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Post by SPRΞΞ on Mar 31, 2022 19:52:32 GMT -5
it has a timeless feel to it. I can see it being sampled in movies all the time. I don't know if i see it surging all the way to #1 on Pop, but it's very good radio filler like One Right Now is. But they probably will try for that #1.
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Post by SoMuchToSay on Mar 31, 2022 19:54:53 GMT -5
IDK about it. Kinda sounds like something I would have heard while shopping at Hollister or Abercrombie in the mid 2000s.
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Post by leonagwen on Mar 31, 2022 20:03:58 GMT -5
Meh from me.
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Post by iforgot on Mar 31, 2022 20:15:22 GMT -5
There are stronger One Direction songs but it works I guess.
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Post by allow that on Mar 31, 2022 20:37:19 GMT -5
Love it instantly. It’s got a classic familiarity to it while managing to sound fresh for 2022 Pop radio. At the same time, I think it bridges the gap between “Blinding Lights” and mid 00’s indie like The Strokes.
And that chorus? It’s infectious as hell to me.
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Post by maine on Mar 31, 2022 20:40:09 GMT -5
I love the little jangle pop vibes this is giving off. This is solid.
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Post by kimberly on Mar 31, 2022 21:01:54 GMT -5
it's solid but too short and doesn't go anywhere. a bridge or a more explosive final chorus would have served this well.
this just reminds me of his last lead single, tbh. "Lights Up" ended up being a grower and definitely not the big moment of his last era, so I'm hoping he has more exciting stuff in store like last time.
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Post by Amnesiac on Mar 31, 2022 21:04:01 GMT -5
I really like this song! Reminds me a little of late 2000s indie pop.
Speaking of which, this made me chuckle. This song does kind of sound like a couple of these bands!
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Post by Dylan :) on Mar 31, 2022 21:08:48 GMT -5
I like it but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed. I think it could have been saved with different vocals. I wasn’t expecting these kind of falsetto vocals. The last chorus’ synth and bells are great, and the instrumental overall is really enjoyable. I just can’t really get into the vocals rn :/
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Post by Ling-Ling on Mar 31, 2022 21:15:54 GMT -5
I like it a lot on first listen, great video as well. I do agree that the bridge is weak and I wish it had a bigger peak along with that and the outro.
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Post by 70jack90 on Mar 31, 2022 21:46:52 GMT -5
This song is great! I think this one's gonna be a big hit!
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Post by SabrinaFan on Mar 31, 2022 21:53:59 GMT -5
I really like this! I agree with others the bridge could have been a little stronger, but this is a chill little bop. Hopefully it's a hit for him.
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Post by Crimsonio on Mar 31, 2022 23:14:14 GMT -5
The video and the song are good, the video is giving me Physical vibes lol. However, I HATE the child's voice at the beginning, like ew.
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Post by pancakes on Mar 31, 2022 23:22:09 GMT -5
2020s indie music also still sounds like this (e.g., Wallows)
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Post by fearlessarrow on Apr 1, 2022 8:05:03 GMT -5
Top 50 on pop.
POP: -- 46 HARRY STYLES As It Was 504 0 504 1.496
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Post by Ryan on Apr 1, 2022 18:32:01 GMT -5
Very impressive. It had like five hours, right?
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Apr 1, 2022 18:44:52 GMT -5
Very impressive. It had like five hours, right? Actually, I think it's only one hour.
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Post by Dreams on Apr 1, 2022 18:45:37 GMT -5
It's giving me "Golden" but not as strong. I like it, though. I like it a lot.
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Post by SabrinaFan on Apr 1, 2022 18:49:24 GMT -5
Very impressive. It had like five hours, right? Actually, I think it's only one hour. It world premiered starting at 6 p.m. here and I believe they did it every hour. My local station shows six spins from yesterday on AllAccess.
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Post by Resident_Evil on Apr 1, 2022 19:05:05 GMT -5
This is really good. I am shocked that no one has invoked Blinding Lights yet.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2022 19:15:27 GMT -5
definite grower, much needed freshness to charts
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Apr 1, 2022 19:22:15 GMT -5
definite grower, much needed freshness to charts you are posting positive things? I think I like the upside down eye more, keep it going!
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Post by Mayman on Apr 1, 2022 19:41:34 GMT -5
I'm loving this. Glad to see it's looking to be big.
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Post by Envoirment on Apr 1, 2022 20:26:41 GMT -5
This is going to be massive - I really like it.
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Post by recordyear on Apr 1, 2022 20:27:20 GMT -5
Borderline off-topic but I just found this fact (music video of dodie's Cool Girl)
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Apr 1, 2022 20:49:06 GMT -5
It picks up a bit at the end and I like the production, but man, it really isn't trendy to have oomph in your choruses or big bridges right now is it? I feel like this is begging for just a little more something.
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Post by marcyiam on Apr 1, 2022 21:31:04 GMT -5
The video and the song are good, the video is giving me Physical vibes lol. However, I HATE the child's voice at the beginning, like ew. Not that you asked, but in case you or anyone else was curious:
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Post by maine on Apr 1, 2022 21:47:03 GMT -5
I honestly think this could stand to be a little longer – like even a minute or two. Feels like some of it isn't fleshed out fully. The intro and bridge seem like they should be longer. It almost feels like a radio edit. I'd love to hear an extended version of this. Despite that gripe, I'm really enjoying this. Maybe the most instant song I've heard from him for me.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Apr 1, 2022 22:56:32 GMT -5
I don't get Blinding Lights vibes, it reminds me more of the mid-90's alternative bands, like Gin Blossoms or Toad the Wet Sprocket, or something from the Reality Bites soundtrack. Something from that era.
I think this will have great longevity, and it feels like the first true smash of 2022, even tho it's already April.
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Post by Chelsea Press 2 on Apr 2, 2022 0:43:03 GMT -5
I love this upon first listen! It's soooo good. I am super excited about this new era.
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