CC has really grown on me. Originally I didn't like it, I still don't care for the first half of the album. (16-27 is where the album begins for me.) It's wild to me how fans are trashing the album bc she won't promote it.

 

If anything, her not promoting it has made me listen to the album even more and actually understand and discover the references and small nuances. I really do appreciate the artistry she has put into this album. 

 

Kamala not using 'YA YA' as her campaign song is a huge missed opportunity for both women. 

11 hours ago, BadHabits said:

Beyonce could've sung songs about:

 

1. Up-tempo song comparing sex to riding a bucking bronco (Think Ole' Town Road by Lil Nas X)

2. Slavery and racial segregation and the freedom of being a black woman nowadays (Man, I Feel Like A Woman)

3. A song about Southern states and abortion laws (with Lana Del Rey)

4. Police brutality and incarceration

5. A song about this ain't her first rodeo and the various women and men who've tried to take Beyonce down (Hateful Eight / Kill Bill inspiration)

6. A song about how Beyonce is a cowgirl riding her horse through life and it's get lonely always being on the road (Inspiraton: Take Me Home, Country Roads)

7. A song for the gays and homophobia in country + anti-drag laws (Collaboration with Orville Peck)

8. Ghost Town - a song about how the coal mines have been shut down and so many people from small towns are poor, voted Trump

9. A song about going to a bar and knocking back drinks (Like Timber by Kesha)

10. A song featuring Megan Thee Stallion and is about Houston, Texas (Think Cali Gurls or Empire State of Mind, such a missed opportunity)

11. A song about the Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma (Black Wall Street)

12. Mid-tempo song inspired by her humble beginnings and how the hard work and sacrifices made paid off (Like Fancy by Bobbie Gentry)

13. A song about colonialism and genocide of Native Americans (Cowboy theme - Killers of the Flower Moon)

14. A song about how women are seen in music, then and now
15. Love song for Jay and her kids (Similar to Islands In The Stream)

 

Other songs for inspiration: Americano, You & I, John Wayne and A-Yo by Gaga, Dead of Night by Orville Peck, Before He Cheats by Miranda Lambert, Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash, Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette, Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cyrus or Save a Horse by Big & Rich.

 

Point is, Beyonce could've given us an amazing country album inspired by pop, dance, hip-hop, flamenco, americana, latin pop, but instead gave us unseasoned chicken that is mediocre by her standards.

 

I just hope Act 3, most likely Rock and inspired by Tina Turner and Aerosmith, comes out much better. 

 

 

The biggest issue I have with your post is that you referenced white singers and country singers for Beyonce to look to for western & cowboy inspiration. All that says to me is that you missed each and every point that was meant to be made with this album. Specifically the original point that was stated as inspiration for the album. 

35 minutes ago, cuteboyzay said:

This is what I'm saying, some of y'all literally switched up on Cowboy Carter JUST BECAUSE Beyoncé didn't promo it and it's lack of streams and it's wild. Asking her to make some sh*t that LIL NAS would make!? Please be SO FORREAL RIGHT NOW! 

 

As much as some of y'all take pride in not being like a lot of these other fanbases, some of y'all sure are showing that you are influenced by them to a degree. I luh y'all but GIRL.

It's always been amazing to me, probably tied with Renaissance as my #1.

 

It's sad to see that it didn't get the attention it deserved, and that's the only reason I hate that there was no promo. 

 

I do think something will happen after the last act that will vindicate CC, if the visuals are released, which they will be. 

Rise, FREEDOM, rise!

The only unseasoned thing about CC is her bringing Miley Cyrus for a duet. I like Hannah she's cool but that was a totally safe choice, and the track is clearly tailored for being a radio hit -except the fact it ain't gonna be a hit since they won't move a finger to make it happen. A more unexpected country singer feature and a more raw, heartfelt approach would be so much more interesting.

2 hours ago, cuteboyzay said:

This is what I'm saying, some of y'all literally switched up on Cowboy Carter JUST BECAUSE Beyoncé didn't promo it and it's lack of streams and it's wild. Asking her to make some sh*t that LIL NAS would make!? Please be SO FORREAL RIGHT NOW! 

 

As much as some of y'all take pride in not being like a lot of these other fanbases, some of y'all sure are showing that you are influenced by them to a degree. I luh y'all but GIRL.

They are so annoying and irritating. Like go stan taylor swift or sabrina...

I want to hear @Mitsouko's thoughts on whether CC sucks or not

 

 

ANOTHER email, oh that **** is NOT selling huh 

 

not after biden stepped down.

 

 

Let's get back to the IASF praise. CC is a basically a distant memory. 

1 minute ago, Devin said:

not after biden stepped down.

 

 

If only she came out with YA YA playing....maybe CC would get a lil boost in the stream it desperately needs 

5 minutes ago, Devin said:

not after biden stepped down.

 

 

 

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22 minutes ago, RedOne said:

I want to hear @Mitsouko's thoughts on whether CC sucks or not

 

I mean I can be objective and say it I know it doesn't suck lol it's just not my thing at all but I'm happy y'all enjoy it

 

the way I can always rely on my sister @Mitsouko for a laugh react to my nonsense here or an occasional story like

 

thats solidarity right there 

4 minutes ago, cloudbusting said:

 

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now we know one is NOT like the other. 

 

4 minutes ago, Devin said:

now we know one is NOT like the other. 

 

we're far from the 4 era now

 

Let's play a lil game  Since IASF doesn't get enough attention, lets get ridiculous and let it battle with songs on CC that have some for of similarity. 

1. Single Ladies vs Texas Hold Em
2. Diva vs Tyrant
3. Ego vs Levi's Jeans
4. Halo vs 16 Carriages
5. If I Were A Boy vs Just For Fun
6. Smash Into You vs 2 Most Wanted
7. Sweet Dreams vs Bodyguard
8. Broken Hearted Girl vs Blackbird
9. Scared of Lonely vs Protector
10. That's Why You're Beautiful vs Alligator Tears
11. Hello vs American Requiem
12. Radio vs Sweet Honey Buckin
13. Video Phone vs Desert Eagle
14. Why Don't You Love Me vs Ya Ya
15. Honesty vs My Rose
16. Save The Hero vs Amen
17. Satellites vs Flamenco
18. Disappear vs 2 Hands 2 Heaven
19. Ave Maria vs Daughter
20. Poison vs Jolene 

 

@Negiiiii @Chris @Burn @Devin 

Edited July 23, 20242 yr by Redporus

Single Ladies vs Texas Hold Em

Diva vs Tyrant

Ego vs Levi's Jeans

Halo vs 16 Carriages

If I Were A Boy vs Just For Fun

Smash Into You vs 2 Most Wanted

Sweet Dreams vs Bodyguard 

Broken Hearted Girl vs Blackbird

Scared of Lonely vs Protector (both skips)

TWYB vs Alligator Tears

Hello vs American Requiem

Radio vs Sweet Honey Buckin

Video Phone vs Desert Eagle

Why Don't You Love Me vs Ya Ya

Honesty vs My Rose (both forgettable)

Save The Hero vs Amen

Satellites vs Flamenco

Disappear vs 2 Hands 2 Heaven

Ave Maria vs Daughter

Poison vs Jolene 

 

5 - 14

 

Single Ladies vs Texas Hold Em

Diva vs Tyrant

Ego vs Levi's Jeans

Halo vs 16 Carriages

If I Were A Boy vs Just For Fun

Smash Into You vs 2 Most Wanted

Sweet Dreams vs Bodyguard

Broken Hearted Girl vs Blackbird

Scared of Lonely vs Protector

That's Why You're Beautiful vs Alligator Tears 

Hello vs American Requiem

Radio vs Sweet Honey Buckin

Video Phone vs Desert Eagle

Why Don't You Love Me vs Ya Ya

Honesty vs My Rose

Save The Hero vs Amen 

Satellites vs Flamenco 

Disappear vs 2 Hands 2 Heaven

Ave Maria vs Daughter

Poison vs Jolene 

 

Thought it would have been a landslide for CC but looka dere looka dere.

 

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Edited July 23, 20242 yr by Redporus

Just now, Redporus said:

1. Ego vs Levi's Jeans
2. If I Were A Boy vs Just For Fun

Single Ladies vs Texas Hold Em

Diva vs Tyrant

Ego vs Levi's Jeans

Halo vs 16 Carriages

If I Were A Boy vs Just For Fun

Smash Into You vs 2 Most Wanted

Sweet Dreams vs Bodyguard

Broken Hearted Girl vs Blackbird

Scared of Lonely vs Protector

That's Why You're Beautiful vs Alligator Tears

Hello vs American Requiem (excuse meeee why would you put these masterpieces up against each other??? )

Radio vs Sweet Honey Buckin

Video Phone vs Desert Eagle

Why Don't You Love Me vs Ya Ya

Honesty vs My Rose

Save The Hero vs Amen

Satellites vs Flamenco (*****…! )

Disappear vs 2 Hands 2 Heaven

Ave Maria vs Daughter

Poison vs Jolene

 

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3 minutes ago, Devin said:

Single Ladies vs Texas Hold Em

Diva vs Tyrant

Ego vs Levi's Jeans

Halo vs 16 Carriages

If I Were A Boy vs Just For Fun

Smash Into You vs 2 Most Wanted

Sweet Dreams vs Bodyguard 

Broken Hearted Girl vs Blackbird

Scared of Lonely vs Protector (both skips)

TWYB vs Alligator Tears

Hello vs American Requiem

Radio vs Sweet Honey Buckin

Video Phone vs Desert Eagle

Why Don't You Love Me vs Ya Ya

Honesty vs My Rose (both forgettable)

Save The Hero vs Amen

Satellites vs Flamenco

Disappear vs 2 Hands 2 Heaven

Ave Maria vs Daughter

Poison vs Jolene 

 

5 - 14

 

Oh dont make that faaace not IASF holding up like that 

Single Ladies vs Texas Hold Em

Diva vs Tyrant

Ego vs Levi's Jeans

Halo vs 16 Carriages

If I Were A Boy vs Just For Fun

Smash Into You vs 2 Most Wanted

Sweet Dreams vs Bodyguard

Broken Hearted Girl vs Blackbird

Scared of Lonely vs Protector

That's Why You're Beautiful vs Alligator Tears

Hello vs American Requiem

Radio vs Sweet Honey Buckin

Video Phone vs Desert Eagle

Why Don't You Love Me vs Ya Ya

Honesty vs My Rose

Save The Hero vs Amen

Satellites vs Flamenco

Disappear vs 2 Hands 2 Heaven

Ave Maria vs Daughter

Poison vs Jolene 

 

poor Slosha Filler

Edited July 23, 20242 yr by cloudbusting

4 minutes ago, Devin said:

 

Scared of Lonely vs Protector (both skips)

 

2 minutes ago, Burn said:

 

Hello vs American Requiem (excuse meeee why would you put these masterpieces up against each other??? )

 

Had to wake it up!