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Post by josh on Oct 23, 2015 17:37:48 GMT -5
Gaga heard the song way back in January. :O
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Post by leonagwen on Oct 23, 2015 17:40:08 GMT -5
Let's see if people still feel the same about this song a month from now.
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Post by KeepDeanWeird on Oct 23, 2015 17:46:38 GMT -5
I take back what I said last night - this is a 'stunning' release - I was too swayed by the XFactor snippet mainly because I loathed SLY - I can handle it if it randomly comes up. I'm still uncertain if this is something I'll want to hear on the radio in three months, but gosh it's great to have ADELE back! Her voice truly moves me.
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Post by hitmakaontharise on Oct 23, 2015 18:00:31 GMT -5
its great! She can say "hello" to that number 1 spot on hot 100 next week lol
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Post by musiciscool on Oct 23, 2015 18:01:43 GMT -5
Martin Sloveig's "Hello" can't touch Adele's "Hello". More like "Goodbye".
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2015 18:12:35 GMT -5
So, it's cute, but still kinda samey. Totally works if you're into her like that, but I still don't get the hype. Might grow on me when it's inevitably shoved down my throat for the next 3 months or so.
This will be massive, no doubt about it, but I'm skeptical of future success on CHR. It'll be a good era for her regardless, but I think subsequent singles have a very real chance of underperforming. She was always a bit of an anamoly on CHR though, so really I don't know; but I wouldn't be surprised.
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Post by ant on Oct 23, 2015 18:12:26 GMT -5
I have a friend who just got rid of her flip phone last year and 'upgraded' to a less conspicuous keypad phone (now with texting!). And she's 24...so the flip phone stood out to me but more so because I know there are still people who have those so maybe this is Adele's subtle way of maintaining relatability with the masses Perhaps the song is about a relationship she had years ago when flip phones were still the norm and that's the kind of phone she used to speak on the phone to this guy on.
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Post by Spidey on Oct 23, 2015 18:18:35 GMT -5
I have a friend who just got rid of her flip phone last year and 'upgraded' to a less conspicuous keypad phone (now with texting!). And she's 24...so the flip phone stood out to me but more so because I know there are still people who have those so maybe this is Adele's subtle way of maintaining relatability with the masses Perhaps the song is about a relationship she had years ago when flip phones were still the norm and that's the kind of phone she used to speak on the phone to this guy on. That was my thought when I saw the flip phones in the video.
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Post by Kurt on Oct 23, 2015 18:35:52 GMT -5
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Post by Nick on Oct 23, 2015 18:59:02 GMT -5
Let's see if people still feel the same about this song a month from now. Or let's see if anyone remembers who Leona Lewis is in a month.
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Post by BDGeek on Oct 23, 2015 19:05:17 GMT -5
Can we talk about the sheer brilliance of the opening lyric?
Hello, it's me. I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet?
Even though it's clearly directed at an ex, it's also pretty much the most hype-inducing thing an artist can say to fans who've long awaited her comeback.
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Post by Libra on Oct 23, 2015 19:16:14 GMT -5
Let's see if people still feel the same about this song a month from now. Or let's see if anyone remembers who Leona Lewis is in a month. Ahem. These kinds of replies...can we, y'know, not?
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Post by Juanca on Oct 23, 2015 19:41:34 GMT -5
Active AggressiveI think the video+song combo works and elevates the experience a lot. Try it. The intro puts you in the mood and prepares you for the message; her scenes singing, crying add to the experience. @touch Yeah, I hear you. With Adele I was just expecting a good song and was afraid the bar was too high, and I think her chances of another massive era are not high and that's just because very few have experienced two massive eras, plus her style is certainly not mainstream and she's not really a pop artist... I'm just extremely happy to see that she was able to create a gem again
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Oct 23, 2015 19:44:30 GMT -5
Adele, Beyoncé, and Mariah have convinced me that I need to invest in a wind machine. My GoFundMe site will be going live soon. Help a brotha live out his dreams.
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Post by irice22 on Oct 23, 2015 19:59:48 GMT -5
Calling this to be a flop. Watch. We'll remember this.
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Post by Juanca on Oct 23, 2015 20:01:15 GMT -5
This is much more in line with radio than Someone Like You Was, generally because anything without a backbeat at some point is unexpected for CHR and has been for several decades. The somewhat subdued production also differs this from the David Foster-esque ballads that Celine did. Look... ~rolling up sleeves~ Not trying to antagonize, just trying to explain my points more clearly here: - SLY was an anomaly back in the day. After that, however, we've had Rihanna and Bruno Mars reaching #1 with piano ballads, and John Legend receiving the billboard song of the year award. All of them, in addition to the static piano instrumentation, share this tender tone across the song, nothing like Hello - of course we've also had more rhythmic ballads, like Ryan Tedder's, Sia's, Pink's, Katy Perry's and in a slightly different rhythmic manner the likes of Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith - Power ballad like this one? Not really... Among other reasons because you need a powerful singer to do that last one I can remember is Because of You. In terms of the in-crescendo starting subdued and then exploding in the last minute, this reminds me much more of songs like Alone, The power of love, Without You, Because you loved me, My heart will go on, I Will Always Love You.., than All of me or Stay. And the fact that Hello may not fully fit in either category in a way, to me, reflects that it's not a safe or typical song, but structurally speaking is different than what's been out there lately. For a singer like Adele, I see that as progression or at least not repeating the formula of any of her singles, but keeping her style...
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Post by Glove Slap on Oct 23, 2015 20:08:29 GMT -5
This is much more in line with radio than Someone Like You Was, generally because anything without a backbeat at some point is unexpected for CHR and has been for several decades. The somewhat subdued production also differs this from the David Foster-esque ballads that Celine did. Look... ~rolling up sleeves~ Not trying to antagonize, just trying to explain my points more clearly here: - SLY was an anomaly back in the day. After that, however, we've had Rihanna and Bruno Mars reaching #1 with piano ballads, and John Legend receiving the billboard song of the year award. All of them, in addition to the static piano instrumentation, share this tender tone across the song, nothing like Hello - of course we've also had more rhythmic ballads, like Ryan Tedder's, Sia's, Pink's, Katy Perry's and in a slightly different rhythmic manner the likes of Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith - Power ballad like this one? Not really... Among other reasons because you need a powerful singer to do that last one I can remember is Because of You. In terms of the in-crescendo starting subdued and then exploding in the last minute, this reminds me much more of songs like Alone, The power of love, Without You, Because you loved me, My heart will go on, I Will Always Love You.., than All of me or Stay. And the fact that Hello may not fully fit in either category in a way, to me, reflects that it's not a safe or typical song, but structurally speaking is different than what's been out there lately. For a singer like Adele, I see that as progression or at least not repeating the formula of any of her singles, but keeping her style... ...wut? It's a pop ballad. Like a lot of her other songs. It has her vocals pushed to the front of the mix (moreso than most pop singles) and the drums in the background. That is why it sounds like it does. It's a good song, and that's that.
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Post by leonagwen on Oct 23, 2015 20:23:48 GMT -5
The video already has 11 million views.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Oct 23, 2015 20:24:40 GMT -5
618K likes and 6.5K dislikes on YouTube. Who else but the true ambassador and queen of England.
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Post by Future Captain on Oct 23, 2015 20:35:42 GMT -5
The video already has 11 million views. It's twelve for me???
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Post by wjr15 on Oct 23, 2015 20:38:30 GMT -5
The video already has 11 million views. It's twelve for me??? Damn, one million views 12 minutes
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Post by swim on Oct 23, 2015 20:38:34 GMT -5
Hoping to hear this on the radio today, but didn't. Anyone have the airplay stats so far?
The reception has been so positive. This is THE song until the end of the year.
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Post by Juanca on Oct 23, 2015 20:38:49 GMT -5
Speaking of most recent songs this one reminds me of, I think My Immortal is a close one (the original not the piano only version). Another power ballad of course was Xtina's Hurt In any case, I'm probably in the 40th listen and I still have chills
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2015 20:51:13 GMT -5
Who called the police? I hope i dont get in trouble for saying this mild but yet scathing assessment of Adele. While this song is very powerful and I love her singles overall she really needs to add different elements and versatility to her albums.
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Post by kingofpain on Oct 23, 2015 20:53:36 GMT -5
Is this eligible for athis year's Grammys nominations?
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Post by popstop on Oct 23, 2015 21:04:16 GMT -5
The video already has 11 million views. It's twelve for me??? It's thirteen for me.
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Post by maine on Oct 23, 2015 21:12:01 GMT -5
Is this eligible for athis year's Grammys nominations? No. Eligibility ends September 30th.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Oct 23, 2015 21:12:48 GMT -5
Is this eligible for athis year's Grammys nominations? It missed it by 3-4 weeks time. The submissions are already out there on the interwebs. Next year though, considering the second single, the slaughtering will be incredible to see. I want and expect a record breaking year in 2017. I want her to perform though at this years awards to remind the labels to just not even bother.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Oct 23, 2015 21:35:32 GMT -5
Let's see if people still feel the same about this song a month from now. Well...FWIW, it's grown on me EXPONENTIALLY. I only have the version with the random chatter but I think of it as part of the song. I might buy multiple copies of this album and give as gifts. VERY strong first single. It plays to all of her strengths very effectively. Pure drama and she sells the fuck out of it. I totally get why people are going nuts over it now. Well done!
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Post by Gabe on Oct 23, 2015 21:48:07 GMT -5
It's thirteen for me. We keeping track? 15 for me. Haha!
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