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Post by PrinceAli89 on Apr 18, 2014 20:45:29 GMT -5
So sad we won't get that 3rd single. I would have loved something like this:
Work Bitch Perfume Tik Tik Boom Til It's Gone Alien
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Post by Glove Slap on Apr 18, 2014 20:48:26 GMT -5
It was obvious they weren't aiming for radio success the second that Work Bitch was chosen as the lead single.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2014 21:09:14 GMT -5
It was obvious they weren't aiming for radio success the second that Work Bitch was chosen as the lead single. I don't agree, because there would be no point in releasing it were that the case. She's a radio artist-- the money for the label exclusively relies on the commercial success of her singles. Whether or not she or her team cared is one thing, but I doubt her label didn't approve it without seeing some kind of potential. (Maybe you're referring to her team tho, idk). You could argue pretty easily that just about every one of her lead singles post 'I'm a Slave 4 U' have never been terribly samey though. 'Work Bitch' isn't so different that it's marginalizing either, not as much as people make it out to be. I think what held it back was the lack of immediate hook and the heavy dependence on gay buzz words, which isn't so much a turnoff as it isn't universal in its appeal. Idk, maybe nobody actually cares about radio and she just releases whatever she wants and they just happen to be hits. Queen of artistic integrity :'(
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Post by Honeymoon on Apr 18, 2014 22:15:16 GMT -5
"Work Bitch" was the right lead single. Its problem was twofold though- the godawful "Work Work" radio edit and the utter lack of promo (and no a video isn't enough or proper "promo", before HolidayGuy waltzes on in). At the end of the day Britney is a pretty visible celebrity, even in the last couple years when her success has been declining, so her appearing on GMA or Ellen without performing or even referencing the single much is going to do nada. She has proven she can perform "Work Bitch" very competently (and the last thing the general public remembers is "Gimme More" VMAs anyway so the only way is up) so why didn't they toss her on the VMA or AMA stage last year or a few talk shows? She was rehearsing anyway so it would've been a few hour commitment tops, apiece.
"Perfume" was the wrong single. Granted, radio and the public could hear a different side of Britney's music outside of the autotune heavy upbeat pop-dance but there was no way that clunky of song was going to be a hit.
My single releases for Britney Jean would look like this:
1. Work Bitch 2. Now That I Found You 3. Till It's Gone 4. Alien (for the fans mainly and something a bit different, cause when was the last time Britney had a hit fourth single anyway?)
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Post by slw84 on Apr 19, 2014 9:05:08 GMT -5
Singles shouldve been 1. WB/Til It's Gone 2. Til It's Gone/WB 3. It Should Be Easy 4. Alien Oh well... Alien mid tempo that's personal Work btch uptempo that's personal Till its gone...uptempo that's personal Passenger...nasally mess but message is beautiful and personal Now that I found you Feeling alone Focusing on work (the irony) Introspection about the past Moving forward finding potential new love Exuberance about being in love Hold on tite/tight but who am I kidding I actually put on a 5th single before this...
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Post by PrinceAli89 on Apr 19, 2014 11:21:47 GMT -5
I heard "Perfume" while out with friends at a Hookah bar last night. I low-key flipped shit.
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Post by Spidey on Apr 19, 2014 14:14:40 GMT -5
Ugh. WHY CAN'T "ALIEN" BE A SINGLE?!?!
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Post by Snowbeast on Apr 19, 2014 15:02:57 GMT -5
Should have been..
1. Chillin' With You 2. Don't Cry 3. Brightest Morning Star 4. Hold On Tight
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Post by bigbluenote on Apr 19, 2014 15:35:11 GMT -5
Should have been.. 1. Chillin' With You 2. Don't Cry 3. Brightest Morning Star 4. Hold On Tight You're kidding, right? That is literally my least 4 favorite songs on the album, in that order. Other than those, the album is pretty solid.
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Post by BOBO on Apr 19, 2014 15:53:40 GMT -5
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Post by Hussy on Apr 19, 2014 20:24:04 GMT -5
Singles shouldve been 1. WB/Til It's Gone 2. Til It's Gone/WB 3. It Should Be Easy 4. Alien Oh well... Alien mid tempo that's personal Work btch uptempo that's personal Till its gone...uptempo that's personal Passenger...nasally mess but message is beautiful and personal Now that I found you Feeling alone Focusing on work (the irony) Introspection about the past Moving forward finding potential new love Exuberance about being in love Hold on tite/tight but who am I kidding I actually put on a 5th single before this... What does this post mean ???
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Post by Marooned@Midnight on Apr 19, 2014 22:28:29 GMT -5
Should have been.. 1. Chillin' With You 2. Don't Cry 3. Brightest Morning Star 4. Hold On Tight You're kidding, right? That is literally my least 4 favorite songs on the album, in that order. Other than those, the album is pretty solid. #2-4 are flaw free. #albumhighlights
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Post by Diet Soda Pop on Apr 20, 2014 6:29:44 GMT -5
Brightest Morning Star and Hold On Tight are some of the best cuts on the album and probably the most personal Britney is willing to go on an album.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2014 6:42:36 GMT -5
Also does anyone else agree that Slave is her best song? It's starting to beat Toxic for me.
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Post by think pink. on Apr 20, 2014 10:52:08 GMT -5
Also does anyone else agree that Slave is her best song? It's starting to beat Toxic for me. Best song and video!
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Post by slw84 on Apr 20, 2014 11:16:39 GMT -5
Brightest Morning Star and Hold On Tight are some of the best cuts on the album and probably the most personal Britney is willing to go on an album. For some reason I keep humming Brightest morning star and then trying to remember where it came from. It would have been a nice little song for the smurfs soundtrack
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Post by think pink. on Apr 20, 2014 12:12:14 GMT -5
Britney album tracks now being eligable for Smurf's soundtracks
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Post by Juan Carlos on Apr 20, 2014 18:10:57 GMT -5
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Post by BOBO on Apr 20, 2014 20:30:47 GMT -5
It's about time!!!
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Post by Hussy on Apr 20, 2014 20:57:33 GMT -5
Also does anyone else agree that Slave is her best song? It's starting to beat Toxic for me. Slave is actually my favorite Britney song ever
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Post by Marooned@Midnight on Apr 20, 2014 22:33:14 GMT -5
Also does anyone else agree that Slave is her best song? It's starting to beat Toxic for me. Slave is actually my favorite Britney song ever It's so hard for me to identify one song as my favorite. Slave is definitely up there, along with Toxic, Boom Boom, Breathe On Me, Gimme More, Break The Ice, Circus, Hold It Against Me, Work Bitch and Passenger. Too much perfection.
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Post by B****BetterGetNOSL333P on Apr 21, 2014 2:17:09 GMT -5
Of course SLAVE is her best song ever & video wise too.
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Post by SHOOTER on Apr 21, 2014 11:59:09 GMT -5
Slave is my favorite but I say Toxic is her most iconic since it earned the Queen her Grammy!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 12:02:08 GMT -5
Gimme More is my favorite Britney song. I think @spiritanimal would agree.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 12:18:26 GMT -5
I actually think mine is 'Womanizer'. It never gets old?
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Post by dbhmr on Apr 21, 2014 12:28:41 GMT -5
I still think mine is "Baby One More Time." Or "Toxic," I can never really decide between the two. I always think intent is a critical thing to acknowledge when judging the success or quality of a song, and I think these two songs over-achieve on that front. Truly perfect pop songs.
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Post by Ivy Leegueā¢ on Apr 21, 2014 12:38:39 GMT -5
The bear gives me Zelda beat mixed with a dream that you dont want to wake up from. Post of the week. I still haven't heard Sugarfall but I like the name!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 13:02:46 GMT -5
Gimme More is my favorite Britney song. I think @spiritanimal would agree. The wetness in my pussy is a indication you is right on the mark! Dem other girls can keep the generic this song is straight classic! #POW
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Post by Ace on Apr 21, 2014 13:17:58 GMT -5
Gimme More has remained lodged in the pole position for me since its release. Circus, Slave, and Lucky are all up there, and Work Bitch is climbing as it ages.
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Post by Hussy on Apr 21, 2014 17:29:56 GMT -5
I actually think mine is 'Womanizer'. It never gets old? LOL Womanize is among my worst Britney singles ever. I don't get the huge love to this song Gimme More has remained lodged in the pole position for me since its release. Circus, Slave, and Lucky are all up there, and Work Bitch is climbing as it ages. Welcome back u
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