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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 12, 2017 21:14:45 GMT -5
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Feb 12, 2017 21:22:16 GMT -5
LOVE this. Both his singles are awesome, and I liked what I heard when I listened to it (on shuffle accidentally) yesterday. I'll need to listen to it some more, but it sounded good from what I could tell!
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Post by vann on Feb 13, 2017 20:23:25 GMT -5
I listened last weekend and for my first listen he made a great job on it but I couldnt pick my favorites yet besides the ones that I´ve already known.I am gonna listen again and give a better opinion later.
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 14, 2017 21:38:44 GMT -5
I am completely and totally in love with this album. Every. Single. Song. Gosh, this is an incredible debut album. I think I'd already safely put him in my Top 5 for male vocalists in the genre too because I just find his vocals to be absolute perfection. He's so talented. His vocal phrasings and inflections are a work of art, and his songwriting and melody skills are equally on-point. I'm having a hard time playing favorites, but my Top 4 for sure are definitely "In Case," "Olivia Mae," "Back on the Wagon," and "Mercy" (not in a specific order). His vocal performance on those 4 is particularly masterclass. "Back on the Wagon" is a jam, and both "Olivia Mae" and "Mercy" cut pretty deep. "Olivia Mae" really struck a chord with me; first time I heard it, I was driving down the road and after the bridge/pause, the floodgates just opened. It's made me tear up several times. "Mercy" comes close, but I usually just get swept up in the vocals instead. With the way "In Case You Didn't Know" is shaping up to be a huge smash, I hope he can have a very big debut era on his hands here because there are so many potential singles that I can see smashing. I don't even know what I'd go with next because almost anything could work, but there better at least be two more hits off the record after the current one. |
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Post by bigfan101 on Feb 14, 2017 22:19:04 GMT -5
I listened to it today...and Olivia May and Mercy were my favorites as well, but the album is stellar.
I think Mercy is my favorite. Such a hidden gem. I wasn't expecting the last song to be so amazing. The lyrics, the vocal, production are on point.
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Post by Kentucky25 on Feb 15, 2017 2:11:23 GMT -5
He snuck up on me. After not really liking Sleep Without You (and it has definitely grown on me), I have found I like each song of his better than the next. This album is, as others have said, pretty high level.
"Back on the Wagon" is just great. Mercy & Memory Won't Let Me are also likely to be on repeat over the next few weeks.
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Post by robenglund on Feb 15, 2017 11:49:45 GMT -5
Brett's music is so different than a lot of new male artists, and that's certainly a good thing since it makes him unique and standout. I'm a pretty big fan of his album. His music is so easy to listen to and not in your face with loud production. Not to mention his lyrics aren't of the pickup a girl variety and more genuine. "Olivia Mae" is so good. I love the play on words with "Mae" and "May". I wonder who Olivia Mae is :) ? Borchetta was certainly right when he saw something in Brett Young. Hoping Brett can have continued success in the future. I'm certainly rooting for him.
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Post by sabre14 on Feb 15, 2017 13:12:41 GMT -5
Brett was previewing (or debuting I guess, lol) his new album at a live show in New York City for Sirius/XM this past week. His genuine nature really impressed me in-between songs.
He also talked about the inspiration of "Sleep Without You." He said he got the idea when he would come home or visit his parents and his dad would be alone on the couch watching Sportscenter around midnight or 1:00 a.m.. He asked his dad why he wasn't asleep yet and his dad said his mom was on a trip with friends and said he just can't sleep right without her. That's pretty cool that his debut hit was inspired by his parents.
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Feb 15, 2017 18:08:41 GMT -5
Yeah, the more I listen to this album the more I love it. I enjoy it so much that I bought a ticket to see him when he's opening for Luke Bryan in town next week. So I'll be suffering through an entire Luke Bryan concert just to hear him sing 5 songs... I may have to sneak in some tomatoes to throw for when he sings "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)"
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Post by carriekins on Feb 15, 2017 19:12:20 GMT -5
Brett was previewing (or debuting I guess, lol) his new album at a live show in New York City for Sirius/XM this past week. His genuine nature really impressed me in-between songs. He also talked about the inspiration of "Sleep Without You." He said he got the idea when he would come home or visit his parents and his dad would be alone on the couch watching Sportscenter around midnight or 1:00 a.m.. He asked his dad why he wasn't asleep yet and his dad said his mom was on a trip with friends and said he just can't sleep right without her. That's pretty cool that his debut hit was inspired by his parents. I listened to quite a bit of his live show on Sirius too. First of all, I usually turn those off in favor of Y2Kountry but I got sucked into him telling a story about his cousins and I kept laughing and listened for my entire drive. He does seem very genuine, and is super engaging. I haven't gotten a chance to pick up the album yet but I'm hoping a road trip to Florida next week will afford me the opportunity to listen to it. He and Luke Combs are 1-2 on my new artist list right now, so I'm really looking forward to it. |
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Post by dajire4 on Feb 20, 2017 9:33:26 GMT -5
I guess I was subjecting Brett to unfairly high expectations since the album felt to me kind of lackluster after Sleep Without You and In Case You Didn't Know. I mean, the album was actually prett neat (Mercy, Olivia Mae, Back On The Wagon) and, compared to recent debut albums by other males, it is probably one of the best (right up there with Dylan Scott's, imo). However, and this is more my fault than Brett's, I went into listening this album expecting a hidden gem and I did not find it: good to great songs all around but not the impactful song I was secretly coveting. So what I am basically saying is that it was an stellar debut by Brett Young and I would love to keep discovering what Brett has in store for us. As far as radio singles go, after ICYDK (which, already on the brink of the top 30, is shaping up to be a considerable-size hit), imho the only song left with radio potential is Back On The Wagon; other songs could work too, but I seem a higher possibility of them fizzling out in the 20s.
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Post by sabre14 on Feb 20, 2017 17:17:07 GMT -5
"You Ain't Here To Kiss Me" sounds like another big hit to me.
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Post by bigfan101 on Feb 20, 2017 19:50:52 GMT -5
"You Ain't Here To Kiss Me" sounds like another big hit to me. Yeah that was on his EP. So good! |
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 20, 2017 21:12:27 GMT -5
"You Ain't Here To Kiss Me" sounds like another big hit to me. Me too. But I also feel that way about "Back on the Wagon," "Left Side of Leavin'," "Like I Loved You," and several others. Really I don't think there's anything on this album that couldn't be a single. Even something like "Mercy" sounds like something that could work in a big risk, big reward kind of way. This album is really just stacked with potential, imo. Personally, I think "Back on the Wagon" should be the third release, but at this point I have no idea what should be the fourth single because I'm torn between like 5 other songs, lol. |
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Post by nncountrykid on Feb 21, 2017 9:15:23 GMT -5
Not that it's official or anything, but I've heard Memory Won't Let Me on The Highway at least three times in the last few days.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 17:35:03 GMT -5
This album honestly bored me to pieces. I've never exactly cared for Brett Young as a vocalist (he has a decent range and charisma but also sounds rather whiny). But that isn't even my biggest problem with this album. The production is so faceless and sterile, it's the same problem I have with the latest albums from Chris Young and Martina McBride. But at least their voices sound more pleasant (the production is still very boring).
I just don't see this guys appeal at all.
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Feb 24, 2017 10:11:10 GMT -5
Alright, after thorough listens, this is one of my favorite country albums in awhile. I listened to it all day yesterday in preparation for seeing him in concert last night with Brett Eldredge and Luke Bryan. I was actually very disappointed with him live though. He sounded okay (you couldn't hear him very well though - his sound guy should be fired, the mix was way too loud behind him), but wow he has no stage presence. He literally just casually strolled around the stage the whole time and bent down and grabbed every single persons hand for like an entire song... Giving him the benefit of the doubt though since this was his first night on this tour.
Here is my current ranking of the songs, songs he sang at the show are in bold
01. Mercy
02. In Case You Didn't Know
03. Memory Won't Let Me
04. Like I Loved You
05. Back on the Wagon
06. Left Side of Leavin'
07. Sleep Without You
08. You Ain't Here To Kiss Me
09. Olivia Mae
10. Makin' Me Say
11. Close Enough
12. Beautiful Believer
So the other reason I wasn't impressed is that other than his two singles, he didn't sing any of the songs from the album I love. Hoping this isn't any indication on singles from this era though. I know "Mercy" doesn't have a shot, but I need the next 2 singles (assuming we get 4 total) to be ones from my top 6. I will be so pissed if "Close Enough" (one of two I don't like on the album) gets chosen over such great songs.
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Post by onebuffalo on Feb 24, 2017 11:19:07 GMT -5
#2 country, #18 top 200 album with 18,000 sold. Congratulations, Brett Young!
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Feb 26, 2017 23:49:13 GMT -5
Picked up a copy this afternoon and am currently on my first listen through. "In Case You Didn't Know" is on so I've heard only two new songs so far. "Close Enough" was bad, honestly though that was horrible. However "Like I Loved You" was nice, nothing amazing but it was good. I felt the same about "Sleep Without You". While "In Case You Didn't Know" is a really great song and one of my current favorite singles. So so far the album is a little like a rollercoaster in terms of quality but overall good. I'll update more by the end of the album. 
Ok from "In Case You Didn't Know" through "Back On The Wagon" is an amazing run of songs. Love the production work, the vocal work and the song writing. Is it a masterpiece? No, but for a debut this is very very impressive and I'd put this up there as one of my favorite debuts from a male artists in years. And I haven't finished the album yet. (Going to bed so I'll finish it in the morning) |
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Feb 27, 2017 12:22:09 GMT -5
Picked up a copy this afternoon and am currently on my first listen through. "In Case You Didn't Know" is on so I've heard only two new songs so far. "Close Enough" was bad, honestly though that was horrible. However "Like I Loved You" was nice, nothing amazing but it was good. I felt the same about "Sleep Without You". While "In Case You Didn't Know" is a really great song and one of my current favorite singles. So so far the album is a little like a rollercoaster in terms of quality but overall good. I'll update more by the end of the album.
Ok from "In Case You Didn't Know" through "Back On The Wagon" is an amazing run of songs. Love the production work, the vocal work and the song writing. Is it a masterpiece? No, but for a debut this is very very impressive and I'd put this up there as one of my favorite debuts from a male artists in years. And I haven't finished the album yet. (Going to bed so I'll finish it in the morning) Just wait until you get to "Mercy" |
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 27, 2017 16:36:59 GMT -5
01. Mercy 02. In Case You Didn't Know 03. Olivia Mae 04. Back on the Wagon 05. Sleep Without You 06. Left Side of Leavin' 07. Like I Loved You 08. Memory Won't Let Me 09. You Ain't Here to Kiss Me 10. Beautiful Believer 11. Close Enough 12. Makin' Me Say Looooove my Top 4 so much. They're all so close and perfect. Then #s 5-9 are also *really* good, and #s 10-12 are my least-favorites but I honestly don't dislike any of those, either. Such a damn good debut record! |
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Feb 27, 2017 17:00:42 GMT -5
Mercy is amazing! Wow ok this album will be on repeat for a few days!
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Post by Kentucky25 on Mar 2, 2017 15:32:28 GMT -5
My rankings. After some distance (and a lot of listening to this album) I gotta say it's one of my favorites this year. Not sure if I prefer this over Dylan Scott's debut album, but they're both high on my list of recent debut albums. The top 5 songs on my list are just wonderful imo.
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1. Back on the Wagon
2. Mercy
3. Memory Won't Let Me
4. You Ain't Here to Kiss Me
5. Olivia Mae
6. In Case You Didn't Know
7. Sleep Without You
8. Left Side of Leavin'
9. Like I Loved You
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10. Beautiful Believer
11. Makin' Me Say
12. Close Enough
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Post by countryfan15 on Mar 12, 2017 23:22:23 GMT -5
I love this album and I've been spinning it alot. Solid debut album
here's my ranking
1. You Ain't Here To Kiss Me
2. Like I Loved You
3. In Case You Didn't Know
4. Memory Won't Let Me
5. Mercy
6. Sleep Without You
7. Left Side Of Leavin
8. Beautiful Believer
9. Back On The Wagon
10. Olivia Mae
11. Makin Me Say
12. Close Enough
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Post by vann on Mar 14, 2017 17:31:45 GMT -5
I had enjoyed his Ep and I think the album followed the same ideia with more production on it.I also think is a solid album when you think about a debut one.The only song that I didnt care too much was "Close Enough". Before the album comes out the EP songs were already my favorites like "You Aint Here to Kiss Me", "In Case","Like I Loved You" and "Beautiful Believer" but the new ones like "Olivia Mae" and "Mercy" are good songs too.
Some singers that he likes and get influenced by I am fan so I could feel a bit of this influence on the album too. I think he can improve because the album is good but pretty safe I thought.
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