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Post by Darkest Hour on Feb 3, 2023 0:25:37 GMT -5
 1. "Giddy Up!"[Shania Twain, David Stewart, RØMANS & Jessica Agombar] 2. "Brand New"[Shania Twain, Mark Crew, Dan Priddy & Wayne Hector] 3. "Waking Up Dreaming" [Shania Twain, David Stewart & Jessica Agombar] 4. "Best Friend"[Shania Twain, Mark Crew, Dan Priddy & Tom Mann] 5. "Pretty Liar" [Shania Twain & Adam Messinger] 6. "Inhale/Exhale Air" [Shania Twain, Mark Ralph & Iain Archer] 7. "Last Day Of Summer" [Shania Twain, Mark Ralph & Jack Savoretti] 8. "Queen of Me" [Shania Twain & Adam Messinger] 9. "Got It Good" [Shania Twain, Mark Ralph & Georgia Barnes] 10. "Number One" [Shania Twain & Mark Ralph] 11. "Not Just A Girl" [Shania Twain, Mark Ralph & Wayne Hector] 12. "The Hardest Stone" [Shania Twain & Tyler Joseph] Focus track is Best Friend. |
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Post by austin on Feb 3, 2023 0:57:04 GMT -5
I feel like this is a major step up from Now. Pretty Liar, Brand New, and Inhale/Exhale Air are all very instant with me. Excited to listen to this more.
They picked the wrong focus track though. Best Friend is cute but Giddy Up is connecting well and Pretty Liar is a bop.
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Post by stanches2318 on Feb 3, 2023 2:21:52 GMT -5
I didn’t like the production and the way she sings on this album.
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Post by SHOOTER on Feb 3, 2023 2:22:01 GMT -5
Loving the album. I agree that it's a step up from Now (which I enjoyed) and we can hear how much fun she had making it. It just feels fresh and she brought out the bops.
Also agree with the wrong focus track being chosen; Pretty Liar was right there!
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Post by matty005 on Feb 3, 2023 11:12:42 GMT -5
I’ve already listened to this more than, “Now,” (although I still adore “Life’s About To Get Good,”). While this doesn’t match COO or TWIM (or even Up!) this is a fantastic album. And let’s be honest, it would be pretty much impossible to top Shania in her prime.
Pretty Liar, Inhale/Exhale AIR, Best Friend are the stands outs for me of the songs not previously released. So happy for Shania.
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Post by schnetzka on Feb 3, 2023 11:18:06 GMT -5
My two complaints about the album are the short songs and the short tracklist. I know short songs are the thing now because of streaming but I will never get used to it and I strongly dislike it. Also, for a while there Shania was known for releasing long albums such as Come on Over (16 songs) and Up! (19 songs) and so twelve does not feel long enough. My Target exclusive album should arrive sometime next week so that's still two extra songs but I still want more to make up for lost time.
Other than those two things though - I absolutely love this album. I hope it does well for her and I cannot wait to see what comes next.
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Post by codyj100 on Feb 3, 2023 18:22:51 GMT -5
From someone who has been a diehard, NOW, was a refreshing take on a painful experience. I loved it! I didn’t think it could be topped. Queen Of Me sees Shania return to her female empowerment songs with sass and famous tongue-in-cheek delivery.
Highlights for me (in order):
Queen Of Me
Pretty Liar
Number One
Done & Dusted (Target Exclusive)
On Three (Target Exclusive)
Best Friend
Inhale/Exhale AIR
Got It Good
Brand New
Giddy Up!
The Hardest Stone
Waking Up Dreaming
Last Day Of Summer
Not Just a Girl
Never did I expect to hear a Dave Cobb produced Shania song! The Target bonus tracks should’ve been part of the standard album.
As a friend of mine said, “I could see Mutt sitting back and being proud of her on this album!” I agree. Jumping in…on three!
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Feb 3, 2023 19:35:32 GMT -5
Overall I quite enjoy this, it’s more cohesive than ‘Now’ though I think I liked the highs of that album more.
This just sounds fun which is so great to hear! Given everything her voic has gone through I do like a lot of the new sound it has. She’s obviously crafted these songs to fit her new limitations.
I would like one very country album from her before she eventually retires, think something like Tanya Tucker’s last album.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 3, 2023 21:21:37 GMT -5
Only gave it one listen so far, but I'm pleased with it! Nothing will ever touch Shania at her prime, but I'm thankful she's still able to make music for us and deliver some solid bops.
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Post by someguy on Feb 3, 2023 22:17:32 GMT -5
Only gave it one listen so far, but I'm pleased with it! Nothing will ever touch Shania at her prime, but I'm thankful she's still able to make music for us and deliver some solid bops. My thoughts exactly. I've only had a chance to hear it once so far, but I really like it. She'll never again reach the highs of The Woman In Me/ Come On Over (but honestly, who could?), but this is a really solid album. It's quite short, so I wish the bonus tracks were on the regular album (I thought the days of store exclusives were over, but I guess not). I would like to see her label try to at least push something to country radio. I doubt she'd have a massive hit, but I really think she has enough momentum/goodwill to get at least an "Every Girl In This Town" type of hit. |
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Post by echocountry on Feb 4, 2023 1:48:56 GMT -5
This is also available on cassette!!
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Post by someguy on Feb 4, 2023 7:05:52 GMT -5
This is also available on cassette!! No offence to Shania (who I love) but where on earth are people listening to cassettes? |
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Feb 4, 2023 8:33:06 GMT -5
This is also available on cassette!! No offence to Shania (who I love) but where on earth are people listening to cassettes? Like vinyl, cassettes have had a little niche carved out over the last few years. Nowhere near as big but they do still sell. |
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Post by McCreerian on Feb 4, 2023 20:08:15 GMT -5
I'm loving this album! "Pretty Liar" is a smash in waiting!
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Post by someguy on Feb 5, 2023 2:42:57 GMT -5
No offence to Shania (who I love) but where on earth are people listening to cassettes? Like vinyl, cassettes have had a little niche carved out over the last few years. Nowhere near as big but they do still sell. Oh I totally get that they sell, but I’m just confused as to how they are used/consumed. |
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Post by jamatthews83 on Feb 5, 2023 2:55:25 GMT -5
Not much stood out on first listen except Pretty Liar, but everything else sounded solid. Unlike other people I'm not convinced I'll like it more than Now
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Post by Darkest Hour on Feb 7, 2023 18:42:47 GMT -5
Predicted to be #10 overall and have 29k sales and 33k SPS first week.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 7, 2023 21:31:00 GMT -5
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Post by 🌺CountryLineDancer on Feb 11, 2023 19:45:58 GMT -5
"Giddy Up!" is the radio single in Canadian country radio, and debut at #47 on the chart with 12 total adds this week. This is her first appearance on the chart since "Life's About to Get Good" in 2017.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 12, 2023 12:08:36 GMT -5
"Giddy Up!" is the radio single in Canadian country radio, and debut at #47 on the chart with 12 total adds this week. This is her first appearance on the chart since "Life's About to Get Good" in 2017. At least she's getting some radio play somewhere! Really a missed opportunity if they don't at least try a push for "Giddy Up!" down here as well. If "We Got Something They Don't" -- which didn't feel like a radio hit at all -- could make it to the 40s from Now, then I think that one could surely do at least about as well. |
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Post by taylor is terrified on Feb 12, 2023 20:13:40 GMT -5
Absolutely love this album. It’s not the 90s magic but it doesn’t have to be; this record is still quintessential Shania. Only she would’ve ever dropped an album like this. I hope this is able to do some damage for her somehow. I especially am in love with “Pretty Liar,” my jaw DROPPED during the chorus (never expected Shania Twain to be saying the word “f**k” in a song lmao) and that one suggestive line in the bridge.
Also gonna echo the sentiment that “Best Friend” was the LAST song they should’ve chosen as the focus track. “Pretty Liar,” “Brand New,” and “Giddy Up!” were all right there!!!
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Post by Darkest Hour on Feb 13, 2023 10:31:47 GMT -5
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Post by someguy on Mar 4, 2023 1:46:43 GMT -5
"Giddy Up" cracks the top 20 on AC radio this week. I really don't know why they aren't at least trying with country radio.
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Post by onebuffalo on Mar 7, 2023 21:06:06 GMT -5
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Post by codyj100 on Mar 16, 2023 6:55:12 GMT -5
She’s released three Spotify singles which includes a new version of “Queen of Me” and two covers.
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Post by SHOOTER on Apr 27, 2023 23:48:58 GMT -5
Queen of Me (Royal Edition) out now. I like the new songs just as much as the Target bonus tracks so she honestly could’ve given us another 16-track album to begin with.
13. Bone Dry
14. Wanted Man
15. Inhale/Exhale AIR feat. BRELAND
16. Queen of Me (Acoustic)
17. Giddy Up! (Malibu Babie Remix)
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Post by Darkest Hour on May 5, 2023 23:48:05 GMT -5
Wanted Man actually has a solid production. Miracle tbh.
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