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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 9, 2015 7:22:45 GMT -5
Wow, I guess I'm in the minority so far...I love "Heartbeat". Carrie's vocals go fantastic with the instrumentation (which is a perfect fit for the lyrics) and the melody. The production isn't too bad either. I was buying this album no matter what but I'm super stoked after hearing "Smoke Break" and "Heartbeat." I think the majority like the song, so I think you're in the majority... Also, in that UK review, "Heartbeat" wasn't exactly deemed a standout, so if a song this good isn't a standout track, I can only imagine how amazing the others are!
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Post by ant on Oct 9, 2015 7:34:35 GMT -5
Okay, so I'm going to retract what I said earlier. After a few more listens I actually really like the song. It's such a change for Carrie which is why I don't think it grabbed me on first listen. Perhaps I should listen to a song a few more times before I make a decision and post about it lol.
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Post by Gray. on Oct 9, 2015 8:17:08 GMT -5
"Heartbeat" is fine. Nothing exciting.
I'm a little concerned that an acoustic version of it is one of the bonus tracks, because it doesn't sound like a single to me.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 9, 2015 8:40:28 GMT -5
"Heartbeat" is fine. Nothing exciting. I'm a little concerned that an acoustic version of it is one of the bonus tracks, because it doesn't sound like a single to me. I love the song, and I think it would be a fine single, but I agree --- for different reasons. Based on what we've heard about the album, it seems "Heartbeat" is likely one of the weaker songs on the album; which says AMAZING things about the album! Nevertheless, I hope it isn't a single for the simple reason that it would likely mean the other pre-releases are singles, too, like during the "Play On" era. This would also mean that songs like "Choctaw County Affair" and "Dirty Laundry", which we've heard amazing things about, wouldn't be singles. So for that reason, I hope you're right. I think the single choices, despite her massive success, have been Carrie's biggest career downfall. She's had a plethora of single-material songs that never got to see the light of day. Conversely, she's had many singles that should have remained album tracks. For this reason I wish Carrie's team would wait for fan reaction before making all of the single choices; and I'm holding out hope that this is the case this time around. However, based on the a number of things, it would appear that they have already selected the singles, and these pre-releases are those songs. 1: "Heartbeat" (2nd pre-release) has a acoustic version. 2: "Renegade Runaway" (3rd pre-release) is featured in the "Smoke Break" video, and is the first song on the album. 3 out of 4 times, the first song on Carrie's album has been a single. 3: "What I Never Knew I Always Wanted" (4th pre-release) is Carrie's dedication to her son and husband. Much like "Mama's Song", I can see Carrie wanting to close out the era with this song. Hence its position on the album as well. We haven't heard the album yet, so these very well could be ideal single choices. But still, I'll be a little let down if these do end up becoming singles for the simple reason that the fans had no voice, again, in deciding them. Especially if there are songs like "Choctaw County Affair", which has been deemed one of Carrie's best recordings, ever, by an early reviewer.
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Post by desertfloods on Oct 9, 2015 9:15:51 GMT -5
Not wow-ed by Heartbeat, but i like it. The first time i heard it, it reminded me of the first time i was listening to Some Heart album. Now that you mentioned it, I actually kinda felt that way too. I think the softer production and vocals do bring a more SH-era feel (which is a good thing, imo). The song has a more simple, wholesome, country feel that has been missing in her recent albums. Heartbeat actually reminds me of The Night Before (Life Goes On). I also like that both the tracks we have heard so far are growers.
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Post by sgtoddball on Oct 9, 2015 9:24:55 GMT -5
"Heartbeat" is fine. Nothing exciting. I'm a little concerned that an acoustic version of it is one of the bonus tracks, because it doesn't sound like a single to me. I love the song, and I think it would be a fine single, but I agree --- for different reasons. Based on what we've heard about the album, it seems "Heartbeat" is likely one of the weaker songs on the album; which says AMAZING things about the album! Nevertheless, I hope it isn't a single for the simple reason that it would likely mean the other pre-releases are singles, too, like during the "Play On" era. This would also mean that songs like "Choctaw County Affair" and "Dirty Laundry", which we've heard amazing things about, wouldn't be singles. So for that reason, I hope you're right. I think the single choices, despite her massive success, have been Carrie's biggest career downfall. She's had a plethora of single-material songs that never got to see the light of day. Conversely, she's had many singles that should have remained album tracks. For this reason I wish Carrie's team would wait for fan reaction before making all of the single choices; and I'm holding out hope that this is the case this time around. However, based on the a number of things, it would appear that they have already selected the singles, and these pre-releases are those songs. 1: "Heartbeat" (2nd pre-release) has a acoustic version. 2: "Renegade Runaway" (3rd pre-release) is featured in the "Smoke Break" video, and is the first song on the album. 3 out of 4 times, the first song on Carrie's album has been a single. 3: "What I Never Knew I Always Wanted" (4th pre-release) is Carrie's dedication to her son and husband. Much like "Mama's Song", I can see Carrie wanting to close out the era with this song. Hence its position on the album as well. We haven't heard the album yet, so these very well could be ideal single choices. But still, I'll be a little let down if these do end up becoming singles for the simple reason that the fans had no voice, again, in deciding them. Especially if there are songs like "Choctaw County Affair", which has been deemed one of Carrie's best recordings, ever, by an early reviewer. Not to disappoint you but the fans won't have a say in the single releases. Those have always been predetermined by Carrie and Sony and I don't see that changing with this release.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 9, 2015 9:48:46 GMT -5
I love the song, and I think it would be a fine single, but I agree --- for different reasons. Based on what we've heard about the album, it seems "Heartbeat" is likely one of the weaker songs on the album; which says AMAZING things about the album! Nevertheless, I hope it isn't a single for the simple reason that it would likely mean the other pre-releases are singles, too, like during the "Play On" era. This would also mean that songs like "Choctaw County Affair" and "Dirty Laundry", which we've heard amazing things about, wouldn't be singles. So for that reason, I hope you're right. I think the single choices, despite her massive success, have been Carrie's biggest career downfall. She's had a plethora of single-material songs that never got to see the light of day. Conversely, she's had many singles that should have remained album tracks. For this reason I wish Carrie's team would wait for fan reaction before making all of the single choices; and I'm holding out hope that this is the case this time around. However, based on the a number of things, it would appear that they have already selected the singles, and these pre-releases are those songs. 1: "Heartbeat" (2nd pre-release) has a acoustic version. 2: "Renegade Runaway" (3rd pre-release) is featured in the "Smoke Break" video, and is the first song on the album. 3 out of 4 times, the first song on Carrie's album has been a single. 3: "What I Never Knew I Always Wanted" (4th pre-release) is Carrie's dedication to her son and husband. Much like "Mama's Song", I can see Carrie wanting to close out the era with this song. Hence its position on the album as well. We haven't heard the album yet, so these very well could be ideal single choices. But still, I'll be a little let down if these do end up becoming singles for the simple reason that the fans had no voice, again, in deciding them. Especially if there are songs like "Choctaw County Affair", which has been deemed one of Carrie's best recordings, ever, by an early reviewer. Not to disappoint you but the fans won't have a say in the single releases. Those have always been predetermined by Carrie and Sony and I don't see that changing with this release. I assumed as much, as my post kind of outlined. But still, it would be nice if they decided to go 5 singles deep and did a poll at the fan club to help them decide on the last one. You never know, but yeah... I know they likely won't give fans a voice, but in the very least I hope they haven't already decided them all... I think when single #2 is announced, we'll know if that's the case or not.
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Post by jenglisbe on Oct 9, 2015 9:48:55 GMT -5
"Heartbeat" is ok but definitely feels like filler album track to me at the moment. I agree with whomever said it would be better if it were a little slower.
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Post by leilamaurizia on Oct 9, 2015 10:06:54 GMT -5
Choctaw County Affair HAS to be a single. For it to be the song which Carrie built the album around and not have the general public be able to hear it would be a shame. Not to mention, early reaction has it and Dirty Laundry as the standout tracks. Please, please, please... if there is justice in the world... those two have to be singles.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 9, 2015 10:12:41 GMT -5
Choctaw County Affair HAS to be a single. For it to be the song which Carrie built the album around and not have the general public be able to hear it would be a shame. Not to mention, early reaction has it and Dirty Laundry as the standout tracks. Please, please, please... if there is justice in the world... those two have to be singles. I'm hoping to god you're right. If "Heartbeat" isn't the next single, then there's hope! *fingers crossed*. Even if the singles are already decided, I just hope that maybe their technique is the opposite of "Play On". Maybe they're pre-releasing singles that won't be singles. The only reason I don't believe that is because "Renegade Runaway" is featured in the "Smoke Break" video. That could mean just the opposite, though. They could have used "Renegade Runaway" BECAUSE it's just an album track and has nothing to be with being a single. Talking about all this stresses me out and excites me at the same time! Lol...
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Post by leilamaurizia on Oct 9, 2015 10:13:50 GMT -5
Worldwide iTunes rankings
Heartbeat #59 Philippines #63 Canada #77 United States (ETA: Just checked the actual iTunes and it's at #73 already) #121 Singapore #134 United Kingdom
Philippines representing!
Sidenote: Kelly C has Heartbeat Song, Carrie has Heartbeat and The Band Perry's new album is entitled Heart+Beat :o
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Post by sgtoddball on Oct 9, 2015 10:23:48 GMT -5
It's possible CCA is a great song but not a great radio song. I think Heartbeat is being released because it has more of a less traditional sound and pop melody. Doing a prelease of it will give the crossover sound fans hope that that Album is not too country for them and maybe entice them to pre-order. It may well end up a single but I don't think the pre-release guarantees it's next.
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Post by 14887fan on Oct 9, 2015 11:24:57 GMT -5
SB is also seeing a resurgence on iTunes as a result of "Heartbeat", so that's good. Currently in the mid-30s again.
I'm in agreement with someone else here in that I think releasing/including "Heartbeat" is a smart choice. I don't necessarily think it'll be a single, but this is the second song we've heard from the album out of 11 other options. The fact that the general public gets two weeks of extra time to hear this prior to the album's release (and any previews) suggests that they're going for a "Classic Carrie sound is still on this album, so go ahead and preorder!" move. Carrie's basically confirmed that this album is a stylistic shift altogether from her usual stuff, so showing the public that things like "Heartbeat" are still in her catalog might be a way of resting everyone's nerves, especially considering the out-of-usual "Smoke Break" hasn't exactly connected with the general public the way her previous stuff (akin to "Heartbeat") has.
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Post by inclinations on Oct 9, 2015 11:40:54 GMT -5
Heartbeat is very pleasant, reminds me of something more modernized from Play On, can't put my finger on it.
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Post by sabre14 on Oct 9, 2015 11:43:48 GMT -5
Wow, I guess I'm in the minority so far...I love "Heartbeat". Carrie's vocals go fantastic with the instrumentation (which is a perfect fit for the lyrics) and the melody. The production isn't too bad either. I was buying this album no matter what but I'm super stoked after hearing "Smoke Break" and "Heartbeat." I think the majority like the song, so I think you're in the majority... Also, in that UK review, "Heartbeat" wasn't exactly deemed a standout, so if a song this good isn't a standout track, I can only imagine how amazing the others are! I said "so far", meaning the first couple posts in this thread after the song was released. Obviously, in regards to every Carrie fan out there, the majority like the song. :)
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Post by jptexas on Oct 9, 2015 11:49:15 GMT -5
Heartbeat is number 1 on the UK ITunes chart.
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Post by countryfan1985 on Oct 9, 2015 11:57:25 GMT -5
What does that supposed to mean?? making fun of me. Can we please leave CF out of discussion here? (Or if you need to, take it to private messages instead, thanks!) I really have no interest in the drama that happens over there, else I wouldn't be here. Appreciate it! you don't have to be mean FYI.
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Post by jptexas on Oct 9, 2015 12:34:44 GMT -5
The C2C Carrieconcerts in London, Glasgow are sold out. Dublin still has tickets. But Being that the concert series was just announced, the Dublin venue should follow suit soon. Looks like her Apple Music appearance and her previous visits are paying off.
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Post by inclinations on Oct 9, 2015 14:46:28 GMT -5
Heartbeat really went to #1 on UK iTunes? Wow.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 9, 2015 14:50:19 GMT -5
Is "Heartbeat" rising purely on the power of new purchases? Or do all the album preorders count towards it as well? Like, do all the automatic downloads for people who preordered the album count towards its sales?
...And, it is nearing top 40!
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Post by Spidey on Oct 9, 2015 15:40:20 GMT -5
Heartbeat is number 1 on the UK ITunes chart. Uh, no it didn't... 94 Carrie Underwood - Heartbeat 0.0414 0.0372 0.0000
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Post by AP on Oct 9, 2015 15:41:03 GMT -5
Heartbeat is number 1 on the UK ITunes chart. Uh, no it didn't... 94 Carrie Underwood - Heartbeat 0.0414 0.0372 0.0000 Maybe they meant the country genre chart lol
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Post by jptexas on Oct 9, 2015 16:31:51 GMT -5
Yea, the country chart. ^^^
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Post by musicfan134 on Oct 9, 2015 20:06:49 GMT -5
Choctaw County Affair HAS to be a single. For it to be the song which Carrie built the album around and not have the general public be able to hear it would be a shame. Not to mention, early reaction has it and Dirty Laundry as the standout tracks. Please, please, please... if there is justice in the world... those two have to be singles. I'm hoping to god you're right. If "Heartbeat" isn't the next single, then there's hope! *fingers crossed*. Even if the singles are already decided, I just hope that maybe their technique is the opposite of "Play On". Maybe they're pre-releasing singles that won't be singles. The only reason I don't believe that is because "Renegade Runaway" is featured in the "Smoke Break" video. That could mean just the opposite, though. They could have used "Renegade Runaway" BECAUSE it's just an album track and has nothing to be with being a single. Talking about all this stresses me out and excites me at the same time! Lol... You haven't even heard the album yet and you're already making predictions/complaining about the single choices...
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 9, 2015 20:33:26 GMT -5
I'm hoping to god you're right. If "Heartbeat" isn't the next single, then there's hope! *fingers crossed*. Even if the singles are already decided, I just hope that maybe their technique is the opposite of "Play On". Maybe they're pre-releasing singles that won't be singles. The only reason I don't believe that is because "Renegade Runaway" is featured in the "Smoke Break" video. That could mean just the opposite, though. They could have used "Renegade Runaway" BECAUSE it's just an album track and has nothing to be with being a single. Talking about all this stresses me out and excites me at the same time! Lol... You haven't even heard the album yet and you're already making predictions/complaining about the single choices... Not complaining about anything. Just hoping, as others have said as well, that the singles haven't all been decided already.
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Post by jenglisbe on Oct 9, 2015 20:43:23 GMT -5
Choctaw County Affair HAS to be a single. For it to be the song which Carrie built the album around and not have the general public be able to hear it would be a shame. Not to mention, early reaction has it and Dirty Laundry as the standout tracks. Please, please, please... if there is justice in the world... those two have to be singles. The last album was built around "Blown Away," which was released, so there's a good chance. What about for her other albums?
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Post by musicrocks on Oct 10, 2015 0:42:51 GMT -5
Hearing the Heartbeat snippet and reading this review, I am soooooo excited for this album!! NEED IT NOW! Haha
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Post by bornfearless2000 on Oct 10, 2015 1:40:02 GMT -5
Even though i still think HB feels like a filler, i can't get it out of my head. Cannot wait for the whole album.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 10, 2015 7:18:52 GMT -5
Just popped into my mind while steaming "Smoke Break"; at the end of the video she's on a completely dark road (no city lights), and she can only find static on the radio... So, I'm guessing "Heartbeat" will probably be a single...
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Post by onebuffalo on Oct 10, 2015 8:14:26 GMT -5
You haven't even heard the album yet and you're already making predictions/complaining about the single choices... Not complaining about anything. Just hoping, as others have said as well, that the singles haven't all been decided already. We better get five singles this era. It will take Carrie Underwood into late 2016-early 2017 for the album to run its course.
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