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Post by theflying on Aug 11, 2013 16:08:01 GMT -5
It's fighter. Fortunately. I, too, was hearing "fire" and was like "...that's so redundant..."
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 11, 2013 16:13:55 GMT -5
Finally got to hear this in full on my way home from work this afternoon, and I must say that it's a definite step up from her last lead single, despite the cheesiness and virtual redundancy of the lyrical setup. I've recently learned not to expect much from her vocally at this point, whether it be in the studio or live. However, I am a fan of the production and would love to see more of that on Prism, especially some stripped-down or acoustic material. Definite step in the right direction. Although I don't love it, I really like it some. Should be an easy top 3, if not a #1.
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Post by heybren22 on Aug 11, 2013 16:25:51 GMT -5
Is there a new single cover in the US? I posted a picture a few pages ago but no one seemed to notice, or no one knows exactly lol Is it "I got the eye of the tiger, the fire, dancing through the fire" or "I got the eye of the tiger, the fighter, dancing through the fire"? I hear "I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter dancing through the fire" It really comes to details on these ones, but I think she says "like thunder, gonna shake your ground" first, but then changes to "the ground" on the second pre-chorus. And I'm not exactly sure if I hear "louder than a lion" or "louder than the lion", but they sound too similar to say it for sure. Maybe when the official lyrics video comes out
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Post by Au$tin on Aug 11, 2013 16:27:28 GMT -5
I wanna see you be braveroar Holy s**t, I completely forgot I posted this. I believe this was even before we heard any clips at all! I'm psychic as hell.
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Post by Keelzit on Aug 11, 2013 16:34:16 GMT -5
Ew. lol how 1987 After seeing the lq cover again, it finally hit me what it reminded me of.
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Post by foxxden on Aug 11, 2013 16:54:40 GMT -5
It's catchy but honestly did anyone think her label would allow it not to be? Lyrics are full of common inspirational sayings and cliches, basically saying the same thing over and over again. Not going to move the needle by any means but a safe choice.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 17:22:09 GMT -5
Just heard it this morning on the radio. It really is a direct lyrical response to Sara B - "I want to see you be brave, Katy!" "Don't you worry, Sara. You're gonna hear me roar!"
I'm not bowled over. I was expecting some bombastic, in-your face-pop, not this midtempo HAC song. All that conversation about darkness and we get this lightweight. But it is cute and I think it will be a big hit for her.
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Post by CammyCan on Aug 11, 2013 18:05:34 GMT -5
Was there really any conversation on darkness from her end though? It seems like people snatched a glib joke she made a year ago and ran with it.
Amazing single cover, and a perfect first single for her at this point in her career. The verses are neither here nor there for me, but the chorus is one of the catchiest I've heard in quite some time. I don't think this will debut at #1 (or even get there within the next few weeks), but I think when all is said and done this will be one of the biggest singles this year.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 18:53:27 GMT -5
CammyCan no, not really on her part. I was referring more to us running off with the 'dark' talk because of the teasers. I didn't even remember the passing joke she made about it until you mentioned it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 19:02:01 GMT -5
I'm obsessed with this now!!! At first I thought the verses were underwhelming but they have grown on me. The last chorus <3
It's similar to Teenage Dream, but also really different. I'm in love.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Aug 11, 2013 19:02:27 GMT -5
^ agree Cammycan 100% I love the cover also and it compliments with song. Heard this with a friend on the radio in his car full blast and it was the first time he heard it and he was amazed and surprised because he isn't a fan but likes some of her songs. I love the silent second near the end and then the buildup with her vocals and overlapping with an orchestra with blaring horns. Leaves me breathless.
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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on Aug 11, 2013 19:07:32 GMT -5
This'll be #1 by 12am if it takes that long.
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Post by Rodze on Aug 11, 2013 20:10:45 GMT -5
I'm underwhelmed. It certainly doesn't live up to any of her smashes from her last era. However it is current, which coming from Dr. Luke is more than I was expecting. There's just nothing extra special about it, IMO. It is easily her worst single yet. I hate the bridge, 30 seconds of nothing. I guess it was reserved to insert whatever feature it becomes necessary.
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Post by Gold Soundz on Aug 11, 2013 20:11:01 GMT -5
^ agree 100%. I love the cover also and it compliments with song. Heard this with a friend on the radio in his car full blast and it was the first time he heard it and he was amazed and surprised because he isn't a fan but likes some of her songs. I love the silent second near the end and then the buildup with her vocals and overlapping with an orchestra with blaring horns. Leaves me breathless. Yeah, how great is that? Keeping the vocal relatively restrained until the end and the seemingly intentional omission of a bridge in favor of that ethereal Cut Copy/M83-esque instrumental breakdown were smart moves. They make that soaring sweet spot in the last chorus really stand out. I'm still mixed on whether or not the vocal production in the verses is effective. Removing her signature vibrato only in the verses makes it sound more powerful in the chorus, but people may also think they're listening to Avril instead of Katy and switch the station immediately.
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Post by irice22 on Aug 11, 2013 20:14:34 GMT -5
The pre-chorus kills. The foreboding lyrics clashing with light-hearted, girls-with-a-jump-rope melody is just short of genius.
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Post by josh on Aug 11, 2013 20:42:58 GMT -5
Pop: 0 49 Up this week KATY PERRY Roar 553 0 553 5.459
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Post by Au$tin on Aug 11, 2013 20:44:26 GMT -5
"I want to see you be brave, Katy!" "Don't you worry, Sara. You're gonna hear me roar!" I really want to believe this is a real conversations that happened between them.
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Post by cking33 on Aug 11, 2013 21:04:27 GMT -5
It's OK. If this was a lesser-known artist and not Katy Perry, this song would barely get noticed.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Aug 11, 2013 21:21:01 GMT -5
Most of the reviews are coming out positive and a few are mixed. ------------- Entertainment Weekly “Roar” has arrived, and it’s just as upliftingly poppy as her previous megahit “Firework.” The song’s clear jock-jam aspirations — sample lyrics: “I got the eye of the tiger, the fire/Dancing through the fire, ’cause I am a champion/And you’re gonna hear me roar” — will likely make the song a fall-football staple (the Bengals should just send her a check now). Zap2It Whoever leaked the track of "Roar" early is sure to be in a lot of trouble for it, but we can't thank them enough -- it sounds amazing! The anthem is full-on girl-power, with Perry singing about finding her voice and her strength to stand for what she believes in. We're loving this empowered version of Perry, and can't wait to hear the rest of the album when it officially drops. Rolling Stone With its easy poppy beat and repeated refrains of "You held me down but I got up," and "You're gonna hear me roar," the lead single strikes a determined note for the new album. Sugarscape Having already teased the single about fifty million times, we'd guessed it was going to be a change from Teenage Dream, but the track is a pretty fierce one, with a massive swooping chorus that we guarantee is probably going to be stuck in your head for the next three months. Just a warning. Under the Gun Review The song is the first to surface of Prism, and just as critics and fans had hoped showcases a new, evolved sound for the girl once known for kissing other girls. Much like Miley’s “We Can’t Stop,” the track strips away the Guetta-influenced wall of sound that has dominated pop in recent years and takes a much simpler, albeit more powerful approach. It’s not as much about creating a dance track from beginning to end, though your toes will be tapping in no time, but rather creating a fitting musical accompaniment to drive home the inspiration lyrics. Perry wants you to want to scream the chorus from the top of your lungs, and thanks to brilliant production she accomplishes that long before the larger-than-life final refrain kicks in. Metro The track itself is typically Katy Perry, and while it isn’t as hard-hitting as some of her material from her debut album One Of The Boys, there is a definite move away from her Teenage Dream era style of music. Roar is a punchy, uplifting pop track that sees Katy sing about breaking out of her shell and taking on the world. HitFix The good news is that, musically, it sounds like no previous Perry single before (though thematically, it has the same uplifting spirit at "Firework"). It’s a statement song, and a smart one since it’s the first tune we’ve really heard from her since her split from Russell Brand. She’s letting us know in the mid-tempo pulser that she’s not just fine, she’s gone “from zero to my own hero.” Like Survivor, she even has “the eye of the tiger,” at her disposal. Heck, she has a whole menagerie, from a bee to butterfly. Dr. Luke produced the track, written by Perry, Dr. Luke and Bonnie McKee. Hollywood Life The song is classic Katy (in a good way), an all-out pop song that sweeps you up in the emotions and takes you for an uplifting ride. It’s a clear descendent of “Teenage Dream” and “Firework.” This one is definitely going to have everyone singing along for a very long time. LA Times Leaking online a few days ahead of its scheduled Monday premiere, “Roar” is Perry at her finest: delivering a sweet, poppy confection with a bit of bite -- think Red Hots over Sour Patch Kids. Driven by the type of thumping drums that will incite fist-pumping in cars, dance floors and stadiums, the uplifting, rock-fueled pop tune has the singer unleashing a triumphant blaze after being pushed way past “the breaking point” by a former lover (cue those Russell Brand mentions). “Roar” doesn’t pack the same brazen, fiery edge of previous post-divorce singles such as “Wide Awake” and “Part of Me,” but Perry’s knack for crafting ubiquitous pop anthems remains untouched. Popcrush You will barely be through one listen and Perry’s voice and the backbeat will be lodged in your brain for the next few hours.Overall, it’s Katy Perry through and through. She is pop music’s champion — hear her ‘ROAR’ on what should be her next No. 1. (Gave it 4.5/5) Fuse This sweeping anthem is like "Firework" with more bite and it has "Future Karaoke Standard" written all over it. So, yes, you will be screaming this into your hairbrush. Headline and Global News While it may not be as dark and somber as some fans were expecting (based on the star's promo video where she burned the said blue wig), it does recall her highly successful singles "Part Of Me" and "Wide Awake" with its empowering lyrics, though it may not be quite as catchy or powerful. Popdust With the early leak of “Roar,” the first single from the new album, we’ve got an answer: She’s still making radio-friendly pop, but the candy-colored frills have been stripped out for a bigger, more anthemic feel—it’s bubblegum filtered through the Mumford and Lumineers gang’s folk-rock stomp. We’re also hearing some Rusted Root in the way Katy bends her vowels towards the sky, which is not a bad thing at all. Idolator Overall, the charm of “Roar” lies more in the radio-ready track’s ability to bring a smile to the face of anyone within earshot and less on the fact that Perry has made any kind of artistic evolution at this stage in her career. That said, the latter is a tricky one to pull off and still maintain commercial viability, so, in the end, Katy is no doubt right in the position she wants to be in. Radio News The first single off Perry’s forthcoming Prism, “Roar” has an anthemic pop sensibility more in line with Florence and the Machine than Britney or Rihanna. Its lyrics have a fighter mentality, with Perry belting about coming back stronger than ever after some emotional stuff (like a divorce perhaps?). Zimbio Sure, "Roar" seems a little sped-up and she's singing in a different register, but it's kind of boring. And typical Katy Perry. Examiner She ditches the electro-pop sound of her "Teenage Dream" in favor of some simpler production on this single. Booming beats and tinkling synths back Perry as she confidently declares, "I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar." She sings the heck out of the track's uplifting chorus, channeling an Adele-like rawness. "Roar" is such a major title to live up to but Katy pulls it off with her fierce spirit that shines through. Popbyte I do think it’s perfect choice (a Dr.Luke & Bonnie McKee collaboration) for the lead single off Katy’s upcoming album Prism. However great Prism might turn out to be, there’s simply no way Katy can top her previous effort, Teenage Dream, which is seriously one of the most perfectly crafted pop albums ever! DailyMail Roar is her most grown-up song yet, the lyrics painting the tale of a determined woman eager to learn from her mistakes. _______________ mostly positive reviews!!
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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on Aug 11, 2013 21:26:32 GMT -5
I just hope this can move a couple million units this week.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Aug 11, 2013 21:28:43 GMT -5
but people may also think they're listening to Avril instead of Katy and switch the station immediately. I wasn't sure if the song I was listening to was this on my first listen until the chorus and I did think it could have been a fake - or Avril. The chorus kicked in and then I knew it was the right song.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Aug 11, 2013 21:29:19 GMT -5
It's OK. If this was a lesser-known artist and not Katy Perry, this song would barely get noticed. First singles from non-newcomers are almost always like that.
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Post by Adonia on Aug 11, 2013 21:31:06 GMT -5
30 minutes, can't wait!
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Post by Me. I Am Justin... on Aug 11, 2013 21:32:40 GMT -5
This is insanely catchy. I love it!
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Aug 11, 2013 21:32:50 GMT -5
don't buy the single until AFTER midnight tho.
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Post by When I Ruled the World on Aug 11, 2013 21:44:16 GMT -5
I'm on board now! I didn't say anything yesterday because I wasn't feeling it (but figured I'd probably change my mind). Should be a smash.
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Post by #Joseph.T on Aug 11, 2013 21:56:27 GMT -5
don't buy the single until AFTER midnight tho. yeah , you're right
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Aug 11, 2013 22:01:17 GMT -5
I like the review from Sugarscape . Spot on
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Post by Kurt on Aug 11, 2013 22:02:07 GMT -5
don't buy the single until AFTER midnight tho. No worries - looks like it's not coming until then anyway.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Aug 11, 2013 22:12:49 GMT -5
This wasn't a Tuesday release anyways, so why should it follow that schedule. Glad it's not shown up yet.
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