all the songs on their CD's. Just because the label tends to select the more mid-tempo songs to release, it doesn't mean they aren't rock n'roll in the purest sense of the genre, which encompasses all sorts of influences from jazz to blues to country. 'Nuff said.
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Apr 11, 2009 15:19:04 GMT -5
Not sure I would call Rob a "pop star", so I'd definitely lean to rock. Just like I'd call Dave Matthews and Bon Jovi rock....definitely not pop. Next week we should hear this on the radio according to Rob's tweet. Can't wait. Wonder what the video will be like. Hope it's better than some of his more recent efforts. Hated the videos for These Hard Times, Ever the Same and Little Wonders. Liked Lonely No More's. The Making of the Video for that is hilarious. Rob was sooooo uncomfortable with the "dancing" and shaking his ass moments. Just wish the video would be a bit more cutting edge instead of Rob singing on the streets of NY and random people walking by.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2009 18:51:55 GMT -5
Where can I watch the Making Of video???
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Apr 12, 2009 15:10:38 GMT -5
Where can I watch the Making Of video??? I think I bought it at Walmart a few years ago. Not sure if it's still available. You could check Walmart.com if you're really interested.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2009 15:47:25 GMT -5
Where can I watch the Making Of video??? I think I bought it at Walmart a few years ago. Not sure if it's still available. You could check Walmart.com if you're really interested. This?
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Apr 12, 2009 20:50:55 GMT -5
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Post by Rumors on Apr 16, 2009 18:01:39 GMT -5
Wednesday, April 22nd. Radio impact date per Rob. :)
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