Pet Shop Boy
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Post by Pet Shop Boy on May 9, 2004 9:28:42 GMT -5
This is the 2nd International single from the album of the same name, 3rd in the UK if you count flop lead single 'Bout'.
It went to #2 in the Uk a few months ago, massive airplay hit too. It's just broken the top ten in Australia, but it's seriously struggling in non-english speaking countries.
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Sean
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Post by Sean on May 9, 2004 18:07:25 GMT -5
It's alright... it's very catchy (stuck in my head a lot!) but kinda bland and I'd only give it 6 or 7 out of 10.
The lyrics are a bit cliche - Christina Aguiler'a "Fighter" did this theme A LOT better. The video looks great but totally does NOT match the song. It looks like a high budget 'let's show how pretty Jamelia is' video without much of a point beyond that.
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Post by 620 Soul Train on May 9, 2004 23:34:18 GMT -5
I saw the video on Yahoo Launch UK, I think the song and video is bland as well. She may not have a hit here in the US, well at least anytime soon. Where's the catch and hook for our US audience really? Let's not forget that the US is a huge market meaning for the artists anyway huge revenue (if they even care).
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Post by Pet Shop Boy on May 10, 2004 1:49:57 GMT -5
The lyrics are a bit cliche - Christina Aguiler'a "Fighter" did this theme A LOT better. Since when was 'Fighter' about domestic abuse? ??? |
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620 Soul Train
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Post by 620 Soul Train on May 10, 2004 7:03:02 GMT -5
Since when was 'Fighter' about domestic abuse? ??? This song is about domestic abuse?? I had no idea... |
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Sean
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Post by Sean on May 10, 2004 18:31:25 GMT -5
"Fighter" is about abuse at the hands of a loved one, and people that you trust etc.... the theme and half the lyrics are THE SAME!!
All that stuff about saying thank you because it made them stronger... themeatically they're near identical. However, Christina Aguilera's song is better in every way. There is no way Jamelia would get a US hit with "Thank You".
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strong4PMB!
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Post by strong4PMB! on May 10, 2004 19:44:02 GMT -5
"Thank You" isn't da bomb.
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