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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 18, 2021 19:42:37 GMT -5
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 18, 2021 20:00:22 GMT -5
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 18, 2021 20:05:57 GMT -5
Wait what!!!!!  Both singles out back-to-back, missing the top 5!!! (Leaving before "That's So Cool", no less!!!" |
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 18, 2021 20:07:23 GMT -5
Also castleoblivion26 shouldn't both of those reveals have both Pam and Lorrie's name? I feel like that's something you've been doing for the duets, but maybe I'm crazy, lmao |
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 18, 2021 20:15:25 GMT -5
bboat11 thanks for pointing that out, I fixed it. Plan for the final five reveal tomorrow night!
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Post by tim on Mar 18, 2021 23:21:55 GMT -5
“I Know What You Did Last Night” not making it into the top five is a disappointment for sure, especially when the lyrically bad “That’s So Cool” made it in. I went back and forth with that song and actually kind of assumed that it would do well, but it’s so poorly well-written that I honestly couldn’t rank it any higher than I did (time will well on that one!).
I still have four of my top five songs intact (including my #1), so there’s not too much I can complain about lol. Excited to see how this plays out!
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 18, 2021 23:24:47 GMT -5
"That's So Cool" was one of the few songs on this album that didn't suck.  |
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 19, 2021 20:42:47 GMT -5
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 19, 2021 21:10:55 GMT -5
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 19, 2021 21:15:33 GMT -5
"That's So Cool" was really difficult for me to rank. I really loved the arrangement a lot! The plucked banjo-driven instrumental reminded me a lot of Faith Hill's "Sunshine and Summertime", and the song has an overall similar sunny vibe to it that made me feel good.
But then the lyrics are kinda cringe-worthy.... Lmao. Still, the melody is strong, and with the really strong arrangement, I never felt compelled to dislike this one! I might have even underranked it at #8. But if Lorrie's voice was stronger I'm sure I would have loved this one despite the lyrics! I'm kinda happy seeing it in the top 5, tbh.
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 19, 2021 21:20:15 GMT -5
"Another Chance To" is a beautiful ballad that definitely got my attention. As with most of Lorrie's songs on this album, it would be MUCH better if her voice was stronger, but she actually does sound quite a bit better here than she does on some of the other songs. Happy to see this in the top 5! At this point I'm rooting for "Last Night's Makeup" to win, although it looks like I have my 1, 3, and 4 left, so I really won't be disappointed no matter what happens  |
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 19, 2021 21:37:42 GMT -5
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 19, 2021 21:44:38 GMT -5
"That's So Cool" is a JAM. That production is the best on the whole album, without a doubt. It sounds modern and fresh compared to a lot of the other songs on the project.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 19, 2021 21:45:53 GMT -5
Looking at the results, it looks like we largely thought Lorrie > Pam with respect to this record, lol.
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 19, 2021 21:53:56 GMT -5
Looking at the results, it looks like we largely thought Lorrie > Pam with respect to this record, lol. Yeah, that's exactly how I felt, lol. While Pam's voice sounds significantly better than Lorrie's, Lorrie had much better songs here overall to me. Where Pam shines is when they sing together! |
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 19, 2021 21:56:03 GMT -5
I liked "Envy The Sun". I think it was my highest Pam solo song. This song is so beautiful, and Pam's vocal is pretty much perfect for it. It does go on a bit long though, which is why I had it ranked below both of the remaining Lorrie songs.
Alright, my 1 vs 3!!! Let's go "Last Night's Makeup"!!!
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 19, 2021 22:40:14 GMT -5
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 19, 2021 22:40:36 GMT -5
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 19, 2021 22:49:14 GMT -5
Noooooooooo! My #1 was so close! :'(
But at least my #3 won so that's cool. I liked both of these.... something I can't say for half the album, lol.
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 19, 2021 22:50:46 GMT -5
Oh wow, not even close!!!! I really had no clue what to expect from this album, so I was relieved with pretty much every reveal that "Last Night's Makeup" had survived once we got to the top half or so. Out of all the songs on the album, this one has a melody that works the best with Lorrie's aging vocals. That descent down to the low notes in the verses is so memorable, and the chorus just sounds so natural with Lorrie's delivery. I don't expect this to do well in BotB or anything, but it is definitely one I am pleased to see a winner!
"Next Time It Rains" is quite possibly the most memorable melody on the album! The piano sounds great, and Lorrie captivates despite her rough voice. It's a song that just works really well for her! I could also hear this being successfully turned into a huge pop-country ballad like something Faith Hill would put on her Cry album or something. It's just one of those songs that could be great in a whole lot of different contexts.
Super excited to see what the next album brings!!
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Post by someguy on Mar 20, 2021 8:43:58 GMT -5
Very good winner. I can’t say I was a fan of this album or their other duets album. I like both ladies, but both felt like late career scramblings.
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Post by tim on Mar 20, 2021 11:42:18 GMT -5
I’m surprised to see both singles miss the top five, especially “I Know What You Did Last Night”. It’s a fun little bop that probably grows on you the more you listen to it (at least that’s how it was for myself). And then we have “That’s So Cool” of which I initially had ranked a bit higher on my list than where it ended up (bottom two). I like the light-heartedness of it, but with each subsequent listen I found myself thinking it to be a rather poorly written song that came off a bit amateurish (specifically the “So I googled his name found some pics on his Facebook…then I wrote on his wall” line). Anyways, I’m not surprised it was one of the better received songs since it has a bit more life to it than some of the other offerings. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get past the songwriting lol. HA! Go figure lol…I guess it’s a wash then in regards to who remains on top with the most rankdown wins  . Back when I first listened to this album sometime last year, “Last Night’s Make Up” was my favorite song and it remained so after revisiting it again. This is hands down one of the best songs on the album which shouldn’t come as a surprise considering it’s co-written by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. I’m pleasantly surprised to see it win because with each reveal I was anticipating on seeing it exit at any moment. |
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 22, 2021 20:26:53 GMT -5
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 22, 2021 22:56:58 GMT -5
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 22, 2021 23:05:39 GMT -5
"The End Of The World" isn't bad by any means! It was one that just ended up falling lower on my list the more I listened to it. It's a little boring compared to some of the other stuff on this album.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 22, 2021 23:43:41 GMT -5
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Mar 23, 2021 12:45:45 GMT -5
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 23, 2021 20:03:38 GMT -5
My bottom 2, just in opposite order! Didn't care for either of these.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 24, 2021 21:28:17 GMT -5
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Mar 24, 2021 21:50:34 GMT -5
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