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Fan Base: Archived: Taylor Swift (#1)
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Originally posted by Taylor Swift
+1 Less Mine if I'm honest... sorry people!
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It's cute but it's formula was a recreation of Love Story
Girl sings about guy and how she loves him
Girls sings about trouble with relationship
Girl sings about thinking it might end
Boy reassures Girl
Happy ending.
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Originally posted by Taylor Swift
I guess. If Mine was released during the week Speak Now was released, it would have debut at #1/2.
But Speak Now wouldn't join the elite club.
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It makes no sense to release the 1st single for an album the same week as the album, you need the single to build hype for the album hence the single 2 months in advance or more then promo singles.
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Member Since: 12/31/2011
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Originally posted by Bea.
It makes no sense to release the 1st single for an album the same week as the album, you need the single to build hype for the album hence the single 2 months in advance or more then promo singles.
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I know that. I was just being hypothetical if Speak Now was released later.
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Member Since: 11/9/2011
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Originally posted by Bea.
I don't care what direction she takes next as all the music, bar Today Was a Horrific Mess, has been flawless and suited to her voice and personality down to the T. I feel she is one of those artists who has the ability to guide her fans musically rather than be pressured by her fans to continue making a certain type of music.
Her fans don't mind as long as it stays relatable and autobiographical. I just can't wait to see how her style has changed in the past two years, heartache is awful but it can be the best inspiration. Just look at albums liked Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morisette. Heartache can really deliver. I think this album will be another step forward in maturity, more Haunted, Better Than Revenge, Last Kiss, Dear John etc and less Mine, Story of Us, Speak Now.
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Oh, this! Basically, I expect growth & diversity with every album from Taylor (and I got 'em so far). But now I may add one more, less pop sound.
For music fan, heartache songs are great. But for brainless gossip followers? Not really 
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Originally posted by Bea.
She practically tells her fans what song is about who, hence the hidden messages, they are pretty easy to work out even if not the full name or not a name at all.
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True. But it's not for news section on Gossip sites tho. It's just another fun-thing to do, if you buy the album. Different story with gossip sites, where they put over-analyze things and it finally over-shadowed the song itself.
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Originally posted by thediscomonkey
True. But it's not for news section on Gossip sites tho. It's just another fun-thing to do, if you buy the album. Different story with gossip sites, where they put over-analyze things and it finally over-shadowed the song itself. |
It's part of her appeal though, people relate to her so strongly because she is so honest in her song-writing.
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Originally posted by Bea.
It's part of her appeal though, people relate to her so strongly because she is so honest in her song-writing.
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I understand that. But that kind of fun-facts she gave away were not for people to analyze it like a missing page from Shakespeare novel. It's just like "Oh, okay. Next song!", and people relate to the songs with their own experience.
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Originally posted by Bea.
& Innocence, Never Grow Up, Better Than Revenge.
You'd have to be devoid of brain cells. Watch the entire next album be about Jake G and only 1 song reference their relationship. Do we all this the devastating heartache she is talking about is John Mayer?
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omg. 
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Originally posted by Taylor Swift
I know, hence why I put 'haha' too. 
+1 on the mainstream audience. Filthy...
Ooh, and Long Live... 'bring on all the pretenders'.
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Brainless-bandwagoners. 
Oh could be. 'Bring on all the pretenders / I'm not afraid', fit very well.
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Originally posted by thediscomonkey
Oh, this! Basically, I expect growth & diversity with every album from Taylor (and I got 'em so far). But now I may add one more, less pop sound. |
I dream of the day when Taylor pulls a Shania and does a dual release...
1 disc with really country/ bluegrass production (debut, Mean) and 1 disc with a heavier pop/ rock production (Haunted, Better Than Revenge).
Since Speak Now's release, I've stood by my belief that Taylor makes each individual song the way she thinks it would be best, with little regard for making a same-sounding album. Imagine if Mean had been as pop as Better Than Revenge, or vice versa. Certain songs need to be pop/ rock/ country because that's the way they sound best. While this isn't true of her entire discography, I think it's true of some songs.
For example, the acoustic version of Haunted is stunning, but it feels like something's missing without the album version's production.
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Originally posted by JakeKills
I dream of the day when Taylor pulls a Shania and does a dual release...
1 disc with really country/ bluegrass production (debut, Mean) and 1 disc with a heavier pop/ rock production (Haunted, Better Than Revenge).
Since Speak Now's release, I've stood by my belief that Taylor makes each individual song the way she thinks it would be best, with little regard for making a same-sounding album. Imagine if Mean had been as pop as Better Than Revenge, or vice versa. Certain songs need to be pop/ rock/ country because that's the way they sound best. While this isn't true of her entire discography, I think it's true of some songs.
For example, the acoustic version of Haunted is stunning, but it feels like something's missing without the album version's production.
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I just knew this about Shania. I thought you want a dual album like 'The Guitar Song' by Jamey Johnson.
But as long as she gives those songs justice, I'm okay with it. Still, less pop sound, please.
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Speak Now 4xp *new*
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Originally posted by CountryFriedChick
Speak Now 4xp *new*
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It's amazing how her lowest selling album is 4 times platinum. Nobody else compares to her in the US market (except Adele).
She's untouchable, burning brighter than the sun. 
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Originally posted by CountryFriedChick
Speak Now 4xp *new*
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Proud fan.
Now Taylor, go rule BB Top200 with your upcoming album! I'll be here cheering for it. 
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Originally posted by JakeKills
It's amazing how her lowest selling album is 4 times platinum. Nobody else compares to her in the US market (except Adele).
She's untouchable, burning brighter than the sun. |
I'd say more like Garth Brooks in the consistency. Adele has 21 which could go diamond but her debut is only at 2xp
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If anyone is interested, you can stream Tim McGraw's full new album Here.
It's pretty good; 7/10. It's got some R&B influence, not a bad album at all.
Also, you can preview Kellie Pickler's new album Here
It sounds great from the previews, far too country to be successful on country radio. 
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Originally posted by JakeKills
If anyone is interested, you can stream Tim McGraw's full new album Here.
It's pretty good; 7/10. It's got some R&B influence, not a bad album at all.
Also, you can preview Kellie Pickler's new album Here
It sounds great from the previews, far too country to be successful on country radio. |
Planning on picking both of those up next week and then picking up Van Halen and Dierks Bentley two weeks later.
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Originally posted by CountryFriedChick
I'd say more like Garth Brooks in the consistency. Adele has 21 which could go diamond but her debut is only at 2xp
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In consistency, I'm hoping Taylor will follow The Beatles footsteps. Quality & quantity wise. It's a shame if she's not cause she has a shot for it.
As with Adele's "21", I feel it more like the new 'Tapestry' or 'Jagged Little Pill'. Glad if I'm wrong tho.
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Hi everyone! Sorry OT this time.
If any of you are also fans of indie music. Here I recommend you to buy:
Give You The Ghost
Polica, 2011 - Indietronic
Tracklist:
01 – Amongster
02 – I See My Mother
03 – Violent Games
04 – Dark Star
05 – Form
06 – The Maker
07 – Lay Your Cards Out
08 – Fist, Teeth, Money
09 – Happy Be Fine
10 – Wandering Star
11 – Leading To Death
You can listen to the lead singles here: http://www.thisispolica.com/
Thanks for your time! 
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Originally posted by thediscomonkey
In consistency, I'm hoping Taylor will follow The Beatles footsteps. Quality & quantity wise. It's a shame if she's not cause she has a shot for it.
As with Adele's "21", I feel it more like the new 'Tapestry' or 'Jagged Little Pill'. Glad if I'm wrong tho. |
Oh I was talking about album sales consistency. Garth has had 6 diamond albums and even his lowest selling album is 2xp lol. Quality wise I want something like the Who or Alison Kraus lol something from someone who never fails to deliver a good song even though the Beatles have made some great songs they've also made some really terrible songs imo and I always want nothing but top notch quality even though the rarity of artists being able to achieve that is incredible high I think and hope she can pull it off
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