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Sept 22, 2018 20:40:29 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Sept 22, 2018 20:40:29 GMT 10
www.ariacharts.com.au/charts/singles-chart"Rap Devil" has debuted here at #45. That's a pretty underwhelming chart placement when you consider the fact that it's a Top-20 hit in the US and UK. Even in New Zealand, it is at least within the Top-40. I'm not complaining though. 
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Sept 23, 2018 5:33:43 GMT 10
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Post by Telso on Sept 23, 2018 5:33:43 GMT 10
One of the strangest backstories to the existance of a song I've heard in a while. The producer ILoveMakonnen took unreleased material of the late Emo Rappers Lil Peep and XXXTencion, decided to mash them up and made an Alt. Rock song with it.
It's number 1 on Spotify right now. I'm glad at least something is beating Kanye's "I Love It" even though I would have prefered Eminem's "Killshot" which grew on me.
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Sept 23, 2018 21:59:48 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Sept 23, 2018 21:59:48 GMT 10
One of the strangest backstories to the existance of a song I've heard in a while. The producer ILoveMakonnen took unreleased material of the late Emo Rappers Lil Peep and XXXTencion, decided to mash them up and made an Alt. Rock song with it. It's number 1 on Spotify right now. I'm glad at least something is beating Kanye's "I Love It" even though I would have prefered Eminem's "Killshot" which grew on me. I actually don't think it sounds all that bad, to be honest, even if the song itself is pretty mundane. I can see this becoming a Top-40 hit.
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Sept 27, 2018 5:16:28 GMT 10
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Post by #Infinity on Sept 27, 2018 5:16:28 GMT 10
This came out pretty recently. Sorry “No Tears Left to Cry”, but this is now easily my favourite song of 2018. It has a very strong late ‘60s/early ‘70s soul vibe, but my God, it’s just performed, written, and produced with so much soothing, intense passion and tops even the music it was directly inspired by. In contrast to the half-arsed, Maroon 5 dullness swallowing up most of the American pop charts today, this is a masterpiece just oozing with lavish colour.
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Sept 28, 2018 0:14:44 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Sept 28, 2018 0:14:44 GMT 10
This came out pretty recently. Sorry “No Tears Left to Cry”, but this is now easily my favourite song of 2018. It has a very strong late ‘60s/early ‘70s soul vibe, but my God, it’s just performed, written, and produced with so much soothing, intense passion and tops even the music it was directly inspired by. In contrast to the half-arsed, Maroon 5 dullness swallowing up most of the American pop charts today, this is a masterpiece just oozing with lavish colour. This is the first time I have listened to the song. I would definitely have to agree with you though, it is quite a decent song. It's a shame Elle King will most likely only be remembered as the artist who released "Ex's & Oh's".
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Sept 28, 2018 20:07:25 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Sept 28, 2018 20:07:25 GMT 10
The lead single off the soundtrack to A Star is Born was released today. It's a country-rock song with vocal duties shared between Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. I actually think it's pretty good and I would even go as far as saying that it's one of the best songs of 2018. Would be great to see this become a Top-40 hit. Just as a bit of trivia, Bradley Cooper's character in the film was based off Eddie Vedder.
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Sept 29, 2018 17:10:25 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Sept 29, 2018 17:10:25 GMT 10
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Sept 29, 2018 17:42:54 GMT 10
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Post by Telso on Sept 29, 2018 17:42:54 GMT 10
Eminem destroyed MGK out of the charts too it seems ^^
Also I see "Shotgun" dominates Australia charts too huh
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Sept 29, 2018 17:47:58 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Sept 29, 2018 17:47:58 GMT 10
Eminem destroyed MGK out of the charts too it seems ^^ Also I see "Shotgun" dominates Australia charts too huh Yeah, i'm surprised at how well Eminem is performing on the charts at the moment. I was expecting his newest releases to be minor hits at best. Yep. I personally don't have much of an issue with "Shotgun" being as successful as it is. In fact, I actually think it's one of the best songs on the Top-40 charts at the moment. It's a better #1 single than "Be Alright" anyway.
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Sept 29, 2018 18:13:24 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Sept 29, 2018 18:13:24 GMT 10
I know I have briefly talked about this before, but has anyone else noticed that guitar chords have become more common in EDM/Pop releases this year? I've just finished listening to The Chainsmokers' new song and the first thing that struck me was the presence of guitar strings in the first verse. There is also a guitar solo at the end of the song. It just seems to me that music is moving in a more pop-rock/acoustic direction. When you think about it, guitars have featured in quite a lot of releases this year. Here are a few more examples: {Spoiler}
"The Middle" features guitar chords between 2:16 - 2:32.
Not to mention the fact that "Zombie", "In My Blood", "Natural" and "Falling Down" have all been Top-40 hits as well.
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Oct 7, 2018 19:11:17 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Oct 7, 2018 19:11:17 GMT 10
This week has confirmed that "Rap Devil" is well and truly a flop. It is currently now at #89 on the ARIA Chart.  In fact, the song has plummeted 32 spots this week. Ouch.
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Oct 7, 2018 20:59:23 GMT 10
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Post by Telso on Oct 7, 2018 20:59:23 GMT 10
SharksFan99, here's a non-Prince song to celebrate your birthyear. Meh.. Production-wise bit too generic and the lyrics a little too in-your-face (expected from Charli but still).
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Oct 7, 2018 22:16:40 GMT 10
Post by longaotian on Oct 7, 2018 22:16:40 GMT 10
SharksFan99 , here's a non-Prince song to celebrate your birthyear. Meh.. Production-wise bit too generic and the lyrics a little too in-your-face (expected from Charli but still). Is this like a new trend or something, first "2002" then "1999"..... "2008" next? Anyways I find it kind of funny because Troye Sivan was only 3/4 years old in '99 yet he's singing like he was a teenager then or something. At least Anne Marie was over 10 years old in 2002.
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Oct 7, 2018 22:30:44 GMT 10
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Post by Telso on Oct 7, 2018 22:30:44 GMT 10
SharksFan99 , here's a non-Prince song to celebrate your birthyear. Meh.. Production-wise bit too generic and the lyrics a little too in-your-face (expected from Charli but still). Is this like a new trend or something, first "2002" then "1999"..... "2008" next? Anyways I find it kind of funny because Troye Sivan was only 3/4 years old in '99 yet he's singing like he was a teenager then or something. At least Anne Marie was over 10 years old in 2002. Brockhampton also released a bunch of songs after years ('97 to '99) a few months back: So yeah I guess it's becoming a trend to call your song after a random Y2K era year.
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Oct 7, 2018 23:21:33 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Oct 7, 2018 23:21:33 GMT 10
SharksFan99 , here's a non-Prince song to celebrate your birthyear. Meh.. Production-wise bit too generic and the lyrics a little too in-your-face (expected from Charli but still). Yeah, the production is quite pedestrian; it stays squarely within the confined boundaries of what is to be expected on Top-40 radio. The sad thing is, it honestly wouldn't surprise me if it becomes a massive Top-10 hit.
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