atlantaboy
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Post by atlantaboy on May 10, 2009 12:15:17 GMT -5
Wanted to start this thread cause this is now on VH's Myspace page as new single from upcoming CD in June...unfortunately not sure how it's gonna do, or if it really fits a format anymore - has a similar sound to their very first single "We Are", except that back in '99 it fit on Alternative playlists, and pretty sure it wouldn't be a good fit now - also seems a little too heavy for a lot of Hot AC stations (and doesn't seem like somethin Triple A would play)
Guess the best chance for this is on HACs that lean Alternative - it's def. a step down though from I'm Still Here and Forever (at least in terms of its production)
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Post by The Party Captain on May 11, 2009 10:13:06 GMT -5
I always liked Vertical Horizon. Forever and I'm Still Here were both very good singles. I still hear Forever every time I go to Outback Steakhouse.
I don't know how much of a comeback they could hatch nowadays though.
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Post by singingsparrow on May 11, 2009 14:12:32 GMT -5
While I think they're a mediocre band overall lyrically, one thing I appreciate about them is how they have maintained an edge, or muscle, musically as they gravitated from their acoustic college sound to the mainstream.
Too often the guitars are tuned down in supposed rock music that makes it on either the Top 40 or Hot AC. Even some of Daughtry's singles were toned-down musically. But Vertical Horizon has kept the guitars amped up, which I happen to like, even while that may make them sound too Alternative for Top 40 these days.
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Noah Eaton
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Post by mrclimbfall20 on May 11, 2009 14:51:43 GMT -5
I always liked Vertical Horizon. Forever and I'm Still Here were both very good singles. I still hear Forever every time I go to Outback Steakhouse. I don't know how much of a comeback they could hatch nowadays though. LOL that's a random place to hear them |
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Post by The Party Captain on May 11, 2009 20:40:28 GMT -5
I always liked Vertical Horizon. Forever and I'm Still Here were both very good singles. I still hear Forever every time I go to Outback Steakhouse. I don't know how much of a comeback they could hatch nowadays though. LOL that's a random place to hear them Well a lot of restaurant chains like to maintain control of everything. Each restaurant store listening to a different radio station is a management issue. A lot of them just have playlists now. |
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atlantaboy
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Post by atlantaboy on May 11, 2009 20:46:11 GMT -5
I always liked Vertical Horizon. Forever and I'm Still Here were both very good singles. I still hear Forever every time I go to Outback Steakhouse. I don't know how much of a comeback they could hatch nowadays though. LOL that's a random place to hear them Yeah when I go to Outback I hear Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)  ...btw also kinda a random VH song to pick from... I keep listenin to this new single hopin it'll suddenly jump out to me as a hit, but guess it's kinda a lost cause :( |
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Post by The Party Captain on May 14, 2009 10:05:15 GMT -5
I've listened to it. This is just a simple generic Vertical Horizon song. Nothing new. Could chart on Hot AC and Triple A.
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Post by lumel on May 15, 2009 10:57:22 GMT -5
Too bad "Forever" didn't do great. It's my favorite VH song. I'm excited about this one.
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Post by atlantaboy on May 15, 2009 15:06:33 GMT -5
Too bad "Forever" didn't do great. It's my favorite VH song. I'm excited about this one. Yeah IMO Forever had great verses but weak chorus (and great production)...really not sure about this new one though cause production isn't anywhere near the level of Go! (and those songs just peaked Top 20 HAC) |
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Post by jvandyck87 on May 15, 2009 20:35:20 GMT -5
If alternative would have them back, honestly, this song sounds pretty edgy. I dig this a lot. Haha and it's minor key. =p
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Post by atlantaboy on May 16, 2009 7:56:05 GMT -5
If alternative would have them back, honestly, this song sounds pretty edgy. I dig this a lot. Haha and it's minor key. =p Agreed...esp. about the minor key thing cause their only other Alternative hits were We Are and Everything You Want |
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Post by NORTHCOAST on May 16, 2009 9:31:29 GMT -5
Haven't heard the song, but wish them well. I like the 90's bands. And maybe they'll make a resurgence on Hot AC and lead the way for Collective Soul, Third Eye Blind, etc. :)
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Post by atlantaboy on May 16, 2009 19:17:38 GMT -5
This is actually a pretty decent CD (not sure how it leaked so early...) - IMO send Save Me From Myself to Alternative, then Carrying On or Lucky One to Hot AC...thinkin either track could easily crack Top 20 HAC if the label promotes it well
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Post by erzo01 on Jun 7, 2009 22:02:52 GMT -5
Top 50 in Hot AC!
56 49 VERTICAL HORIZON Save Me From Myself 108 96 12 0.169
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Post by jvandyck87 on Jul 2, 2009 18:10:28 GMT -5
Is this song ever going to officially go for adds? It was top 50 with 108 spins, but now it needs 146 spins to be in the top 50. It's probably hovering just outside the top 50, but it's gonna need a boost soon if this song is going to have a realistic shot at returning them to the level of success they once enjoyed.
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Post by erzo01 on Aug 16, 2009 7:27:55 GMT -5
Wow, 2 months later and it's back inside the Top 50 of Hot AC!
54 50 VERTICAL HORIZON Save Me From Myself 130 114 16 0.161
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Post by jvandyck87 on Sept 1, 2009 1:33:30 GMT -5
Currently at #49 but losing steam. Damn, if only this format would take a risk on this single, I think they'd be surprised by how well this song would catch on.
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