So different from what I was expecting but so brilliant. Also her vocals seem to be improving on every record. Love it!

This is amazing. Totally not what I expected but in a very good way, I love how she switches it up very slightly each era. She's amazing for lead singles.

This is now growing big time on me! Love how subdued it is without being boring, I dunno what it is, but Diamonds has got it! :wub: Not quite WFL level yet but come back to me in a week and it might've changed!

She definitely sounds more like Lana Del Rey than Sia!

Ok, 4 listens later. I LOVE IT. What a great week for music! This and 'Die Young'! :wub:

hmmmm :(

 

it's saying something when i think i enjoy the new Christina single more than new Rihanna or Kesha

 

(Diamonds is better than Die Young though)

Apparently not released on UK iTunes till 5th November?

Isn't this #1 all over Europe on iTunes already? :o

 

I need to listen to it a few more times before I make a decision, but it's getting a lot of love all over twitter/facebook!

 

Also it's showing off her voice a lot more, which is great.

Edited September 27, 201212 yr by Karma

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#1 - France

#1 - Spain

#2 - Brazil

#2 - Italy

#2 - Netherlands

#3 - Canada

#4 - US

#4 - Switzerland

#5 - Mexico

#10 - Japan

#14 - Australia

I just noticed that Rihanna's new single is charting all over Europe on iTunes so had to check out this track. On first listen, I'm liking it (which is always a good start) and will no doubt continue growing over the course of the next few weeks.

 

Such a shame they're waiting until November to release this. They should just do 'We Found Love Pt 2' and get it released 4 weeks earlier than planned.

 

Playing it again and it's pretty lush actually. Doubt it'll grab my affections in the same way 'We Found Love' and 'Only Girl (In The World)' did, but still impressive already.

I do like this but it's not as instant as any of her previous leading singles. I'm sure it'll grow on me like her ballads always do.

Found this on Popjustice: http://www.popjustice.com/thenews/rihannas...arently/101874/

 

Lee Thompson twitter:

Looks like common sense prevails over at Mercury Towers. The UK release for the Rihanna single moves forward FIVE WEEKS to this coming Mon!!

 

I hope its true! Is Lee Thompson a journalist or something?

Why MONDAY? Losing a day of sales!

Found this on Popjustice: http://www.popjustice.com/thenews/rihannas...arently/101874/

 

Lee Thompson twitter:

I hope its true! Is Lee Thompson a journalist or something?

 

Hmm, I'd rather they waited until 7th October and released it on that Sunday instead. With One Direction out next week, Rihanna will be lucky to get anywhere near the no. 1 spot. That said, One Direction could tail off drastically after week 1 so Rihanna might climb to no. 1 and do another 'We Found Love' which would be amazement. :D

From her official Facebook:

 

"UK, get "Diamonds" on Sunday 30/9!"

 

WOOP.

I love it. :wub:

From her official Facebook:

 

"UK, get "Diamonds" on Sunday 30/9!"

 

WOOP.

 

What a fantastic decision. :wub:

 

If this keeps new singles from JLS, The Wanted etc off no. 1 I will love Rihanna even more than I do already. I'd much rather see 'Diamonds' no. 1 in the UK for 3 weeks than 'Hottest Girl In The World' no. 1 then out of the top 40 after 3 weeks. :P

Something is done right with the UK release of something that is sure to be huge. Somebody pinch me because I don't think this ever happens outside of people's dreams.

This is so damn good. I know it's a bit premature to rate this as her best leading single but I can easily tell this is leaps ahead of the others. I actually like her voice in this as well.

Hasn't clicked with me yet, but i'll give it time. I find the "shine bright like a diamond" bit a tad annoying atm!