Adam (UTR)
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Post by Adam (UTR) on Sept 19, 2011 22:54:05 GMT -5
It has a Pop adds date of 10/25; I'm guessing that'll be the same date for this format.
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HereIsGone
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Post by HereIsGone on Sept 19, 2011 23:35:49 GMT -5
Cool. Hope it's good.
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Post by Kurt on Oct 7, 2011 13:44:36 GMT -5
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Hook
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Post by Hook on Oct 7, 2011 14:23:48 GMT -5
I'm liking the clip! If Sirius XM actually played it, hopefully a radio rip will show up online soon.
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Post by franklin on Oct 7, 2011 19:24:56 GMT -5
God I need this in my life. That clip sounds amazing <3
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Post by coldstar on Oct 12, 2011 9:20:10 GMT -5
I downloaded the song yesterday and it is easily my pick of the week. I'm sure it will do great on HAC chart. A top 10 at least.
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Post by HereIsGone on Oct 12, 2011 10:40:52 GMT -5
I like the song and hope it does well. I am also digging the crap out of the single artwork so very much. Love the Zelda vibe. ;)
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Post by No Brake$ on Oct 12, 2011 15:35:55 GMT -5
This doesn't sound like a real standout track to me, it sounds like something that would be released 4th on an earlier album. I mean it's good, but nothing memoriable or groundbreaking.
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Rumors
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Post by Rumors on Oct 15, 2011 14:19:51 GMT -5
I just heard this song and it really clicked with me. I think it's great and should be a perfect fit for HotAC.
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Post by Gravity. on Oct 15, 2011 17:24:04 GMT -5
I love the lyric: I got a story and I'm gonna tell it right.
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Rumors
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Post by Rumors on Oct 16, 2011 8:36:45 GMT -5
Top 40 Hot AC - I also see that new ones by Kelly Clarkson and Daughtry have slowed down. I think this song is a lot better than either one of those songs.
FRAY Heartbeat Epic 2011 395 25 370 33 12.0 0.8 +11.2
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HereIsGone
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Post by HereIsGone on Oct 16, 2011 9:59:21 GMT -5
Top 40 Hot AC - I also see that new ones by Kelly Clarkson and Daughtry have slowed down. I think this song is a lot better than either one of those songs. FRAY Heartbeat Epic 2011 395 25 370 33 12.0 0.8 +11.2 Agreed and agreed. :) |
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Post by dajross6 on Nov 11, 2011 12:24:06 GMT -5
This is the best song on the radio right now I think. I'm appreciative that The Fray went in a little bit different direction for their lead single, I honestly think it's working.
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Post by onefrayedrepublic on Jan 15, 2012 23:57:38 GMT -5
Why is this struggling on HAC?
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Post by DJ General on Jan 16, 2012 22:05:51 GMT -5
Because it is three months old.
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allow that
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Post by allow that on Jan 16, 2012 22:15:24 GMT -5
Hot AC is increasingly following the Pop chart rather than supporting its own core artists. Plus, this song has been performing horribly on iTunes.
Having said that, the fact that it's not getting much exposure from its usual main source (Hot AC radio) is the reason why it isn't selling as well to an extent. So it may be a circle.
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Post by The Party Captain on Jan 17, 2012 12:52:02 GMT -5
That's the risk you take when you change up the sound on the third album. I always found The Fray enjoyable, but so many of their tracks sounded the same. I really like the aggressive direction this one has.
It's a shame it's not doing better at radio. I think it's just more evidence that Hot AC is becoming a shitpot.
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Post by atlantaboy on Jan 17, 2012 18:06:55 GMT -5
That's the risk you take when you change up the sound on the third album. I always found The Fray enjoyable, but so many of their tracks sounded the same. I really like the aggressive direction this one has. As much as I like this, I feel like it has pretty much the same sound as all their previous singles |
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Post by Gravity. on Jan 18, 2012 0:00:59 GMT -5
The only single that kind of sounds like this one is "All At Once."
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Hook
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Post by Hook on Jan 18, 2012 10:07:55 GMT -5
Although I don't think this sounds like any of their past singles in particular, I also don't think it's all that fresh for them. It sounds like a typical Fray song, which can be good or bad depending on your opinion. I personally enjoy it, but I can understand it not being a smash.
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allow that
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Post by allow that on Jan 18, 2012 12:32:53 GMT -5
Am I the only one that doesn't think this song is a big departure from their previous sounds at all? yeah it's not a ballad, but stylistically and melodically it's the status quo.
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Rumors
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Post by Rumors on Jan 18, 2012 17:48:53 GMT -5
I think it sounds a little different from prior singles but it isn't a HUGE departure. I think it's a really good song and I hate that it is struggling. I thought it sounded like a #1 HotAC song.
You ever made the comment about HotAC is correct. It will be interesting how Mraz does as his song is a smash on itunes with no airplay.
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Post by singingsparrow on Jan 18, 2012 19:49:20 GMT -5
As far as the basic structure and composition is concerned, I agree "Heartbeat" is really no departure at all from the rest of their catalog.
However, the simple fact there is much more energy and confidence intact here, alone, makes this stand out from most the rest of their releases to date. Virtually their entire self-titled album consisted of lethargic tracks scarce of any passion whatsoever. Here, Slade sounds more confident as a vocalist, and the electric guitar takes the forefront rather than the piano, providing more of a jolt than usual.
I will say, however, that if "The Fighter" is any indication, there may be more surprises in store this time around than we may think. "The Fighter" is actually a more challenging listen than I was expecting to hear from a band like The Fray, with the additional layers to its arrangement and cinematic soundscape.
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Post by atlantaboy on Jan 18, 2012 20:57:55 GMT -5
Am I the only one that doesn't think this song is a big departure from their previous sounds at all? I think it's definitely got the same sound, and style, as You Found Me - and not that much different from Over My Head as far as style/sound goes |
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