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Post by Juan Carlos on Sept 19, 2018 10:04:44 GMT -5
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Post by g8erboi on Sept 19, 2018 11:12:19 GMT -5
YASSSSS a pop push!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2018 11:52:26 GMT -5
She sounds amazing and the song is really well done Probably the most strength in her voice I've seen since Under My Skin
This definitely is the right direction for her and it makes me very excited for her album.
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Post by g8erboi on Sept 19, 2018 12:42:51 GMT -5
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Post by MyLastView on Sept 19, 2018 14:20:11 GMT -5
She sounds INCREDIBLE on this. I’m not sure how well it will do, but it’s a solid song so I hope it does something.
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Post by Envoirment on Sept 19, 2018 14:23:09 GMT -5
Happy this is being pushed to Top 40, but not sure how well it will do. Hopefully very well as I really like this.
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Post by Keelzit on Sept 19, 2018 14:38:57 GMT -5
I absolutely love this song. There's something inexplicable about Avril and how she makes me feel. Sometimes I forget about her because she disappears from the world when she has no music out but whenever she comes back it's like she never left.
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Post by handydandy on Sept 19, 2018 14:57:54 GMT -5
YES didn't expect much since it seems like a decade since she has put out a great song and this is soooo good! Hope it does well.
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Post by kcdawg13 on Sept 19, 2018 15:03:29 GMT -5
This a good direction to go, I feel like Hello Kitty killed a lot of respect that the GP had for her. So an emotional ballad is the best way to go, even if this flops I hope it restores some respect that she lost. I feel like Avril's legacy is often forgotten which sucks cuz she's one of the most innovated artists of the 00's.
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Post by leonagwen on Sept 19, 2018 15:57:01 GMT -5
Yes!!
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Post by Au$tin on Sept 19, 2018 15:59:25 GMT -5
This is exactly the sound I was hoping from her! A beautiful blend of old Avril and a new mature vibe that echoed in her last album.
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Post by Lumi on Sept 19, 2018 16:01:52 GMT -5
YES! So glad this is going to Top 40!!!
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Post by Mack on Sept 19, 2018 16:21:02 GMT -5
This is... fantastic. Everything about it is perfection, from her vocals, to the lyrics, to the production. Also, even though the song is about her experience with Lyme disease, I like that the lyrics are mostly broad enough that they can be applied to your own personal struggles. I actually got a little emotional on my first listen.
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Post by Caviar on Sept 19, 2018 17:39:13 GMT -5
Her vocals.......slay. This is a 8/10 for me! Hopefully this is a big hit.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2018 18:42:42 GMT -5
Great track. Nice comeback. I missed her.
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Post by TroublemakerOlly on Sept 19, 2018 19:06:53 GMT -5
impacting HAC/Top 40 now
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Post by Naos on Sept 19, 2018 19:14:17 GMT -5
#7 on iTunes.
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Post by Lumi on Sept 19, 2018 20:49:32 GMT -5
#2 in Canada. Eminem is blocking her.
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Post by TroublemakerOlly on Sept 19, 2018 21:33:19 GMT -5
Oh sorry, I made a mistake, Impacting Top 40 now, Hot AC & AC Add Date is 10/8/18.Avril Lavigne is back with her first new music in five years. Preceded by a heartfelt letter to her fans on social media last week, “Head Above Water” details the personal side of Avril’s journey through her widely reported on battle with Lyme Disease. “One night, I thought I was dying, and I had accepted that I was going to die. My mom laid with me in bed and held me. I felt like I was drowning. Under my breath, I prayed ‘God, please help to keep my head above the water.’ In that moment, the song writing of this album began. It was like I tapped into something. It was a very spiritual experience. Lyrics flooded through me from that point on,” said Avril. Avril is also using this moment to bring attention to The Avril Lavigne Foundation. The Foundation has launched a charitable t-shirt campaign that will raise funds to directly impact individuals affected by Lyme that wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford treatment. To get the t-shirt and learn more about visit The Avril Lavigne Foundation. Head Above Water – Avril Lavigne I’ve gotta keep the calm before the storm I don’t want less I don’t want more Must bar the windows and the doors To keep me safe to keep me warm Yeah my life is what I’m fighting for Can’t part the sea Can’t reach the shore And my voice becomes the driving force I won’t let this pull me overboard God keep my head above water Don’t let me drown It gets harder I’ll meet you there at the altar As I fall down to my knees Don’t let me drown Don’t let me drown So pull me up from down below ‘Cause I’m underneath the undertow Come dry me off and hold me close I need you now I need you most God keep my head above water Don’t let me drown It gets harder I’ll meet you there at the altar As I fall down to my knees Don’t let me drown Don’t let me drown Don’t let me drown Keep my head above water above water And I can’t see in the stormy weather I can’t seem to keep it all together And I can’t swim the ocean like this forever And I can’t breathe God keep my head above water I lose my breath at the bottom Come rescue me I’ll be waiting I’m too young to fall asleep God keep my head above water Don’t let me drown It gets harder I’ll meet you there at the altar As I fall down to my knees Don’t let me drown Don’t let me drown Don’t let me drown Keep my head above water above water
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Post by Fancy on Sept 19, 2018 23:35:25 GMT -5
the verses remind me so much of the chorus of “let’s hurt tonight”
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Post by Normi on Sept 19, 2018 23:36:48 GMT -5
Up to #5 on iTunes, I'd say Top 20 debut but release day is so weird
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Post by Snowbeast on Sept 19, 2018 23:41:06 GMT -5
Up to #5 on iTunes, I'd say Top 20 debut but release day is so weird Release day is Wednesday because she would have been overshadowed by virtually everybody on New Music Friday. She had a day to get some exposure and hopefully can build momentum with promotion and video release in the coming weeks for a campaign focused on longevity
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Post by Au$tin on Sept 20, 2018 1:42:22 GMT -5
Up to #5 on iTunes, I'd say Top 20 debut but release day is so weird Release day is Wednesday because she would have been overshadowed by virtually everybody on New Music Friday. She had a day to get some exposure and hopefully can build momentum with promotion and video release in the coming weeks for a campaign focused on longevity Theoretically, sure, but like 10 other people released today, but no one big is releasing Friday. (Is there a surprise release dropping? Hmm...) BROCKHAMPTON is the biggest name dropping Friday, but they aren't nearly the big name take over all the hype type of group. Seems like she could have easily just waited and let the million other tracks released today become "old news" and have Friday to herself. In the end, though, it doesn't matter, because she's doing pretty well despite Kesha, Imagine Dragons, XXX & Lil Peep, Eminem (technically), etc all dropping today too.
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Post by Dylan :) on Sept 20, 2018 2:51:50 GMT -5
#1 Eminem - Killshot 1.0000 #2 Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION - Falling Down 0.2917 #3 Avril Lavigne - Head Above Water 0.2089
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Post by Snowbeast on Sept 20, 2018 3:04:15 GMT -5
Release day is Wednesday because she would have been overshadowed by virtually everybody on New Music Friday. She had a day to get some exposure and hopefully can build momentum with promotion and video release in the coming weeks for a campaign focused on longevity Theoretically, sure, but like 10 other people released today, but no one big is releasing Friday. (Is there a surprise release dropping? Hmm...) BROCKHAMPTON is the biggest name dropping Friday, but they aren't nearly the big name take over all the hype type of group. Seems like she could have easily just waited and let the million other tracks released today become "old news" and have Friday to herself. In the end, though, it doesn't matter, because she's doing pretty well despite Kesha, Imagine Dragons, XXX & Lil Peep, Eminem (technically), etc all dropping today too. These things are planned long in advance though with an artist like her. Promotional appearances are booked etc. I think they went with Wednesday as a safe bet in case of an unexpected drop that would steal the spotlight on Friday. I think they also under estimated how much people would like this song/the exposure it’s received/her popularity stock. I can’t believe myself how it’s doing on iTunes.
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Post by Snowbeast on Sept 20, 2018 3:05:27 GMT -5
#1 Eminem - Killshot 1.0000 #2 Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION - Falling Down 0.2917 #3 Avril Lavigne - Head Above Water 0.2089 Like 2018 without an album in 5 years, with not having a “hit” record in 11 years. No banner/exposure. Fuck. Good for her
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Post by Chris Ng on Sept 20, 2018 3:49:40 GMT -5
#3 on itunes in 2018 isn't a huge event anymore. Fall in Line peaked #1 on itunes yet couldn't debut on HOH. However, she already did better than my expectation. I mean, i was afraid she would pull another fly/Wings Clip size of performance on charts
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Post by Dylan :) on Sept 20, 2018 4:15:15 GMT -5
#3 on itunes in 2018 isn't a huge event anymore. Fall in Line peaked #1 on itunes yet couldn't debut on HOH. However, she already did better than my expectation. I mean, i was afraid she would pull another fly/Wings Clip size of performance on charts It’s not huge for the Hot 100 but it is still great news that she can get that high (as it’s all relative - sales are down overall but so are her’s) having not had any real hit since 2013 :)
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Post by Chris Ng on Sept 20, 2018 4:24:16 GMT -5
#3 on itunes in 2018 isn't a huge event anymore. Fall in Line peaked #1 on itunes yet couldn't debut on HOH. However, she already did better than my expectation. I mean, i was afraid she would pull another fly/Wings Clip size of performance on charts It’s not huge for the Hot 100 but it is still great news that she can get that high (as it’s all relative - sales are down overall but so are her’s) having not had any real hit since 2013 :) I mean, it's not that hard to reach #3 on itunes like it used to be. Even Ashlee Simpson could reach #7 there and Ciara hit #1. I agree that it's better than nothing but i don't want myself to get high hope. Especially, after i witness how Fall In Line reached #1 on itunes yet couldn't debut on HOH.
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Post by Dylan :) on Sept 20, 2018 4:44:23 GMT -5
It’s not huge for the Hot 100 but it is still great news that she can get that high (as it’s all relative - sales are down overall but so are her’s) having not had any real hit since 2013 :) I mean, it's not that hard to reach #3 on itunes like it used to be. Even Ashlee Simpson could reach #7 there and Ciara hit #1. I agree that it's better than nothing but i don't want myself to get high hope. Especially, after i witness how Fall In Line reached #1 on itunes yet couldn't debut on HOH. I don’t think the last point is that rare. I think I remember Salted Wound by Sia peaking at either #1 or #3 on iTunes in early 2015 and not charting either. But in general I agree, this could be dead by tomorrow
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