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Post by rsmatto on Nov 1, 2013 12:05:31 GMT -5
This song has taken on a new meaning since I basically lived it (again) last night. Sigh.
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Post by sabre14 on Nov 1, 2013 15:47:00 GMT -5
This is probably the best song on the album, an album that was a total snooze fest for me. I hate the fact Luke has changed his image. I really enjoyed his first 2 albums. That country-boy charisma seems to be gone, plus he doesn't write alot of his own songs anymore. But i really enjoy this track, especially with Chris Stapleton harmonizing. To me Luke's image would have taken less abuse if "That's My Kind Of Night" was never released. If Capitol lets say put out "Crash My Party", "Drink A Beer", "Roller Coaster", and "Dirt Road Diary" as the singles off Crash my Party which the last two certainly still can, his frat boy image now would have been scaled back quite a bit. The only two singles he's put out Ive had a real problem with is "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)", and "That's My Kind Of Night".... That's how much credibility that his last single might have done to him. Now I agree that his first two albums were better and "We Rode In Trucks" is still my favorite song of his to this day. But "Drink A Beer" is a first step in the right direction and even though its not an amazing song, it's still a very good one and hopefully he can send more songs out to radio like "Drink A Beer" or "Roller Coaster" and less of "That's My Kind Of Night".
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Post by someguy on Nov 3, 2013 23:05:51 GMT -5
This song has taken on a new meaning since I basically lived it (again) last night. Sigh. Sorry to hear that. This isn't exactly the kind of song you want to be able to relate to.
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Post by renee75 on Nov 4, 2013 9:50:22 GMT -5
This song has taken on a new meaning since I basically lived it (again) last night. Sigh. Sorry to hear it, rsmatto. :(
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Post by churchchoir on Nov 5, 2013 1:39:15 GMT -5
Is anyone else concerned that this got 29 adds on the Mediabase panel, while new artist Tyler Farr received 32 adds? I had a hunch this song was a poor choice for a single, but my prediction is that either Farr's new song is a bigger hit than expected, or Luke's new song is a pretty big disappointment.
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Post by sabre14 on Nov 5, 2013 1:48:11 GMT -5
Is anyone else concerned that this got 29 adds on the Mediabase panel, while new artist Tyler Farr received 32 adds? I had a hunch this song was a poor choice for a single, but my prediction is that either Farr's new song is a bigger hit than expected, or Luke's new song is a pretty big disappointment. You know, the more I listen to "Whiskey In My Water" the more it sounds like a perfect radio single. Catchy, simple subject and Tyler's unique vocals. "Drink A Beer" will end up being a bigger hit than Tyler's when it's all said and done IMO. I think Capitol wanted to put out "Drink A Beer" at some point and with winter on the doorstep and Luke's star power on ultra high, there wasn't a better time for this song. Usually I'm a Debbie downer when it comes to songs chart chances, but "Drink A Beer" is going to be a big hit I think. Even though "Roller Coaster" would have been my pick if it was up to me.
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Post by churchchoir on Nov 5, 2013 1:50:32 GMT -5
Never mind my post. I just saw that, according to BCU, the official impact date for "Drink a Beer" is now 11/11, so I'll wait and see how things turn out next week before panicking.
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Post by sabre14 on Nov 5, 2013 1:55:38 GMT -5
If Luke can put out "That's My Kind Of Night" and it goes # 1 on both billboard and mediabase charts, than that proves he can do no wrong.
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Post by tim on Nov 5, 2013 2:24:22 GMT -5
If Luke can put out "That's My Kind Of Night" and it goes # 1 on both billboard and mediabase charts, than that proves he can do no wrong. I'm afraid this polarizing song is what have made some of the country listeners (myself included) come out so much against what his being played on country radio. Country radio has always and forever been something that I can rely on consistently without having to flip the station so frequently. Yea, there's always been that song that comes on that I'll switch the station on, but still, nothing in my 20 years of listening to radio (assuming I started at age 10) that I've been so eager to just turn off the thing and listen to the road. It's always been the other stations that were filler, filled with a rotating top 20 that never varied. Country radio has become just that. I'm still not fully on board with DAB, but I respect the meaning it has for him and others.
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Post by churchchoir on Nov 5, 2013 10:35:00 GMT -5
If Luke can put out "That's My Kind Of Night" and it goes # 1 on both billboard and mediabase charts, than that proves he can do no wrong. It's a matter of digital sales. If "Drink a Beer" does not sell well or generate much overall interest among listeners and programmers, then I don't think it will go to #1.
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Post by sabre14 on Nov 5, 2013 11:46:02 GMT -5
If Luke can put out "That's My Kind Of Night" and it goes # 1 on both billboard and mediabase charts, than that proves he can do no wrong. It's a matter of digital sales. If "Drink a Beer" does not sell well or generate much overall interest among listeners and programmers, then I don't think it will go to #1. I just feel that Luke can spew out any crap he wants to and country radio will play it. I think most of us can agree "Drink A Beer" is a better song than "That's My Kind Of Night", but I just can't see a peak of no less than 3 or 4 for this song. Yes the digital sales will not be as good as "That's My Kind Of Night" cause its been proven in past couple years that TMKON is what people love to download, but "Drink A Beer" though might not be as impactful as his last single, will still do very well IMO.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2013 12:53:06 GMT -5
Yes, this goes for adds next week. It only just got sent to radio yesterday. Mark my words, this will be a BIG hit all around...radio, sales, etc. It will pull at people's heartstrings, it talks about drinking beer as a tribute to lost loved ones...this will be big.
I personally don't think it's super well-written or anything like that, but it is much, much better than most of Luke's other recent singles.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Nov 5, 2013 14:26:22 GMT -5
I personally don't think it's super well-written or anything like that, but it is much, much better than most of Luke's other recent singles. My thoughts exactly. He's generally hit-or-miss for me regarding only the singles, but it's relieving to see that he can still put out better material than a good amount of his recent fan favorites like "Drunk on You" or "Rain is a Good Thing" (the latter one is probably just me, though ). It's sad because I want to like him more than I actually do.
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Post by jdbowman on Nov 5, 2013 17:54:55 GMT -5
Luke and Stapleton are singing this on the CMAs tomorrow night. Going to be a completely different Luke than what we've seen the past several months and I'm super excited to see Stapleton get that recognition.
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Post by joey2002 on Nov 5, 2013 18:44:43 GMT -5
Luke and Stapleton are singing this on the CMAs tomorrow night. Going to be a completely different Luke than what we've seen the past several months and I'm super excited to see Stapleton get that recognition. I wish Stapleton was singing "What Are You Listing To", but I guess this is at least an improvement for Luke.
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Post by tonyei31 on Nov 5, 2013 20:44:32 GMT -5
Luke and Stapleton are singing this on the CMAs tomorrow night. Going to be a completely different Luke than what we've seen the past several months and I'm super excited to see Stapleton get that recognition. I stated originally that I think this song is just as much about Luke shedding the "stigma" of That's My Kind of Night as I thought the single was a chance to introduce Chris to those that were not part of a media outlet that pushed "What are you Listening to". The fact Chris will be singing this with Luke makes me believe this truly was a double edged release from Capitol to get Chris out to mainstream and to shed Luke away from That's My Kind of Night. I hope Chris is given a chance to let his voice shine in this instead of being the background guy. I know Luke has mad respect for Chris and will allow him to shine if the record label allows. Something makes me believe that this is Chris's true breakout performance to make it to mainstream.
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Post by kml567 on Nov 5, 2013 21:38:30 GMT -5
The "Over You" of 2014 is finally released as a radio single!
If Luke shows his vulnerable side and opens up about his own personal losses (the deaths of both his brother and sister), it would really resonate with America much like "Over You". I'd love to see a CMA performance or music video that is a tribute to Chris and Kelly.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2013 2:07:18 GMT -5
I think this will take luke to the next level of superstardom not that he's not already huge, but to the point non country listeners will pay attention
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2013 4:02:16 GMT -5
I think this will take luke to the next level of superstardom not that he's not already huge, but to the point non country listeners will pay attentionYou don't think they already are? I don't think that 80,000 country fans were buying "That's My Kind Of Night" on a weekly basis. Research showed that TMKON was somewhat polarizing with radio listeners, and yet during most weeks it was out-selling the #2 digital country single almost 2 to 1. I think that shows that a lot of people who probably don't listen to country radio were out there buying Luke's song (and album as well). Luke is white hot, and when you're the top star in any genre, fans of other types of music take notice. They want to see what all the "buzz" is about. I do think Luke has got plenty of country fans, but at the same time I'm positive he's got a big fan-base that's mainly outside the country genre and might only listen to people like Luke, Florida Georgia Line, etc, and not really any other country artists.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2013 6:30:21 GMT -5
I think this will take luke to the next level of superstardom not that he's not already huge, but to the point non country listeners will pay attentionYou don't think they already are? I don't think that 80,000 country fans were buying "That's My Kind Of Night" on a weekly basis. Research showed that TMKON was somewhat polarizing with radio listeners, and yet during most weeks it was out-selling the #2 digital country single almost 2 to 1. I think that shows that a lot of people who probably don't listen to country radio were out there buying Luke's song (and album as well). Luke is white hot, and when you're the top star in any genre, fans of other types of music take notice. They want to see what all the "buzz" is about. I do think Luke has got plenty of country fans, but at the same time I'm positive he's got a big fan-base that's mainly outside the country genre and might only listen to people like Luke, Florida Georgia Line, etc, and not really any other country artists. Most of the people i know do not listen to country and they would have no idea who luke is. I'm sure there are curiosity buys on iTunes because it got top gen exposure with tmkon but people in general outside of country do not know him. And yes I think 80k mostly country fans were buying his music every week (country is a huge purchasing demographic arguably much bigger than pop)
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Post by Uncle Lumpy on Nov 8, 2013 9:41:13 GMT -5
I think this will take luke to the next level of superstardom not that he's not already huge, but to the point non country listeners will pay attention You don't think they already are? I don't think that 80,000 country fans were buying "That's My Kind Of Night" on a weekly basis. Research showed that TMKON was somewhat polarizing with radio listeners, and yet during most weeks it was out-selling the #2 digital country single almost 2 to 1. I think that shows that a lot of people who probably don't listen to country radio were out there buying Luke's song (and album as well). Luke is white hot, and when you're the top star in any genre, fans of other types of music take notice. They want to see what all the "buzz" is about. I do think Luke has got plenty of country fans, but at the same time I'm positive he's got a big fan-base that's mainly outside the country genre and might only listen to people like Luke, Florida Georgia Line, etc, and not really any other country artists. Most of the people i know do not listen to country and they would have no idea who luke is. I'm sure there are curiosity buys on iTunes because it got top gen exposure with tmkon but people in general outside of country do not know him. And yes I think 80k mostly country fans were buying his music every week (country is a huge purchasing demographic arguably much bigger than pop) Just so I understand, you think a hip hop infused song like "My Kind Of Night" was purchased by strictly country fans , but as song like "Drink A Beer" (about as country as it gets in todays mainstream climate) will reach fans outside of country music? Seriously?
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Post by kml567 on Nov 8, 2013 10:36:38 GMT -5
From a radio airplay perspective, I think "Drink A Beer" is more likely to crossover to AC/HotAC than "That's My Kind of Night". While TMKON is more pop sounding, actual Pop stations will never play it due to so many country references in the lyrics (unless Luke gets Nelly to do a rap remix).
"Drink A Beer" is more like a "If I Die Young" kind of universal-themed ballad that would much more likely crossover to AC/Hot AC radio. Luke did an express an interest in some crossover success when the album was released, most likely with TMKON in mind to Pop radio. But he got a lot of backlash obviously, so maybe Plan B is to go the Lady A/Band Perry/Hunter Hayes route of crossover success with a meaningful ballad.
I think the original poster had a good point about reaching fans outside of country music - specifically Luke will gain new fans from AC/Hot AC radio listeners that like the occasional crossover ballad from Lady A/Band Perry, who are drastically different crowd from the Pop/Hip-Hop fans that like FGL/Nelly.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2013 10:40:48 GMT -5
Yes I think drink a beer is much more pop friendly reminds me of rascals flatts gbtbr, whtm, In general I think country ballads have more cross over appeal just thinking of all the big names that have crossed over in history (shania, faith, Bonnie) have all done so with ballads.
Of course if you add a rapper that changes everything, or if your name is Taylor swift
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Post by rjz on Nov 8, 2013 10:47:41 GMT -5
This song has taken on a new meaning since I basically lived it (again) last night. Sigh. So sorry to hear that Matt-my sympathies. As far as the song goes-Re the merits of the song itself.....not that great of a song IMO-lyrically or musically. I think Lee's "I drive your truck" is miles above. Having said that-at least it is a decent song, he did well on the CMA's. He has a long way to go to ever win me as a fan after that last album, and most of what he's put out since Do I. It will be interesting to see where his next album goes
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Post by churchchoir on Nov 8, 2013 10:58:29 GMT -5
You don't think they already are? I don't think that 80,000 country fans were buying "That's My Kind Of Night" on a weekly basis. Research showed that TMKON was somewhat polarizing with radio listeners, and yet during most weeks it was out-selling the #2 digital country single almost 2 to 1. I think that shows that a lot of people who probably don't listen to country radio were out there buying Luke's song (and album as well). Luke is white hot, and when you're the top star in any genre, fans of other types of music take notice. They want to see what all the "buzz" is about. I do think Luke has got plenty of country fans, but at the same time I'm positive he's got a big fan-base that's mainly outside the country genre and might only listen to people like Luke, Florida Georgia Line, etc, and not really any other country artists. Most of the people i know do not listen to country and they would have no idea who luke is. I'm sure there are curiosity buys on iTunes because it got top gen exposure with tmkon but people in general outside of country do not know him. And yes I think 80k mostly country fans were buying his music every week (country is a huge purchasing demographic arguably much bigger than pop) Funny you should say that none of the non-country fans you know knows who Luke Bryan is, because, where I live, I'd probably have to walk five miles to find someone who has never heard of Luke Bryan, and these certainly aren't country music fans. I don't understand why you would think that 80,000 iTunes downloads were mostly "curiosity buys" and I really don't think many people are going to spend $1.29 on a song out of curiosity when they could easily stream it on YouTube or Spotify.
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Post by matty005 on Nov 8, 2013 18:01:46 GMT -5
Yes I think drink a beer is much more pop friendly reminds me of rascals flatts gbtbr, whtm, In general I think country ballads have more cross over appeal just thinking of all the big names that have crossed over in history (shania, faith, Bonnie) have all done so with ballads. Of course if you add a rapper that changes everything, or if your name is Taylor swift Pop is a lot different than when Faith and Shania crossed-over.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2013 10:05:13 GMT -5
I'm just saying in general an uptempo country song has a much less chance of crossing over to pop and ac than a slow song.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2013 11:01:37 GMT -5
^Have you ever heard of the song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2013 12:09:21 GMT -5
^Have you ever heard of the song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"? That is not a country song
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Post by rjz on Nov 9, 2013 13:07:33 GMT -5
^Have you ever heard of the song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"? That is not a country song I'd have to see the statistics I guess (if there are any).....but it is my impression that uptempo have a greater chance of crossing over. Taylor- you can't argue which song of hers is country/not since Taylor is widely regarded as not country anymore anyway. Not a big fan so I don't recall which song of hers crossed over first-slow ballad or uptempo? Carrie U.- Some of each, but certainly her uptempo songs crossed over-was Before he Cheats a bigger cross over or was Jesus Take The Wheel? Kellie P-her uptempo country pop hit with Taylor Keith Urban- biggest cross over hits were uptempo, Kiss a Girl being the largest? Sugarland- Was Stay ever a crossover? I certainly remember up tempos like Stuck On You crossing over. Lady A- Huge hit Need You Now, mid tempo. Although they are largely mid tempo anyway, IMO. LBT- Was Pontoon their cross over hit? I consider that up tempo Band Perry- They most definitely had a ballad smash-If I Die Young Glorianna-I believe Wild At Heart may have been their biggest cross over? If Kiss You was, that would be mid-up tempo To be honest I didn't follow Country until the last 3-4 years. But being a rock/AC/HAC listener-I don't recall many country ballads being played-I recall largely uptempo. So my above list is purely based on what I heard on the radio in my non-Country listening days :) Not too scientific. ETA: Getting way off topic here-sorry.
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