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Post by taurus on Feb 21, 2022 18:40:12 GMT -5
With Kelsea confirming last year that she will be releasing the follow up to her third studio album, kelsea, in 2022, I think it's time we start discussing what we would like to see from Kelsea during the upcoming KB4 era.
Start the discussion below!
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Post by musicspy on Feb 22, 2022 4:09:31 GMT -5
The album that shoots her into country superstardom
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Post by taurus on Feb 22, 2022 4:44:10 GMT -5
The album that shoots her into country superstardom I would really love to see this happen as Kelsea most definitely deserves it. KB4 is going to be her best album yet and it makes me so excited to know she has finished writing it.
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Post by Troublemaker on Feb 22, 2022 4:46:13 GMT -5
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’ll need her to stretch herself creatively (expand her sound) and stop making safe music. Finally, I’ll need her to record at least a song on her album she didn’t write. I’m excited for her next era regardless, I just need her to a major contender already.
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Post by taurus on Feb 22, 2022 5:36:09 GMT -5
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’ll need her to stretch herself creatively (expand her sound) and stop making safe music. Finally, I’ll need her to record at least a song on her album she didn’t write. I’m excited for her next era regardless, I just need her to a major contender already. What kind of sound would you like to see Kelsea go in?
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 22, 2022 6:40:50 GMT -5
I love the balance she cultivated on her last record with excellent songs that were pop country (The Other Side, Club) and more traditional country (Homecoming Queen?, Half of My Hometown) alike. It was definitely her strongest set overall and I'm excited to see where she goes next and I hope she continues to court both sides of the spectrum like that. Really glad she's been having consistent country radio success, but I definitely want to see her continue to get even bigger.
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Post by jamatthews83 on Feb 22, 2022 7:18:13 GMT -5
The only thing I want is no Ed Sheeran. Otherwise I trust her judgement.
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Post by Troublemaker on Feb 22, 2022 11:58:36 GMT -5
What kind of sound would you like to see Kelsea go in? Honestly, I don’t have a preference I just want her to get to the next level already.
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Post by taurus on Feb 22, 2022 15:43:22 GMT -5
The only thing I want is no Ed Sheeran. Otherwise I trust her judgement. I've been keeping track of her registered titles and haven't come across any new ones with Ed Sheeran attached to them. She also mentioned during the press cycle for Feel Your Way Through that she's aiming to have zero vocal features on KB4.
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Post by tryexp on Mar 20, 2022 12:27:09 GMT -5
Since the Kelsea era is officially over, hopefully we will have news on a single soon.
I think she has sung at least 2 new songs recently:
EDIT: I somehow missed this clip with the studio version of the song above:
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Post by kf1992 on Apr 1, 2022 2:39:50 GMT -5
Since Kelsea announced that the ‘kelsea’ era is officially over and ‘HEARTFIRST’ is coming next week, it's time to speculate about KB4!
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Post by tryexp on Apr 2, 2022 14:25:15 GMT -5
But great news about the single, can't wait to hear!
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Post by kf1992 on Jul 13, 2022 9:10:25 GMT -5
New album is called "SUBJECT TO CHANGE" and is out September 23rd
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Post by Jack on Jul 13, 2022 9:36:21 GMT -5
Nice to see a Country artist with some relatively modern/interesting looking album artwork.
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Post by kf1992 on Jul 14, 2022 7:08:42 GMT -5
Tracklist:
1. SUBJECT TO CHANGE [Kelsea Ballerini, Karen Farenchild & Alysa Vanderheym] 2:59 2. THE LITTLE THINGS [Kelsea Ballerini, Cary Barlowe, Ashley Gorley & Alysa Vanderheym] 2:57 3. I CAN'T HELP MYSELF [Kelsea Ballerini, Julian Bunetta, Shane McAnally & Josh Osbourne] 3:21 4. IF YOU GO DOWN (I'M GOING DOWN TOO) [Kelsea Ballerini, Julian Bunetta & Shane McAnally] 2:46 5. LOVE IS A COWBOY [Jesse Frasure, Kelsea Ballerini & Parker Welling] 2:43 6. MUSCLE MEMORY [Kelsea Ballerini, Julian Bunetta & Shane McAnally] 3:31 7. I GUESS THEY CALL IT FALLIN' [Kelsea Ballerini, Julian Bunetta, Miranda Glory, Shane McAnally, Jordyn Shellhart & Alysa Vanderheym] 4:01 8. WEATHER [Kelsea Ballerini & Alysa Vanderheym] 2:54 9. UNIVERSE [Kelsea Ballerini, Sasha Alex Sloan & Alysa Vanderheym]2:56 10. WALK IN THE PARK [Kelsea Ballerini, Shane McAnally & Jimmy Robbins] 3:20 11. HEARTFIRST [Kelsea Ballerini, Karen Fairchild & Alysa Vanderheym] 3:07 12. YOU'RE DRUNK, GO HOME [Kelsea Ballerini, Julian Bunetta & Shane McAnally] 2:55 13. DOIN' MY BEST [Kelsea Ballerini & Alysa Vanderheym] 2:37 14. MARILYN [Kelsea Ballerini] 3:26 15. WHAT I HAVE [Kelsea Ballerini, Cary Barlowe & Alysa Vanderheym] 2:58
LOVE IS A COWBOY is out at midnight, already released in New Zealand!
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Post by Tylerjamesnerd on Jul 14, 2022 9:21:42 GMT -5
This is my most anticipated album for the rest of the year for me. All the albums I was excited for this year have been duds but I believe Kelsea will deliver here. I’m also so excited for the new song tonight!!
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Post by kf1992 on Jul 21, 2022 15:27:54 GMT -5
I wish Steve would still be here, so he could give us some tea.
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Post by tryexp on Sept 11, 2022 12:48:08 GMT -5
I am perched for the duet?trio? with carly pearce and kelly clarkson, but king of sad keepin' it real didn't make it. Also anyone knows which song came from her book of poetry?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2022 16:05:30 GMT -5
this album is so good!
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Post by soulfulwings on Sept 24, 2022 10:47:33 GMT -5
I'm not feeling this album. All the songs are plain. The only songs that jump out at me are IF YOU GO DOWN (I'M GOING DOWN TOO), THE LITTLE THINGS, MUSCLE MEMORY and YOU'RE DRUNK, GO HOME. Disappointing after 3 strong albums.
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Post by RoseColoredGirl on Sept 24, 2022 12:26:39 GMT -5
Of the two reviews here so far, I'd say I'm somewhere in between. I really liked about half of the songs - the first four, "I Guess They Call It Falling," "Weather" and "Heartfirst." Otherwise, the other half of the album was somewhat generic and uneventful.
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Sept 24, 2022 18:24:24 GMT -5
I’ve really loving this one and think she’s 4/4 for me. “Unapologetically” is still my favorite though. The only songs I don’t love are tracks 7-10. “I Guess They Call It Falling”, “Weather”, “Universe”, and “Walk in the Park” are all fine, but just not strong like the rest of the album, imo. I’ve started skipping those.
“Subject to Change”, “The Little Things”, “Muscle Memory”, “Love Is A Cowboy”, and “What I Have” would all be good radio singles.
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Post by bee on Sept 25, 2022 11:50:18 GMT -5
For me it's better than her last album. I really like Subject to Change, the Little Things, I Can't Help Myself, If you're Going Down, Muscle Memory, Walk in the Park, You're Drunk, Doin' My Best and What I Have.
The only one I can't even listen to is I Guess they Call It Falling.
The album is definitely better than Kelsea.
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 4, 2022 1:55:18 GMT -5
The First Time: #31, 13.5k.
Unapologetically: #7, 44k SPS (35k sales).
kelsea: #12, 28k SPS (20k sales).
SUBJECT TO CHANGE: #18, 19k SPS (10k sales).
Also her fourth consecutive top-5 debut on Hot Country Albums (4; 3; 4; 3).
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Post by jenglisbe on Oct 15, 2022 17:40:29 GMT -5
I know the last one is Wallen, but what all did I miss?
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Post by slowmo on Oct 15, 2022 18:15:22 GMT -5
This was a good interview.
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Feb 13, 2023 9:57:16 GMT -5
Assuming that the songs here are the ballads of this era…very excited for this.
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Post by SHOOTER on Feb 14, 2023 2:54:43 GMT -5
Flawless storytelling here. Mountain with a View and Blindsided are my faves.
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Feb 14, 2023 9:09:50 GMT -5
When she dropped “I think that this is when it’s over for me” I think my whole body exploded. DAMN this is a phenomenal work of art - the videos, the lyrics, the production…
“Just Married” is my favorite because nothing gets me like a surprise play on words in a hook but “Blindsided” and “Mountain With A View” are very close behind. “Penthouse” and “Leave Me Again” are also amazing though. Kelsea is one of the most consistent artists in the game and it’s a crying shame how ignored she is at award shows.
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Feb 14, 2023 10:31:30 GMT -5
“Mountain With A View” was an EXPERIENCE. The production alone on that was deeply enthralling, and set the tone perfectly. The storytelling throughout the film was flawless, as were every single lyric from each song. Can’t even pick a favorite, although “Mountain” and “Leave Me Again” are personal standouts. “Penthouse” is fantastic too tho. Unhhh!!
This deserves awards; I can’t believe it’s not likely to happen all because she’s on an independent label and they tend to get criminally overlooked.
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