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Post by toomuchboy on Aug 7, 2019 12:10:49 GMT -5
I never expect Travis Tritt to do well in these rankdowns and I suppose I shouldn't be surprised to see “Take It Easy” exit, although I would've like to have seen it make the top half. This is a jam and it’s one that I’m pretty sure can still be heard on country radio today. Yeah, there are several artists I never expect to do too well in rankdowns, and Travis Tritt is one of them. A shame, because Tritt has a lot of great songs.
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Cody Wants Out...
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 7, 2019 14:05:29 GMT -5
It's a girl my Lord in a flat-bed FordIf you take a closer look at that GMC Sierra ad amongst all the tailgates dropping like jaws, a row of Fords join the pack at about the ten-second mark (blink and you'll miss it!). tim takes another hit to his top ten, matching the highest rank of the previous song, and also has a higher SD.
Next, FOUR people are gonna lose a top 20, including a top ten. Plus, the SD is even higher! Oh, damn it! I can't believe I missed the connection between the Ford trucks that cameoed in the middle of the GMC Sierra tailgate commercial and the mention of a flatbed Ford truck in that song! I need to step up my game. Boy, if you don't know how competitive I am by now, then you don't know me at all! ;)
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Post by bboat11 on Aug 7, 2019 17:23:59 GMT -5
I ranked a Martina song higher than bboat11 ?? Come again? At least he had the good sense to put it in his top 10 as well! .indulgecountry also shows incredible taste by putting it top 20, but the rest of you all.... shameful!!! It's a total jam. I guess it IS the type of song Pulse would hate, but it still deserved way better here and I am a bit surprised it is out THIS soon. I mean, when you put one of her less-loved and often-forgotten hits at #2, there's not a lot of room for me to do much better than you I'm pleased and thrilled you like the song that much though! But my advice to you is, the sooner you accept that certain individuals are always going to tank Martina regardless of how good the song is, the better you will sleep at night Edit: Lmao that sounded way more doom-and-gloom than I meant it to. "Life #9" wasn't even really tanked by that many people. I just mean, it is always an uphill battle for her simply because not everyone appreciates a good belter. Although with "Life #9", I bet it has more to do with it being a largely forgotten song that doesn't really fit in with her usual style.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Aug 7, 2019 18:29:30 GMT -5
I ranked a Martina song higher than bboat11 ?? Come again? At least he had the good sense to put it in his top 10 as well! .indulgecountry also shows incredible taste by putting it top 20, but the rest of you all.... shameful!!! It's a total jam. I guess it IS the type of song Pulse would hate, but it still deserved way better here and I am a bit surprised it is out THIS soon. I mean, when you put one of her less-loved and often-forgotten hits at #2, there's not a lot of room for me to do much better than you I'm pleased and thrilled you like the song that much though! But my advice to you is, the sooner you accept that certain individuals are always going to tank Martina regardless of how good the song is, the better you will sleep at night Edit: Lmao that sounded way more doom-and-gloom than I meant it to. "Life #9" wasn't even really tanked by that many people. I just mean, it is always an uphill battle for her simply because not everyone appreciates a good belter. Although with "Life #9", I bet it has more to do with it being a largely forgotten song that doesn't really fit in with her usual style. I definitely ranked "Life #9" a lot lower than I thought I would. I LOVED the song when I was a kid and while I still enjoy it I don't enjoy it as much as a majority of this list, hence my ranking. Still I wouldn't have been upset to see it do better than it did
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Kanenrá:ke
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Aug 12, 2019 1:02:18 GMT -5
Having "Life #9" out around this part fits what I would've predicted from it. It's not as well liked or remembered as her biggest hits so I never thought it was going to make it into the top half.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 13, 2019 17:40:16 GMT -5
I am so sorry for the lack of reveals the last several days. I had a lot of things going on last week and today, I just developed a fever after a professional developments session this morning. Hopefully, I can post a preview of what's to come either later tonight or tomorrow.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 16, 2019 18:37:42 GMT -5
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Post by tim on Aug 18, 2019 0:34:58 GMT -5
Little Big Town's "Tornado" is a clue for "Kick a Little" by Little Texas...
007 makes me think of Clint Black's "A Good Run of Bad Luck" but not feeling certain about that...
Kelly Clarkson's "Just Missed the Train" is giving me the "What a Crying Shame" vibe...
Joseph Gordon Levitt (who looks quite sexy might I add) is a hint for "Third Rock From the Sun"...
Not really familiar with Boys Like Girls but I'm going to guess it's a clue for "The Song Remembers When".
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 21, 2019 10:26:15 GMT -5
I'm gonna go ahead and spoil one of these: This actually means that seven artists/acts will be leaving the rankdown once we reach the top 50.
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Post by tim on Aug 21, 2019 11:31:05 GMT -5
I'm gonna go ahead and spoil one of these: This actually means that seven artists/acts will be leaving the rankdown once we reach the top 50.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 23, 2019 16:45:02 GMT -5
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 23, 2019 16:52:03 GMT -5
I tried to attach a video clue for this song, but I guess the link got broken in the process (y'all probably wouldn't have liked it anyways). I suppose that harmonica solo in the first 45 seconds of the song (album version; the music video edit cuts the solo entirely) turned most of y'all off. Too many bottom half rankings put this wisdom-filled song in grave danger sadly. :( Also, for some more bad news, gardyfan loses his #2 while tim takes a heavy loss as he loses a near top five. In slightly better news, this is the last song you'll see that has over 1000 points as #59 is more than 30 points ahead.
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Post by gardyfan on Aug 23, 2019 17:00:26 GMT -5
I really need to quit doing rankdowns.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 23, 2019 18:12:38 GMT -5
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 23, 2019 18:20:31 GMT -5
If a person 'just missed the train', they could easily wish they could have been there earlier. I didn't realize 'till just now that not only did this receive a whoppin' six top 20s, but there was also a HUGE gap from Kanenrá:ke's #19 to bboat11's #64, causing it to be one of the most polarizing songs of the entire rankdown! :o Next is another #1 hit that only received two top 20s...
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 23, 2019 20:20:58 GMT -5
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Post by LBTrocks on Aug 23, 2019 20:24:13 GMT -5
Both awful songs!
I love John Anderson but that song is virtually unlistenable for me.
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Post by LBTrocks on Aug 23, 2019 20:25:36 GMT -5
Oh, and "State of Mind" is not one of Clint Black's best songs but I still love it lol
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Post by tim on Aug 23, 2019 20:37:23 GMT -5
I really need to quit doing rankdowns. When it comes to these 90's rankdowns I feel your pain because I feel like I just get slaughtered in them which hurts even more considering these are songs that I grew up with and made me the country music fan that I am today. "State of Mind" is one of those songs and it stings just a bit seeing this one not only leave now but also baffled at the numerous rankings for this in the low 90's and 100's. Clint hasn't had a lot of songs featured yet in rankdowns so I don't really have an idea of how his music is perceived on Pulse, but if this is any indication I can only assume he's not held in the same regard as I do. Back when I was just discovering country music Clint Black was one of the hottest acts at the time and I remember his music being everywhere so therefore I think there's a bit of a nostalgic factor there for sure. Anyways, I've always loved this song and the line Ain't it funny how a melody can bring back a memory Take you to another place in time Completely change your state of mind is probably one of my favorite versus of all time because it's so true. Don't let my ranking for "I Wish I Could Have Been There" fool you because I love the song, but as I've stated time and time again 1994 is just full of so many great songs that I like or love almost everything. When I think of this year, though, my mind always goes back to the Country 'Til I Die album since that is the one he released and while I'm not the biggest fan of the title track it can be fun to hear every now and then. If a person 'just missed the train', they could easily wish they could have been there earlier.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 23, 2019 20:39:50 GMT -5
Oh look! Another leftover from '93! Despite it being a top 20 contender in the early stages of the submission process, several ranks in the 100s pushed this down several positions, even threatening to leave the top half at some points. Another #2 loss is coming, and it's gonna be painful...(hey, it's really not up to me tho! )
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Post by .indulgecountry on Aug 23, 2019 20:50:45 GMT -5
Clint Black has some straight up classics: "State of Mind" just ain't one of 'em.
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Post by tim on Aug 23, 2019 21:12:57 GMT -5
Another #2 loss is coming, and it's gonna be painful...(hey, it's really not up to me tho! ) Oh I'm sure it's mine...
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 23, 2019 21:45:13 GMT -5
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 23, 2019 21:47:53 GMT -5
Go ahead and do what you gotta do It's really not up to me This feels kinda strange; Patty Loveless already loses her near top five hit from earlier in the year as we get the ball rollin' in the top half. Luckily, this got a whole lotta love from .indulgecountry and LBTrocks as they both lose a top five, including a #2 from the former. Meanwhile, castleoblivion26 loses his first top 20, after nearly dodging such a loss in the 70s.
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Post by tim on Aug 23, 2019 21:57:22 GMT -5
I had a hunch that there was a clue in there somewhere but I just couldn't pinpoint it. Which means my #2 is safe...for now! I do enjoy the chorus in "You Will" and the production always makes the song standout on its own, but I've always looked back on this to be an often forgotten single especially given her strong discography overall.
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Post by LBTrocks on Aug 23, 2019 21:57:34 GMT -5
WOW. You all suck, really suck, like suck donkey-balls.
Jam. Toal jam. The melody slays. Patty sounds amazing. So a lot of you need to go find some taste tbh
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Post by .indulgecountry on Aug 24, 2019 0:10:36 GMT -5
Lolwut? People ranked Patty Loveless in their bottom half? I don't get y'all...
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Post by kw9461 on Aug 24, 2019 9:56:42 GMT -5
I love Patty but You Will isn’t among her best. It’s a good song, but not one I revisit all that often.
John Anderson on the other hand...y’all did him dirty. The lyrics, the melody, the fiddle, all top notch. When the song comes full circle it gets me every time - one of my all-time faves.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Aug 24, 2019 14:23:05 GMT -5
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Post by LBTrocks on Aug 24, 2019 15:11:52 GMT -5
Do some of y’all even KNOW how to jam?
“Third Rock” slays.
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