The EMI's dilemma (third single)

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#16 Post by Eldritch »

I can see the rationale behind releasing Numb as the third single, even though I dislike it. After I'm with stupid and Minimal the album has pretty much sold as much as it can sell with the strength of "typical PSB-singles", so why not try to push it further with a non-typical PSB single by a renowned hitmaker? Fans will buy it anyway, especially if the b-sides pass muster, and if somebody else gets it, that's just a bonus.
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#17 Post by Ronald42 »

Luna park

Backed witch GOOD remixes of integral

Numb Sucks (Did I mention this B4 well it can't be said enough)
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#18 Post by Technotrancemix »

Integral has what it takes for a single release. The others don't and are too long to have a Radio Edit for 3:30 minutes.

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#19 Post by BrilliantPSB »

I forgot to mention that SODOM is STILL being considered....
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#20 Post by FreshDebesh »

Pretty sure we'll see a single remix for Integral as the 3rd single.

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#21 Post by dannii »

Technotrancemix wrote:Integral has what it takes for a single release. The others don't and are too long to have a Radio Edit for 3:30 minutes.
don't let it fool you!
I get along (album version) is 6 minutes long and yet they managed to make 4 minutes long edit :wink:

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#22 Post by Lleonard Pler »

Although I love it, I can't see Luna Park being a single.

I'd go for 'Numb' or 'Integral'.

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#23 Post by E-Mail Vampire »

Luna Park would be a mistake as a single.

IMO Numb should be the third single with Integral as a possible 4th.

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#24 Post by transforce »

I'm going to say Numb. I love integral, but I think Numb is better placed for chart success. If they really are still considering Sodom, then I'd go for that.

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#25 Post by Blockhead »

dannii wrote:
Technotrancemix wrote:Integral has what it takes for a single release. The others don't and are too long to have a Radio Edit for 3:30 minutes.
don't let it fool you!
I get along (album version) is 6 minutes long and yet they managed to make 4 minutes long edit :wink:
and there's even a 3.33 version of I get along

3rd single - Numb

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#26 Post by kennym »

Integral remixed by Richard X could be huge.

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#27 Post by Lleonard Pler »

Why don't they release 'God Willing (Tiga's Boring Dub)' as a single? :P

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#28 Post by Chuiperdu »

I never understood how Numb could be considered as a single. Eldritch point is valid though it is sort of a non PSB single so it *potentially* could have an impact on non PSB fan...but hey..would Aerosmith fan buy Fundamental ???

Luna Park is a grower... but as playlists on radio stations are based on first impressions, I don't think it would be successfull.

Integral could be a good choice. Quite catchy for the masses :D . I would prefer TSAGS though.

But let's face the facts...if there is an internationally released third single (remember London only released in Germany :roll: ) this would indicates a real iimprovement...and that would makes me happy.

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#29 Post by Nickname »

BrilliantPSB wrote:I forgot to mention that SODOM is STILL being considered....
Really?. I love SODOM.

We don't have the same source, then.

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#30 Post by profile790 »

Gawd, what an awful selection to pick from. Luna Park is the *most* album track on the album, Numb is nor catchy, nor written by PSB... - Integral... well, at least it's uptempo, and a typical PSB track.

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