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Post by maine on Jul 18, 2015 0:03:53 GMT -5
I always give the boy band card to groups that have everyone sing. They have two singers (out of 4 members), but I don't consider them a boy band in the traditional sense. They're more of a band that caters to the teen crowd.
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jul 18, 2015 6:11:32 GMT -5
Top 50 on Pop:
0 44 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER She's Kinda Hot 1158 0 1158 11.428
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Post by Dylan :) on Jul 18, 2015 10:37:49 GMT -5
Surprised how long this is holding tbh
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Post by jjose712 on Jul 18, 2015 14:21:02 GMT -5
Surprised how long this is holding tbh I think it's more or less their standards, they had a couple of singles that charted quite high on the hot 100 due to very good first week sales. To have a big hit in the USA they failed in keeping that sales for long and of course on airplay, but they generally sell pretty well on their first week
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Post by kanimal on Jul 18, 2015 15:43:43 GMT -5
Regarding the credibility argument, 5 Seconds of Summer has always maintained that it's a band consisting of boys rather than a One Direction-like boy band. Good or not, this song is consistent with that approach.
If there's a song that hurt their credibility, it's Amnesia, because that WAS a very soft, One Direction-style song that played off the comparison fans/the media were making between the two acts. It's hard to hear that song and debate that they're a boy band.
Their overall musical direction, however, is meant to be more in the vein of Good Charlotte and Simple Plan (I *HATE* that someone made a Fall Out Boy comparison, because Fall Out Boy is so much more legit). This fits that (and I guess if you widen the net to say they're trying to sound like Boys Like Girls, you could make a case for why Amnesia fits).
No, no one would take them seriously as "rock," but they're not really pursuing active rock or modern rock airplay. They're seeking to be just rock enough to seem cool to their teenage pop fans.
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Post by jred on Jul 18, 2015 19:32:38 GMT -5
Regarding the credibility argument, 5 Seconds of Summer has always maintained that it's a band consisting of boys rather than a One Direction-like boy band. Good or not, this song is consistent with that approach. If there's a song that hurt their credibility, it's Amnesia, because that WAS a very soft, One Direction-style song that played off the comparison fans/the media were making between the two acts. It's hard to hear that song and debate that they're a boy band. Their overall musical direction, however, is meant to be more in the vein of Good Charlotte and Simple Plan ( I *HATE* that someone made a Fall Out Boy comparison, because Fall Out Boy is so much more legit). This fits that (and I guess if you widen the net to say they're trying to sound like Boys Like Girls, you could make a case for why Amnesia fits). No, no one would take them seriously as "rock," but they're not really pursuing active rock or modern rock airplay. They're seeking to be just rock enough to seem cool to their teenage pop fans. Musically they're nothing like Fall Out Boy. I made the comparison because they're unfortunately grouped in with good bands like FOB, P!ATD, and twenty one pilots by the teens on tumblr. And about the last part, this is actually under Cool New Music at Alternative right now so you can't be too sure lol. This will probably be one of those songs to have a big first week start (2000+ spins) and then hit the lower half of the top 20 and be out of the chart by its 10th week.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Jul 18, 2015 19:46:25 GMT -5
Their overall musical direction, however, is meant to be more in the vein of Good Charlotte and Simple Plan (I *HATE* that someone made a Fall Out Boy comparison, because Fall Out Boy is so much more legit). What do you mean?
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Post by jjose712 on Jul 19, 2015 8:19:50 GMT -5
Regarding the credibility argument, 5 Seconds of Summer has always maintained that it's a band consisting of boys rather than a One Direction-like boy band. Good or not, this song is consistent with that approach. If there's a song that hurt their credibility, it's Amnesia, because that WAS a very soft, One Direction-style song that played off the comparison fans/the media were making between the two acts. It's hard to hear that song and debate that they're a boy band. Their overall musical direction, however, is meant to be more in the vein of Good Charlotte and Simple Plan ( I *HATE* that someone made a Fall Out Boy comparison, because Fall Out Boy is so much more legit). This fits that (and I guess if you widen the net to say they're trying to sound like Boys Like Girls, you could make a case for why Amnesia fits). No, no one would take them seriously as "rock," but they're not really pursuing active rock or modern rock airplay. They're seeking to be just rock enough to seem cool to their teenage pop fans. Musically they're nothing like Fall Out Boy. I made the comparison because they're unfortunately grouped in with good bands like FOB, P!ATD, and twenty one pilots by the teens on tumblr. And about the last part, this is actually under Cool New Music at Alternative right now so you can't be too sure lol. This will probably be one of those songs to have a big first week start (2000+ spins) and then hit the lower half of the top 20 and be out of the chart by its 10th week. In my opinion they are considered a boyband because their songs are basically boyband material with guitars. There's something very teen and very girl pleasing in their songs lyrics. I don't think they expect a boy fanbase (that's something totally inherent to a rock band or even a pop band which is not totally oriented to a teen girl fanbase) with songs like She looks so perfect. There's absolutely nothing edgy on them, and tamed and rock is something that doesn't fit well. I expect this song do a similar chart run than their previous hits. Maybe they could do something better with an stronger first single. Radio pay attention to them due to their fanbase, and the last time they sold a good bunch of albums, but till now all what they offered had a short lifespan They did what's more difficult, make themselves relevant in an overcrowed teen market, but i don't think they will be that much time to develop a sound to make the transition and look for an adult fanbase
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Post by surfy on Jul 19, 2015 12:12:33 GMT -5
This song isn't bad!!! I just don't think it's suited for pop radio.
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Post by No Brake$ on Jul 19, 2015 13:48:32 GMT -5
This song kinda sucks.
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Post by hitmakaontharise on Jul 19, 2015 14:04:47 GMT -5
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jul 19, 2015 20:05:47 GMT -5
Top 40 on Pop:
0 39 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER She's Kinda Hot 1437 0 1437 13.673
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Post by McCreerian on Jul 20, 2015 0:29:26 GMT -5
I can't get enough of this song. Everyone I've played it for has loved it! I can't wait to see them play it live when they come to NC later this Summer! It really makes me excited for the new album.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Jul 20, 2015 11:49:13 GMT -5
From the Official Charts: This is the Monday update in the UK and "She's Kinda Hot" is at #6 there.
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Post by maine on Jul 21, 2015 20:37:57 GMT -5
Picks up a whopping 91 adds this week.
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Post by Glove Slap on Jul 21, 2015 22:31:29 GMT -5
I haven't heard this yet, but this may be my favorite song title in a long time.
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Post by McCreerian on Jul 21, 2015 22:35:32 GMT -5
I haven't heard this yet, but this may be my favorite song title in a long time. The title is very misleading. It's not about a kinda hot girl at all. It's about different kinds of misfits. They said they did that on purpose to throw people off from the title once they hear the song. That's kinda genius!
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jul 22, 2015 4:56:05 GMT -5
Top 30 on Pop:
0 29 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER She's Kinda Hot 2374 0 2374 19.240
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jul 31, 2015 5:02:40 GMT -5
Top 20 on Pop:
23 20 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER She's Kinda Hot 4011 3246 765 19.925
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Post by Marooned@Midnight on Jul 31, 2015 6:44:16 GMT -5
This is my favorite song on the radio right now. I'm glad to see it doing well so far.
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Post by Dylan :) on Jul 31, 2015 12:15:01 GMT -5
Idk I find it kinda funny this starts gaining on iTunes again the day 1D drops a new single lol. Unless there is a new viral video idk about..
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 1, 2015 14:59:25 GMT -5
The video debuts Monday 4PM East time.
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 2, 2015 20:03:53 GMT -5
EP out August 28 in Aust, NZ, UK
On UK Itunes for pre-order. 1) She's Kinda Hot (Alternative version) 2) Broken Pieces 3) Over and Out 4) Lost in Reality
5) Safety Pin (Amazon version)
(Only on vinyl version) 6) The Girl Who Cried Wolf
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 3, 2015 15:07:40 GMT -5
Official video just came out!
Behind the Scene
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 12, 2015 15:01:33 GMT -5
Album "Sounds Good Feels Good" out Oct 23. Preorder starting tomorrow and comes with a new track "Fly Away." I started a thread for the album on the General boards.
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Post by franklin on Aug 13, 2015 7:41:35 GMT -5
This song is so good... love them. slay.
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 13, 2015 12:55:00 GMT -5
The album is now on ITunes for preorder and "Fly Away" you get now. It's SO good!
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 16, 2015 17:11:58 GMT -5
Top 15 now with no signs of slowing! Looking forward to seeing this be their first top 10 radio hit!
They will perform this on the Teen Choice Awards tonight on FOX!
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Post by LBTrocks on Aug 16, 2015 17:40:26 GMT -5
I hated this song at first, but it's kinda catchy though.
Still not something I'd really go out of my way to listen to, but I have easily been able to tolerate it on the radio.. The only song I've truly enjoyed from them is "Heartbreak Girl"
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Post by McCreerian on Aug 16, 2015 20:21:22 GMT -5
They fucking killed it! Such a great live band!
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