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Old 16-08-2010, 18:11
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Does anyone else think that this is one of the best tracks of the year so far. I didn't know what to make of this when I first heard it, but It's really grown on me over the past few weeks. Hope it's number 1 when it get's released.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AhU12zC8fc

What do others think?
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Old 16-08-2010, 18:30
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Fantastic, definitely my favourite song of this year so far
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Old 16-08-2010, 18:39
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It's up there in my top 5 favourite songs released this year so far. Iw ould love for it to go to number one, but Taio Cruz is releasing Dynamite that week, which is a sure fire number one. I think Crossfire will go top 10 though. I predict his album will be top 5.

He is also on Chatty Man in the next few weeks, promoting, which is good.
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Old 16-08-2010, 19:05
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Ballad of the year

Video is also pretty great
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Old 16-08-2010, 19:07
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Ballad of the year

Video is also pretty great
Ballad?...
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Old 16-08-2010, 19:08
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yeah look it up
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Old 16-08-2010, 19:09
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It's a bit middle of the road (U2).

nevertheless I give a 7/10
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Old 16-08-2010, 19:20
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The B side is better IMO.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ns4IE5V9Ho
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Old 16-08-2010, 19:31
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yeah look it up
I prefered your first reply tbh. I know what a ballad is, and I don't think it has it's qualities in Crossfire. Why change your answer to a rude one

You're odd.
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Old 16-08-2010, 19:32
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a terrific effort from brandon and the video is even better
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Old 16-08-2010, 19:34
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Not keen on it.
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Old 16-08-2010, 19:39
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I prefered your first reply tbh. I know what a ballad is, and I don't think it has it's qualities in Crossfire. Why change your answer to a rude one

You're odd.
i changed it because I looked at what you said again and realised your ignorance. And you obviously don't know what it is if you don't see any qualities of a ballad in this song.

Edit: From wiki: The most common use of the term ballad in modern pop music is for an emotional love song

From thefreedictionary: 2. A popular song especially of a romantic or sentimental nature.
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Old 16-08-2010, 20:27
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Love the verses, hate the chorus.
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Old 16-08-2010, 20:35
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i changed it because I looked at what you said again and realised your ignorance. And you obviously don't know what it is if you don't see any qualities of a ballad in this song.

Edit: From wiki: The most common use of the term ballad in modern pop music is for an emotional love song

From thefreedictionary: 2. A popular song especially of a romantic or sentimental nature.
Ah, I suppose if wikipedia says it's right, then it must be
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Old 16-08-2010, 20:44
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It's a bit middle of the road (U2).

nevertheless I give a 7/10
Hmm.

I was very interested to hear what his solo stuff would be like, only just listened to this for the first time and I'm sitting here thinking I'm quite underwhelmed.

And I think you summed up exactly why. It all seems a bit middle of the road and unimaginative, which isn't really what I was expecting. Difficult to dislike it, but it just doesnt feel like it's anything special.

I'll probably still get his album though!

Edit - big props for a video with ninjas in though!
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Old 16-08-2010, 20:46
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Ah, I suppose if wikipedia says it's right, then it must be
Oh dear... I know they aren't the most reliable source but are you actually suggesting they're lying about that?
And oh the dictionary lies too

I'd like to know your definition of what a ballad is.
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Old 16-08-2010, 20:50
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Oh dear... I know they aren't the most reliable source but are you actually suggesting they're lying about that?
And oh the dictionary lies too

I'd like to know your definition of what a ballad is.
I don't understand what your problem is?

I don't think it sounds like a ballad. It's more uplifting than that. You must lead a pretty sad life if you are getting bitchy with me because I disagree with something you think is factually correct....
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Old 16-08-2010, 20:56
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I don't understand what your problem is?

I don't think it sounds like a ballad. It's more uplifting than that. You must lead a pretty sad life if you are getting bitchy with me because I disagree with something you think is factually correct....
Oh alright sorry, ignorance is bliss after all.
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Old 16-08-2010, 20:59
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Oh alright sorry, ignorance is bliss after all.
Ignorance is your new best friend (8)
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Old 16-08-2010, 21:05
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Ignorance is your new best friend (8)
no just no
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Old 16-08-2010, 21:13
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i dunno if it will reflect the rest of the album, he said he chose it as first single because it was his son's favourite, which i thought was pretty cool.
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Old 16-08-2010, 21:17
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Yes just yes
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Old 16-08-2010, 21:25
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duno just duno!

i like it but i wouldt go out of my way to listen to it i hope the rest of the album will be alot better though

i perfer the starsailer ft brandon - tell me its not over song

brandons backing vocals in the song just make it soo good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHandWOWaVY
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Old 16-08-2010, 21:29
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duno just duno!

i like it but i wouldt go out of my way to listen to it i hope the rest of the album will be alot better though

i perfer the starsailer ft brandon - tell me its not over song

brandons backing vocals in the song just make it soo good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHandWOWaVY
Sweet lord I love that version. I already had the original but couldn't get that anywhere so I had to do a cheeky youtube rip

They should have bloody released the Brandon version!
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Old 16-08-2010, 21:45
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Sweet lord I love that version. I already had the original but couldn't get that anywhere so I had to do a cheeky youtube rip

They should have bloody released the Brandon version!
i know or just get brandon to sing it all ha
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