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Post by raylatch98 on Apr 15, 2020 16:47:35 GMT -5
Speak Now Taylor Swift is peak Taylor Swift imo. Great album, perfect single choices, enjoyable music videos and for me was when Taylor Swift hit her peak quality wise.
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Apr 15, 2020 16:57:30 GMT -5
"Somewhere With You" is one of Kenny's best singles, and thus has a very high (for me) ranking! I actually want to listen to this one every now and then!
"Long Hot Summer" is one of Keith's worst singles, and thus has a very low (for me) ranking! I actually never want to listen to this one ever!
"Somebody's Chelsea" was such a great story song. It's a style of song I don't think worked on 2011 radio and probably would've been much bigger a few years earlier (and if it wasn't coming off 2 flops). I wish this would've been the second single.
"Mean" I kinda hated at first it took a long time for me to come around on it, like only in the last 2 years or so have I found myself appreciating it. It's strong suit for me was always the production, it's a sound I wish she had explored more!
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Post by lady𝓐fan on Apr 15, 2020 16:58:59 GMT -5
“Mean” might be my favorite Taylor song! The melody is so good and it’s just so catchy.
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Post by austin on Apr 15, 2020 18:20:25 GMT -5
The Taylor stans both ranking this at #11 ❤️
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Post by ClevelandRox on Apr 15, 2020 18:24:41 GMT -5
The exact same Taylor tanker(s) I've come to expect, they probably hate Mean because they're liars, and pathetic and alone in life and mean (and it has nothing to do with being jealous of Taylor Swift). If Mean was somehow out before Sparks Fly, I'm sure Sparks will be in the next reveal or two. 🙄
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Post by LBTrocks on Apr 15, 2020 19:19:35 GMT -5
“Mean” has always been one of my most hated Taylor Swift songs. Cheesy melody/lyrics and a pretty terrible vocal from Taylor.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Apr 15, 2020 19:33:04 GMT -5
The exact same Taylor tanker(s) I've come to expect, they probably hate Mean because they're liars, and pathetic and alone in life and mean (and it has nothing to do with being jealous of Taylor Swift). If Mean was somehow out before Sparks Fly, I'm sure Sparks will be in the next reveal or two. 🙄 I think this comment went a little too far. I'm sorry that I cannot stand a song that you love. While there are songs from Taylor I like "Mean" is easily near the bottom for me. “Mean” has always been one of my most hated Taylor Swift songs. Cheesy melody/lyrics and a pretty terrible vocal from Taylor. 100% this. Something about the lyrics always rubbed me the wrong way.
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Post by taylor on Apr 15, 2020 19:55:51 GMT -5
The exact same Taylor tanker(s) I've come to expect, they probably hate Mean because they're liars, and pathetic and alone in life and mean (and it has nothing to do with being jealous of Taylor Swift). If Mean was somehow out before Sparks Fly, I'm sure Sparks will be in the next reveal or two. 🙄 I mean, on a list of 125, you had to expect they'd all leave at some point. This comment seems to be a bit much. I ranked it at #35 and I love the song but in the tier of my favorites on this list, it was near the bottom for me.
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 15, 2020 19:59:13 GMT -5
I have always hated "Mean". The singsongy, lilting melody just rubs me the wrong way, and makes the lyrics feel really contrived. It has a good message, but it gets there in a really juvenile, middle-schoolerish sort of way. I felt like my rank was pretty generous, and solely rooted in my increased appreciation for Taylor as an artist in recent years on top of this being a pretty weak year. And I will never forgive "Mean" for stealing Martina's Grammy for Best Country Performance at the 2012 Grammys, soooo...
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 16, 2020 12:18:52 GMT -5
#26. Lady Antebellum - "We Owned The Night"
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Post by raylatch98 on Apr 16, 2020 12:23:44 GMT -5
"Tell me have you ever wanted someone so much it hurts!" The melody and intro of that song was just so energetic. Near the end the song does begin to peter out.
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 16, 2020 12:35:03 GMT -5
#25. Kellie Pickler - "Tough"
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Post by raylatch98 on Apr 16, 2020 12:39:25 GMT -5
This song should have been a top 10 to 15 hit. Solid song, great music video and country radio really biffed it around this time with Kellie Pickler
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Post by lady𝓐fan on Apr 16, 2020 12:41:57 GMT -5
“We Owned the Night” is such a nostalgic song for me. It immediately makes me feel like I’m on a road trip, lol.
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Post by toomuchboy on Apr 16, 2020 12:46:41 GMT -5
I think I prefer her on her poppier first two albums, but "Tough" is still a great song. 100 Proof is a strong album, too. I was so angry when radio started pushing her out this era.
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 16, 2020 12:49:30 GMT -5
#24. Kenny Chesney (feat. Grace Potter) - "You and Tequila"
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 16, 2020 12:50:23 GMT -5
The lowest-finishing Taylor Swift song at #27 in a year-end country rankdown!? I will cherish this moment because I can't see this happening ever (granted we've done most years Taylor was in).
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 16, 2020 13:07:33 GMT -5
The Taylor stans both ranking this at #11 ❤️ #taste I have always hated "Mean". The singsongy, lilting melody just rubs me the wrong way, and makes the lyrics feel really contrived. It has a good message, but it gets there in a really juvenile, middle-schoolerish sort of way. I felt like my rank was pretty generous, and solely rooted in my increased appreciation for Taylor as an artist in recent years on top of this being a pretty weak year. And I will never forgive "Mean" for stealing Martina's Grammy for Best Country Performance at the 2012 Grammys, soooo... Well it's not Taylor's fault that "Mean" won the Grammy :kii: But I do agree that Martina should've won that year though also because Taylor had already won with "White Horse" before.
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 16, 2020 13:43:57 GMT -5
#23. Justin Moore - "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away"
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 16, 2020 13:56:28 GMT -5
#22. Zac Brown Band - "Colder Weather"
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Post by austin on Apr 16, 2020 14:10:40 GMT -5
The exact same Taylor tanker(s) I've come to expect, they probably hate Mean because they're liars, and pathetic and alone in life and mean (and it has nothing to do with being jealous of Taylor Swift). If Mean was somehow out before Sparks Fly, I'm sure Sparks will be in the next reveal or two. 🙄 I think this comment went a little too far. I'm sorry that I cannot stand a song that you love. While there are songs from Taylor I like "Mean" is easily near the bottom for me. I don't want to speak for anyone, but I think it was just lyrics from the bridge of "Mean!" Drunk and grumbling on about how I can't sing But all you are is mean All you are is mean and a liar and pathetic And alone in life and mean, and mean, and mean, and mean
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 16, 2020 14:10:42 GMT -5
#21. George Strait - "Here For a Good Time"
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 16, 2020 14:13:30 GMT -5
The Top 20:
Chris Young - "Voices" Taylor Swift - "Back to December" Jason Aldean (feat. Kelly Clarkson) - "Don't You Wanna Stay" Thompson Square - "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not?" Miranda Lambert - "Heart Like Mine" Sara Evans - "A Little Bit Stronger" Chris Young - "Tomorrow" Lady Antebellum - "Just a Kiss" Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood - "Remind Me" Jake Owen - "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" Taylor Swift - "Sparks Fly" The Band Perry - "You Lie" Miranda Lambert - "Baggage Claim" Sunny Sweeney - "From a Table Away" Easton Corbin - "I Can't Love You Back" Edens Edge - "Amen" Brett Eldredge - "Raymond" Sara Evans - "My Heart Can't Tell You No" Sunny Sweeney - "Staying's Worse Than Leaving" Reba - "When Love Gets a Hold of You"
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 16, 2020 14:20:37 GMT -5
I think this comment went a little too far. I'm sorry that I cannot stand a song that you love. While there are songs from Taylor I like "Mean" is easily near the bottom for me. I don't want to speak for anyone, but I think it was just lyrics from the bridge of " Mean!" Drunk and grumbling on about how I can't sing But all you are is mean All you are is mean and a liar and pathetic And alone in life and mean, and mean, and mean, and mean"ME!" has worked its way into "Mean" here
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Post by austin on Apr 16, 2020 14:21:13 GMT -5
I don't want to speak for anyone, but I think it was just lyrics from the bridge of " Mean!" Drunk and grumbling on about how I can't sing But all you are is mean All you are is mean and a liar and pathetic And alone in life and mean, and mean, and mean, and mean"ME!" has worked its way into "Mean" here I'm the only one of me Baby thats fun of Mean!
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 16, 2020 14:22:36 GMT -5
Can I say how ecstatic I am to see TWO Sunny Sweeney songs in the top 20!? The Concrete singles were all so strong but snubbed by country radio (except for "From a Table Away") :'(
Everyone knew I'd be happy about two Taylor Swift songs in the top 20 but this is a cherry on top :)
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Post by austin on Apr 16, 2020 14:22:52 GMT -5
My guess on next 5 out: Edens Edge - "Amen" Brett Eldredge - "Raymond" Taylor Swift - "Back to December" Chris Young - "Tomorrow" Easton Corbin - "I Can't Love You Back"
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Post by fireflies on Apr 16, 2020 14:28:43 GMT -5
I'm glad Justin had a good showing here!
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 16, 2020 14:30:09 GMT -5
WAIT RAYMOND MADE TOP 20 TOO!?
I'm having a field day out here lol
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Post by kw9461 on Apr 16, 2020 14:44:15 GMT -5
Wow, can't believe "Colder Weather" didn't even make the top 20. ZBB's best song by a good margin and easily their most critically acclaimed. Even if Zac's voice isn't for everyone, the arrangement is downright beautiful. Great story song as well (although I'm always a sucker for melancholy songs). Easily among my 5 or so favorites from the past decade.
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