Marry The Gods Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 People are blaming the sound but sonically Houdini isn't really that different from her previous singles. If someone told me Houdini was an unreleased track from Future Nostalgia I would believe them. 2 1
Robyn. Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 This roll-out makes no sense after an era like Future Nostalgia. Where are the performances and teasers ? Her comeback feels uneventful which shouldn't be the case with all the momentum she has. And the visuals for this era? Where did the budget go She's flipping her hair in front of a mirror in a dance studio. This has to be the most underwhelming comeback. 3
ARTPØP Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 I mean the song is already top 20 on radio songs and is still #16 on US iTunes. The music video is still gaining on YouTube too. I think it’ll get a boost in January once Christmas songs disappear and promo, presumably, kicks in. Never doubt the longevity of Queen Dua!
BabyBenzz Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 the song and video just weren't that good + they realized timing was very off bc of the Christmas domination starting sooner each year. They probably have a payola check laying there, but they'll use it when Christmas dies again.
GentleEarthquake Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 From an ATRLer making a thread about it every day? I don't think so 1
Johnny Jacobs Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 If she push really hard maybe it go a couple more spots up but it wont be a big hit I can already see it: DL3 the Hocus Pocus edition DL3 the Leviosa not leviosar edition
on the line Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 Who let the dogs out? Hou, hou, hou hou?! 4
Funnyfatty Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 The name of the song is enough for me not to touch it. Idk what Houdini means but it sounds like a dumb word or name. Idc tbh. 2
Solaria Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 Who had that ‘you cant be an MPG without a flop era’ thread, lets apply that now
Kern Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 The name of the song is enough for me not to touch it. Idk what Houdini means but it sounds like a dumb word or name. Idc tbh.💁🏻♂️ 1
Frogger17 Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 It's that same stuff from her last album, but not as good. Sounds like something from Future Nostalgia: Side B. The hook goes nowhere, and the sound itself is played out. She should've switched her sound up and given us something fresh. Ariana made the same mistake with Focus. 1
unino Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Funnyfatty said: The name of the song is enough for me not to touch it. Idk what Houdini means but it sounds like a dumb word or name. Idc tbh. ok Funnyfatty 6
Popboi. Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 Never count Dua out. The real telling about Houdini will be January.
Raphy23 Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 Too early. But it’s not going well so far. but I’m also not feeling it, as much as I was DSN, Levitating, Love Again and even We’re Good. 1
ChrispyBelievix Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 I'm not here to call her/it a flop. Dua is a MOTHER and Houdini is a prime example of he MOTHERING. however, I have to admit this whole lead single situation feels half-hearted to me, as a non-stan / casual follower. Her "comeback", after dominating the whole year with DTN, felt rushed. Like somebody told her she HAD to start in fall, even tho she was not missing on radio for a second. Then the song being not performed at all and the mv giving 4th single post-album-release just to please the fans and have a song on radio... idk, I'm looking forward to her album, but until now this hasn't been handeled the best way aka. the DUA WAY. 1
AvadaKedavra Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 Analyzing the song like for the 30 time i think the Houdini hook is a big problem. Is so dumb.......Judiniiii Judini...in that chipmunk voice Nope. Definitely not. There's actually no relatability to that. Dont Start Now was more relatable lyric wise Just no i knew it. i told yll since the begginin and i was right. Tame Impala. Dahling. This is not giving. We are in another perfect illusion situation again. This is a Lead Single. This one is very important for Pop Chanteuses. Yikes Sad this underperformed cause i really want DUA to be on top for decades. Dance the Night was amazing and so catchy. Dance, Dance the night away i guess u cant strike lightning every singletime. Sometimes u win. Sometimes u lose. Houdini 2
FinleyGates Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 Regardless if the songs reach #1 on the charts, DTN, Houdini, etc don’t match the level of quality we saw in the past and that’s why Dua has a flop Megathread. We were basically expecting Britney lead single from third album level of slayage at this point. Even if it’s flying up radio charts we have no control over that and it feels like a 4th single. 1
gardendreams Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 45 minutes ago, on the line said: Who let the dogs out? Hou, hou, hou hou?! ok, i cackled
Dante Silva Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 The U.S. billboard charts are notoriously slow moving and Dua is also impacted by Christmas. I don’t anticipate this will peak until February.
theoghon Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 A great remix/extended mix bundle will definitely help, she can have The Blessed Madonna's input on how/who could be the RIGHT remixer
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted November 28, 2023 ATRL Moderator Posted November 28, 2023 2 hours ago, sunbathinganimal said: Oh, this is really going to be a daily thing, huh? 1
Dolce Vita Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) we need her to call this the buzz single and rush release the REAL smasha NOW. pop emergency Edited November 28, 2023 by Dolce Vita
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