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Single: Rihanna - Rated R (Preview)
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So the upbeat songs are:
Hard
Wait Your Turn
Rockstar 101
Rude Boy
Photographs (supposedly)
Te Amo
Which is half the album
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I think having half the album filled with ballads is something new for her. But let's juz assume that she'll be releasing those uptempo songs as singles. Like Swift's Fearless, Rated R is like a diary for Riri. Let's juz say ballads are the best way to channel her emotion and if the songs are good, it's a reward for her. I can see this doing so well after people are familiar with it. But to get this to 7.5 m like GGGB had, it needs a re-release, considering slow album sales this year!!
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its sounds nice, lotta slow songs tho
Mad House is creepy lol, i actually think Rockstar 101 is better than the 3 singles, Te Amo is amazing as we already know, im really pissed she cudnt give us just one dance track tho
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Originally posted by HarrySapphire
It does sound nothing like GGGB! That's an evolution in her music, which is a good thing! I didn't like GGGB on my first listen except for BD, Umbrella and Rehab. It takes time to grow on me. I gave it a few more listen and it sounded much3 better. Rated R is very personal for Riri, and she fuels this album with her deepest well of emotions. After the altercation, there would probably be more tears than laughter. It explains the midtempo vibe of most songs! However, let's pray for the success of Rated R. Let's make the risks she took worthy..
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i hope the risks she took is indeed worthy cause this is entirely a NEW and DIFFERENT direction.
the only song i skipped on GGGB was Say It. I dont like that the song, i dont know why. the others were awesome.
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Originally posted by Rihannafan
its sounds nice, lotta slow songs tho
Mad House is creepy lol, i actually think Rockstar 101 is better than the 3 singles, Te Amo is amazing as we already know, im really pissed she cudnt give us just one dance track tho
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Rude Boy is a dance track
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Member Since: 4/10/2009
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Originally posted by HarrySapphire
I think having half the album filled with ballads is something new for her. But let's juz assume that she'll be releasing those uptempo songs as singles. Like Swift's Fearless, Rated R is like a diary for Riri. Let's juz say ballads are the best way to channel her emotion and if the songs are good, it's a reward for her. I can see this doing so well after people are familiar with it. But to get this to 7.5 m like GGGB had, it needs a re-release, considering slow album sales this year!!
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i think rihrih should focus on releasing the singles from now on until next year.
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Originally posted by HarrySapphire
I think having half the album filled with ballads is something new for her. But let's juz assume that she'll be releasing those uptempo songs as singles. Like Swift's Fearless, Rated R is like a diary for Riri. Let's juz say ballads are the best way to channel her emotion and if the songs are good, it's a reward for her. I can see this doing so well after people are familiar with it. But to get this to 7.5 m like GGGB had, it needs a re-release, considering slow album sales this year!!
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A album can be artist's diary if the artist writes all songs on the album.
Those artists are Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, P!nk and Taylor Swift.
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I really hope so too. The only song that clearly has the vibe from GGGB era is Rude Boy. It sounds so GGGB. I don't think 30 sec preview of each song is enough! There's a lot more to it. Let's juz buy it when it comes out! The Last Song caught my attention. Love it!
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I LOVE "ROCKSTAR"
and "rude boy" and "te amo" and "hard'
and "wait your turn" and "fire bomb"
and "russian roulette" is really good for me to!
i prefer GGGB but this is good still,i'm gonna
ask my mom if she can pre-order it from amazon.com
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And "Good Girl Gone Bad" was a first listen grower and one of the best all-time albums.
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Originally posted by Rihannafan
its sounds nice, lotta slow songs tho
Mad House is creepy lol, i actually think Rockstar 101 is better than the 3 singles, Te Amo is amazing as we already know, im really pissed she cudnt give us just one dance track tho
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Hard is a dance track.
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This is horrible.
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I really hope these songs grow on me
Bad >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rated R
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Rockstar 101, Rude Boy, Photographs, G4L, Cold Case Love, and The Last Song are my faves.
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Originally posted by Duca
A album can be artist's diary if the artist writes all songs on the album.
Those artists are Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, P!nk and Taylor Swift.
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What are expecting lo. It's Riri we are talking about. We all know that she rarely writes her own music. So what? From what I heard based on the preview, the lyrics are pointing at her past relationship with Breezy as well what's she been thru after moving on. Like Photographs, she must be thinking of Breezy while staring at their photos. She may not write her songs, but I believe she gave the writers the direction that she wanted!
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Originally posted by Duca
And "Good Girl Gone Bad" was a first listen grower and one of the best all-time albums.
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huh? what is a first listen grower?
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Originally posted by anastayjah
Hard is a dance track.
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no, it sounds like hip hop!
plus young jeezy is on it
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Originally posted by Brooke-lynn
I really hope these songs grow on me
Bad >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rated R
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I agree.
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Originally posted by Switcheroo
huh? what is a first listen grower?
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Umbrella
Don't Stop The Music
Breakin' Dishes
Shut Up And Drive
Lemme Get That
Rehab
Good Girl Gone Bad
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Originally posted by Hot & Bothered
I agree.
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please don't start problems because this
is why everybody always hates on ciara
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Originally posted by Duca
Umbrella
Don't Stop The Music
Breakin' Dishes
Shut Up And Drive
Lemme Get That
Rehab
Good Girl Gone Bad
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no i mean what does a first listen grower mean
i though it was either you like it on first listen
or it grows on you,how is it both?
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I think first listen grower = catchy!
yup, make sense!
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