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Post by Admin on Aug 3, 2004 18:16:45 GMT 1
OOhhh just listening to this on Magic Bert's show, liking it so far, catchy...
And our very own Cheekymonkey is in the video...
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Post by ManicKangaroo on Aug 3, 2004 20:50:44 GMT 1
I am not a Darren Hayes fan but this is excellent
Should be huge ;D
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Post by Admin on Aug 3, 2004 21:31:24 GMT 1
I am not a Darren Hayes fan but this is excellent Should be huge ;D You think? 8-)Not so sure... |
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Post by jackph89 on Aug 4, 2004 0:18:42 GMT 1
Hmm, not 2 keen on this one!
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Post by escape on Aug 4, 2004 5:24:04 GMT 1
I haven't made up my mind on it yet. Can't help but think his core fanbase of housewives etc will be quite turned off by it.
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Post by Admin on Aug 4, 2004 9:16:58 GMT 1
I haven't made up my mind on it yet. Can't help but think his core fanbase of housewives etc will be quite turned off by it. Yeah, my feeling as well, they like his ballads, mind you that 1980 song did ok didn't it? Be interesting to see how he does in his homeland... |
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Post by Dee on Aug 6, 2004 10:31:21 GMT 1
This isn't what we are used to hear from him so I'm not sure it will be a hit.
I haven't seen the video but I feel this isn't the way to go for him.
The music business is hard.
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Post by Admin on Aug 6, 2004 10:53:59 GMT 1
This isn't what we are used to hear from him so I'm not sure it will be a hit. I haven't seen the video but I feel this isn't the way to go for him. The music business is hard. He might have the ballads on the album as well? I like it, bit diff, shame the music industry tries to force you into a pigeon hole.  |
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Post by RyanS on Aug 6, 2004 11:39:30 GMT 1
I love it  But agree that he should have gone down the ballad-y route for the lead single  Not sure if this will shift many of the album. |
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Post by escape on Aug 8, 2004 5:00:48 GMT 1
It's not the fact that it isn't a ballad that makes me think people won't like it. It's the lyrics and the way he plays himself up in the video.
Of course it's all irony, but I think some of his fans will totally miss that fact. When he sings "I want to sleep my way to the top" or "all my friends are millionaires" or "play my video, hear me on the radio" some people will probably think he's being serious. His fans are used to nothing but sincerity and honesty from him, and I think that's a big part of what they like about him, and this is totally different. If enough other people pick up on it then it won't matter if a few housewives think he's 'gone Hollywood' but if not it could be trouble for him....
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Post by baskerville on Aug 9, 2004 1:33:43 GMT 1
I just heard this today. It's quite good I think. Lyrics are interesting.
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Post by Admin on Aug 9, 2004 9:06:15 GMT 1
I just heard this today. It's quite good I think. Lyrics are interesting. deffo laden with irony, but people could miss the point... catchy though. |
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Post by Sofie on Aug 9, 2004 17:19:49 GMT 1
Listening to this now, quite like it. Haven't heard his other one though...
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Post by Arcadia on Aug 10, 2004 14:50:58 GMT 1
Just heard this and seen the video. LOVE IT! I can't believe anyone would not realise it's a complete p*ss take, no-one could take it seriously surely. Great song! ;D
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Post by Admin on Aug 10, 2004 15:44:48 GMT 1
Just heard this and seen the video. LOVE IT! I can't believe anyone would not realise it's a complete p*ss take, no-one could take it seriously surely. Great song! ;D Did you see CheekyMonkey on the bus scene...left hand side, blink and you miss her, but she's there, fame! |
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Post by Arcadia on Aug 10, 2004 17:12:35 GMT 1
Have to watch it again...
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Post by Raqael on Aug 11, 2004 22:41:19 GMT 1
I love Darren Hayes so much, he's magic! I wish he was more well-known! He has quite a large fanbase in the UK though  Fingers crossed that 'Popular' does well. xxx |
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Post by Admin on Aug 12, 2004 9:14:20 GMT 1
I love Darren Hayes so much, he's magic! I wish he was more well-known! He has quite a large fanbase in the UK though Fingers crossed that 'Popular' does well. xxx So you were a BIG Savage Garden fan as well, seen him in concert at all? |
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Post by cheekymonkey on Aug 14, 2004 23:54:33 GMT 1
hiiiiiya guys... i know i know im a stranger LOL... just rushed off my feet atm! okay so i saw this thread and obv had to reply! when i first heard the song at the LP i have to say i was like oh GOD NO...dont tell me hes gonna release this...but i have to say its a song thats caught peoples attention and thats the whole point of a first single so i cant argue...its very catchy...annoyingly sometimes! about the fan thing..everyones always liked him for his honesty and sincerety, thats true, but those people that are fans, know that hes someone whos very sarcastic and takes the p*ss..so weve all seen it and i mean seeing the video...honestly theres no way you cant get the irony..and i know that his next singles are going to be completely different...and much deeper.. i think its funny andy, what you said about the industry boxing you in and it made me laugh cos its exactly what darren's said over and over and that the only way he can be honest and sincere is by singing what hes feeling...does that mean that hes constantly got to be singing ballads even if he doesnt feel it just because thats what everyone expects..? there are ballads on the album..not conventional ones, but for me its all about the voice and the lyrics..and its all there...okay im gonna quit rambling now ;D and the vid is the funniest thing ive seen in a long long time! (and im not just saying that cos i saw myself and couldnt stop laughing anyway  Kav xxx |
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Post by escape on Aug 15, 2004 5:25:25 GMT 1
Savage Garden's first album was one of the best pop albums of the 90's IMO. The second one, I felt was somewhat overproduced and too ballad-heavy. Bland in comparison. Spin seemed to follow right in its footsteps too. So I'm glad to hear that this new album's going be have a darker, more electronic edge to it. Still haven't made up my mind about Popular yet though... |
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Not sure if this will shift many of the album. 
