Stephen
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Post by Stephen on Nov 18, 2015 22:50:22 GMT -5
Incredible album. Million Years Ago is so sad though... I hope she's not as sad as that song makes her seem.
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Revelry
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Post by Revelry on Nov 18, 2015 22:50:34 GMT -5
Unreal. Can't wait to see this obliterate every record.
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SoMuchToSay
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Post by SoMuchToSay on Nov 18, 2015 22:50:49 GMT -5
Lord. This is great. "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" and "Water Under The Bridge" are blatantly obvious single choices. I totally agree that they are the obvious #2 and #3 single choices. Aside from those 2, pretty much everything on the album is a ballad. I was kinda hoping she would have more upbeat songs, but I guess slow songs are her signature thing.
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desertfloods
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Post by desertfloods on Nov 18, 2015 23:14:41 GMT -5
OMG. All I Ask :'(
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2015 0:14:32 GMT -5
I haven't bought a physical cd in over 2 years, but I guess I will this one. I don't want the single's sales taken away because of the "complete my album" feature on iTunes.
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PerPlexied
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Post by PerPlexied on Nov 19, 2015 0:37:01 GMT -5
Are they underestimating on purpose? If she sells 2.5 million first week, a 75% drop would mean an additional 600,000+ which would put her at 3.1+ million after two weeks. But that's guaranteed to be much more because of Black Friday. No way she's under 5 million sold by Xmas.
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14887fan
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Post by 14887fan on Nov 19, 2015 0:39:40 GMT -5
This could seriously be halfway to Diamond before year's end. This is ABSURD.
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Linnethia Monique
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Nov 19, 2015 0:44:31 GMT -5
They probably are underestimating as a precautionary measure at this point. Bieber and One Direction proved that this week with them underestimating him and not realizing all of the tricks he had up his sleeve. I can already see another boost during the week of December 14th when her special airs. I can't wait for that EPIC return to the Grammy stage in February
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PerPlexied
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Post by PerPlexied on Nov 19, 2015 0:46:37 GMT -5
I really think she's gonna push close to 3mil opening week (especially with SPS added!).
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godjanny
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Post by godjanny on Nov 19, 2015 1:16:28 GMT -5
Someone should make you a list of reasons why you should get into Ariana Grande.
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Linnethia Monique
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Nov 19, 2015 1:38:49 GMT -5
Someone should make you a list of reasons why you should get into Ariana Grande. Oh you're still trying after this: Well, I'd rather listen to Ariana than anyone iconic, lol. *Lord I pray that you give strength to the lessers whos fave entire discography sales will be demolished by Adele Laurie Blue Adkin in the first week of 25's release. Pray that their wigs, weaves, edges, and hairlines don't get scalped too much and that the loss of blood will not result in death. Plus grant them the serenity and peace to hold on to their ideals and commitment to their faves as Adele comes in with an Extinction Level Event. I myself as a prominent member of the Church of ADELE will grant them sanction if they so do please to take shelter from the storm that she is about to drop on the human civilization in the coming weeks, months, and years. HALLELUJAH, PRAISE ALLAH, NAMASTE, SHALOM, and any other iteration of the religious equivalent of Peace and God Bless." Edit: Carly Rae STLL has one of the best pop albums released this year. She has sanction for her brilliance.
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Post by anitabakerfan on Nov 19, 2015 1:45:41 GMT -5
I haven't listen to the entire project but listened to "When We Were Young" and it was stunning!!! I am so stoked about this project and can't wait to get home from work so I can listen to the rest!!!
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Nov 19, 2015 2:06:35 GMT -5
She's not touching Utada's single country record. She'll break ha worldwide record though.
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Linnethia Monique
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Nov 19, 2015 2:15:28 GMT -5
She's not touching Utada's single country record. She'll break ha worldwide record though. It's different with Utada. During that time and even now for some artists in the Japan market their albums were/are released at the END of the single campaign. She was releasing singles for almost 2 years before the album came into the hands of the consumer. Same with Ayumi and "A Best." Selling 2.5 million off of a single release is incredible.
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HEADOFTHEPACK
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Nov 19, 2015 4:10:36 GMT -5
When We Were Young is sublime. I was sat on the bus this morning listening to the album and it gave me chills. The first chorus in particular really got to me.
I'm a but hungover so am TOTES EMOSH but still, lovely. Prefer the album to 21, which I never loved - it's just more interesting. River Lea is pretty incredible.
Etc etc. Y'all just listen, I don't think it's a classic record, it's just a great album.
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Jack
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Post by Jack on Nov 19, 2015 4:21:55 GMT -5
What's an Utada?
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Post by popbox on Nov 19, 2015 5:58:02 GMT -5
So maybe I'm just crazy, but Million Years Ago totally sounds to me like "Hopelessly Devoted To You" and "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" from Grease had a baby.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2015 6:39:58 GMT -5
Excellent album. She's in a league of her own. I hope she smashes that album sales record.
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Post by groovetheory on Nov 19, 2015 8:30:49 GMT -5
So maybe I'm just crazy, but Million Years Ago totally sounds to me like "Hopelessly Devoted To You" and "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" from Grease had a baby. NY Times found it reminiscent of My All. I can hear the similarity though i have only listened to the live version.
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switch
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Post by switch on Nov 19, 2015 9:02:52 GMT -5
Being 25 myself, I was not prepared for this album.
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YourFaveIsAFlop
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Nov 19, 2015 9:06:28 GMT -5
It's so exciting that albums aren't leaking 1-3 weeks before anymore lol! The Friday release dates are really so helpful with leaks- most albums are only leaking 2 days before and sometimes just the day before release! Also helpful is the fact that leaks don't drive sales the way they used to now that it's easier than ever to share the files online. A lot of the "leaks" in the early 00's were probably not really leaks at all.
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Post by EPG on Nov 19, 2015 10:53:14 GMT -5
So maybe I'm just crazy, but Million Years Ago totally sounds to me like "Hopelessly Devoted To You" and "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" from Grease had a baby. Throw in some "The Winner Takes It All" from Mamma Mia, too. I love this damn song.
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Post by mamaloveme on Nov 19, 2015 11:22:22 GMT -5
WWWY is killing me.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2015 11:27:32 GMT -5
Tbh, Im not feeling this one. I do like Water Under The Bridge, Send My Love, When We Were Young, and Hello. The rest I find uninspiring or her voice grates, or the flow of the songs arent grabbing me. Wish her the best though! Not like she needs it. lol
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Post by JayBoozer on Nov 19, 2015 12:03:30 GMT -5
^ in the same boat except I also love million years ago and all I ask. Everything else is underwhelming. However, the quality of those tracks totally make up for it.
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EPG
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Post by EPG on Nov 19, 2015 12:13:33 GMT -5
Also, the piano riff @ 3:31 in "All I Ask" reminds me of "All My Life" by K-Ci & JoJo
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Post by slw84 on Nov 19, 2015 12:26:34 GMT -5
i'm trying not to listen to the album until tomorrow so I can luxuriate in it. I only listened to Hello twice so I wouldn't overplay it. I was looking at the credits somewhere for the target bonus tracks.
Did she cover Mariah's can't let go???
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SPRΞΞ
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Nov 19, 2015 12:26:51 GMT -5
if she breaks Nsync's record with SPS but not pure sales, will BB count it as broken, since it's the new BB200?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2015 12:50:13 GMT -5
So for all the people who pre-ordered, this will be available at 12am, correct? As in, 11 hours from now?
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Post by kmbgs on Nov 19, 2015 12:50:07 GMT -5
Meanwhile I'm like is there a new Halo on this CD? I'm not expecting to like most of the songs, but I am hoping to receive life from at least Send My Love and All I Ask, and that one that someone described as 80s.
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