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Post by singingsparrow on Mar 13, 2007 1:25:26 GMT -5
Though "Dig" is still in the process of climbing the charts, "Love Hurts" has already been announced to be the third single from "Light Grenades" (second single internationally) The adds date has yet to be decided (probably not for another two months at least) but it will hit retail March 30th.
Though this is an obvious single candidate, I don't think it's the smartest choice to follow-up "Dig". They need to release something edgier next and THEN this.
"A Kiss To Send Us Off" would be my ideal third single.
Sincerely, Noah Eaton
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Post by pen on Mar 13, 2007 10:51:46 GMT -5
I agree but "Love Hurts" was on the sticker so it was pretty obvious it was going to be next.
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Post by joker on Mar 13, 2007 14:17:09 GMT -5
I haven't gotten into this song as much as "Dig". That said, I wouldn't be too surprised if this wound up faring better on the charts.
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Post by Walking Contradiction on Mar 13, 2007 19:50:56 GMT -5
Is this single actually being released in the US? Everything I've read indicates that the retail single is for Europe only, and since the song has already been released to radio there, it would make sense.
In any case I agree that releasing this as a third single after "Dig" would be a mistake. I'm pulling for "Rogues", but "A Kiss To Send Us Off" would work too.
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Post by alexcuse on Mar 14, 2007 6:54:18 GMT -5
I don't see the problem with releasing two non-edgy songs in a row since Incubus has an already established veteran mainstay identity on the alt format. After all, Red Hot Chili Peppers sort of did the same thing to success with Snow following Tell Me Baby.
Only bands afraid of losing their alternative credibility like Hoobastank, Blue October, etc need to worry about releasing edgier singles in between more mainstream sounding releases.
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Post by pen on Mar 14, 2007 10:48:44 GMT -5
That's all well and good, but I don't think Light Grenades is selling nearly as well as their previous albums, so technically Incubus is a band that should be afraid.
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Mar 15, 2007 2:33:15 GMT -5
Good point.
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Post by singingsparrow on Mar 15, 2007 16:09:22 GMT -5
That's all well and good, but I don't think Light Grenades is selling nearly as well as their previous albums, so technically Incubus is a band that should be afraid. It's also important to remember that though "Anna Molly" had legs, it's debut was far less spectacular than that of their previous lead-single "Megalomaniac", so those sorts of moments can indicate signs of wear. I don't think Incubus has as stable of a base as, say, the Foo Fighters, who have gone platinum every single studio album to date. Their record is amazingly consistent because while they always have the option to crossover and become a Top 40 staple act, they don't really choose to, and even while they have gotten the occasional moderate or sleeper hit on Top 40, all their singles still have that musical muscle and grit to them, from the themes of "Big Me" to the melodic electric guitar in "Learn To Fly". The sound of Incubus isn't quite as direct and cut-to-the-bone as the Foo Fighters, you get a greater sense of atmosphere and mystique to the Incubus sound, as well as more cryptic lyrics from Boyd. Thus, that sort of approach is more risky, and the key to longevity for them is to harness their traditional 90's base, which they can do with releases along the lines of "Rogues" and "A Kiss To Send Us Off". Sincerely, Noah Eaton
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Post by Walking Contradiction on Mar 15, 2007 20:17:39 GMT -5
Besides the issue of maintaining their Alternative audience, I also think that releasing the album's two ballads back-to-back would give a false impression of the album for casual listeners. I think they need to show that they can still rock out.
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Post by fran182 on Sept 21, 2008 6:17:17 GMT -5
This has gained 33 spins over the past seven days, even more than the newest singles by Mgmt, Theory Of A Deadman, and Linkin Park. Revival or fluke I wonder. I'm not sure I even remember ever getting played when it was released. ARTIE BUMP!
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Post by alexcuse on Sept 21, 2008 17:40:50 GMT -5
LA's KROQ just started playing this past week. Weird time to start playing it since the previous single "Oil and Water" was first played in May 2007 and Incubus hasn't done any more promotion for this album cycle at all in 2008. Does this mean this will be added in the rest of the country?
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Post by No Brake$ on Sept 21, 2008 18:48:02 GMT -5
Probably not. It's on two stations right now.
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Post by fran182 on Sept 24, 2008 11:58:59 GMT -5
What if you stopped acting like a kid??!!
Stop deleting
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Post by American Idiot on Sept 27, 2008 11:47:09 GMT -5
I'm wondering if this is being played in some new movie or TV show, which would probably explain the increased airplay.
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Post by fran182 on Oct 3, 2008 17:07:59 GMT -5
This is really earning spins...should be in the 60's or 70's
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Post by American Idiot on Oct 3, 2008 20:55:24 GMT -5
Well whad'ya know. This is going for adds next week.
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Post by Pipa on Oct 3, 2008 21:06:00 GMT -5
...Why?
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Post by pen on Oct 3, 2008 21:39:34 GMT -5
My sentiments exactly. Why push a two year old album when Incubus would be better served prepping for a new album instead? Or give radio a break from Incubus. It makes no sense.
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Post by crash46 on Oct 3, 2008 23:14:54 GMT -5
Would have made a nice third single 3 years ago.
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Post by pen on Oct 3, 2008 23:16:51 GMT -5
Would have made a nice third single 3 years ago. 3 years ago it would have either been the first single or the third single from A Crow Left Of The Murder. It's not 2009 yet.
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Post by bamafan2102 on Oct 4, 2008 2:32:55 GMT -5
I thought I heard that the guys were taking a break for a while. This is a great song but why release it now? This could be a "new" song on a GH but they don't have enough material for a GH I don't think. Really crazy move.
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Post by pen on Oct 4, 2008 6:05:55 GMT -5
I thought I heard that the guys were taking a break for a while. This is a great song but why release it now? This could be a "new" song on a GH but they don't have enough material for a GH I don't think. Really crazy move. I don't know, I think they probably do have enough for a greatest hits album. They have five albums to their name, and the following singles: New Skin A Certain Shade Of Green Pardon Me Drive Stellar Wish You Were Here Warning Nice To Know You Are You In? Circles Megalomaniac Talk Shows On Mute Agoraphobia Make A Move Anna-Molly Dig Oil And Water Love Hurts That's eighteen tracks, more than enough for a Greatest Hits, and certainly they have enough solid album cuts like "Redefine", "Vitamin", "I Miss You", "Beware Criminal", "A Kiss To Send Us Off", or "Light Grenades" to fill in gaps or replace weaker singles.
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Post by fran182 on Oct 4, 2008 8:08:54 GMT -5
they have material for a Greatest Hits for sure....
This is going for adds?
That's great....i will be happy if it charts in BB Modern Rock
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Post by Cody on Oct 4, 2008 10:47:44 GMT -5
I thought I heard that the guys were taking a break for a while. This is a great song but why release it now? This could be a "new" song on a GH but they don't have enough material for a GH I don't think. Really crazy move. I don't know, I think they probably do have enough for a greatest hits album. They have five albums to their name, and the following singles: New Skin A Certain Shade Of Green Pardon Me Drive Stellar Wish You Were Here Warning Nice To Know You Are You In? Circles Megalomaniac Talk Shows On Mute Agoraphobia Make A Move Anna-Molly Dig Oil And Water Love Hurts That's eighteen tracks, more than enough for a Greatest Hits, and certainly they have enough solid album cuts like "Redefine", "Vitamin", "I Miss You", "Beware Criminal", "A Kiss To Send Us Off", or "Light Grenades" to fill in gaps or replace weaker singles. Plus greatest hits albums usually havea brand new single for promotion and usually a cover song or a demo song as well
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Post by Pipa on Oct 4, 2008 10:50:49 GMT -5
I thought I heard that the guys were taking a break for a while. This is a great song but why release it now? This could be a "new" song on a GH but they don't have enough material for a GH I don't think. Really crazy move. I don't know, I think they probably do have enough for a greatest hits album. They have five albums to their name, and the following singles: New Skin A Certain Shade Of Green Pardon Me Drive Stellar Wish You Were Here Warning Nice To Know You Are You In? Circles Megalomaniac Talk Shows On Mute Agoraphobia Make A Move Anna-Molly Dig Oil And Water Love Hurts That's eighteen tracks, more than enough for a Greatest Hits, and certainly they have enough solid album cuts like "Redefine", "Vitamin", "I Miss You", "Beware Criminal", "A Kiss To Send Us Off", or "Light Grenades" to fill in gaps or replace weaker singles. I'd narrow your list down to: Pardon Me Stellar Drive Wish You Were Here Nice To Know You Warning Megalomaniac Talk Shows On Mute Anna Molly Dig Oil And Water Add "Love Hurts" if it becomes a fluke hit, and perhaps a new track, and you have 13 solid hits.
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Post by PHOBES on Oct 4, 2008 14:00:23 GMT -5
I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of stations think this is new Incubus. Hence the nice increase lately.
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Post by jvandyck87 on Oct 4, 2008 16:20:10 GMT -5
To Not Enough: Greatest hits packages don't only have to contain singles. Plus the third single off A CROW LEFT OF THE MURDER was "Sick Sad Little World" not "Agoraphobia."
To In Repair: I feel like you gotta have some of the FUNGUS AMONGUS and S.C.I.E.N.C.E stuff on there too. Those albums are very important in telling the story of who they are today. I think either "Redefine," "Summer Romance," or "Deep Inside" would be huge to have on a best of album.
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Post by Pipa on Oct 4, 2008 16:23:39 GMT -5
To In Repair: I feel like you gotta have some of the FUNGUS AMONGUS and S.C.I.E.N.C.E stuff on there too. Those albums are very important in telling the story of who they are today. I think either "Redefine," "Summer Romance," or "Deep Inside" would be huge to have on a best of album. I hear you man, but I tried to keep a fairly conservative list because, as we've seen from their previous single choices, chances are their greatest hits album will.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Oct 4, 2008 19:09:33 GMT -5
This took me completely by surprise.
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Post by pen on Oct 4, 2008 22:25:08 GMT -5
To Not Enough: Greatest hits packages don't only have to contain singles. Plus the third single off A CROW LEFT OF THE MURDER was "Sick Sad Little World" not "Agoraphobia." I believe I made mention of that fact when I talked about album cuts, I'm not sure you read that part of my post. And no, "Sick Sad Little World" was not the third single, "Agoraphobia" was a radio promo, although I don't think it was ever really pushed. Although according to FMQB, there was no third single that ever went for official adds. Now, some radio stations may have played something to make up for no third single, but that's neither here nor there. I really don't remember ever hearing "Sick Sad Little World" on the radio though. By the way, here's the list I'd use. 01. A Kiss To Send Us Off 02. Anna-Molly 03. Dig 04. Love Hurts 05. Megalomaniac 06. Talk Shows On Mute 07. Agoraphobia 08. Warning 09. Circles 10. Nice To Know You 11. Wish You Were Here 12. Drive 13. Pardon Me 14. Stellar 15. A Certain Shade Of Green 16. Vitamin 17. Redefine 18. New Skin
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