"Off The Ground" re-release
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RMartinez:
I think Appreciate sounds forced, more so than C'mon people, which sounds like a McCartney song.
What is the definition of "forced" in this context? (sorry, but I love love love Appreciate!)
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Nancy R:
RMartinez:
I think Appreciate sounds forced, more so than C'mon people, which sounds like a McCartney song.
What is the definition of "forced" in this context? (sorry, but I love love love Appreciate!)
Love it, too. Pushes new boundaries for Paul. I do like "C'mon People" too; I know it's just a bit calculated, but it's got a great arrangement, and the performance is spirited.
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Nancy R:
RMartinez:
I think Appreciate sounds forced, more so than C'mon people, which sounds like a McCartney song.
What is the definition of "forced" in this context? (sorry, but I love love love Appreciate!)
I guess the same definition for saying C'mon People or Peace in the Neighborhood are "forced." I do like Alligator, Save Us, and New. Not a fan of Appreciate.
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RMartinez:
Nancy R:
RMartinez:
I think Appreciate sounds forced, more so than C'mon people, which sounds like a McCartney song.
What is the definition of "forced" in this context? (sorry, but I love love love Appreciate!)
I guess the same definition for saying C'mon People or Peace in the Neighborhood are "forced." I do like Alligator, Save Us, and New. Not a fan of Appreciate.
I asked a simple question and you can't even answer it? I'd seriously like to know what "forced" means!
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Nancy R:
RMartinez:
Nancy R:
RMartinez:
I think Appreciate sounds forced, more so than C'mon people, which sounds like a McCartney song.
What is the definition of "forced" in this context? (sorry, but I love love love Appreciate!)
I guess the same definition for saying C'mon People or Peace in the Neighborhood are "forced." I do like Alligator, Save Us, and New. Not a fan of Appreciate.
I asked a simple question and you can't even answer it? I'd seriously like to know what "forced" means!
Why don't you go have a beer or something. : To me, Appreciate sounds forced because it really isn't McCartney's style. Yes, Paul is a major talent, that doesn't mean I want to hear him do a rap, or do something he really isn't known for. Of course, he can. That doesn't mean he should. Nancy, that's just my opinion. You obviously think differently. Don't take it so personally.
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"Appreciate" does not sound like an older artist trying to sound relevant. It's too well-executed to be reduced to that. Nothing "forced" about it at all.
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audi:
"Appreciate" does not sound like an older artist trying to sound relevant. It's too well-executed to be reduced to that. Nothing "forced" about it at all.
Agreed. Now, "Spies Like Us," that was forced!
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favoritething:
audi:
"Appreciate" does not sound like an older artist trying to sound relevant. It's too well-executed to be reduced to that. Nothing "forced" about it at all.
Agreed. Now, "Spies Like Us," that was forced!
Soundtracks get a free-pass.
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RMartinez:
Nancy R:
RMartinez:
Nancy R:
RMartinez:
I think Appreciate sounds forced, more so than C'mon people, which sounds like a McCartney song.
What is the definition of "forced" in this context? (sorry, but I love love love Appreciate!)
I guess the same definition for saying C'mon People or Peace in the Neighborhood are "forced." I do like Alligator, Save Us, and New. Not a fan of Appreciate.
I asked a simple question and you can't even answer it? I'd seriously like to know what "forced" means!
Why don't you go have a beer or something. : To me, Appreciate sounds forced because it really isn't McCartney's style. Yes, Paul is a major talent, that doesn't mean I want to hear him do a rap, or do something he really isn't known for. Of course, he can. That doesn't mean he should. Nancy, that's just my opinion. You obviously think differently. Don't take it so personally.
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I don't think "Appreciate" sounds particularly "forced". I just think compared to the rest of the tracks on New it's a bit lacking. For me it's really repetitive , and not in a good way. It lacks melodic, and harmonic depth, or warmth for that matter. The funny thing is , at lot of folks on here think its ultra modern . I think it sounds like a left over from "Press To Play" . A bit Like "Pretty Little Head". The thing is , I prefer Pretty Little Head.
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stuartshire:
I don't think "Appreciate" sounds particularly "forced". I just think compared to the rest of the tracks on New it's a bit lacking. For me it's really repetitive , and not in a good way. It lacks melodic, and harmonic depth, or warmth for that matter. The funny thing is , at lot of folks on here think its ultra modern . I think it sounds like a left over from "Press To Play" . A bit Like "Pretty Little Head". The thing is , I prefer Pretty Little Head.
Yeah, perhaps that is it. I don't hate Appreciate, it's just not my cup of tea.
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audi:
"Appreciate" does not sound like an older artist trying to sound relevant. It's too well-executed to be reduced to that. Nothing "forced" about it at all.
Ok!
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Remember when he did his rocker version of It's so Easy? http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-stream-paul-mccartney-wails-on-buddy-hollys-its-so-easy-20110523
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oobu24:
Remember when he did his rocker version of It's so Easy? http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-stream-paul-mccartney-wails-on-buddy-hollys-its-so-easy-20110523
That is great! LOVE that! My duo does a few Buddy Holly songs, we love him!!
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RMartinez:
oobu24:
Remember when he did his rocker version of It's so Easy? http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-stream-paul-mccartney-wails-on-buddy-hollys-its-so-easy-20110523
That is great! LOVE that! My duo does a few Buddy Holly songs, we love him!!
That was 2011. He sure rocked that one out!
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RMartinez:
Nancy R:
RMartinez:
Nancy R:
RMartinez:
I think Appreciate sounds forced, more so than C'mon people, which sounds like a McCartney song.
What is the definition of "forced" in this context? (sorry, but I love love love Appreciate!)
I guess the same definition for saying C'mon People or Peace in the Neighborhood are "forced." I do like Alligator, Save Us, and New. Not a fan of Appreciate.
I asked a simple question and you can't even answer it? I'd seriously like to know what "forced" means!
Why don't you go have a beer or something. : To me, Appreciate sounds forced because it really isn't McCartney's style. Yes, Paul is a major talent, that doesn't mean I want to hear him do a rap, or do something he really isn't known for. Of course, he can. That doesn't mean he should. Nancy, that's just my opinion. You obviously think differently. Don't take it so personally.
#1 I don't drink beer #2 I am not taking anything personally. I simply asked a question because I didn't know what you meant by the word "forced." I only wanted you to define it, that's all. You only answered that Appreciate is forced like C'mon People or Peace In The Neighborhood. That doesn't tell me a damn thing if I don't understand what you mean by forced. So don't roll your eyes at me, okay?
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audi:
"Appreciate" does not sound like an older artist trying to sound relevant. It's too well-executed to be reduced to that. Nothing "forced" about it at all.
Thank you Audi!
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Nancy R:
RMartinez:
Nancy R:
RMartinez:
Nancy R:
RMartinez:
I think Appreciate sounds forced, more so than C'mon people, which sounds like a McCartney song.
What is the definition of "forced" in this context? (sorry, but I love love love Appreciate!)
I guess the same definition for saying C'mon People or Peace in the Neighborhood are "forced." I do like Alligator, Save Us, and New. Not a fan of Appreciate.
I asked a simple question and you can't even answer it? I'd seriously like to know what "forced" means!
Why don't you go have a beer or something. : To me, Appreciate sounds forced because it really isn't McCartney's style. Yes, Paul is a major talent, that doesn't mean I want to hear him do a rap, or do something he really isn't known for. Of course, he can. That doesn't mean he should. Nancy, that's just my opinion. You obviously think differently. Don't take it so personally.
#1 I don't drink beer #2 I am not taking anything personally. I simply asked a question because I didn't know what you meant by the word "forced." I only wanted you to define it, that's all. You only answered that Appreciate is forced like C'mon People or Peace In The Neighborhood. That doesn't tell me a damn thing if I don't understand what you mean by forced. So don't roll your eyes at me, okay?
: : : : I will drink a beer for you!
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favoritething:
Nancy R:
edcrawf:
I was puzzled as well when I saw it in Newbury comics (local cd/dvd/pop culture chain of stores in the boston area) as well. Why not put it in a deluxe version if you are going to re release it?
Good question!
I guess the answer is they didn't think enough people would buy it, and it probably wouldn't get much press coverage. Which is not to say I don't think they should have released it with the "Complete Works" bonus disc, because I think they should have! Anyone who's going to buy this album at all probably wouldn't mind paying for that extra disc, right?
I would have paid some extra cash for the bonus tracks with no problem. Heck do the complete works along with even a few more alternate takes and we'd be talking.
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edcrawf:
favoritething:
Nancy R:
edcrawf:
I was puzzled as well when I saw it in Newbury comics (local cd/dvd/pop culture chain of stores in the boston area) as well. Why not put it in a deluxe version if you are going to re release it?
Good question!
I guess the answer is they didn't think enough people would buy it, and it probably wouldn't get much press coverage. Which is not to say I don't think they should have released it with the "Complete Works" bonus disc, because I think they should have! Anyone who's going to buy this album at all probably wouldn't mind paying for that extra disc, right?
I would have paid some extra cash for the bonus tracks with no problem. Heck do the complete works along with even a few more alternate takes and we'd be talking.
I'm sure there's more releasable stuff in the vaults for this. I'm wondering, though: eventually, the archive releases will end. Perhaps there will then be a rarities box that collects tracks from the albums they skipped?