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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 13, 2020 20:07:32 GMT -5
"What's A Broken Heart" is the only song on the album that I felt was even remotely boring, which made it an easy last place rank. The melody was not engaging or pleasing to me. I am shocked it wasn't taylor is terrified 's #1, tbh! speaking of #1 losses... |
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 13, 2020 20:10:52 GMT -5
Most people use money to measure success
The big car they're driving and the way that they dress
If there's someone who loves you you're richer by far
You don't know how lucky you are
Society's pages she never may grace
Or dress in fine garments of satin and lace
But if comfort awaits you in the warmth of her arms
You don't know how lucky you are7. "You Don't Know How Lucky You Are"Points: 63
Average: 6.30
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 13, 2020 20:12:54 GMT -5
Another one with a low ranking from me, but that I love. Such a great album. Krauss’ backing vocals are lovely.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 13, 2020 20:32:10 GMT -5
When she lies and she will
When all is said and done
When you cry and you will
You're gonna want to run
So go ahead and do what you gotta do
It's really not up to me
But the day will come when you finally see
Where you want to be
When you're gonna be back
When you hurt and you will
Who's gonna sympathize
Well she won't but I will
Then you'll realize6. "You Will"Points: 56
Average: 5.60
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 13, 2020 20:50:08 GMT -5
Gonna stop there for now.
Personally a bit disappointed to see both "You Will" and "What's A Broken Heart" miss the top 5 as I love those 2.
I've always found "You Will" to be fun and I enjoy it a lot. Really don't understand the dislike for this one.
I do get why some don't like "What's A Broken Heart" because of how slow it is but it is really effective in bringing the emotions of the lyrics out with the production.
I will finish this tomorrow night!
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 13, 2020 22:29:53 GMT -5
I've always found "You Will" to be fun and I enjoy it a lot. Really don't understand the dislike for this one. More than half the participants had it top 5. |
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Apr 13, 2020 23:19:44 GMT -5
"You Don't Know How Lucky You Are" was just a perfect 90's song, not sure how it didn't at least make it to the top half.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 14, 2020 0:10:33 GMT -5
I've always found "You Will" to be fun and I enjoy it a lot. Really don't understand the dislike for this one. More than half the participants had it top 5. I was more referring to those who ranked it low |
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Post by toomuchboy on Apr 14, 2020 10:50:54 GMT -5
I'm happy "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" at least made it higher than "You Will," wherever it lands from here. It's my favorite PL song after "You Can Feel Bad."
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 14, 2020 10:55:46 GMT -5
Is “HCIHYSG” not a modern country classic?
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 14, 2020 14:37:36 GMT -5
Is “HCIHYSG” not a modern country classic? It is definitely one of her most remembered and iconic hits, so I’m not sure why people are treating it like some outcast pariah that is suddenly not going to experience the benefits of single bias 😂 |
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 14, 2020 15:39:06 GMT -5
I haven't done a lot of comments. Let's catch up!
"How About You" was not on my radar for last place at all. This song is quite catchy! It does have a very weird structure, where the thing that sounds like the chorus only happens once, and tbh the whole song could have been stronger if that portion had happened twice. The song just kinda ends out of nowhere.
"Mr. Man In The Moon" isn't BAD by any means, but it is a song that I consistently found myself putting towards the bottom of my list every time I listened to this album. I would never skip it or anything, but the melody doesn't fully grab me.
I think I have said my piece on "What's A Broken Heart". The song just totally bores me compared to anything else on the album. I still enjoy it enough to never skip it, but the rest of the album is strong enough to put this at the bottom. Throughout this series I have criticized several of Patty's ballads for weak vocal performances that sound a bit pitchy, and tbh I think this song has that same problem.
"You Don't Know How Lucky You Are" has a delightful classic country sound to it. I could absolutely hear George Strait or Mark Chesnutt or someone doing this in the '90s just as easily as Patty. It is only at #8 on my list because of how strong this album is overall...
Count me shocked to see "You Will" so low!! It has never been one of my favorites of Patty's hits, but for some reason in the context of this album I enjoyed it a LOT more. It definitely deserved to be overshadowed by the other big hits here, but seeing it miss the top 5 just doesn't feel right.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 14, 2020 18:34:40 GMT -5
Across town he's in a hotel room
He can't keep his eyes off the phone
He's thinking that soon she'll break down and call
To tell him she's sorry
And beg him back home
There's a lonesome fool waiting
On each end of the line
There's a measure of blame on both sides
Until each heart is willing
There's no hope at all
'Cause love builds the bridges
But pride builds the walls5. "Love Builds the Bridges (Pride Builds the Walls)"Points: 55
Average: 5.50
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 14, 2020 18:47:06 GMT -5
"Love Builds The Bridges (Pride Builds The Walls)" has a very good message. It is one of those messages that is so insightful and specific that it tends to stay with you. However, due to that specificity, I could not help but compare it to every other song I have ever heard that uses a similar metaphor, such as Travis Tritt's "Foolish Pride", and of course the most recent example on my mind is Alan Jackson's "Tonight I Climbed The Wall" thanks to his rankdown.
Still, this song is really good. My biggest gripe with it is that "There's no hope at all" line. To me the most natural thing to do with that line would be to go up on the last word and really belt it out, like "There's no hope at aaaaaaaallll". Similar to the way Martina does the "Til the day that he diiiiiiees" line in "Cheap Whiskey" (Specifically how "dies" starts on a high note. Not the sustained descension of pitch that follows, because that wouldn't work in this song.) What Patty does instead sounds so half-baked and non-committal by comparison. However, that is a minor gripe, and otherwise this is a great song! I'll take that perfect rank!
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 14, 2020 19:37:07 GMT -5
I don't need to go crazy
Runnin' round town til dawn
The last thing I need's a shoulder
To let my tears fall on
If you wanna know the truth
I'd be good as new
If it weren't for just a little
Thing or two
All I need is not to need you
All I want is not to go on
Wanting you like this
Missin' every kiss
This broken heart is bound
To make a breakthrough
All I need is not to need you4. "All I Need (Is Not To Need You)"Points: 51
Average: 5.10
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Apr 14, 2020 19:43:26 GMT -5
Ah was hoping "Love Builds The Bridge" could sneak one spot higher, I knew it couldn't compete with the 3 singles remaining but it's such a great song! As bboat11 said it's a topic that's been covered a few times but I always really enjoyed this take on it! |
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 14, 2020 19:57:33 GMT -5
"All I Need (Is Not To Need You)" is such a catchy, perfectly '90s country jam! That "This broken heart's bound to see a breakthrough" lyric is also low-key iconic. This sounds like it could have been a single! Now, it's time for "Nothin' But The Wheel" to gtfo so the album's two iconic hits can battle it out in the top 2... Edit: Also castleoblivion26 the ranks are not in order for that last reveal  |
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 14, 2020 20:04:16 GMT -5
"All I Need (Is Not To Need You)" is such a catchy, perfectly '90s country jam! That "This broken heart's bound to see a breakthrough" lyric is also low-key iconic. This sounds like it could have been a single! Now, it's time for "Nothin' But The Wheel" to gtfo so the album's two iconic hits can battle it out in the top 2... Edit: Also castleoblivion26 the ranks are not in order for that last reveal fixed! I forgot to order them lol, it won't happen again. I did it for all of them. I was excited to see "All I Need" do so well cause I love the song! It is among my favorite non-singles from this album, along with "What's A Broken Heart" |
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 14, 2020 20:18:13 GMT -5
Staying clear of the interstate
I'm seeking out those old two lanes
Trying to explain the way I feel
Till all at once it's half past three
And it's down...to just the trucks and me
And I'm holding on to nothin' but the wheel
I've been trying to drive you off my mind
Maybe that way baby I can leave it all behind
And forty-one goes on and on
And the lights go winding in the dawn
The sky's the color now of polished steel
And the only thing I know for sure
Is if you don't want me anymore
Then I'm holding on to nothin' but the wheel3. "Nothin' But the Wheel"Points: 37
Average: 3.70
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 14, 2020 20:51:41 GMT -5
You've got a thing or two to learn about me baby
'Cause I ain't taking it no more and I don't mean maybe
You don't know right from wrong
Well the love we had is gone
So blame it on your lying, cheating, cold deadbeating,
Two-timing, double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart
Well all I wanted was to be your one and only
And all I ever got from you was being lonely
Now that dream is laid to rest
'Cause you have failed the test
Hey blame it on your lying, cheating, cold deadbeating,
Two-timing, double dealing
Mean mistreating, loving heart2. "Blame It On Your Heart"Points: 31
Average: 3.10
Standard Dev: 2.47Writers: Harlan Howard, Kostas  Individual Ranks:.indulgecountry ~ 1 bboat11 ~ 1 George Strait Junkie ~ 1 castleoblivion26 ~ 2 tim ~ 2 taylor is terrified ~ 2 Kanenrá:ke ~ 3 someguy ~ 4 toomuchboy ~ 6 jenglisbe ~ 9 Trajectory: |
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 14, 2020 20:51:55 GMT -5
I sat on our bed, he packed his suitcase
I held a picture of our wedding day
His hands were trembling, we both were crying
He kissed me gently and then he quickly walked away
I called up Mama, she said, Time will ease your pain
Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same
And she said, How can I help you to say goodbye
It's OK to hurt, and it's OK to cry
Come, let me hold you and I will try
How can I help you to say goodbye1. "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye"Points: 31
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Post by taylor is terrified on Apr 14, 2020 20:57:01 GMT -5
A perfect Top 3! Literally perfect Top 3 for me!  "Blame It On Your Heart" is a classic country bop and the other two are also incredible and were a clear Top 3 set for me. |
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Post by toomuchboy on Apr 14, 2020 21:12:37 GMT -5
So happy this won! I just expected it to go out around 3 or 4 because I've seen it tanked in other rankdowns. Thanks for hosting!
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Post by someguy on Apr 14, 2020 21:16:11 GMT -5
Great winner! One of my very favourite Patty songs.
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 14, 2020 21:45:45 GMT -5
Ooo, we’ve got us a TIE!!!
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Apr 14, 2020 22:19:25 GMT -5
Ooo, we’ve got us a TIE!!! This feels fitting actually! Great end to this! |
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 15, 2020 0:45:21 GMT -5
I am also thrilled to see both songs be able to win! Both "How Can I Help You" and "Blame It" are among the most definitive releases of her entire career, so they absolutely deserve to share the win here. Low-key shocked that HCIHYSG did THAT well, as I figured single bias would get it to the top 2 and then the haters would prevent it from even holding a candle to BIOYH. Seeing it WIN the tie and come out at #1 is a huge surprise for me!!!
I love both of these songs very much, but I have to be honest and say that HCIHYSG has not aged very well. The production sounds sooooooooo dated and tired. BIOYH is no spring chicken either, but that one sounds just like any other mid-'90s jam like George's "Check Yes Or No", Reba's "The Fear Of Being Alone", Mary Chapin Carpenter's "Down At The Twist And Shout", Martina's "Life #9", etc. Almost of which are a few years newer than BIOYH, which speaks to the quality of the production job that that one received! Whereas HCIHYSG sounds more like something half a decade older (Lorrie's "Dear Me", Reba's "Whoever's In New England", etc.) The fact that they are from the same album feels a bit unexpected, as HCIHYSG sounds like it would be at least a couple album eras older.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 15, 2020 19:37:01 GMT -5
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Post by tim on Apr 15, 2020 20:21:43 GMT -5
Oh, I better get caught up before you move onto the next album! I’m not sure if this was noted before, but Only What I Feel was Patty’s first album she released after having vocal cord surgery. There is a noticeable difference in her voice prior to this and in fact every song on this album was re-recorded after her surgery to capture the richer sound of her voice. I’ve seen and read interviews with Patty where she mentions that this was the scariest time of her life because there was a lot of uncertainty what her voice would sound like after and if she’d even be able to sing again. And the rest is history!
Anyways, back to the results! I agree this was a fitting end as both “Blame It On Your Heart” and “How Can I Help You Say Goodbye” have gone onto become two of her signature hits. I really thought BIOYH was going to run away with the win especially considering it made it all the way into the top 3 in her artist rankdown, so I am pleasantly surprised by this outcome!
Neither “Love Builds the Bridges” or “All I Need (Is Not To Need You)” were on my radar as possible top five contenders and I wouldn’t necessarily consider either song to be the strongest album tracks, which handily belongs to “What’s a Broken Heart”. Quite shocked and disappointed to see this out in the bottom three as it’s always been a song that has captured my attention both lyrically and vocally.
Looking forward to the next album!
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 15, 2020 20:26:39 GMT -5
 at how split we all seem to be on "What's A Broken Heart". It seems like we either love it or hate it! |
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