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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 19, 2020 0:47:14 GMT -5
Well this ain't off to a good start for me at all. I wouldn't have expected either of these to exit this early. :/ Thankfully the two revealed tonight were much better for me, lol.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 19, 2020 19:35:32 GMT -5
She ain't crackin' under pressure First one step and then another She goes along And if she falls and skins her knee She cries a while and smiles at me, and just goes on So many things that she can teach me Full of life and so completely innocent She still says she loves her daddy Goes on just like nothin' happened Forgives and forgets8. "Stronger Than I Am"Points: 100 Average: 7.69 Standard Dev: 3.52Writers: Bobbie Cryner Individual Ranks:fearlessarrow ~ 2 kamala 2024 truther ~ 3 toomuchboy ~ 3 bboat11 ~ 4 someguy ~ 6 Troublemaker ~ 8 castleoblivion26 ~ 9 BackwoodsBarbie ~ 9 tim ~ 10 Kanenrá:ke ~ 11 gardyfan ~ 11 .indulgecountry ~ 12 George Strait Junkie ~ 12 Trajectory:{Songs Remaining:} "I Hope You Dance" (guest vocals: Sons of the Desert) "After I Fall" "I Know Why The River Runs" "Why They Call It Falling" "Ashes by Now" "I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something" "Does My Ring Burn Your Finger"
8 - Stronger Than I Am 9 - Thinkin' With My Heart Again 10 - Lonely Too 11 - The Healing Kind 12 - Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 19, 2020 19:49:42 GMT -5
I remember your words and I can't keep from cryin' I could never believe that your kisses were lyin' Was there somethin' from the past Buried in a shallow grave? Did you think that it was too far gone to save?7. "Does My Ring Burn Your Finger"Points: 91 Average: 7.00 Standard Dev: 3.26Writers: Julie Miller, Buddy Miller Individual Ranks:George Strait Junkie ~ 1 Kanenrá:ke ~ 3 fearlessarrow ~ 4 gardyfan ~ 4 kamala 2024 truther ~ 5 bboat11 ~ 7 Troublemaker ~ 7 castleoblivion26 ~ 8 tim ~ 9 BackwoodsBarbie ~ 10 .indulgecountry ~ 10 toomuchboy ~ 11 someguy ~ 12 Trajectory:{Songs Remaining:} "I Hope You Dance" (guest vocals: Sons of the Desert) "After I Fall" "I Know Why The River Runs" "Why They Call It Falling" "Ashes by Now" "I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something"
7 - Does My Ring Burn Your Finger 8 - Stronger Than I Am 9 - Thinkin' With My Heart Again 10 - Lonely Too 11 - The Healing Kind 12 - Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good
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Post by Troublemaker on Mar 19, 2020 19:56:00 GMT -5
I’ve had almost perfect rankings. It would be funny if my #10 ended up being #6...
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 19, 2020 19:58:20 GMT -5
"Stronger Than I Am" is a gorgeous song on paper, but it's just a little too sleepy for me to fully get into. Even though it was my last place here, I still do not dislike it at all really.
"Does My Ring Burn Your Finger" is always a song I wish I could get more into but there's something about the arrangement or something that holds me back from really loving it.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 19, 2020 20:07:33 GMT -5
Maybe my heart is finally healin' Could it be I'm gettin over you? Baby I'm better now and feelin' Been livin' life without your lovin' Your memory's down to nearly nothin' And I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin'6. "I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something"Points: 86 Average: 6.62 Standard Dev: 2.68Writers: Lee Ann Womack, Wynn Varble, Jason Sellers Individual Ranks:.indulgecountry ~ 2 Troublemaker ~ 2 George Strait Junkie ~ 4 castleoblivion26 ~ 6 bboat11 ~ 6 someguy ~ 7 kamala 2024 truther ~ 7 tim ~ 7 fearlessarrow ~ 7 Kanenrá:ke ~ 8 gardyfan ~ 9 toomuchboy ~ 9 BackwoodsBarbie ~ 12 Trajectory:{Songs Remaining:} "I Hope You Dance" (guest vocals: Sons of the Desert) "After I Fall" "I Know Why The River Runs" "Why They Call It Falling" "Ashes by Now"
6 - I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something 7 - Does My Ring Burn Your Finger 8 - Stronger Than I Am 9 - Thinkin' With My Heart Again 10 - Lonely Too 11 - The Healing Kind 12 - Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 19, 2020 20:17:56 GMT -5
we have 5 songs remaining:
"I Hope You Dance" "Ashes By Now" "Why They Call It Falling" "After I Fall" "I Know Why the River Runs"
How will this end! Tomorrow night after I finish revealing the LeAnn Rimes Rankdown, join me here to finish this album!
I won't be around Sat or Sun to begin Something Worth Leaving Behind so that will begin on Monday night! Any last minute votes, this is your last call!
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 19, 2020 20:23:03 GMT -5
Idk how anyone could listen to this album and not think that "I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something" isn't easily within the top 5 best tracks, but okay...
"I Hope You Dance" ftw, but I'd also accept "Ashes by Now" or "After I Fall" (though I think it'll definitely come to down to 'Dance' vs. 'Ashes' for the win).
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Post by Troublemaker on Mar 19, 2020 20:31:56 GMT -5
It would be funny if my #10 ended up being #6 I guess not...
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 20, 2020 17:49:35 GMT -5
"Stronger Than I Am" is a song that I just really like for some reason. A big part of it is the lyrics. That start to the chorus ("She finally learned to say goodbye") gives me chills every time, because that is just such a brilliant line to describe a child successfully and happily growing up despite her father leaving her. I might have overranked it, but I am happy to see it escape the bottom regions here! Oh wow! #shocked at "Does My Ring Burn Your Finger" getting tanked out here! It's not my favorite of her hits either, but it's still a hit! So I am surprised that single bias didn't help it out at all! This was always one of my least favorites of her hits, but it has definitely grown on me as I have listened to it in the context of the album more. It is a very pleasant dose of energy right at the end of the album. Speaking of pleasant doses of energy! I knew "I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something" would be one of the highest album tracks here. This song is such a catchy, fun song, that stands out in a big way on an otherwise pretty lethargic album. It reminds me a lot of "Trouble's Here" on her first album. I am a bit surprised to see "I Know Why The River Runs" outlast it, but that one is also fantastic, so no complaints. Otherwise this feels like a good spot. Excited for this top 5! "I Hope You Dance" and "Ashes By Now" are the obvious top 2, but I really hope "Why They Call It Falling" manages to pull off an upset and sneak into the top 2. It has always been one of my favorite songs from Lee Ann
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 20, 2020 21:16:13 GMT -5
When I reach to hold you, I'll still be alone When I heard the ringin' of the telephone I'll think it is you It will not be true
I know why the river runs To a place somewhere far away I know why the sky is cryin When there aren't any words to say5. "I Know Why The River Runs"Points: 86 Average: 6.62 Standard Dev: 3.27Writers: Julie Miller Individual Ranks:Kanenrá:ke ~ 2 kamala 2024 truther ~ 2 castleoblivion26 ~ 3 tim ~ 4 someguy ~ 5 toomuchboy ~ 6 BackwoodsBarbie ~ 7 .indulgecountry ~ 7 bboat11 ~ 8 George Strait Junkie ~ 8 Troublemaker ~ 10 fearlessarrow ~ 12 gardyfan ~ 12 Trajectory:{Top 4 + Recap:} "I Hope You Dance" (guest vocals: Sons of the Desert) "After I Fall" "Why They Call It Falling" "Ashes by Now"
5 - I Know Why The River Runs 6 - I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something 7 - Does My Ring Burn Your Finger 8 - Stronger Than I Am 9 - Thinkin' With My Heart Again 10 - Lonely Too 11 - The Healing Kind 12 - Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good
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Post by tim on Mar 20, 2020 21:19:34 GMT -5
Look at you multitasking! "I Know Why the River Runs" is without a doubt one of the best album tracks here so I'm thankful it at least made it into the top five. That likely leaves "After I Fall" leaving next (although I could also envision it sneaking into the top 3). And then it all comes down to the title track and "Ashes by Now"!
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 20, 2020 21:26:52 GMT -5
After I fall where do I stand After my heart is in your hands And you've got it all After I fall where do I stand After I've loved you all I can Will I still stand tall After I fall After I fall It's as clear as a blue sky I don't fear you telling me a lie So I'll become your only dancer And let the sunrise bring the answer4. "After I Fall"Points: 78 Average: 6.00 Standard Dev: 3.26Writers: Mark Wright, Bill Kenner, Ronnie Rogers Individual Ranks:Kanenrá:ke ~ 1 bboat11 ~ 3 Troublemaker ~ 3 castleoblivion26 ~ 4 someguy ~ 4 .indulgecountry ~ 4 tim ~ 5 fearlessarrow ~ 6 George Strait Junkie ~ 7 gardyfan ~ 8 kamala 2024 truther ~ 10 BackwoodsBarbie ~ 11 toomuchboy ~ 12 Trajectory:{Top 4 + Recap:} "I Hope You Dance" (guest vocals: Sons of the Desert) "Why They Call It Falling" "Ashes by Now"
4 - After I Fall 5 - I Know Why The River Runs 6 - I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something 7 - Does My Ring Burn Your Finger 8 - Stronger Than I Am 9 - Thinkin' With My Heart Again 10 - Lonely Too 11 - The Healing Kind 12 - Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good
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Post by tim on Mar 20, 2020 21:38:01 GMT -5
Considering "After I Fall" was the catchier song of the last two remaining album tracks I shouldn't be surprised it came out ahead. This likely would've made for a better single than say "Does My Ring Burn Your Finger".
Here's my predictions for the top 3:
3. "Why They Call It Falling" 2. "Ashes by Now" 1. "I Hope You Dance"
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Post by tim on Mar 20, 2020 21:41:51 GMT -5
You know what, I'm going to change that bet! I'll say that "Ashes By Now" comes out on top.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 20, 2020 21:50:23 GMT -5
This mornin is Monday Where are you now? Teasin' my memory Tellin' me how To lay low when I don't want to Your love is elusive This I know now It's makin' me crazy Leavin' me out in the open When I don't want to3. "Ashes By Now"Points: 56 Average: 4.31 Standard Dev: 2.05Writers: Rodney Crowell Individual Ranks:castleoblivion26 ~ 2 tim ~ 2 gardyfan ~ 2 George Strait Junkie ~ 2 .indulgecountry ~ 3 fearlessarrow ~ 3 Troublemaker ~ 4 bboat11 ~ 5 Kanenrá:ke ~ 6 kamala 2024 truther ~ 6 BackwoodsBarbie ~ 6 toomuchboy ~ 7 someguy ~ 8 Trajectory:{Top 2 + Recap:} "I Hope You Dance" (guest vocals: Sons of the Desert) "Why They Call It Falling"
3 - Ashes By Now 4 - After I Fall 5 - I Know Why The River Runs 6 - I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something 7 - Does My Ring Burn Your Finger 8 - Stronger Than I Am 9 - Thinkin' With My Heart Again 10 - Lonely Too 11 - The Healing Kind 12 - Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good
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Post by tim on Mar 20, 2020 21:52:52 GMT -5
Oh...well that was about as unexpected as all get out. I’m literally shocked that “Ashes By Now” failed to make the top two, especially considering it came out ahead of the last two remaining songs in her artist rankdown.
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Post by fearlessarrow on Mar 20, 2020 21:53:01 GMT -5
@ the top 2 being between my 1 and 11
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 20, 2020 22:02:47 GMT -5
There was passion There was laughter The first mornin after I just couldn't get my feet to touch the ground Every time we were together We talked about forever I was certain it was Heaven we had found So why they call it fallin Why they call it fallin Why they call it fallin I don't know2. "Why They Call It Falling"Points: 50 Average: 3.85 Standard Dev: 2.82Writers: Don Schlitz, Roxie Dean Individual Ranks:someguy ~ 1 gardyfan ~ 1 toomuchboy ~ 1 bboat11 ~ 2 BackwoodsBarbie ~ 2 tim ~ 3 George Strait Junkie ~ 3 Kanenrá:ke ~ 4 kamala 2024 truther ~ 4 castleoblivion26 ~ 5 Troublemaker ~ 5 .indulgecountry ~ 8 fearlessarrow ~ 11 Trajectory:{Recap:} 1 - I Hope You Dance (Ft. Sons of the Desert) 2 - Why They Call It Falling 3 - Ashes By Now 4 - After I Fall 5 - I Know Why The River Runs 6 - I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something 7 - Does My Ring Burn Your Finger 8 - Stronger Than I Am 9 - Thinkin' With My Heart Again 10 - Lonely Too 11 - The Healing Kind 12 - Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 20, 2020 22:02:57 GMT -5
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leave you empty handed I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance1. "I Hope You Dance" Ft. Sons of the DesertPoints: 36 Average: 2.77 Standard Dev: 3.02Writers: Mark D. Sanders, Tia Sillers Individual Ranks:castleoblivion26 ~ 1 bboat11 ~ 1 kamala 2024 truther ~ 1 tim ~ 1 BackwoodsBarbie ~ 1 .indulgecountry ~ 1 fearlessarrow ~ 1 Troublemaker ~ 1 someguy ~ 2 gardyfan ~ 3 toomuchboy ~ 4 Kanenrá:ke ~ 9 George Strait Junkie ~ 10 Trajectory:{Recap:} 1 - I Hope You Dance Ft. Sons Of The Desert) 2 - Why They Call It Falling 3 - Ashes By Now 4 - After I Fall 5 - I Know Why The River Runs 6 - I Feel Like I'm Forgetting Something 7 - Does My Ring Burn Your Finger 8 - Stronger Than I Am 9 - Thinkin' With My Heart Again 10 - Lonely Too 11 - The Healing Kind 12 - Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good
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Post by tim on Mar 20, 2020 22:16:24 GMT -5
It’s long past time for “I Hope You Dance” to have finally won a rankdown as this has to be one of the most iconic songs from the 2000s. I have to say it was quite a time to be around back then when this song came out because it literally took country radio by storm. Even with all the shade it has received at times in previous rankdowns, there’s no denying that this is a song that has stood the test of time and is one that we’ll be hearing for many years to come. Thanks again, castleoblivion26 , and I’m quite anxious to see how the next album fares!
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Post by fearlessarrow on Mar 20, 2020 22:42:47 GMT -5
Wait "I Hope You Dance" hadn't won a rankdown ever? It probably is up there among my top favorite country songs - it's just THAT good. Fully deserved win even if it was the most obvious outcome. Thanks for hosting castleoblivion26, and looking forward to the Something Worth Leaving Behind reveals!
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Post by someguy on Mar 20, 2020 22:45:33 GMT -5
I was rooting for "Why They Call It Falling", but "I Hope You Dance" is a worthy (and really, the only) winner.
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 20, 2020 23:22:01 GMT -5
There are people who think "Why They Call It Falling" is the best this album has to offer? Well, I learned something new tonight...
At least the title track rightfully won this. I wasn't here for any tomfoolery like we saw with "Breathe" losing its rankdown.
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 21, 2020 2:02:25 GMT -5
There are people who think "Why They Call It Falling" is the best this album has to offer? Well, I learned something new tonight... At least the title track rightfully won this. I wasn't here for any tomfoolery like we saw with "Breathe" losing its rankdown. I mean, you already been knew that you are on the floppy side by considering it to be an underwhelming song, so...
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Post by toomuchboy on Mar 21, 2020 22:13:53 GMT -5
I Hope You Dance was always the rightful winner considering it's her signature hit. Back when it was overplayed, I got where I couldn't listen to it, but enough time has passed, I can finally enjoy it again. Why They Call It Falling is simply gorgeous.
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 22, 2020 23:45:14 GMT -5
I really don't have any idea what to expect from this Something Worth Leaving Behind rankdown! Are people going to be too distracted by some of the WTF production choices to judge the quality of the songs themselves? All the comments about how much people hate the album are really disheartening, because I made at least 3-4 new discoveries that are all among my very favorite Lee Ann songs now, and I am nervous to see how many of them will get done dirty... Is the title track going to win just because it is the biggest hit, or will we all be able to agree on anything enough to sneak an album track ahead of it?? I'm perched to see how this all goes!!
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 22, 2020 23:53:02 GMT -5
Like, we are certainly going to have an album track as high as #3 because there were only 2 singles from this album, but I wouldn't be surprised to see one sneak even further into the top 2. Based on the comments, I am really eager to see which song we agree on enough to get it that high! I have a feeling this is going to be a rankdown where we don't see a lot of agreement...
I think I'd put my money on "Blame It On Me". That song is certainly good enough to be a standout on ANY of her albums. "I Saw Your Light" is probably a safe bet too.
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 22, 2020 23:55:17 GMT -5
Also, I'm hoping like crazy that y'all didn't do "Let's Surrender" dirty just because of the production!! Melodically it is quite a jam, and Lee Ann was serving some VOCALS!!!!!
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 22, 2020 23:57:04 GMT -5
Aaaaand here's one more post so the results can start on the next page ;)
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