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Post by missbri7 on Oct 20, 2009 19:42:56 GMT -5
Glad Rihanna's back i love "Russian Roulette" that building up beat get's me and the chorus is hot.
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Post by felipe on Oct 20, 2009 20:09:19 GMT -5
Basically I think some believe if an artist doesn't possess a five octave vocal range they shouldn't sing ballads (which is ridiculous). Some of the most beautiful ballads ever written don't require glass-shattering high notes (Landslide, Top Of The World and Your Song come to mind immediately). Which Top of the worl are you reffering to? The Dixie Chicks song or The Carpenters'?
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Post by vipanonymous on Oct 20, 2009 20:39:42 GMT -5
Basically I think some believe if an artist doesn't possess a five octave vocal range they shouldn't sing ballads (which is ridiculous). Some of the most beautiful ballads ever written don't require glass-shattering high notes (Landslide, Top Of The World and Your Song come to mind immediately). who's talking about high notes? I just don't like her ballads, the uptempos are much better. And i was expecting a club banger for lead single. RR is just ok for me, i don't hate it :)
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 20, 2009 20:44:41 GMT -5
Basically I think some believe if an artist doesn't possess a five octave vocal range they shouldn't sing ballads (which is ridiculous). Some of the most beautiful ballads ever written don't require glass-shattering high notes (Landslide, Top Of The World and Your Song come to mind immediately). Which Top of the worl are you reffering to? The Dixie Chicks song or The Carpenters'? The masterpiece written by Patty Griffin and later covered by The Dixie Chicks.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 20, 2009 20:45:34 GMT -5
Basically I think some believe if an artist doesn't possess a five octave vocal range they shouldn't sing ballads (which is ridiculous). Some of the most beautiful ballads ever written don't require glass-shattering high notes (Landslide, Top Of The World and Your Song come to mind immediately). who's talking about high notes? I just don't like her ballads, the uptempos are much better. And i was expecting a club banger for lead single. RR is just ok for me, i don't hate it :) Ok, how many artists do you know who produce nothing but uptempos?
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Post by vipanonymous on Oct 20, 2009 20:50:52 GMT -5
who's talking about high notes? I just don't like her ballads, the uptempos are much better. And i was expecting a club banger for lead single. RR is just ok for me, i don't hate it :) Ok, how many artists do you know who produce nothing but uptempos? None! :) Ballads are better as second or third single. IMO
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 20, 2009 20:56:01 GMT -5
I do think she tries to channel Beyonce a bit too much though. In what way does Rihanna "channel Beyonce"? People seem quick to call an artist a "copier" these days. Exactly. It would be an idiotic decision for her to stop producing ballads; they give her audience much needed diversity.
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Post by David12 on Oct 20, 2009 21:00:45 GMT -5
MUSIC VIDEO FOR RUSSIAN ROULETTE WILL PREMIERE ON ABC ON NOVEMBER 6 PRIMETIME !!!!!!!
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Post by Nicolexo on Oct 20, 2009 21:03:07 GMT -5
MUSIC VIDEO FOR RUSSIAN ROULETTE WILL PREMIERE ON ABC ON NOVEMBER 6 PRIMETIME !!!!!!! Can't wait. :)
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Post by d.t.m on Oct 20, 2009 21:18:31 GMT -5
^WOW!
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Post by Gray. on Oct 20, 2009 21:18:41 GMT -5
"Russian Roulette" isn't bad. It's miles better than "Take a Bow" (but then again, what isn't?). Regardless, I hope there's some stuff on there that isn't this dark.
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 21, 2009 0:54:01 GMT -5
I like RR but don't love it. I'm not blown away. I do, however, love the album title but it has to have a PA sticker! lol
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Post by timberlake on Oct 21, 2009 1:12:25 GMT -5
I give Rihanna credit, though. Beyonce would never be this brave, especially for the first single. I agree with Justin and think we're in for a real surprise with this album. If I were a boy..
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Oct 21, 2009 1:27:31 GMT -5
Let me be the first to say....
Russian Roulette >>>>> If I Were A Boy.
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Oct 21, 2009 1:43:55 GMT -5
Gotta give Robyn props too, her vocals are getting better and better. Very impressed, can't wait for this album.
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Post by Bojangles on Oct 21, 2009 1:46:11 GMT -5
me likey
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Post by timberlake on Oct 21, 2009 2:31:34 GMT -5
Let me be the first to say.... Russian Roulette >>>>> If I Were A Boy. No need to compare because essentially they are very very different songs. But was just stating that Beyonce did Launch her album with her Ballad contrary to that guy's not brave comments.
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Post by cool2themaxx on Oct 21, 2009 2:43:05 GMT -5
I initially liked the feel and mood of the song. It's definitely a grower. Plus, when the video is released, it will give the song a new aspect especially being that Rihanna is a very visual musician.
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Post by vinyl on Oct 21, 2009 5:32:06 GMT -5
Let me be the first to say.... Russian Roulette >>>>> If I Were A Boy. No need to compare because essentially they are very very different songs. But was just stating that Beyonce did Launch her album with her Ballad contrary to that guy's not brave comments. Her decision being brave is not exclusively about this song being a ballad. As you can see, it's a pretty polarizing song - a safe single would have satisfied all her fanbase, whereas this divides it.
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Post by CedricCed on Oct 21, 2009 7:01:44 GMT -5
Very dark n wit a guitar!!! cant get any betta than this.so haunting...LOVE IT!!!
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Post by d.t.m on Oct 21, 2009 7:16:14 GMT -5
I give Rihanna credit, though. Beyonce would never be this brave, especially for the first single. I agree with Justin and think we're in for a real surprise with this album. If I were a boy.. 'Boy' was different, but wasn't HALF as daring and edgy as this I'm sorry. And she also had the standard club jam to back her up just in case.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2009 7:48:46 GMT -5
'Boy' was different, but wasn't HALF as daring and edgy as this I'm sorry. And she also had the standard club jam to back her up just in case. .And this is coming from a HUGE Beyonce fan. I'm still sort of surprised this is her first single so soon to the release but i'm loving it the more I listen to it.
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Post by Gaz@NokiaMusic on Oct 21, 2009 7:51:07 GMT -5
Russian Roulette is an amazing tune, though the intro is a bit weird... anyone else heard it yet?
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Post by Gaz@NokiaMusic on Oct 21, 2009 7:53:41 GMT -5
Sorry!... for some reason I couldn't see posts after 9th October but they appeared after my last post.
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Post by Cory | Alan on Oct 21, 2009 8:45:59 GMT -5
I cannot get into this track. I have been excited fro new RiRi too. I am excited for the album though
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Post by Sir Benji on Oct 21, 2009 8:47:02 GMT -5
"Russian Roulette" is creepy, haunting, and a bit disturbing. It sounds like a song from a horror film and the single cover looks like something out of the Saw movie series. The song is just too dark & personal for me. i don't really like it but it's interesting to hear. I mean everytime i hear it , it gives me the creeps. I will applaud her for talking about the subject though cause this definitely has something to do with her relationship with CB she's not fooling me. IMHO this a depressfest
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Post by tshawn74 on Oct 21, 2009 10:37:23 GMT -5
Has the song been sent to radio, yet??
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Post by LoveKiller on Oct 21, 2009 13:12:32 GMT -5
"Russian Roulette" is creepy, haunting, and a bit disturbing. It sounds like a song from a horror film and the single cover looks like something out of the Saw movie series. The song is just too dark & personal for me. i don't really like it but it's interesting to hear. I mean everytime i hear it , it gives me the creeps. I will applaud her for talking about the subject though cause this definitely has something to do with her relationship with CB she's not fooling me. IMHO this a depressfest this ^^^ she's taking it too far. i just don't understand how she has so drastically changed in just three years. She went from dancehall beauty queen to child of the darkness. it makes me think that it's all just an act, either that or the industry has made her cold. either way its just not good.
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Oct 21, 2009 13:19:46 GMT -5
"Russian Roulette" is creepy, haunting, and a bit disturbing. It sounds like a song from a horror film and the single cover looks like something out of the Saw movie series. The song is just too dark & personal for me. i don't really like it but it's interesting to hear. I mean everytime i hear it , it gives me the creeps. I will applaud her for talking about the subject though cause this definitely has something to do with her relationship with CB she's not fooling me. IMHO this a depressfest this ^^^ she's taking it too far. i just don't understand how she has so drastically changed in just three years. She went from dancehall beauty queen to child of the darkness. it makes me think that it's all just an act, either that or the industry has made her cold. either way its just not good. I'm with you guys on her being too dark now. I miss "MOTS" and "AGLM" Rihanna.
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Oct 21, 2009 14:01:58 GMT -5
She is sick and disturbed, but I like my pop stars edgy so I will take it. GGGB was easily her best album of the 3 she has released so if she continues to step it up a notch, I am fine with it. It's not like she is out robbing banks and drowning puppies.
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