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Post by someguy on Sept 19, 2020 23:57:01 GMT -5
I was hoping for "Barefoot Blue Jean Night", but both songs are great. Thanks for hosting!
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Sept 20, 2020 0:07:28 GMT -5
Thanks feary for allowing me to get the final reveal post to the top of page 10! There you have it, folks! Maybe this is a bit of a stunner for some, but by nearly 20 points, "Anywhere with You" takes the crown over "Barefoot Blue Jean Night," which takes home silver. Both of these songs were huge forces in this rankdown. The title track was not ONCE going to budge from the Top 3 as you can see, and even was the #1 contender for a number of lists. LBTrocks did his best to get it out as far as possible, but only managed to send it back to #3. However, Flops' tanking proved too much for the song to recover from, as it only managed to bring itself back to #2 while "Anywhere with You" slid right on by, propelled to #1 by Flops. That's where AWY stayed for the rest of the submission process, with the exception of a very brief moment as the runner-up. I personally ranked the title track at #5 because while I hate the lyrics (Jake Owen and Luke Bryan invented bro-country ) I do still love the production, and it never fails to send me right back to fourth-fifth grade, which is how young I was in 2011 when this album was released. This song was everywhere at the time on my local station. However, I very much preferred "Anywhere with You" so thanks Flops for bringing the change in tides!
Thanks everyone for submitting and following along, and being so patient as I took so long with these reveals due to college! I'm going to go ahead and pause the album series here. There's been quite a lot happening in the country rankdown world and it's become a bit much for me to keep up with to be quite frank. That, and with RBG passing last night, there is now absolutely no time to waste in the election season. It's time to buckle up and put all of our energy into turning Washington a deep shade of blue on November 3. Please, I beg you to join me if you're American and 18+ in voting and doing everything you can to have your own family/friends join you. It's vitally important; I'm young enough that thanks to RBG's death, my grandchildren's America is on the ballot, and depending on how old you might be, the rest of your lifetime is on the ballot. The importance really can't be overstated or stressed highly enough. PLEASE VOTE.I'll return to this series once 2021 rolls around! :)
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Post by .indulgecountry on Sept 20, 2020 1:48:38 GMT -5
Oh wow, an upset!! I totally expected the overrated and overplayed title track to win this, but I am pleasantly surprised and thankful to see the far superior "Anywhere with You" win instead. Almost makes up for the injustice of all the great album tracks that were sadly tanked in favor of singles bias. </3
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Post by LBTrocks on Sept 20, 2020 3:57:11 GMT -5
Very pleasantly surprised by this outcome! "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" is just an abysmal bro-leaning song to me, I actually can't stand anything about it lol. It was hands down the worst song on this album too, hence my last place ranking. "Anywhere With You" however is a great song and I couldn't be happier that it won. Thanks for hosting kamala 2024 truther!
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Post by fearlessarrow on Sept 20, 2020 10:02:49 GMT -5
I probably have said this before, but Jake has a knack for infectious melodies and "Anywhere With You" is a prime example of it. The guitar riff after the chorus is also really nice and memorable (well, at least for me). I'm definitely glad to see it take the whole thing here!
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Post by tim on Sept 20, 2020 12:32:39 GMT -5
I always enjoy a song that makes you stop and reflect on the past, present, and future of which “The Journey of Your Life” eloquently does. And considering most of his albums have a rockier edge to them it’s great to hear Jake on a more subdued production and stripped down song such as this one. Going into this rankdown I assumed that “Heaven” would likely come out on top as the highest placing album track as it’s always seemed to be a fan favorite, so given that I’m not surprised it made its way into the top five. Unfortunately this is a song that doesn’t click with me and I felt like I was already being overly generous with my #8 ranking. Of the four singles to leave first I’m glad it was “Alone With You” as that’s always been my least favorite of them. And I honestly expected that “The One That Got Away” would be a top two contender so I’m a bit surprised it left in the third position. This song is such a jam and I especially love to hear it on the radio when I’m out on a drive. And what a surprise this was in the top two as I think most of us guessed that “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” would go on for the win. This’ll likely always be the song that this album is most known for and rightfully so as I consider to be one of his signature hits. That said, I don’t often have a desire to seek this song out much if only because of overplay at radio. Which brings me to the winning song “Anywhere With You”…can I get a YEE HAW?!? This has always been my favorite song from the album so I’m pleasantly surprised to see it win. I thought it was going to have to settle for a top three showing as I wasn’t expecting to see it make the top two, but I’m glad to have been proven wrong. If I were to make a playlist for a road trip this song would be right up there in the top of ones that I’d have to include. And since I was actually born in Idaho I always jam out to the line We could send a post card back, From a mountain top out in Idaho, Maybe get snowed in, Anytime baby you say when. Something that I've really enjoyed thus far about Jake's albums is that they are much more laid-back and easygoing which has made this a fun series thus far. Thanks again, kamala 2024 truther, and I'm looking forward to whatever comes next.
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Sept 27, 2020 8:31:30 GMT -5
"Anywhere With You" is a fine song, just never really clicked with me as much as the other singles so I'm a little disappointed it won but I see the appeal.
The album tracks here are really strong too with only my bottom two really being weak.
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Jan 22, 2021 19:09:52 GMT -5
Startin' With Me (2006)Welcome back to the Jake Owen Album Series! Next up we're going to go back to the beginning for Jake's debut album, Startin' With Me. The album was released on July 25, 2006 by RCA Records Nashville and peaked in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and the Top 40 of the Billboard 200. Three singles were released, all of which became Top 20 hits. Tracklist (runtime: 38:40):1. The Bad In Me 2. Something About A Woman 3. Startin' With Me 4. Yee Haw 5. Ghosts 6. Eight Second Ride 7. Hard Not to Love You 8. The Bottle and Me 9. Places to Run 10. Long Night with You 11. You Can Thank Dixie ft. Randy Owen Spotify playlist: Due: Friday, February 26I think five weeks is very doable for this album, so I'm going with the final Friday of February as the due date. I look forward to your lists! <3
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Jan 29, 2021 15:20:40 GMT -5
Hi y'all! Just a reminder that this album's deadline is four weeks away. I haven't received a list thus far, but there's still plenty of time to get to this one, so no rush! Due: Friday, February 26
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Feb 6, 2021 12:24:52 GMT -5
A reminder that as of yesterday, this album's deadline is three weeks away! I still don't have any lists (I haven't done mine yet either lol), but there is certainly no shortage of rankdowns at the moment so I'm guessing I'll get a flood of submissions as the deadline creeps closer. ;) Due: Friday, February 26
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Feb 12, 2021 18:20:09 GMT -5
Howdy y'all! With ClevelandRox's list, I now have 5 lists submitted. It's time for the two week warning that the deadline is coming up! Make sure to get your lists in! :) Lists Received:1. gardyfan2. bboat113. Kanenrá:ke4. tim5. ClevelandRoxDue: Friday, February 26
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Feb 13, 2021 15:20:23 GMT -5
so just to let everyone know, there is only one option for #1 on this album so I hope none of you disappoint me!!! :kii:
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 13, 2021 17:29:56 GMT -5
so just to let everyone know, there is only one option for #1 on this album so I hope none of you disappoint me!!! Based on how your taste has been lately, this could just as easily be something like "Eight Second Ride" as it could be something like "Startin' With Me"...
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Feb 13, 2021 17:37:12 GMT -5
so just to let everyone know, there is only one option for #1 on this album so I hope none of you disappoint me!!! Based on how your taste has been lately, this could just as easily be something like "Eight Second Ride" as it could be something like "Startin' With Me"... Definitely NOT "Eight Second Ride"...
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 13, 2021 17:43:36 GMT -5
Based on how your taste has been lately, this could just as easily be something like "Eight Second Ride" as it could be something like "Startin' With Me"... Definitely NOT "Eight Second Ride"...
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Feb 19, 2021 16:32:16 GMT -5
Alrighty, we're in the homestretch! There's one week left to submit for this album! If you need a slight extension, I can try to see what I can do, but please note that I won't be extending for a prolonged period of time, so I would get on this ASAP! Lists Received:1. gardyfan 2. bboat11 3. Kanenrá:ke 4. tim 5. ClevelandRox 6. castleoblivion267. .indulgecountry8. someguyDue: Friday, February 26
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Post by sabre14 on Feb 20, 2021 1:13:52 GMT -5
I will try and send in a list in time for this. :)
Also, not sure how many people know this, but I remember the label holding a contest on XM radio asking fans to help pick the third single between “Something About a Woman” and “Long Night With You” in 2007.
“Something About a Woman” won the voting and I guess did enough in other variables to be sent to radio. I remember “Ghosts” and “The Bad In Me” getting a lot of love for the third single but “Long Night With You” was almost a single lol.
Anyway, enough rambling.
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Feb 22, 2021 17:02:05 GMT -5
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Feb 24, 2021 16:54:44 GMT -5
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Feb 26, 2021 14:32:38 GMT -5
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Feb 28, 2021 18:01:47 GMT -5
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Mar 29, 2021 19:46:03 GMT -5
Hi y'all. I am so sorry for this massive delay in getting reveals started! As y'all know, I ended February by losing my uncle, and since he was the head of the household, we've had a lot to deal with and settle. In his will, he left this house to my mother and I, and since she is still in the nursing home, this is technically solely my house. Which means, I now have to age by at least 10 years, because this ain't no rent payment per month--my uncle bought this house outright nearly 40 years ago, so I'll now have property taxes to pay twice a year, not to mention the bills every month. AND my mom will be in that nursing home until this house becomes handicap accessible, and there is so much work to do to ensure that happens that we oughta just call Chip and Joanna Gaines to just tear everything down and rebuild. To help pay for that (I'm not the only one living here, otherwise I'd be hella overwhelmed!!!) I got that job doing DoorDash food deliveries...and to make at least $100 a day, 5 days a week, I have to do eight hours every time...which is basically a 9-to-5. I actually just lost another extended family member just yesterday as well, so things have just been insane. Thank Jesus I have Carrie Underwood's new album to get me through it, much like Reba's Sing It Now album helped me heal after I lost my aunt in 2017! I had planned on starting reveals this time last Monday, but of course that didn't happen...BUT it's high time to get this damn album out of the way, so that I can move forward with the next one. So with that said, reveals are starting right now!!!!!
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Mar 29, 2021 19:53:08 GMT -5
If you ever got a wiff Of orange blossoms in the wind When they start to bloomin in the spring An if you like your catfish fried With butter grits there on the side And swear that boy from memphis Hes still the king
Then you can Thank Dixie
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Mar 29, 2021 19:56:45 GMT -5
Kris Kringle is not gonna like how we kick things off--he loses his #2 right off the bat as "You Can Thank Dixie" exits in last place. We also see gardyfan lose a Top 5 here. This collab with Randy Owen is fine enough, but is also certainly not something I ever would go revisit. Among this album, Pulse collectively agrees that it's certainly the worst song, as nearly everyone had this in their bottom half, including tim, castleoblivion26, and SHOOTER, who had this correctly pegged as their last place.
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Post by SHOOTER on Mar 29, 2021 19:57:33 GMT -5
Yeah, I ain't thanking Dixie for shit. :sip2:
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Mar 29, 2021 19:58:52 GMT -5
Yeah, I ain't thanking Dixie for sh it. Yeah, the whole vibe of the song's lyrics definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. Quite frankly, I think I might have been too generous to it here
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Mar 29, 2021 20:04:42 GMT -5
We went ridin' around rockin' To the sound of a country boy can survive And I knew then she was my kinda girl 'Cuz she was singin' every single line
Then she slid on over put my hand on her shoulder And I asked her what she wanted to do She said, "It really don't matter where we go
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Mar 29, 2021 20:06:06 GMT -5
Yeah, I ain't thanking Dixie for sh it. :sip2: To this point I agree. The song has not aged well as the word "Dixie" is now being held in the proper light historically. This song could just as easily just say "You Can Thank Country" or something and it'd work just fine. As it is I do like the melody and production.
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Mar 29, 2021 20:06:27 GMT -5
"Eight Second Ride" is just such a nothing of a song. I really don't like these lyrics, and there's not really anything redeeming about it for me. Damnit if Jake Owen isn't hot as f**k tho. Whew!!!!
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Mar 29, 2021 20:07:44 GMT -5
"Eight Second Ride" isn't a great song, not close, but I actually do jam out to it when it comes on. I remember thinking it sounded like a hit and was surprised they didn't release it only to have it appear on his second album.
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