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Post by borlando on May 28, 2009 0:22:07 GMT -5
The bassist of 311, P-Nut, practically confirmed this would be the follow-up to "Hey You." "that's the song that was written from the bridge on out, nick and I wrote it, and we all were surprised at how it came out. Bob defintely worked with us on it, and helped shape it alot. it's going to be the next single, I do believe." I can actually see this doing quite well on alt..definitely a catchy tune. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRHZbID5B0A |
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Post by pen on Jun 4, 2009 17:17:24 GMT -5
And it's coming June 15th according to eff em queue bee.
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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Jun 5, 2009 15:27:13 GMT -5
Played twice today. More of the same in my opinion. But Hey You was pretty awful, so this has a chance.
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Post by weaver on Jun 5, 2009 20:42:07 GMT -5
Played twice today. More of the same in my opinion. But Hey You was pretty awful, so this has a chance. It's pretty cool, I think I like it. I don't think Hey You is awful, so much as ridiculously predictable. Despite that, I like it for what it is. |
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Jun 6, 2009 2:34:45 GMT -5
I didn't hear anything that stood out to me that I took pleasant notice of when I streamed Uplifter.
After much agonizing, I ultimately chose against buying the new Marilyn Manson album last week, the first time I have not bought a Manson album (including the Greatest Hits) the week out since buying Antichrist Superstar the first day. (Mechanical Animals was a deliberate hiccup, but I bought it a year later as soon as I saw/heard "Coma White." Ironically, it ended up becoming my favorite Manson album.) I just couldn't see myself forking over the money for The High End of Low, when I found it so incredibly disappointing. Eventually, if I decide to buy it later on I'll get it used. No way Manson's seeing any of my money for this one.
Anyway, the point of all this was it was the first time I've chosen not to buy a new album from a band I've liked and supported for so long as Marilyn Manson. :(
And now one week later, 311 puts out an album that I don't hear any great songs on and so now I'm having to make the same choice for them. It also hurts so much, because I've bought every album of theirs the first week since Transistor and they're one of my 20 favorite bands. (Manson would be in the Top 40). I admit, though, that it's easier to not buy a new 311 album immediately after already having chosen not to buy the new Manson album.
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Post by PHOBES on Jun 6, 2009 14:13:07 GMT -5
Like a recent RJA song, this song's title reflects my opinion of the song.
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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Jun 7, 2009 9:53:42 GMT -5
I guess to me predictable often leads to awful. 311 maybe the leader in that category.
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Post by pen on Jun 7, 2009 10:24:45 GMT -5
311 is not predictable, they're consistent.
Consistently awesome.
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Post by borlando on Jun 7, 2009 17:17:52 GMT -5
as a huge 311 fan, theres no doubt hey you was a predictable (and somewhat average) first single. its earily similar to past singles like you wouldnt believe and dont tread on me. a lot of 311 fans are hyping up this song to be the next amber or all mixed up and i personally dont see it. saying that, i think uplifter is their best album since soundsystem. songs like jackpot, never ending summer, and get down are clearly the best material theyve put on years. watch out for songs such as two drops in the ocean and golden sunlight as successful crossover singles. i see its alright peaking in the 10-15 range on alt and do absolutely nothing on mainstream. being a biased 311 fan, im obviously hoping for more.
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Post by My Life Is A Stereo on Jun 7, 2009 22:42:14 GMT -5
just to see if anyone has ever heard this
Hot East 17 remake!!
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Post by pen on Jun 7, 2009 23:10:21 GMT -5
More like No Address.
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Post by American Idiot on Jun 8, 2009 0:26:10 GMT -5
I've still only listened to the album once, but from going back to what I said in the "Hey You" thread, this wasn't one of the songs that stuck out to me to be a future single. Don't get me wrong. I like the song, but I could imagine that there are better choices in the remaining eleven tracks on the album.
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Jun 8, 2009 3:07:30 GMT -5
just to see if anyone has ever heard this Hot East 17 remake!! Can't say I have, but I'll throw out Classic Example. Haven't heard that either, but wasn't it the name of Candlebox's lead single from their 1998 album? |
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Post by pen on Jun 8, 2009 10:10:47 GMT -5
Yup.
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Post by (Artie Ziff) on Jun 8, 2009 14:06:43 GMT -5
I love their Hempilation track.
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Post by My Life Is A Stereo on Jun 8, 2009 15:05:06 GMT -5
oh, how I loved When I'm Gone (Sadie) |
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Post by weaver on Jun 8, 2009 20:43:26 GMT -5
Well I have the album now, and this is one of the ones I keep coming back to. So, I think it's a good choice for second single. I think, in general, 311 is going to have a hard time getting significant radio play, because outside of a few key singles, they kind of always have.
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Post by pen on Jun 8, 2009 22:12:14 GMT -5
oh, how I loved When I'm Gone (Sadie) I loved that whole album, and their live show was good too. I'm still waiting for them to release their new album already. |
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Post by My Life Is A Stereo on Jun 9, 2009 13:52:17 GMT -5
Probably be awhile since they broke up and just recently have gotten back together. They have been bouncing around this for some time, I'm not expecting anything to soon, if ever.
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Post by pen on Jun 9, 2009 13:54:14 GMT -5
Well I mean, they're working on new material right now, or at least based on their recent posts, although they have been working on said material for a while now, so you might be right. But I'm holding out hope.
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Post by My Life Is A Stereo on Jun 9, 2009 13:55:19 GMT -5
If i held out hope for all the bands I want to make another album, I'd be drowning in it right now....lol
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Post by pen on Jun 9, 2009 13:57:35 GMT -5
Well I don't have hope for some bands, obviously, but if a band continually makes updates about working on new material, I have a right to expect that material to be released at some point. It's rarely failed me. Disappointed me, but not failed me.
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Post by fran182 on Jun 21, 2009 16:28:07 GMT -5
Today, it reached top 50 on Mediabase Alternative:
61 46 311 It's Alright 211 124 87 1.650
24 stations playing.
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Post by Shadows in the Dark on Jun 21, 2009 20:37:14 GMT -5
Today, it reached top 50 on Mediabase Alternative: 61 46 311 It's Alright 211 124 87 1.650 24 stations playing. Pretty good start. Hopefully it'll do better than "Speak Easy", their previous 2nd single. |
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Post by lockebox on Jun 22, 2009 7:14:39 GMT -5
"India Ink" is getting some airplay on Active. I wonder if they'll send for adds there, as "It's Alright" won't do anything. They would be better off making that the third single, although it's not your typical 09' alternative track.
Oh, this should do far better than "Speak Easy". My prediction would be top 10.
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Post by fran182 on Jun 24, 2009 17:24:26 GMT -5
Today, it reached top 40 on Mediabase Alternative:
58 40 311 It's Alright 265 148 117 1.974
26 stations playing.
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Post by Matt4319 on Jun 24, 2009 17:46:05 GMT -5
I like this - not as much as "Hey You" but it's still an above average 311 single for me. Which means it's right up there with the first (and only) 2 Evolver singles as my favorite 1-2 punch of 311's career. As far as the album goes, I'm suprised "India Ink" seems to be getting the most album track airplay. "Jackpot" is probably the catchiest of the album tracks; the one Active would be the most likely to play; and it's my favorite too.  |
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Post by halo19 on Jun 25, 2009 8:30:51 GMT -5
Hot Echo and the Bunnymen remake! |
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Post by fran182 on Jul 23, 2009 16:13:29 GMT -5
Today, it reached top 20 on Mediabase Alternative:
21 20 311 It's Alright 651 644 +7 2.218
56 stations playing.
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Post by Cody on Aug 13, 2009 13:56:10 GMT -5
Man I really wish they could make another song like Creatures (For A While)
That song is so damn catchy!
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