discussion Define “Smash”

[visions]

Well? What defines a SMASH to you?

 

I’ve seen some extremely suspect usage of the word on ATRL and I would love if people could provide their insight.

 

Post some of your favs more debatable “smashes” and let’s decide.   

[Into The Void]

We Dont Talk Anymore and Attention would qualify as a smash (I think)

 

There's Nothing Holding Me Back, Stitches, Treat You Better & Senorita all smashes

Edited August 18, 2023 by Insanity

[Post Malone]

Something that sounds... good

 

[AmericanIdol]

SMASH = Released by my favorite artists 

[Into The Void]

Ur supposed to post examples. The reading comprehension of this forum is in the gutter 

[visions]

9 minutes ago, Insanity said:

We Dont Talk Anymore

I think I’m a little stricter on “smash hits” than this.. Although it’s a huge streaming hit, if something doesn’t go top 5 I have a hard time of calling it a smash. 

 

In fact if the song doesn’t feel at any point like it’s the biggest song out at the moment, I would rarely call it a smash. 

[bliaz]

 

I would define a smash as a song known, sung and danced to (if it is not a ballad) by people of all ages all over the country (if it is local) or all over the world or part of it. Time goes by and people still remember it. Not many songs achieve that effect and remain just a "hit". 

Edited August 18, 2023 by bliaz

[Into The Void]

53 minutes ago, visions said:

I think I’m a little stricter on “smash hits” than this.. Although it’s a huge streaming hit, if something doesn’t go top 5 I have a hard time of calling it a smash. 

 

In fact if the song doesn’t feel at any point like it’s the biggest song out at the moment, I would rarely call it a smash. 

It would have probably gone top 5 if its radio peak wasnt so low

[DamianSolo]

You have good songs, then you have songs that are just explosively awesome. That, to me, is a "smash." I'm not a fan of letting the general masses determine what a "smash" is to me. Most "smashes" aren't on radio.

[Theshigo Washidu]

1. To break something

 

2. To **** / have sex with someone

[punisher]

Bodak Yellow

Girls Like You

WAP

I Like It

Up (Debatable, I’d say it’s a hit but not smash)

Edited August 21, 2023 by punisher

[MoonGoodandHappy]