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Post by maine on Oct 22, 2014 13:15:17 GMT -5
"Spark the Fire" is a song by Gwen Stefani that will appear on her upcoming album that is due out in December. This is one of the few that was produced by Pharrell. It is reported to be the second single off of the album, and might be the one they were thinking of scrapping "Baby Don't Lie" with. This one is more interesting, but not as good.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Oct 22, 2014 14:07:04 GMT -5
This is exactly what I DON'T want from her.
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Post by surfy on Oct 22, 2014 17:15:38 GMT -5
It's underwhelming.
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Oct 23, 2014 9:19:08 GMT -5
No ma'am.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Oct 23, 2014 9:25:56 GMT -5
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Post by inclinations on Oct 23, 2014 11:50:48 GMT -5
IDK why this is rumored as second single, it's just a song she had just completed and was still fresh in her mind so she mentioned it in the interview. I highly doubt they release this next.
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Post by Flip on Oct 23, 2014 11:56:56 GMT -5
This is not my Gwen
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Post by Ginger Spice on Oct 23, 2014 17:34:49 GMT -5
I'm ok with this as one track but I hope it's not like The Sweet Escape where half the album sounds like this.
I would love to some tracks similar to: Early Winter, 4 in the Morning, Cool, and Wonderful Life.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Oct 23, 2014 17:39:11 GMT -5
IDK why this is rumored as second single, it's just a song she had just completed and was still fresh in her mind so she mentioned it in the interview. I highly doubt they release this next. She said she shot a video for it with Sophie Muller. There is a lot of weight towards it being a single.
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Post by H. on Oct 23, 2014 17:41:07 GMT -5
Like it so far.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 6:40:38 GMT -5
This project is billed to have all the same flavor as the Gwen you grew up with, the Gwen that your grandfather asked for by name, the Gwen that your parents demanded when the Drive Thru Lady said "Is Nelly Furtado okay?". This is supposed to be just like the Gwen that built an empire, the Gwen that made a million on a nickel and a dream. You want to like this Gwen, because it's supposed to be just like the old Gwen-- but better, and fresher, and good for you!-- but it's just not the same. And that makes you angry!
But don't worry. Other angry people disguised as "concerned individuals" will write angry letters about what an outrageous, drastic change this is. This is not the Gwen the grew up with. The new Gwen can shove it, they say! We want the old Gwen! And so they cave. We're finally getting Gwen back! Gwen Classic, the Gwen you know and love, the Gwen you've heard a thousand times before. The "same old, same old", they say. And then, finally, people realize how truly ridiculous it was to criticize Gwen for doing something different in the first place... because she's not Coca Cola.
Anyway, this isn't nearly as good as 'Baby Don't Lie', but I do like this. It would be nice if people figured out what they want from her, though.
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Post by allow that on Oct 24, 2014 8:43:54 GMT -5
The opening melody is so hot! If there's more of that left in the song somewhere, then I'm in love.
The "rap" parts are fun but mixed with Pharrell's Neptunes era production and the "London Bridge"/"Promiscuous"/"Hollaback Girl" delivery style it really does sound dated. Whether it's cool throwback "dated" or can't keep up with the times "dated," I'm TBD. But I do like the song honestly.
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Post by vipanonymous on Oct 24, 2014 9:56:12 GMT -5
Sounds like Start The Fire + Yummy. I liked it. Can't wait for the final version.
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Post by Live Your Life on Oct 24, 2014 13:21:20 GMT -5
Sounds awful. I hate her songs like this.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 13:46:48 GMT -5
This sounds like something her team rejected for The Sweet Escape...which is not good considering a lot of The Sweet Escape was made up of material that didn't make the cut for LAMB.
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Post by leonagwen on Oct 26, 2014 11:41:58 GMT -5
This project is billed to have all the same flavor as the Gwen you grew up with, the Gwen that your grandfather asked for by name, the Gwen that your parents demanded when the Drive Thru Lady said "Is Nelly Furtado okay?". This is supposed to be just like the Gwen that built an empire, the Gwen that made a million on a nickel and a dream. You want to like this Gwen, because it's supposed to be just like the old Gwen-- but better, and fresher, and good for you!-- but it's just not the same. And that makes you angry! But don't worry. Other angry people disguised as "concerned individuals" will write angry letters about what an outrageous, drastic change this is. This is not the Gwen the grew up with. The new Gwen can shove it, they say! We want the old Gwen! And so they cave. We're finally getting Gwen back! Gwen Classic, the Gwen you know and love, the Gwen you've heard a thousand times before. The "same old, same old", they say. And then, finally, people realize how truly ridiculous it was to criticize Gwen for doing something different in the first place... because she's not Coca Cola. Anyway, this isn't nearly as good as 'Baby Don't Lie', but I do like this. It would be nice if people figured out what they want from her, though. I want something where she sings with emotion like "Cool" or "4 in the morning"
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Post by Glove Slap on Oct 26, 2014 14:57:15 GMT -5
@ this 2006 shit. This sounds like what would have been rejected in place of Yummy.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Oct 26, 2014 18:12:21 GMT -5
This is exactly what I DON'T want from her. I concur. If this is the direction of the album, I don't even think I'll illegally download it, lol. But it's not just that I don't want this type from her, I can't stand that type of music in general. Not my style.
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Post by Ginger Spice on Nov 9, 2014 22:00:36 GMT -5
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Post by inclinations on Nov 10, 2014 8:58:06 GMT -5
This sounds really hot.
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Post by skizzo on Nov 10, 2014 14:40:53 GMT -5
Terrible, just as annoying as Wind It Up
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Post by Live Your Life on Nov 19, 2014 23:02:52 GMT -5
Featured in a new FIAT ad:
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Post by Ling-Ling on Nov 20, 2014 17:01:19 GMT -5
Ugh, she sounds terrible. The production isn't even hot.
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Post by inclinations on Nov 21, 2014 10:22:41 GMT -5
She sounds great, and the production is spot on.
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Post by skizzo on Nov 21, 2014 11:33:31 GMT -5
You need your ears cleaned then.
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Post by Juanca on Nov 21, 2014 12:16:18 GMT -5
Beat is hot, the chorus and the more melodic part are quite good too, but the rap verses are AWFUL. Remind me of Wind it up, but at least that one had the novelty/funny factor of the yodeling and sound of music influence. This is just BDL is so much better (although that lazy ass bridge could've been much better...)
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Post by cause_for_celebration on Nov 21, 2014 12:43:57 GMT -5
Based on the commercial, this is atrocious. :(
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Nov 23, 2014 19:00:15 GMT -5
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Post by Ginger Spice on Nov 23, 2014 19:02:24 GMT -5
I hope they aren't sending this to radio. It will bomb harder than "Baby Don't Lie".
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Nov 23, 2014 19:08:50 GMT -5
Some of the music video is featured in another FIAT ad.
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