McCreerian
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Post by McCreerian on Jan 13, 2023 15:10:22 GMT -5
I remember being a teenager when Shania first came on the scene. I faithfully went to the local Media Play every weekend to check out the latest Billboard to see where she was charting that week as well as others I listened to. I would by anything with her name on it and when she finally toured I got 2nd row! I was amazed that I could hear her music on Country, Pop, and AC stations unlike any other Country artists until LeAnn Rimes came along. Her videos amazed me. Now in my 40s I still am as big of fan as I was at 14 when I first saw the "Whose Bed" video and I was hooked. I can't wait for this album! Shania along with Reba, Dolly, KT Oslin, Tanya and Wynonna were the artists who first made me fall in love with music. But yeah I can't believe it's been so long. Seems like just yesterday "The Woman In Me" came out and amazed the world! I've been to Vegas twice to see her and again seeing her this Summer here in NC!
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Post by munx on Jan 16, 2023 11:50:03 GMT -5
I remember being a teenager when Shania first came on the scene. I faithfully went to the local Media Play every weekend to check out the latest Billboard to see where she was charting that week as well as others I listened to. I would by anything with her name on it and when she finally toured I got 2nd row! I was amazed that I could hear her music on Country, Pop, and AC stations unlike any other Country artists until LeAnn Rimes came along. Her videos amazed me. Now in my 40s I still am as big of fan as I was at 14 when I first saw the "Whose Bed" video and I was hooked. I can't wait for this album! Shania along with Reba, Dolly, KT Oslin, Tanya and Wynonna were the artists who first made me fall in love with music. But yeah I can't believe it's been so long. Seems like just yesterday "The Woman In Me" came out and amazed the world! I've been to Vegas twice to see her and again seeing her this Summer here in NC! we must be around the same age. I just turned 42 and ‘Boots and Any Man were huge when I just got to high school. There was even a karaoke event in the cafeteria and a girl and her boyfriend sang ‘Boots. 😋 On another note, I’m obsessed with Giddy Up! But yeah, the La Las are kinda meh, I feel like Mutt would have had a better idea for that section. |
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McCreerian
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Post by McCreerian on Jan 16, 2023 16:23:04 GMT -5
I remember being a teenager when Shania first came on the scene. I faithfully went to the local Media Play every weekend to check out the latest Billboard to see where she was charting that week as well as others I listened to. I would by anything with her name on it and when she finally toured I got 2nd row! I was amazed that I could hear her music on Country, Pop, and AC stations unlike any other Country artists until LeAnn Rimes came along. Her videos amazed me. Now in my 40s I still am as big of fan as I was at 14 when I first saw the "Whose Bed" video and I was hooked. I can't wait for this album! Shania along with Reba, Dolly, KT Oslin, Tanya and Wynonna were the artists who first made me fall in love with music. But yeah I can't believe it's been so long. Seems like just yesterday "The Woman In Me" came out and amazed the world! I've been to Vegas twice to see her and again seeing her this Summer here in NC! we must be around the same age. I just turned 42 and ‘Boots and Any Man were huge when I just got to high school. There was even a karaoke event in the cafeteria and a girl and her boyfriend sang ‘Boots. 😋 On another note, I’m obsessed with Giddy Up! But yeah, the La Las are kinda meh, I feel like Mutt would have had a better idea for that section. Just turned 42 as well! Yep that's my era! Everyone in High School was listening to Shania's "Woman In Me" and "Come on Over." The girls wanted to be like her and the boys wanted to be with her! She was pretty much the hottest thing in Country as well as Pop until Britney and Christina came along when Shania already had pretty much achieved future legend status. |
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Post by schnetzka on Jan 25, 2023 12:11:35 GMT -5
She revealed some of the lyrics from "Best Friend" on her Instagram stories.
"When you forget where you belong
I put on my favorite song to remind you
You're my best friend, that's who you are
You're my best friend, that's who you are"
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Post by bat1990 on Jan 25, 2023 12:44:52 GMT -5
I can barely believe this is coming next Friday. It felt like it was never gonna happen and now it's almost time!!!  |
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Post by billybop428 on Jan 26, 2023 15:02:39 GMT -5
Giddy Up is at 6.2 million streams and is set to pass Waking Up Dreaming (currently at 6.3 million). And Last Day of Summer and Not Just A Girl are both over 1 million.
Not bad numbers going into the album launch next Friday! 😻
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Post by munx on Jan 26, 2023 15:31:13 GMT -5
Giddy Up! should be smashing on radio. It’s a BOP!
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Post by schnetzka on Jan 26, 2023 15:49:33 GMT -5
Lyrics from "The Hardest Stone" via her Instagram Story:
"When will I learn
The hardest stone to turn
Is the heart"
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Post by austin on Jan 27, 2023 9:00:57 GMT -5
Giddy Up is at 6.2 million streams and is set to pass Waking Up Dreaming (currently at 6.3 million). And Last Day of Summer and Not Just A Girl are both over 1 million. Not bad numbers going into the album launch next Friday! 😻 They need to send it to radio! “Giddy Up!” is connecting |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2023 10:17:11 GMT -5
I already love the songs released so far from the new album. She's hitting new highs in her career. I plan on streaming this all week for maximum streaming points lol. I love that's she seems in love with music like it's her first album all over again. I just love that for her. She's in a great place in her life I couldn't be happier for her.
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Post by The Black Bird on Jan 27, 2023 10:54:22 GMT -5
I love "Giddy Up", "Waking Up Dream" sounded somewhat generic to me.
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Post by bat1990 on Jan 27, 2023 13:01:14 GMT -5
Waking Up Dreaming samples Footloose by Kenny Loggins, so I love it for that reason. (and the uplifting message and outrageous video costumes)
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Post by drock89 on Feb 1, 2023 14:51:54 GMT -5
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Post by schnetzka on Feb 1, 2023 14:53:21 GMT -5
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Post by drock89 on Feb 1, 2023 22:55:01 GMT -5
This is a must watch for Shania fans. Wow! |
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Post by SHOOTER on Feb 1, 2023 23:28:01 GMT -5
Guess I'll suffer through Zane's douchey insufferableness to watch.
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Post by munx on Feb 2, 2023 10:07:19 GMT -5
Excited!!!  |
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Post by munx on Feb 2, 2023 10:09:52 GMT -5
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Post by munx on Feb 2, 2023 21:01:57 GMT -5
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Post by T.B.F. on Feb 3, 2023 0:05:08 GMT -5
Loved the interview with Daddy Zane. Wasn't my favorite interview of his, but Shania is so warm and lovable. Wasn't into that wig, but...I want that suit!! OMG. I was surprised to hear her say she wanted to work with Mutt. Even though she says he would not be down, I would love to see it happen!
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Post by schnetzka on Feb 3, 2023 7:30:38 GMT -5
I absolutely love every song on this album. But right now my favorites are "Queen of Me" and "Number One".
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Post by Marooned@Midnight on Feb 3, 2023 7:59:00 GMT -5
This album is awesome! Miles above Now. I could have seen this as a legit follow up to Up back in the day. Sounds like a natural progression of her production/sound.
I would actually only rank COO and TWIM above this in her discography.
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Post by Nick on Feb 3, 2023 8:28:14 GMT -5
I need to listen later, but hopefully a solid album.
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Post by emersonk on Feb 3, 2023 9:38:31 GMT -5
Any thoughts on where this will end up on the Billboard 200?
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Post by munx on Feb 3, 2023 10:54:25 GMT -5
I love this woman so much. She looked amazing!
The apple interview was indeed a great and informing watch. I loved it. And Zane Low was actually tolerable, although he cut her off at some good points. 🙄
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Post by drock89 on Feb 3, 2023 11:50:55 GMT -5
Any thoughts on where this will end up on the Billboard 200? Selling well digitally, and with the vinyl variants, I anticipate a #1 debut. |
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Post by SoMuchToSay on Feb 3, 2023 13:43:43 GMT -5
Overall, it's pretty good! For sure several skippable ones but definitely some good solid material too! It's hard to compare to her older stuff from her peak, but I do think I like this one better than Now (from 2017). Her newer stuff sounds a little over-produced (borderline robotic at times), but I'm sure that's just from her recovering from Lymes Disease. It's still nostalgic hearing her voice and takes me back to growing up in a rural area where EVERYONE loved Shania.
My Fav 5:
1. Giddy Up! - this one goes hard and probably the most like her older stuff. Uptown Funk meets Country.
2. Waking Up Dreaming - I know it underperformed but I feel like if this weren't the lead single, we'd all have complained saying it should have been.
3. Pretty Liar - Most "edgy" maybe. My jaw literally dropped when she sang the F-word.
4. Brand New - This one's pretty catchy.
5. Inhale/Exhale AIR - Am I crazy or does she sound like Kelsea Ballerini (or is it featuring her?)? Either way, this one's solid.
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Post by munx on Feb 3, 2023 14:25:28 GMT -5
I loved hearing that her son had a hand in “Number One.”
Giddy Up!
Pretty Liar (the bridge is kinda wack though lol)
Best Friend
Brand New
Waking Up Dreaming
Number One
AIR
Got It Good
The rest I could do without.
Overall, it’s a much better listen than NOW. I won’t compare it to her diamond trilogy, but it’s a good album, nonetheless.
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Feb 3, 2023 15:51:08 GMT -5
I like this album a lot!
NOW was very skippable all over. This is a pleasant listen, catchy, modern and still harkens back to Up!, I think.
Am I crazy as well or is Paula Abdul singing backup on Inhale/Exhale? I know that sounds weird, lol, but her voice is so distinctive and I've never heard anyone else sound like Paula.
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Post by Nick on Feb 3, 2023 18:20:36 GMT -5
These short songs are the new norm, I get it. Anyway, I'm really liking "Brand New" and "Got It Good".
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