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Post by recordyear on Sept 27, 2018 4:03:32 GMT -5
 1. The Snake (Eric Church, Jeremy Spillman, Travis Meadows) 2. Hanging Around (Eric Church, Jeff Hyde) 3. Heart Like A Wheel (Eric Church) 4. Some Of It (Bobby Pinson, Clint Daniels, Eric Church, Jeff Hyde) 5. Monsters (Eric Church, Jeff Hyde) 6. Hippie Radio (Eric Church) 7. Higher Wire (Casey Beathard, Eric Church, Scooter Carusoe) 8. Desperate Man (Eric Church, Ray Wylie Hubbard) 9. Solid (Anders Osborne, Eric Church) 10. Jukebox And A Bar (Eric Church) 11. Drowning Man (Casey Beathard, Eric Church) |
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phil1996
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Post by phil1996 on Sept 27, 2018 8:07:35 GMT -5
The greatest songwriter of our generation did it again. This is Church at his finest again. Some is classic Eric, some is a bit out of left field, but that’s what makes the Chief the Chief. (Premium church choir member, so I was able to hear this last night)
The Snake - this is some of the most genius songwriting I’ve ever heard. He really compared todays system to a Rattlesnake and a Copperhead. Same theme of Call to Arms by Sturgill, but Eric took it to a different level, lyrically.
Hangin Around - can’t stop jamming to this. 60’s-70’s funk rock. Old school music fans will love this, will be a big concert favorite.
Heart Like a Wheel - kinda a more retro Blue Ain’t Your Color. Love the production and Joanna’s backup vocals on this. Pretty sure this will be a big hit. Already selling well.
Some Of It - this will be the biggest smash off the album. Probably a Song of the Year contender in the future. Classic church.
Monsters - sounds like it came straight from the Sinners Like Me album. Excellent lyrics that lots can relate to. This is another one that screams big radio hit.
Hippie Radio - this is the “Springsteen” of the album. I’m not sure if it’ll go to radio, but my lord what a beautifully written song. Just incredible stuff here. Will go down as one of his all time best tunes.
Higher Wire - this is like a mash of Rolling Stones/Pink Floyd. It took me a few listens (as did a few other songs) but I’m loving it. Such a throwback. If you liked track 2 you’ll probably be a big fan of this one.
Desperate Man - been on repeat since July.
Solid - here’s what makes this guy so good — this song is the most generic on the album, but he still manages to make it memorable. The intro is amazing, one of my favorite moments on the record. Bass line kicks ass. Throws some cool wrenches into the production. Really adds to the song so much.
Jukebox and a Bar - this is Merle-esque. Old school country music with astonishing heartbreak lyrics, that Church has always done so well.
Drowning Man - another one where the harmony with Joanna is on point. Will be a great concert song, probably a big fan favorite. Lots of it is solely vocals and a guitar, wish it had a nice drum beat through the whole song as opposed to just 45 seconds or so.
Single predictions
2. Some Of It
3. Heart Like a Wheel (might be next tho with its current sales)
4. Monsters
5. One of Hippie Radio / Solid / Jukebox and a Bar
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Post by kim8 on Sept 27, 2018 10:09:12 GMT -5
I haven’t had a chance to listen yet. I did listen to the full version of Some if It though since that was my favorite from all the previews. Oh my! I’m just totally in love with that one. So relatable. Such a radio friendly song. If that’s not the next single, I don’t think I can wait until it is. Better be huge!
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Post by George Strait Junkie on Sept 27, 2018 19:44:58 GMT -5
damn what a record this is. i need more listens to do a real ranking of the album. but here are my favorites on the first listen.
so far i love all these songs
Jukebox And A Bar - wow this does sound like a Hag song what a song
Drowning Man
Solid
Some Of It
Mosnsters
Desperate Man
Heart Like A Wheel
the rest im not to sure about. but we shall see with more listens. i think i still like Mr. Misunderstood as an album more. its good that i know i like more than half of this one.
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Post by winstonmurdock on Sept 27, 2018 20:56:55 GMT -5
Going through it for the 4th time, but can only hear through my computer and need to hear it through some good speakers. "Hippie Radio" is my favorite. "Jukebox and a Bar" and "Some of It" close behind. I don't hear a real weak entry, although "Higher Wire" might be. Got a feeling this is only going to get better with time. Still the best in the business in my opinion. Outstanding writing.
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Post by kim8 on Sept 27, 2018 21:12:14 GMT -5
I’ve been listening here and there all day to this. I can’t get over how fantastic the songwriting is. He just expresses things so well and so cleverly. Every song has amazing lyrics. Some of these obviously aren’t going to be radio singles but even The Snake is brilliant. I agree with Phil’s assessment on what the singles should be with maybe Hippie Radio a strong contender for the last single. Some of It is still my absolute favorite and is shaping up to be one of my favorites of all his albums. I’m so excited to see the success of this album.
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Post by collinkottke on Oct 3, 2018 10:52:04 GMT -5
I'm gonna declare this Eric Church Day for me. I grabbed tickets for both Minneapolis shows on the new tour and 30 minutes later my vinyl copy of Desperate Man showed up early. I still haven't listened to the album via NPR, but now I have to.
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Post by Troublemaker on Oct 3, 2018 16:12:26 GMT -5
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recordyear
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Post by recordyear on Oct 3, 2018 19:05:02 GMT -5
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phil1996
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Post by phil1996 on Oct 3, 2018 19:37:11 GMT -5
That LA Times article is horrible. What is that guy even talking about? Does he like music?
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Post by McCreerian (Harris 2024!) on Oct 4, 2018 17:14:42 GMT -5
I like this album. I got tickets to see him next year for the first time. I don't like this album as much as I do "The Outsiders." I said the same thing about "Mr. Misunderstood." My favorite Eric songs are his rockers and I still blast "The Outsiders" album the most of all his. That's the album that made me a fan. This one has great lyrics, vocals, and melodies, but I hope next album he blows the speakers out again.
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Post by lady𝓐fan on Oct 4, 2018 17:20:18 GMT -5
Will this have a ticket bundle?
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recordyear
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Post by recordyear on Oct 4, 2018 17:26:30 GMT -5
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Post by George Strait Junkie on Oct 4, 2018 18:03:25 GMT -5
been playing this alot on NPR. cant wait to get the cd tomorrow. while its not as fantastic as Mr Misunderstood or Sinners Like Me. its right after both. here's my rankings of the album. theres only one track i dont care for at all.
1. Jukebox And A Bar - one of Eric's greatest songs. i have had this on repeat over all of the tracks. i just keep on coming back to it.
2. Some Of It - has to be a single
3. Drowning Man
4. Solid
5. Desperate Man
6. The Snake - love the writing & production here. its so damn genus. it took me several plays to understand where it was going. such a fantastic song.
7. Monsters
8. Heart Like A Wheel - the next single its so obvious . i dont mind tho i'd pick another.
9. Hippie Radio - im not the hippie type or like rock n roll. cept for when EC does it. but its a great track.
10. Higher Wire
11. Hanging Around - this is the one track i cant get into. i dont hate it just dont care for it. maybe with more plays and i'lll be playing this album a shit ton. maybe it'll grow on me.
songs i'd love to see as the next singles
2. Jukebox And A Bar - hey i can dream right
3. Some Of It - this will be a single im sure of it
4. The Snake - again dreaming
5. Drowning Man - no chance tho since the this and the lead single have close titles
songs i predict will be the next singles
2. Heart Like A Wheel
3. Some Of It
4. Monsters
5. Solid
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Post by bluepaisley on Oct 4, 2018 22:48:29 GMT -5
Wow, Eric Church does it again! I do not think there is a mainstream country artist in the past two decades who has been this consistent in terms of the quality and cohesiveness of albums! It took me a while to get past "The Snake" because I liked it so much and listened to it repeatedly.
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Post by recordyear on Oct 5, 2018 4:12:53 GMT -5
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Post by winstonmurdock on Oct 5, 2018 9:18:35 GMT -5
Has been on repeat for 3 days now. Most certainly my favorite album since "Carolina". Higher Wire has gone from my least favorite to Top 3. From top to bottom for me:
"Hippie Radio"
"Drowning Man"
"Higher Wire"
"Some Of It"
"Jukebox and a Bar"
"The Snake"
"Heart Like a Wheel"
"Desperate Man"
"Monsters"
"Solid"
"Hanging Around"
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Post by collinkottke on Oct 5, 2018 12:53:42 GMT -5
Will this have a ticket bundle? I didn't get an album with it when I bought tickets on the Verified Fan Pre-Sale. I'd assume that'd be the same for general on-sale, but cannot confirm that. |
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Post by gardyfan on Oct 5, 2018 13:11:50 GMT -5
No ticket bundle as I looked into buying them today.
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Post by countrymusicjunkie on Oct 5, 2018 17:58:25 GMT -5
Another great album from Eric. I'm not sure anything will ever top "Chief" for me but this may very well end up being my second favorite Church album.
1.Drowning Man
2.Some Of It
3.Jukebox And A Bar
4.Monsters
5.Hippie Radio
6.Higher Wire
7.Solid
8.The Snake
9.Desperate Man
10.Heart Like A Wheel
11.Hangin' Around
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Post by recordyear on Oct 5, 2018 20:48:39 GMT -5
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Post by winstonmurdock on Oct 5, 2018 22:28:33 GMT -5
Another reason for me to not give a F about a Rolling Stone review. They have gone totally political.
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recordyear
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Post by recordyear on Oct 6, 2018 20:18:54 GMT -5
HDD early prediction: 100-110k pure sales and 110-120k SPS.
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Post by recordyear on Oct 9, 2018 19:37:54 GMT -5
New HDD prediction: 106-111k pure sales, 115-120k SPS (4th overall)
Also acoustic video for Hippie Radio is released.
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Post by dm2081 on Oct 9, 2018 21:50:25 GMT -5
Don't feel like typing out all my thoughts, but I have to stop by to say that "Jukebox And A Bar" is easily one of the best songs he's ever written. Wow its so good.
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Post by kcaviator on Oct 11, 2018 6:37:36 GMT -5
I’m a few complete, front-to-back listens in and still not getting into this album. Definitely one of, if not the least favorite from EC. I’m fairly disappointed because Mr. Misunderstood was one of his best in my opinion.
1. Drowning Man
(I wish DM had a deeper bass after the first verse, kind of like Homeboy does. Could be a huge, atmospheric song but it feels incomplete. Still my favorite on the album.)
2. Some of It
3. Monsters
4. Higher Wire
5. Desperate Man
6. Hippie Radio
7. Solid
8. Hangin’ Around
9. Jukebox and a Bar
10. Heart Like a Wheel
11. The Snake
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Post by phil1996 on Oct 11, 2018 8:45:18 GMT -5
kcaviator completely agree on Drowning Man. Excellent song, incomplete production. That song could’ve been next level type stuff
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recordyear
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Post by recordyear on Oct 13, 2018 0:32:56 GMT -5
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Post by onebuffalo on Oct 14, 2018 16:36:24 GMT -5
#1 country, #5 top 200 album with 103,000 sold. Congratulations, Eric Church.
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Post by George Strait Junkie on Oct 15, 2018 19:34:56 GMT -5
with more listens my ranking has changed witch is very rare for me heres my new ranking
1. Jukebox And A Bar (Same) - still one of Eric's greatest songs cant get enough of it
2. Drowning Man - up From #3 - man this song can't get the chorus out of my head love it
3. Some Of It (Down From #2)
4. The Snake (Up From #6) - once i truly understood the lyrics i fell in love with this song
5. Monsters (up From #7)
6. Heart Like A Wheel (Up From #8)
7. Desperate Man (Down From #5)
8. Solid (Down from #4) - still really dig this tune but the cream rose to the top and glazed over this one
9. Hippie Radio (Same)
10. Higher Wire (Same)
11. Hanging Around (Same) - still dont like this song at all and at this point i never will
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but Hangin' Around is on Canada's NMF. It is also promoted on itunes.
