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Post by ClevelandRox on Jan 28, 2021 0:21:14 GMT -5
Of all songs in the world for Reba to cover, she goes with In The Ghetto?...
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Post by tim on Jan 28, 2021 0:22:59 GMT -5
Iâm probably one of the bigger Elvis fans here amongst the group on Pulse, so I knew going into this that âIn the Ghettoâ was an interesting choice to say the least. Nonetheless, I have to say that despite my own reservations Iâm glad that this escaped the bottom 5 (albeit just barely!). I donât really have too much to add to Rebaâs and Dariusâs duet other than that itâs just ok and nothing Iâd go out of my way to hear again.
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Post by LBTrocks on Jan 28, 2021 0:23:19 GMT -5
Not a bad cover but a TERRIBLE song.
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Post by tim on Jan 28, 2021 0:25:04 GMT -5
The exit of âIn the Ghettoâ should at least allow us a moment to recognize the loss of Mac Davis who wrote the song. He passed away in September of 2020.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 28, 2021 0:47:27 GMT -5
So, the intent behind "In The Ghetto" is good. The song is (I'm pretty sure) supposed to be a gesture of unity from one of the most prominent white vocalists and one of the most prominent black vocalists in the country music world, speaking out against the mistreatment of the black community that led to the BLM protests last June, expressing solidarity in the face of hate while also honoring the classics, etc. However, the song is just soooooo tone-deaf. While speaking out against the mistreatment of the black community, the song manages to touch on literally every stereotype of what a white person thinks it must be like to grow up in a black community Like there is no reason at all to portray the main character as an "angry young man" just because he's growing up in the ghetto. And of course he ends up dead, because he's in the ghetto! Obviously it's just an old song that they are covering, so I'm not mad at them or anything, it's just kind of an odd song choice. On top of that, it is just an all-around bland song from a melodic standpoint. Reba and Darius do alright with it, but at the end of the day you can only do so much with mediocre source material. Of course, superdave3556 continues to be known for bold musical opinions, and this month he found this to be his favorite song on the list! I'll never criticize someone for ranking Reba at #1, even if I don't think it's her best material!
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Post by SHOOTER on Jan 28, 2021 3:31:04 GMT -5
I liked Lacyâs song but I, too, was utterly confused as to how it made it onto the list because there wasnât a trace of country to be found. đ
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Post by fearlessarrow on Jan 28, 2021 5:38:59 GMT -5
Regarding "Tears of Gold", I understood why that one was there as opposed to "God, Sex & Shame". Unfortunately I didn't like the production and David Bisbal's vocals in the song. Also I didn't think David and Carrie's vocals meshed that well.
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Post by recordyear on Jan 28, 2021 8:03:29 GMT -5
There are some interesting lyrics in God, Sex & Shame like the first verse, but the music sucks. Sounds like those 'atmospheric' electropop that is full of nothing.
Tears of Gold is just so cheesy. That and Carrie Underwood doesn't sound good in Spanish at all (and reminds me of that Luis Fonsi/Demi Lovato collab which is noisy af). Tbh she needs a better pop producer if she wants to crossover.
Sober As A Drunk is so faceless. Probably will be another forgettable #1 on country radio though.
Admittedly I didn't think that much when listening to In The Ghetto, and it's originally a gospel/pop song so this kind of melody is not that bad.
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Post by bigfan101 on Jan 28, 2021 8:07:55 GMT -5
I ranked God, Sex & Shame higher because I love her voice and I thought the lyrics were interesting, but that isn't a country song, even in the slightest.
However, if y'all are willing to give her another shot, check out the below. Cheating On U is a dang masterpiece.
Cheating On U - song starts at 1:09 if you don't want to hear her intro.
Get Away With It
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Jan 28, 2021 8:48:18 GMT -5
bigfan101 I agree with you about "Cheating On U". When I saw that it was her I was excited because of how much I loved that song, tbh I didn't like this new song but COU is a great one! For anyone who hasn't heard it I do recommend it!
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Post by someguy on Jan 28, 2021 13:51:01 GMT -5
So "Shallow" always has been a great song and always will be, and nobody will ever convince me otherwise. It was a huge MOMENT in A Star Is Born when Lady Gaga sang it for the first time! It's no wonder it became such a pop culture phenomenon after that. That being said, Garth is Garth, and Trisha doesn't have the range to make a song like this a showstopper, so I can see why this version isn't a favorite. I enjoy it, but knew I would probably be one of the higher rankers. someguy has some serious GUMPTION though, my goodness! To put this at #1?! Bless your heart I think Trisha sounds absolutely amazing here. I think they did a great job of covering it. I knew it would be out early, but I had to put at number one for Trishaâs vocal performance alone.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jan 28, 2021 20:07:05 GMT -5
I loved "Cheating On U" but as I already told Flops, Lacy's new song was not it for me. :/
I'm pleased with how this started out. We have yet to lose anything that I genuinely enjoyed, except for "Tears of Gold," but even that is more 'there' than good. I am happy to see Chase Rice and Garth Brooks both out early as they deserved to be.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 29, 2021 20:59:23 GMT -5
14. "Don't Go Changing" - Kip Moore
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Post by HeyHeyHey on Jan 29, 2021 21:01:36 GMT -5
Iâm not too big on Kip but some people on Twitter/FB pages/other forums seem to really love him a lot!
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 29, 2021 21:11:02 GMT -5
Kip Moore kicks off our next set of reveals, much to the disappointment of a few people and the joy of others... At this point it is downright farcical how predictable the ranking distribution for Kip Moore's songs always ends up being. Literally always the same people putting him in the top 5, and always the same people putting him in the bottom 5 đ Like, .indulgecountry and SHOOTER , did you even listen to this song? You look quite silly having this at #20 when the likes of "Drinkin' Beer. Talkin' God. Amen." is also in the same list This one's better than that one even if it's just because the title is less stupid and arduous to type!
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Jan 29, 2021 21:16:01 GMT -5
well at least he isn't in the bottom 5. I personally love this song and become a bigger fan of Kip's with each album release!
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Post by tim on Jan 29, 2021 21:20:03 GMT -5
"Don't Go Changing" is a jam and I personally love the rawness in Kip's voice. Wild World was one of my favorite albums of 2020 and is one that I still find myself wanting to put on now. He's definitely an acquired taste and I can see why he's a bit more on the polarizing side here.
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Post by LBTrocks on Jan 29, 2021 21:31:28 GMT -5
Could "Don't Go Changing" really not have made it one spot higher so I could have got a PR? ugh.
Anyway, that wasn't a very good song. I appreciate the rock edge it has, and the verse was fine, but the chorus really dropped the ball for me tbh and I'm still not a fan of his tone. I do like Kip Moore tho, I've seen him live twice now, very talented.
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Post by recordyear on Jan 29, 2021 21:36:57 GMT -5
Kip Moore has too many common tropes and repetitive melody.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 29, 2021 21:41:19 GMT -5
Sorry for the delay! I got distracted by the end of the Pam Tillis album Rankdown Let's continue shall we!!
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 29, 2021 21:43:50 GMT -5
13. "Muddy Water" - Harper Grae
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Post by SHOOTER on Jan 29, 2021 21:44:47 GMT -5
God > Kip Moore's voice
Also, boo! Harper deserved a top-10 finish!
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 29, 2021 21:46:57 GMT -5
I get that this one might have rubbed some people the wrong way sonically, but I couldn't help but be drawn in by it! The arrangement is just so dark and almost Southern gospel-ish. It's like the same sort of arrangement that gave Blake's "God's Country" such a unique sound, and I remember people praising that style for him. Something about the darkness just kept me on the edge of my seat. I also think she has a really nice voice.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 29, 2021 21:51:21 GMT -5
So this rankdown saw a divide early on. Everything from #12 and below was pretty much below #12 for the entire submission process. While the entire top 11 was pretty much the top 11 for the entire rankdown. What will be the final song that was always in the back half of the rankdown? Find out in a minute!
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 29, 2021 21:54:36 GMT -5
12. "Famous Friends" - Chris Young ft. Kane Brown
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 29, 2021 22:01:48 GMT -5
"Famous Friends" is a pleasant song, and I like how Chris and Kane sound together. However, the arrangement is just soooooooooo generic and bland... Chris really needs to use a new producer or something.
It settled in comfortably at #12 for nearly the entire rankdown, but was never really in a position to get any higher than that. Like I said in my last post, our top 11 put up quite a lead on everything below them!
Up next at #11, we lose a song that was a consistent top 10 contender and just barely fell out at the last minute :'( It will also be a #1 loss for somebody!
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Post by LBTrocks on Jan 29, 2021 22:05:40 GMT -5
I can't with y'all. "Muddy Water" was my FAVORITE discovery of this RD, hands down! I've had it on repeat lol. And for it to miss the top 10 here?! Bye.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 29, 2021 22:06:46 GMT -5
11. "Dicked Down In Dallas" - Trey Lewis
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 29, 2021 22:10:30 GMT -5
I can't at how fucking AMAZING this song is!!! Holy shit!!! I begrudgingly included it just because it had been making waves, but figured it would be an easy bottom 3 or something... And then I'll be damned if it wasn't nearly my #1!!!!! This is sonically everything that is missing from modern country radio!!! I quite literally cannot get enough of this lately.
This was a top 10 for pretty much the entire submissions, but picked up a couple too many low rankings near the end, causing it to fall out with no time left to recover. I was quite disappointed, lmao.
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Post by LBTrocks on Jan 29, 2021 22:12:44 GMT -5
WOW.
This deserved top 10 for sure. Honestly, "Disked Down In Dallas" is a FANTASTIC country tune!!! Honestly, this is the REAL country that is so glaringly missing from the mainstream eye. Oh, the lyrics are grotesque lol get over it! Way more country and deserving than 95% of what we allow on country radio today.
honestly, I love the lyrics lol. My favorite is "butt-fucked in Boston" lol ICONIC! Also the, "now I'm the one on my knees" is is legit so clever and good lol. I adore this song, sorry NOT sorry.
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