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Post by gonecountry on Jun 23, 2022 15:48:56 GMT -5
The Outsiders is a rather challenging album to rank. The songs are all so different and there are a couple songs that bear repeat listens as they really do get better the more you listen to them. I do wish I could have ranked Devil, Devil and it's prelude separately as I really have differing opinions about the two.
I'll have to revisit this album more often than I typically do. There are definitely some keepers.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Jul 3, 2022 1:58:23 GMT -5
Planned to remind this tomorrow but since it is one of the most important holidays in the US, might as well remind earlier. Just a little more than 4 weeks left to submit! Got 7 lists (including mine) so far.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Jul 11, 2022 8:08:10 GMT -5
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Post by Darkest Hour on Jul 28, 2022 7:17:52 GMT -5
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Post by gonecountry on Jul 28, 2022 8:29:42 GMT -5
Wow, we need some more lists in to get remotely close to the number submitting for Chief. This is definitely a bit more challenging album, but way more enjoyable than I remember it. There are a couple classics on this album.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Jul 29, 2022 10:17:14 GMT -5
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Post by 312999 on Jul 29, 2022 11:30:04 GMT -5
I’ll do this one. Lots of good songs on this one.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Jul 30, 2022 2:11:53 GMT -5
2 days left to submit. Can extend if needed.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Jul 31, 2022 7:09:41 GMT -5
1 day left to submit. Can extend if needed.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Aug 1, 2022 7:41:58 GMT -5
Let's see whether adding 2 more days would help. 3 days left to submit.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Aug 3, 2022 20:02:54 GMT -5
Can I do it tomorrow if I don't make it tonight?
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Post by Darkest Hour on Aug 3, 2022 21:55:54 GMT -5
Can I do it tomorrow if I don't make it tonight? Sure, why not.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Aug 4, 2022 8:25:22 GMT -5
I am waiting for .indulgecountry and 312999 to send a list. If you want to join, this is the last chance.
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Post by 312999 on Aug 4, 2022 10:36:53 GMT -5
I will try for sometime in the afternoon.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Aug 4, 2022 23:53:29 GMT -5
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Post by gonecountry on Aug 5, 2022 7:13:44 GMT -5
1. Which song will win? Which songs will be top 5?
Talladega has the pole position. Like a Wrecking Ball is a dark horse. Give Me Back My Hometown is a shoo-in for top 5 as likely is Cold One. 5th slot? I'm not sure. A Man Who Was Gonna Die Young got a lot of early attention when the album was released but I think Dark Side is far superior. I would be very surprised to see The Outsiders make the Top 5.
2. Which song will be the last? Which songs will be bottom 5?
No clue about last, there are a lot of contenders given the eclectic/loud nature of this album. Bottom 5 - The Joint and Devil Devil for sure. I'm thinking the Outsiders makes the bottom 5 too, despite being the lead single.
3. Which songs will be the most divisive? This album collectively is divisive. Not sure which songs are most divisive. That's Damn Rock and Roll?
4. Which songs will be the least divisive? Taladega, Like a Wrecking Ball, The Outsiders
5. How will each single (The Outsiders, Cold One, Talladega, Like A Wrecking Ball, Give Me Back My Hometown) perform?
in order of performance: Talladega, Like a Wrecking Ball, Give Me Back My Home Town, Cold One, The Outsiders. Cold One may or may not make top 5.
6. Which non-single will perform the best?
Artistically, I think Dark Side is tops. Roller Coaster Ride is fun and funky and got some unsolicited airplay.
7. Any other thoughts?
The album is WAY better than I remember, but you have to be in the mood for it. After playing the living crap out of Carolina and Chief (and Sinners Like Me to a degree), this one was a shock to my system when it came out. The single choices on this album were a bit interesting. I get why he released The Outsiders first to get attention, but I think as much as I enjoy Cold One he could've probably released something else that radio would've embraced more.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Aug 6, 2022 22:23:47 GMT -5
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Post by Darkest Hour on Aug 6, 2022 22:40:11 GMT -5
The first song to be eliminated is the closer of the album. The Joint tells a story of a mother burning down a bar so that a father would spend time with his family, while the narrator is the only other person knowing the arsonist. Not surprised this is last place because the overall production is quite quirky (which can be said to some other songs in the album). From the almost spoken singing with heavy reverb, and the horns giving it a spooky vibe, it almost feels like EC wants the listeners to think it is about marijuana instead. bboat11 is the only person who loses a top 5 rank. HeyHeyHey, tim, gonecountry, zack97 and fearlessarrow saw their last place gone and got a perfect ranking.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Aug 6, 2022 22:41:25 GMT -5
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Post by Darkest Hour on Aug 6, 2022 22:56:09 GMT -5
The lead single and title track of the album is the second song went out today. Keep in mind #8~#11 are only separated by 12 points, so unfortunately this song got a short end of the stick. The Outsiders is a hard rock song saying EC will forever be outside of pop country that music row often promotes and have more edge than normal. Personally, even though EC is a rock artist at his core, I never buy his hard rock and too self-conscious persona. austin, kw9461, George Strait Junkie, .indulgecountry and I lose the last place ranking, while HeyHeyHey got another perfect ranking. Condolences to gardyfan for losing the #1.
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Post by tim on Aug 6, 2022 22:57:01 GMT -5
“The Joint” is the only song I’ve ever really skipped over on the album even from its initial release, so it was an easy last place for me. Given that, I’m also not surprised that it was the first to go.
The same can probably also be said for the title track as it just isn’t one I really ever feel compelled to revisit. And as someone already mentioned above, sonically it was likely a little too jarring for some to hear as a lead single for what was then a very much anticipated album.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Aug 6, 2022 22:57:05 GMT -5
10. Devil, Devil (Prelude: Princess Of Darkness)Track 10 written by Eric Church, Casey Beathard, Monty Criswell Angel, angel, heavenly body in holy jeans On second thought, get over here and wrap me in your wings Throw caution to the wind and honey, give me what I need Angel, angel, love this devil, devil, out of meTotal: 141 Average: 8.8125 SD: 2.737851956 (5th lowest) 312999 4 tim 5 fearlessarrow 5 zack97 6 Darkest Hour 8 George Strait Junkie 8 .indulgecountry 8 gardyfan 9 gonecountry 9 HeyHeyHey 9 austin 11 kw9461 11 castleoblivion26 12 someguy 12 bboat11 12 🌺CountryLineDancer 12
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Post by gardyfan on Aug 6, 2022 22:58:28 GMT -5
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