14887fan
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Post by 14887fan on Aug 20, 2015 17:15:42 GMT -5
For what it's worth, "Smoke Break" is now #1 on the Billboard Real-Time Tracking Chart (paired w/ Twitter), and it's the top trend in the US and the UK.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Aug 20, 2015 17:29:28 GMT -5
I cannot wait to buy this! I want it on my iPod NOW!
Also, there will be no collaborations on the album, and Carrie co-wrote six of the songs; of the 13 total tracks.
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Post by 14887fan on Aug 20, 2015 17:46:39 GMT -5
This'll be on iTunes and streaming services in a couple of hours. Immediate reception has been extremely positive, based on what I'm seeing around Twitter.
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Post by countryfan1985 on Aug 20, 2015 18:49:56 GMT -5
Long time for me since i posted here
But Entertainment Tonight will show the music video Monday Night. I saw tweet.
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Post by EPG on Aug 20, 2015 19:05:59 GMT -5
Ugh, I can tell that I'm probably not going to like this album as a whole. I'm actually very disappointed.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Aug 20, 2015 19:44:28 GMT -5
Ugh, I can tell that I'm probably not going to like this album as a whole. I'm actually very disappointed. Sorry to hear that :( are you into her more poppy stuff?
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Post by jptexas on Aug 20, 2015 20:18:41 GMT -5
I like the "new" sound. They're finally putting Carrie's voice in front of the production. I'm not going to critique the album until I hear the entire project. But, if the other songs are similarly produced, I'll be looking forward to hearing the album.
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Post by jptexas on Aug 20, 2015 20:21:25 GMT -5
Ugh, I can tell that I'm probably not going to like this album as a whole. I'm actually very disappointed. Wow, 9X platinum member. I don't remember seeing you here, welcome.
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Aug 20, 2015 21:42:06 GMT -5
Song is very good. I'm excited and had no idea she was releasing something just like that. #BOOM!
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Aug 20, 2015 22:06:55 GMT -5
on iTunes now:
itunes.apple.com/us/album/smoke-break-single/id1031328445
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2015 22:10:01 GMT -5
This wasn't instant for me, but I love it the more I listen to it.
She sounds absolutely phenomenal, and it's so refreshing to hear something with an actual message.
I'm not crazy about the production, but that's the only downer for me.
I can see the Miranda comparisons here, but I'm a big fan of hers as well, so that certainly doesn't bother me any.
I don't love the album title, but I've always wanted Carrie to explore deeper story songs, because those types of songs are the reason I fell in love with Country in the first place.
I'm very excited for the new album, and I absolutely love the single/album artwork we've seen so far.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2015 22:11:41 GMT -5
Song is very good. I'm excited and had no idea she was releasing something just like that. #BOOM! I'm shocked you like it since it sounds like a Miranda Lambert song. Anyways, I'm happy with this single. It's different sound for Carrie and I'm glad that it seems like she's making a true country record.
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Aug 20, 2015 22:14:02 GMT -5
LOL. I was actually going to say that I thought it sounded like Miranda Lambert...except Carrie is a singer.
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Post by BDGeek on Aug 20, 2015 22:21:17 GMT -5
Love "Smoke Break." And if the album title truly indicates its contents, I'm gonna like this record a lot.
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Post by countrygirl918 on Aug 20, 2015 22:51:26 GMT -5
I have to admit, I was slightly disappointed with this on the first listen. But I am loving it more and more with each listen, as I notice new things about the lyrics, production, instrumentation, etc. Looking forward to seeing the video on Monday.
I love the album title. It does break the tradition of 2-word album titles, but it's so fitting for Carrie. And from the way she's described it (more twangy/traditional than ever before), I am very excited. Hard to believe in just two months we'll have a brand new full-length Carrie Underwood album. Everything seems to be happening so fast right now, but after such a long wait I am ready for the ride!
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Post by desertfloods on Aug 20, 2015 23:10:59 GMT -5
Well, I'm glad so many of you guys love the single. Very sad to say that I'm.... disappointed. I had no urge to press replay.... What I've always loved about Carrie's music is that they stand out. They are different and distinctively Carrie. Even when lyrics weren't the best, she still made them sound different. What I'm hearing from "Smoke Break" might be something different for Carrie, but nothing special musically, imo. Never cared for "vintage Miranda" stuff either. At the end of the day though, lead single is chosen to grab new audience, so I hope this single does the job well. I'll just wait for the rest of the album.
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Post by 14887fan on Aug 20, 2015 23:23:10 GMT -5
126 on iTunes all-genre, 23 on Country.
ETA: 68/16
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Post by justlurkingaround on Aug 20, 2015 23:28:18 GMT -5
This is probably my least favorite lead single by Carrie. Not sure if I want her to go the more twangy traditional route, but I'll still see what she has in store for the album.
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Post by realityBITES on Aug 20, 2015 23:31:35 GMT -5
Ironically, if the same song was sung by Miranda, it would have already won 3 CMA's today.
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Post by bornfearless2000 on Aug 20, 2015 23:38:05 GMT -5
Well... This new sound from Carrie is surprising... I usually love her new lead singles from the first listen. But Smoke Break didn't get like JTTW, SS, CC, GG, or even SITW did.
I'm sure it will grow on me after a few listens.
Cannot wait for the whole album!
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Post by leilamaurizia on Aug 21, 2015 0:11:21 GMT -5
Have you guys seen the Q&A stuff? Some of it's hilarious!
"Please reply carrie"
CU: "Ok"
LOL!
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Post by neally on Aug 21, 2015 0:15:34 GMT -5
I am not feeling the song or the lyrics, but I love how front and center her voice is on the track. I'm quite disappointed but might change my mind after more listens and a live performance. Carrie has usually won me over on meh songs by her incredible performances.
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Post by EPG on Aug 21, 2015 2:33:40 GMT -5
Ugh, I can tell that I'm probably not going to like this album as a whole. I'm actually very disappointed. Sorry to hear that :( are you into her more poppy stuff? Not necessarily. I can dig a great traditional country song, but SB just seems very trite and generic to me. As a whole, it just did not work for me at all. I like when she does a song where you can't picture anyone else doing it justice. I honestly think Miranda Lambert could have probably done a more convincing job on this song, despite me still thinking the song is mediocre. I really hope I do like something on this upcoming album, because I have been a fan since she was in the early stages of AI.
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Post by Anticonformity on Aug 21, 2015 2:37:32 GMT -5
I don't like it... :(
Lyrically it does to me what SITW ( <3 ) did to others here...
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Post by misterscribbs on Aug 21, 2015 3:06:30 GMT -5
I'm not feeling this, but I'm glad to see her changing things up. It's just...very country radio. I feel like she's kind of stayed away from that trend but not with this track.
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Post by leilamaurizia on Aug 21, 2015 5:33:06 GMT -5
Smoke Break
#21 Philippines #35 Canada #37 United States #43 Singapore #47 Finland #51 Ireland #80 Brazil #95 Netherlands #161 New Zealand #175 United Kingdom
Wow, #21 in the Philippines! That's impressive. We don't even have a country station and country music is not popular. Carrie herself IS popular. I'd love to shove that in the face of those commenters in certain Idol blogs who always insist Carrie is a USA-only star.
ETA: People are awake. SB is now #32 in the US all-genre chart, #5 country.
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Post by leilamaurizia on Aug 21, 2015 6:10:46 GMT -5
#25 all-genre, #3 country
ETA: With just a few hours of airplay, debuts already at Mediabase Country--
0 50 CARRIE UNDERWOOD Smoke Break 602 0 602 3.609
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Post by leilamaurizia on Aug 21, 2015 6:52:47 GMT -5
#1 on iTunes country!!! #15 all-genre
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Post by carrieidol1 on Aug 21, 2015 6:55:15 GMT -5
I wonder if this can beat SITW for first week sales? I doubt it; SITW's longevity was incredible, we'll see if this can stand the test of time, too.
Edit: 8:42am ET and #8 all genre! FLYING up the chart right now. Went from #25 to #8 in under two hours.
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Post by 14887fan on Aug 21, 2015 8:09:35 GMT -5
This morning's Bobby Bones interview:
The Highway's is about to begin soon. Big thanks to Maddkat for always getting these for us!
Also, album is now available for preorder on Amazon. The tentative album cover is just the "Smoke Break" cover art; they're really keeping everything under total secrecy with this project.
It's now #7, and the iTunes banners have just been put up today (there's one on the main page). Also, it's now available for streaming on all outlets.
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