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Post by kevin59 on Apr 6, 2009 11:04:11 GMT -5
 APR 07 Rascal Flatts "Unstoppable"(Lyric Street) [LISTEN] Rascal Flatts - "Unstoppable" (CMT) Track List:1. Love Who You Love 2. Here Comes Goodbye 3. Close 4. Forever 5. She'd Be California 6. Unstoppable 7. Things That Matter 8. Summer Nights 9. Holdin' On 10. Once 11. Why NOTE: JC Penny Bonus Track - "American Living" |
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Post by leilamaurizia on Apr 6, 2009 11:31:21 GMT -5
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Post by Dustin J. on Apr 6, 2009 12:31:32 GMT -5
Well, I'll say this... at least there's no "Bob That Head" or "Me And My Gang" on this album. ;)
After just one listen, the melody in most of their songs continues to sound basically the same. Like their past several albums, there's only about two songs ("She'd Be California" and "Unstoppable") that I even care for.
But, for the most part, I'm disappointed. I keep holding on to some glimmer of hope that, eventually, they might make music again that we heard on their first two albums. Sadly, I doubt that will ever happen.
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Post by mairy on Apr 6, 2009 13:27:51 GMT -5
Well, I'll say this... at least there's no "Bob That Head" or "Me And My Gang" on this album. ;) Well there's "Summer Nights", but that's not as bad as "Bob That Head". I personally liked almost all the rest. It's typical Rascal, that will never change. But I was impressed because it is pretty much more solid than "Still Feels Good". Better that what I was expecting. |
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Post by rsmatto on Apr 6, 2009 15:20:14 GMT -5
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Post by leilamaurizia on Apr 7, 2009 7:38:49 GMT -5
Have you guys seen the Flatts spread on iTunes? W.O.W. Hello, boys!
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Post by tigers19 on Apr 7, 2009 10:58:13 GMT -5
this is available for download on amazon for $4.99. maybe that will help sales.
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Post by ClevelandRox on Apr 7, 2009 12:33:46 GMT -5
Love Who You Love, Here Comes Goodbye, and She'd Be California were my favorites, I think I need to listen a few more times though.
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Post by joey2002 on Apr 7, 2009 16:21:25 GMT -5
I keep holding on to some glimmer of hope that, eventually, they might make music again that we heard on their first two albums. Sadly, I doubt that will ever happen. I know what you mean...I loved the simple songs on their first couple albums, but everything following their "Feels Like Today" album has seemed over-produced to me. |
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Post by Dustin J. on Apr 7, 2009 21:10:46 GMT -5
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Post by flowergirl44 on Apr 7, 2009 21:38:37 GMT -5
I have my copy, but got it too late to really dive into it tonight. It'll be playing all day tomorrow though. :)
I am pleased to see that Jason Sellers has four cuts on the album! My two favorite artists together.... can't go wrong with that. :)
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Post by musicbuff78 on Apr 7, 2009 22:56:30 GMT -5
It would, however, be better if he were singing his own music.
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Post by joey2002 on Apr 8, 2009 15:26:36 GMT -5
I finally got a chance to listen to the album!
"Love Who You Love" is an amazing song, and will probably be the most successful on the charts. Great lyrics, catchy upbeat song, nice harmony -- and just a classic Rascal Flatts song.
I personally think that "Why" is one of the best songs on the album. Very powerful -- but done so in a way without going too far on vocals. To me it has a "Song of the Year" nomination written all over it. This is a bit more electric and produced -- but still reminds me a little of "I'm Moving On". Great way to end the album.
"Once" is a good song, as is "Unstoppable". "Summer Nights" is a more tasteful alternative to "Me and my Gang" and "Bob That Head".
I'll have to listen to this a few more times, it usually takes a while for Rascal Flatts songs to grow on me. But right now I would say the best songs on the album are "Love Who You Love" and "Why". Overall, it seems close to the same as their previous CD's, and I'm sure they will have continued success.
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Post by leilamaurizia on Apr 8, 2009 19:47:17 GMT -5
HDD predicts a bow at #1 with sales in the 310-330K range.
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Post by flowergirl44 on Apr 8, 2009 21:43:10 GMT -5
It would, however, be better if he were singing his own music. Yeah, I've about worn out the 2 albums I have of his.  So I've been listening all day. My favorite right now by far is "Summer Nights." I know, it's super cheesy and light, but it's supposed to be! The melody and the harmony reminds me of their early stuff. "Why" is absolutely incredible. It brought me to tears on the first listen. "Once" has the most smoothest, catchy chorus since "These Days." Great song! And of course I'm quite partial to all the ones co-written by Jason Sellers. Pros... After the last two albums we FINALLY have one that's not ballad-heavy. Song quality is excellent, vocals and harmonies are right on. Cons (just to show I'm not totally biasis)... One too many songs about love lost. "Close" and "Holdin' On" are the same song, just different perspectives. |
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Post by zaclord on Apr 8, 2009 21:43:38 GMT -5
why is there a JC Penny bonus track? ???
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Post by countryfan on Apr 8, 2009 21:55:13 GMT -5
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Post by flowergirl44 on Apr 8, 2009 22:03:32 GMT -5
And JC Penny bonus track is fabulous!
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Post by Wrecking Ball on Apr 10, 2009 12:23:19 GMT -5
I just bought this. I think they did a great job. My favorite track is Why and of course I love Here comes goodbye.
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Post by nsfb17 on Apr 10, 2009 12:40:47 GMT -5
HDD predicts a bow at #1 with sales in the 310-330K range. Wow, good for them. |
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Post by joey2002 on Apr 10, 2009 14:54:05 GMT -5
what happened to their albums that sold in the 800K's the first week?
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Post by nsfb17 on Apr 10, 2009 14:55:12 GMT -5
what happened to their albums that sold in the 800K's the first week? The economy changed. |
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Post by kim8 on Apr 10, 2009 15:20:30 GMT -5
I only listened to the first few songs so far, but I like Love Who You Love. However, it is eerily similar music-wise to Sara Evans' Back Seat of a Greyhound Bus (the ending part where it gets faster).
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Post by joey2002 on Apr 10, 2009 16:15:20 GMT -5
^ Skip to the last track ("Why"). It's the most powerful song i've heard in a long time...
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Post by zaclord on Apr 10, 2009 16:24:39 GMT -5
i am VERY impressed with this album! :O their last 2 albums were filled with 'meh' songs and a few good ones. but this one is great from beginning to end!
"Why" is easily the best on the album. that song is amazing. plz release that RF!
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Post by joey2002 on Apr 10, 2009 17:28:30 GMT -5
I hope they do, and really I think they will. To me it sounds like at least a Song of the year nomination.
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Post by kw9461 on Apr 10, 2009 18:09:09 GMT -5
Why and Close are both fantastic songs, but the rest of the album is just meh to me. The production was just as bad as I was fearing and it really takes away from the album. In a lot of ways the album reminds me of Me and My Gang, because there are a few great tracks and the rest are just so-so.
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Post by flowergirl44 on Apr 10, 2009 18:44:40 GMT -5
what happened to their albums that sold in the 800K's the first week? The economy changed. Two other things... iTunes and music piracy. I've mentioned the new album to a couple people who I thought would be interested enough to want to buy it. They both asked me to burn them a copy and then had the nerve to get annoyed when I told them no, buy their own.  "Summer Nights" is charting on R&R already, so it's rumored to be the next single. Then here's hoping for "Why" or "Once." :) |
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Post by joey2002 on Apr 10, 2009 19:30:14 GMT -5
my guesses at singles:
~"Here Comes Goodbye"
~"Once"
~"Love Who You Love"
~"Unstoppable"
~"Why"
"Summer Nights" could also be a single, but hopefully they will just make a video out of it.....
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Post by Dustin J. on Apr 10, 2009 21:09:34 GMT -5
Two other things... iTunes and music piracy. I've mentioned the new album to a couple people who I thought would be interested enough to want to buy it. They both asked me to burn them a copy and then had the nerve to get annoyed when I told them no, buy their own. Good answer! ;) |
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