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Post by austin on Oct 22, 2010 9:41:01 GMT -5
The new previews make "Sparks Fly" sound a little better. The tempo is just a little bit slower, but I'm sure I will love it when I hear the whole thing.
From the previews, she is going to have to choose her singles carefully in regards to Country. There definitely sounds like there are some huge pop singles on here, but country won't play some of the more pop-leaning tunes, even if she is Taylor Swift.
From the clips, I'd figure "Back To December" is next, then 'Sparks Fly', then either 'Speak Now' or 'Mean', with "Story of Us" or 'Haunted' MAYBE being OK Country singles.
I think it'd be smart to send different singles to different formats this time around.
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Post by Cerbius on Oct 22, 2010 9:48:57 GMT -5
The new previews are much better. I especially like "If This Was A Movie".
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Oct 22, 2010 9:52:08 GMT -5
the acoustic version of Haunted is amazing. Agreed. Not trying to be funny but the Haunted(acoustic version) is haunting.She sounds almost Irish when she say's "I"??
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 22, 2010 9:52:34 GMT -5
I think this is officially a departure from country, tbh. From the previews, I hear more pop than country. Agreed. I hear more pop/rock than anything (though I do hear a few purely country songs, like "Mean" and "Ours", and a few country/pop songs, like "Mine", "Sparks Fly", and "Back To December"). I'm loving what I've heard. The album is so different from her last (if they're not careful with the releases it could be Taylor's "Cry"). I could see country radio playing: "Back To December" "Mean" "Sparks Fly" "Ours" (though it won't be released) I can definitely see why they chose "Mine" as the first single now (it's the best choice for both formats).
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 22, 2010 9:57:18 GMT -5
Sparks Fly is just awesome :)
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Oct 22, 2010 10:01:52 GMT -5
Holy s*** the new preview for Haunted is giving me chills... I'm so excited for this album I can't even take it. I never thought she could top Fearless but she's about to make her previous work look like a joke.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 22, 2010 10:15:27 GMT -5
1. "Mine" (across formats) 2. "Back To December" (across formats, as they're likely to go with a ballad next) 3. "Sparks Fly" (across formats) 4. "The Story Of Us" (Pop/Hot AC/AC) and "Mean" or "Speak Now" (Country)
Re-release.
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Post by austin on Oct 22, 2010 10:17:31 GMT -5
1. "Mine" (across formats) 2. "Back To December" (across formats, as they're likely to go with a ballad next) 3. "Sparks Fly" (across formats) 4. "The Story Of Us" (Pop/Hot AC/AC) and "Mean" or "Speak Now" (Country) Re-release. Echoed my feelings and earlier post exactly. This is the best strategy.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 22, 2010 10:20:18 GMT -5
Echoed my feelings and earlier post exactly. This is the best strategy. I didn't even see your post above! haha That's definitely the best strategy in my opinion (especially in regard to country). Either way, I don't see her having any country #1s this era. She intentionally shifted focus with this album (in regard to genre/style); we'll see if it works in her favor.
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Post by Typo on Oct 22, 2010 10:21:39 GMT -5
"Back To December" is a momentum killer in the making.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 22, 2010 10:24:46 GMT -5
"Back To December" is a momentum killer in the making. If they intend to go with a ballad next, it's absolutely the best choice. Who thinks "Innocent", "Dear John", "Last Kiss", or "Enchanted" would be better choices? I think "Back To December" is obviously the most radio-friendly ballad on the album. Also, it held up really well with downloads and yielded the highest promotional single debut of this era (seems public reception is good). If stepping outside the formula (uptempo/ballad/uptempo/ballad), I think the best choice would be "Sparks Fly".
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 22, 2010 10:27:51 GMT -5
"Back To December" is a momentum killer in the making. Umm, no.
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Post by strikeleo on Oct 22, 2010 10:41:26 GMT -5
I don't think she should release a ballad now, ballads don't seem to do the trick as second singles anymore... save it for a third single, right now the wisest choice would be story of us to pop and mean to country, or perhaps speak now to both. then back to december, followed by the one that was not released as a second single. I also don't think releasing sparks fly is a good idea, the lyrics are a step backwards and there are songs just as good waiting to be released.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 22, 2010 10:48:14 GMT -5
^ Well, according to Taylor, fan reaction is supposedly what determines the next single (should be interesting).
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Post by strikeleo on Oct 22, 2010 10:54:46 GMT -5
I wish the label would decide instead, I don't know if it's because I'm a bit skeptical about the fans choosing, like, history has taught us that it never woks out for the better.
I'm a bit disappointed about the album drifting away from country though, in my opinion she should be embracing it. It's no big deal though, I just really like country more than pop/rock.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 22, 2010 10:57:05 GMT -5
I wish the label would decide instead, I don't know if it's because I'm a bit skeptical about the fans choosing, like, history has taught us that it never woks out for the better. Agreed. As long as the music's good, I honestly have no issues. However, I'm not sure if it's the best move career-wise (she could potentially alienate her country audience with this release and we all know pop audiences and radio are fickle). On the other hand, it's not as if country radio jumped all over her latest release like they do typical country superstars. Idk.
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Post by strikeleo on Oct 22, 2010 11:05:31 GMT -5
As long as the music's good, I honestly have no issues. I'd have to hear the whole album to know, but there seems to be only two or three pop/rock songs there, which is a relief to me. I just don't think the sound of pop/rock suits Taylor voice at all, in my opinion it'd be a bad idea, but then again, maybe that's me. However, I'm not sure if it's the best move career-wise (she could potentially alienate her country audience with this release and we all know pop audiences and radio are fickle). On the other hand, it's not as if country radio jumped all over her latest release like they do typical country superstars. Idk. It's definitely not a good idea. Country fans are known to be the ones that buy albums, that keep paying for the songs. So she'd have a hit in that front. What she did with Fearless was perfect, to be honest. She went mainstream but without neglecting her roots, in most if not all of her songs you could hear a bit of country. What she's doing now will alienate even more country fans, which is a shame really. Because she is not gaining anything by going more pop.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 22, 2010 11:10:31 GMT -5
It's definitely not a good idea. Country fans are known to be the ones that buy albums, that keep paying for the songs. So she'd have a hit in that front. What she did with Fearless was perfect, to be honest. She went mainstream but without neglecting her roots, in most if not all of her songs you could hear a bit of country. What she's doing now will alienate even more country fans, which is a shame really. Because she is not gaining anything by going more pop. From purely a commercial standpoint, I completely agree with you. I'd prefer an album more like Fearless. However, personally, I'm liking what I'm hearing now just as much, if not more than what I liked on Fearless. Either way, she's definitely not going to enjoy as much success this time around.
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Post by desertfloods on Oct 22, 2010 11:24:21 GMT -5
I kinda like Story of Us from the first preview... but second preview changed my mind. Don't like it anymore...
Have always preferred Taylor's more country songs as well. So the previews are pretty disappointing to me, tbh.
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Oct 22, 2010 11:29:05 GMT -5
The only preview I'm not digging is Enchanted... seems like an unimaginative melody but hopefully the full song is better.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 22, 2010 11:30:15 GMT -5
I'm liking the previews. I feel like the songs released already will be the singles, much like Carrie's "Play On."
I'm guessing 1st week sales of: 700,000 Year's end sales of: 2,500,000 Sales total of: 3,500,000 - 4,000,000
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Post by strikeleo on Oct 22, 2010 11:33:03 GMT -5
The only preview I'm not digging is Enchanted... seems like an unimaginative melody but hopefully the full song is better. In the first preview, enchanted sounded nice. Now it doesn't, I guess we'll have to wait to hear the full song. I kinda like Story of Us from the first preview... but second preview changed my mind. Don't like it anymore... Have always preferred Taylor's more country songs as well. So the previews are pretty disappointing to me, tbh. I agree with you completely.
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Post by freeman on Oct 22, 2010 11:39:53 GMT -5
Lol. Did anyone else notice at the website where the new previews were at they list the album's genre as Rock/Indie! Hahahaha
On another note: To me it seems Haunted is the highlight of the album. :)
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 22, 2010 11:58:05 GMT -5
^ I don't think we've heard the last of Dear John, tbh. It sounds deathly boring based on the previews but all critics are raving about it so it HAS to be good, right?
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 22, 2010 12:07:46 GMT -5
^ I don't think we've heard the last of Dear John, tbh. It sounds deathly boring based on the previews but all critics are raving about it so it HAS to be good, right? I think the critics probably like "Dear John" because it's sincere and shows a certain vulnerability. It seems to be well written as well (from what I've heard). It's not going to be one of the songs you listen to because it's catchy, in my opinion.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 22, 2010 12:12:05 GMT -5
^ I don't think we've heard the last of Dear John, tbh. It sounds deathly boring based on the previews but all critics are raving about it so it HAS to be good, right? I think the critics probably like "Dear John" because it's sincere and shows a certain vulnerability. It seems to be well written as well (from what I've heard). It's not going to be one of the songs you listen to because it's catchy, in my opinion. I totally agree. A couple of pages ago, everyone wanted to listen to the song and no one has listed it as something they'd be interested in based on the previews. I fall into that category. I thought it'd be something epic. Now, not so much. The whole song might change my mind, though. It's that way with previews. The same thing happened with Carrie Underwood's "Play On". The only "instant" preview was Quitter I disliked many of the previews for songs that turned out to be quite good. I'm hoping it'll be the same here, especially regarding Dear John.
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Post by Joe1240 on Oct 22, 2010 12:36:48 GMT -5
"Back To December" is a perfect 2nd single choice.From the previews,"Enchanted" sounds really nice from the clip. "The Story Of Us" also sounds great. This is going to be a great album.This album will be on par with Fearless!!!!!
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Post by Nicolexo on Oct 22, 2010 12:38:48 GMT -5
Haunted (Acoustic) has leaked. :o Listening now.
It's beautiful. I love it. :)
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 22, 2010 12:45:30 GMT -5
Haunted (Acoustic) has leaked. :o Listening now.It's beautiful. I love it. :) It really is. She sounds fantastic.
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Post by Kyla on Oct 22, 2010 12:50:29 GMT -5
Can someone PM it to me?
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