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I'm just so happy she's back!

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Tell The Truth: A Few Thoughts From Cher’s ‘Closer To The Truth’ Listening Party

 

There are pop stars, and then there is Cher.

 

Cher’s enduring legacy as an artist is simply unmatched: With 26 studio albums under her belt (!) and Top 40-charting singles from each decade since the 1960′s (!!), she is truly one of the industry’s living legends.

Last evening, I had the distinct pleasure of heading across town to test drive the iconic diva’s brand new studio record due out on September 24, Closer To The Truth.

 

For about two hours, me and about two dozen other journalists and industry types schmoozed, danced and swayed (and indulged in one too many sweet treats) to the sound of Cher's first studio album since 2001's Living Proof[/i; including Matt from Boy Culture and my Cosmo boo, Sergio.

 

Sadly, I still have to keep mum on a majority of the record (as per Liz Rosenberg‘s direct orders — and I’m not about to cross Liz), but there are some things I’m allowed to discuss. And so, some initial thoughts.

 

 

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I ate a lot of that candy.

For one thing, Closer is a healthy between punchy, uptempo dance tracks (including “Woman’s World”) and big, emotional balladry — a half-breed, one might say.

 

The dance tracks are all fierce, stomping club-pop anthems with equally fierce names: The most instant highlight, though, is “Take It Like A Man,” which — as I breathlessly tweeted during the party — is clearly a new gay anthem from the get-go. (Then again, you probably could have assumed as much from the title alone.) It’s a very big, anthemic call-to-arms for the dance floor, a la “Song For The Lonely” — except rather than being a dedication to the lonely, it’s about those who, err… take it.

 

There’s plenty of variety to get truly excited about, including not one, but two songs penned by P!nk (who assists with background vocals on one). One of the two is called “I Walk Alone,” which has a defiant chorus that sort of reminded me of Geri Halliwell‘s

Lots o' sass.

 

The ballads, though, are where Cher’s diehards will likely be beside themselves. (The term “classic Cher” came up quite frequently throughout the night.) There’s big, bold chops on this record — especially on the slower numbers, including a heartfelt dedication to 9/11 and “I Hope You Find It,” a devastating post-break up coming-to-terms that underscores why Cher’s the original #GrownWoman.

 

While classics like “Believe” obviously remain immaculate, Closer To The Truth is also closer to the natural vocals — no real Auto-Tune play to be found here. A little more organic, one might say! (And no, the Gaga duet is not on the album because Gaga didn’t like it, which Cher already addressed on Twitter.)

 

Though it’s obviously hard to make a solid assessment from only one spin or two in the middle of a party (and a few glasses of Prosecco), the impression I got from the smiling faces and tapping toes (my own included!) was that Closer To The Truth is going to be a genuine fan pleaser. The uptempos will serve nicely at the gym and getting ready for a big night out, and the ballads will serve nicely for a good ol’ 4 AM sob session.

 

It’s danceable, it’s heartfelt — and most of all, it is very, very Cher.

Thanks again to everyone at Liz Rosenberg Media for a fabulous Cher fest! I had an absolute blast. (Oh, and Liz, I hacked your computer and stole every Cher and Madonna demo from the past 30 years — hope that’s not awkward.)

 

Closer To The Truth will be released on September 24.

 

(iTunes) http://www.muumuse.c...ty-review.html/

 

 

the bold parts sound very promising! that take it song, has to be asssome! :naughty: :lmao:

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Davey84 Collaborator

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http://instagram.com/p/dNErbNS73p/?igref=ogexp

 

The video clip will premiere tomorrow!

 

 

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ErwinG Rookie

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Oh cool ... can't wait!!!

 

Is she going on tour again this year?

Davey84 Collaborator

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I dunno if she'll go on tour this year... but she did say Bob Mackie was designing the costumes!
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ErwinG Rookie

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I dunno if she'll go on tour this year... but she did say Bob Mackie was designing the costumes!

Well I do hope she does ... so I can finally see her live ...

Jeff Abbott Newbie

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Thanks ... I like it!!!

I thought you'd say you love it. :sofunny: :-D

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ErwinG Rookie

ErwinG

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I thought you'd say you love it. :sofunny: :-D

Well ... I think it could have been better ... :giggle:

Jeff Abbott Newbie

Jeff Abbott

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Well ... I think it could have been better ... :giggle:

I'm actually surprised about how good that song is, the videoclip might have been a bit more innovative but hey let's not be too grumpy, right? ;)

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ErwinG Rookie

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I'm actually surprised about how good that song is, the videoclip might have been a bit more innovative but hey let's not be too grumpy, right? ;)

Exactly my point ;)

 

We can never be mad at Cher you know ... she might send an army of Cher-heads to us ... :giggle:

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Jeff Abbott Newbie

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Exactly my point ;)

 

We can never be mad at Cher you know ... she might send an army of Cher-heads to us ... :giggle:

the only thing that bugs me is why Cher's new single has so few hits on YouTube? :hmm: well, this is Cher after all

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ErwinG Rookie

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the only thing that bugs me is why Cher's new single has so few hits on YouTube? :hmm: well, this is Cher after all

 

Should pick up soon I guess ... most people might not know about the video yet ... :hmm:

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Hmm yeah the video could have been better... but I think that newpaper cuttings wig is EPIC!

Other than that it's an OK video... I must say tho... the song itself becomes better with each play...

 

 

this remix is pretty cool too:

 

http://youtu.be/O4Oz6KcBawM

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Should pick up soon I guess ... most people might not know about the video yet ... :hmm:

let's hope it does :) I had a good laugh reading some of the comments under the video, with some fans and anti-fans arguing who's better, Cher, Lady Gaga or Madonna. :sofunny:

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ErwinG Rookie

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let's hope it does :) I had a good laugh reading some of the comments under the video, with some fans and anti-fans arguing who's better, Cher, Lady Gaga or Madonna. :sofunny:

Oh my ... I hate it when they start comparing the artists ... they are all individuals with their good and bad ... either you like one or the other or all of them or none of them ...

 

People should just enjoy the music and stop their BS ... :giggle:

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Hmm yeah the video could have been better... but I think that newpaper cuttings wig is EPIC!

Other than that it's an OK video... I must say tho... the song itself becomes better with each play...

 

 

this remix is pretty cool too:

 

http://youtu.be/O4Oz6KcBawM

That's pretty cool indeed ... now you want to make me dance on a Monday morning ... :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Oh my ... I hate it when they start comparing the artists ... they are all individuals with their good and bad ... either you like one or the other or all of them or none of them ...

 

People should just enjoy the music and stop their BS ... :giggle:

some people simply can't stop themselves, it's the same when you take a look at any Celine / Mariah / Whitney video on YT :doh:

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some people simply can't stop themselves, it's the same when you take a look at any Celine / Mariah / Whitney video on YT :doh:

 

I know ... it goes on and on ...

 

But to each their own ... I just enjoy the music ... B) :) :w00t:

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Bóól'át'í Newbie

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Hmm yeah the video could have been better... but I think that newpaper cuttings wig is EPIC!

Other than that it's an OK video... I must say tho... the song itself becomes better with each play...

 

 

this remix is pretty cool too:

 

http://youtu.be/O4Oz6KcBawM

 

I like the remixes too and the video. But that newspaper wig was a big distraction for me. Didn't love it. But for Cher, who cares? It's friggin' Cher!

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GoldenLeaf Contributor

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Hmm... so bland and boring. :confused:

 

I dunno why, but for some reason I was persuaded she would do a music video similar to ''Believe'' or ''The Music's No Good Without You''... something either in a night club or in space. :giggle:

 

Looks like my expectations were too high lol.

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Jeff Abbott Newbie

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Hmm... so bland and boring. :confused:

 

I dunno why, but for some reason I was persuaded she would do a music video similar to ''Believe'' or ''The Music's No Good Without You''... something either in a night club or in space. :giggle:

 

Looks like my expectations were too high lol.

I still like it though. :-D

Bell Newbie

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Not very impressed by the song itself but I'm thrilled that we're actually getting new music from the great Cher.
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Cher just shared the track list of her upcoming album on twitter!!!

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Courage don't you dare fail me now!

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Still not sure about the pictures... it's a bit cheap and Cher's better dark haired ;)

 

 

I ordered the fan package... but I am kinda bummed that it includes the normal cd :(


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I'll have to send my cousin to get me the Target exclusive ...

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