Good lord the verse with all the name-dropping is embarrassing. "I need a Ryan Gosling, a Robert Pattinson, etc." Larry King at one point too!!??
Cringe.
The song also features the lyrics, 'I let you taste my rainbow' and 'he already got the milk so why would he go buy the cow?' Do you think it's therefore possible that it's a tongue-in-cheek song and the lyrics aren't meant to be taken too seriously?
It's intentionally weird and funny, the lyrics haven't somehow escaped the attention of everybody involved with the release. I really like it; it has character and it's memorable. Their recent singles have been a bit too personality free and throwaway. They needed something quirky and fun to freshen things up and this is it.
It sounds fantastic even after just a few plays. I could do without the name-dropping, but it isn't 'embarrassing', its actually quite clever. This track most importantly gives us something DIFFERENT from The Saturdays. As much as I loved the singles from On Your Radar, and What About Us, I was getting bored.
I don't want 'pop perfection'. Gentleman reminds me that The Saturdays can still bring something fresh to the table. Can't wait to here the official release!
They've put the single up for pre-order now, both a signed physical CD or on itunes, both seem to come with the b-side "Wildfire".
I personally ordered my signed limited edition CD lol. I got one for What About Us so I figure I'll continue the trend for now haha.
Girls Aloud who? As soon as they disband, The Sats storm in with a track that wouldn't have gone a miss on their '10' greatest hits album, but that's not to say that 'Gentleman' hasn't got ORIGINALITY stamped all over it.
The Saturdays have been widely criticised for the lack of progression in their music throughout their 5/6 year career. This however completely pisses on any previous track they've ever released in my opinion.
Let's not forget the absolute genius pop hits of Up, Ego, Higher and All Fired Up (noticeably all second singles) but this new track (also second single) is 100% competing to be the The Sat signature hit.
Fresh, polarising, quirky, fun, lyrically smart; all the ingredients needed for a perfect pop song. They've hit the nail on the head this time, coincidentally just in time for them to crack the big egg that is the USA.
Fans over here are probably going to be completely split between LOVE LOVE LOVE IT and HATE HATE HATE IT but that's brilliant. Strong opinions are beter then 'its alright I suppose..'
They've been campaigning for a UK number 1 single for years, they finally got that last month, here comes their second one in a row though I think
5/5
I've just pre-ordered it. I see the B-side Wildfire is only available to those who pre-order.
Oops, didn't notice that lol, yes it is, I wonder what it'll sound like....the name to me suggests a dance track in the same vein as All Fired Up but I could be totally wrong.
Oops, didn't notice that lol, yes it is, I wonder what it'll sound like....the name to me suggests a dance track in the same vein as All Fired Up but I could be totally wrong.
It probably will be a dance track but I'd say it'll be really good. The Sats' B-sides are usually very good.
The only part about it I dislike is the name dropping celebrity mentions rap part. Without that I would give it a solid 9/10 but with that part in I give it a 7.
They will never top Higher though, that was their peak.
#49 on iTunes pre-orders already - only been up for pre-order around an hour or two. Hmm. Reaction to the single is very mixed but could this do better than we're expecting?
My only gripe with the single is the drum intro is so limp, it could have been much better and more powerful. Same with the chorus - the beat is too quiet and flat. Needed to be louder and stronger. And I wish the outro was a bit snappier, 'slamming' the song shut after it starts fading out.
Their best song EVER, imo! Yes, very Girls Aloud and that's a good thing! I've always found most of The Saturdays' songs quite bland and generic (especially that awful last single of theirs) with no personality to them but this one is fun, catchy, off beat and just really enjoyable. Hilarious lyrics. Love it.
I am not a fan of The Saturdays at all, they have some undoubtedly great pop songs in their back catalogue (Ego, Up, Higher, What About Us etc.) but on the whole I think they're fairly awful.
HOWEVER I absolutely LOVE this song. It's so fresh and different and catchy and is one of the best tracks I've ever heard from them. I think it will grow on most people. But I loved it instantly.
Haha I hope it does Am I in the minority who likes it?
No i'm with you cnbcwatcher
I searched for the song as soon as I heard them recording it on their E! show. Couldn't find anything other than the title, so really happy to have the full song.
Fantastic song- pleased The Sats have tried such a quirky new angle. It would have been easy to stick to the generic sound of What About Us. I hope Gentleman is equally as successful to reward their risk taking.
I do agree with one of the above posters though that the section where they rap celeb names detracts from the song, however the rest is so good it more than makes up for it.
Its Ok but its not a No 1 song im happy they are doing something out their comfort zone though. Do think they could have sung the chorus rather then tried to rap or Spit/MC, Bust a rhyme of talk or whatever that was lol.
"Heard 'em say I need a Kanye, he ain't a gentleman, but I'll have him anyway"
Love this lol, though do i agree with those who say the name dropping was cringey.
Girls Aloud who? As soon as they disband, The Sats storm in with a track that wouldn't have gone a miss on their '10' greatest hits album, but that's not to say that 'Gentleman' hasn't got ORIGINALITY stamped all over it.
The Saturdays have been widely criticised for the lack of progression in their music throughout their 5/6 year career. This however completely pisses on any previous track they've ever released in my opinion.
Let's not forget the absolute genius pop hits of Up, Ego, Higher and All Fired Up (noticeably all second singles) but this new track (also second single) is 100% competing to be the The Sat signature hit.
Fresh, polarising, quirky, fun, lyrically smart; all the ingredients needed for a perfect pop song. They've hit the nail on the head this time, coincidentally just in time for them to crack the big egg that is the USA.
Fans over here are probably going to be completely split between LOVE LOVE LOVE IT and HATE HATE HATE IT but that's brilliant. Strong opinions are beter then 'its alright I suppose..'
They've been campaigning for a UK number 1 single for years, they finally got that last month, here comes their second one in a row though I think
5/5
It will do as well or just a bit better as LM Hey how you doing did. 2 same type of songs.
The song also features the lyrics, 'I let you taste my rainbow' and 'he already got the milk so why would he go buy the cow?' Do you think it's therefore possible that it's a tongue-in-cheek song and the lyrics aren't meant to be taken too seriously?
It's intentionally weird and funny, the lyrics haven't somehow escaped the attention of everybody involved with the release. I really like it; it has character and it's memorable. Their recent singles have been a bit too personality free and throwaway. They needed something quirky and fun to freshen things up and this is it.
The song also features the lyrics, 'I let you taste my rainbow' and 'he already got the milk so why would he go buy the cow?' Do you think it's therefore possible that it's a tongue-in-cheek song and the lyrics aren't meant to be taken too seriously?
It's intentionally weird and funny, the lyrics haven't somehow escaped the attention of everybody involved with the release. I really like it; it has character and it's memorable. Their recent singles have been a bit too personality free and throwaway. They needed something quirky and fun to freshen things up and this is it.
No but is it suitable for their fanbase of 6-10 year olds? Yes they may not understand it but still.
Doesn't give much away but it looks like it could be fantastic... and I doubt the teaser is even the best bit. Bags of presence and fierceness. I'm glad it seems more 'wacky' and creative after the damb squib that was the What About Us video. Saying that though, they're stepping it up this era and I think it's shaping up to be their best video from this teaser, behind the scenes photos/tweets etc. Think it could be a moment for them. (And yes, the make up is meant to be a bit out there and garish).
This era is all a bit strange... The Saturdays are getting it all right. #1 single and now they're bringing it with this next single/artwork, and the video looks set to follow suit.
Doesn't give much away but it looks like it could be fantastic... and I doubt the teaser is even the best bit. Bags of presence and fierceness. I'm glad it seems more 'wacky' and creative after the damb squib that was the What About Us video. Saying that though, they're stepping it up this era and I think it's shaping up to be their best video from this teaser, behind the scenes photos/tweets etc. Think it could be a moment for them. (And yes, the make up is meant to be a bit out there and garish).
This era is all a bit strange... The Saturdays are getting it all right. #1 single and now they're bringing it with this next single/artwork, and the video looks set to follow suit.
Surprisingly quirky summer song, agree on it sounding 'familiar' but very tongue in cheek and fun. To those saying the lyrics don't make sense, I don't recall 'Something New' making much sense either..."Down with a rhythm on another beat, gonna take that back what you said to me"
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It's intentionally weird and funny, the lyrics haven't somehow escaped the attention of everybody involved with the release. I really like it; it has character and it's memorable. Their recent singles have been a bit too personality free and throwaway. They needed something quirky and fun to freshen things up and this is it.
I don't want 'pop perfection'. Gentleman reminds me that The Saturdays can still bring something fresh to the table. Can't wait to here the official release!
Though I think we have some lyrics that'll full into the 'strangest lyrics category'
'He's already had the milk, so why would he go buy the cow'
I personally ordered my signed limited edition CD lol. I got one for What About Us so I figure I'll continue the trend for now haha.
The Saturdays have been widely criticised for the lack of progression in their music throughout their 5/6 year career. This however completely pisses on any previous track they've ever released in my opinion.
Let's not forget the absolute genius pop hits of Up, Ego, Higher and All Fired Up (noticeably all second singles) but this new track (also second single) is 100% competing to be the The Sat signature hit.
Fresh, polarising, quirky, fun, lyrically smart; all the ingredients needed for a perfect pop song. They've hit the nail on the head this time, coincidentally just in time for them to crack the big egg that is the USA.
Fans over here are probably going to be completely split between LOVE LOVE LOVE IT and HATE HATE HATE IT but that's brilliant. Strong opinions are beter then 'its alright I suppose..'
They've been campaigning for a UK number 1 single for years, they finally got that last month, here comes their second one in a row though I think
5/5
Oops, didn't notice that lol, yes it is, I wonder what it'll sound like....the name to me suggests a dance track in the same vein as All Fired Up but I could be totally wrong.
It probably will be a dance track but I'd say it'll be really good. The Sats' B-sides are usually very good.
They will never top Higher though, that was their peak.
My only gripe with the single is the drum intro is so limp, it could have been much better and more powerful. Same with the chorus - the beat is too quiet and flat. Needed to be louder and stronger. And I wish the outro was a bit snappier, 'slamming' the song shut after it starts fading out.
HOWEVER I absolutely LOVE this song. It's so fresh and different and catchy and is one of the best tracks I've ever heard from them. I think it will grow on most people. But I loved it instantly.
No i'm with you cnbcwatcher
I searched for the song as soon as I heard them recording it on their E! show. Couldn't find anything other than the title, so really happy to have the full song.
but I don't know how good it will work live
I do agree with one of the above posters though that the section where they rap celeb names detracts from the song, however the rest is so good it more than makes up for it.
"Heard 'em say I need a Kanye, he ain't a gentleman, but I'll have him anyway"
Love this lol, though do i agree with those who say the name dropping was cringey.
It will do as well or just a bit better as LM Hey how you doing did. 2 same type of songs.
No sure who you worked that out lol. If people in here don't like it then im guessing most out of this thread and in this country may not.
Can't see it doing better then WAU, no chance. Maybe in America it might.
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No but is it suitable for their fanbase of 6-10 year olds? Yes they may not understand it but still.
That said id happily taste their rainbows.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17Nkd4iGSY0
Doesn't give much away but it looks like it could be fantastic... and I doubt the teaser is even the best bit.
This era is all a bit strange... The Saturdays are getting it all right.
Can't wait for the full thing!
But it looks good!
What era? i mean what do you mean by this.