First Single (What should it be + RUMOR)

[Mr. Dick Purple]

I'm thinking better.

I wish it would be a killer song never played before though.

Agree with you, i would like to hear something we haven't heard before. But I guess it has to be something already heard in the concerts 

[jimmythegent]

...and they know it.....

They do?

Yup, they do...

How so?

If I remember correctly, Axl referred to it as B-side 5 or six years ago when he talked about IRS...or maybe it was 4 years ago.....anyway, it wasn't a big discussion, just in a matter of fact fashion....Rolling Stone I believe....it could have been elsewhere though.

Its been referred to more recently than that as a CD song, plus theyre playing it at most shows?

I think IRS or Chinese Democracy are the best choices from what we've heard. Better is too complex for a single

[neon2002]

Sorry if such a thread exists I searched but couldn't find one, if so merge em.

OK with all this hype and a release of CD within 13 weeks that surely means an announcement regarding a single is only weeks or even days away. Before we find out what it is use this thread to predict what you think it might be and the highest position it will reach in the charts. It doesn't have to be a song we've already heard either.

My guess is Madagascar

Chart position 2

Better

[SPUNKY]

its gona be a song no fucker has heard!!!

think that they r that stupid surely!

maybe the ones we heard already later on...especially the blues its appeals 2 most people!!

 

[Skinflick]

...and they know it.....

They do?

Yup, they do...

How so?

If I remember correctly, Axl referred to it as B-side 5 or six years ago when he talked about IRS...or maybe it was 4 years ago.....anyway, it wasn't a big discussion, just in a matter of fact fashion....Rolling Stone I believe....it could have been elsewhere though.

Its been referred to more recently than that as a CD song, plus theyre playing it at most shows?

I think IRS or Chinese Democracy are the best choices from what we've heard. Better is too complex for a single

Bottom line...if the first single is either IRS or Chinese Democracy....I am going to throw up.... a lot....good tracks, but considering the 15 years of nothing, I would think that they would want to release something that punches you in the grill....neither IRS or Chinese Democracy do that.....

[neon2002]

its gona be a song no fucker has heard!!!

think that they r that stupid surely!

maybe the ones we heard already later on...especially the blues its appeals 2 most people!!

 

Yeah I think The Blues will be the Second Single.

[kaasupoltin]

Prostitute or other hard rocker.

Have you even heard Prostitute?

Well anyway, I think Better would be a good single.. b-side Maddy. It would be a radio friendly and also a great piece of the new version of Gn'R.

[AxlReznor]

...and they know it.....

They do?

Yup, they do...

How so?

If I remember correctly, Axl referred to it as B-side 5 or six years ago when he talked about IRS...or maybe it was 4 years ago.....anyway, it wasn't a big discussion, just in a matter of fact fashion....Rolling Stone I believe....it could have been elsewhere though.

Its been referred to more recently than that as a CD song, plus theyre playing it at most shows?

I think IRS or Chinese Democracy are the best choices from what we've heard. Better is too complex for a single

Bottom line...if the first single is either IRS or Chinese Democracy....I am going to throw up.... a lot....good tracks, but considering the 15 years of nothing, I would think that they would want to release something that punches you in the grill....neither IRS or Chinese Democracy do that.....

Maybe not you.
You may have to accept the fact that that's the best they've got.

[dodger girl]

I want it to be Better.. but anything will do for me, it's just that I want GN'R to kick it BIG from the very beginning with the mainstream, show them they are back and Better than ever

[AxlReznor]

I really don't think Better is single material either.  It takes far too many twists and turns to be considered commercial enough to put out as a single.  Hardly a radio track, and to get maximum exposure, they're going to need a radio track.  Just hopefully not a ballad.

[Skinflick]

...and they know it.....

They do?

Yup, they do...

How so?

If I remember correctly, Axl referred to it as B-side 5 or six years ago when he talked about IRS...or maybe it was 4 years ago.....anyway, it wasn't a big discussion, just in a matter of fact fashion....Rolling Stone I believe....it could have been elsewhere though.

Its been referred to more recently than that as a CD song, plus theyre playing it at most shows?

I think IRS or Chinese Democracy are the best choices from what we've heard. Better is too complex for a single

Bottom line...if the first single is either IRS or Chinese Democracy....I am going to throw up.... a lot....good tracks, but considering the 15 years of nothing, I would think that they would want to release something that punches you in the grill....neither IRS or Chinese Democracy do that.....

Maybe not you.
You may have to accept the fact that that's the best they've got.

You may be right, but I HIGHLY doubt it....I'll almost guarantee that those two tracks may very well be the weakest....I don't know this for a fact, but I would bet good money on it....

[zakas80]

"this i love" or "the general"

[Baby Chaos]

If it is to be something we've already heard then I think 'Better'.

This has the most oompf (as we say in the North of England) and is heavy and catchy. I think 'The Blues' is potentially a good single, but not the first off an album.

Chart position in the UK depends on if Radio 1 and the clubs pick up on it.

If they do, it could go to number one. If they don't, then top ten at least 

[polluxlm]

It's clearly not going to be a song we've heard.

The first single is going to be a rocker, it always has been in the past and it's also obviously the right move in an economic aspect.

That leaves Chinese Democracy, IRS and Better.

It can't be CD. Sure it's a good song, but nothing spectacular. I'm sure Axl knows this aswell.

IRS? Never really gave me the vibe, but it grew after awhile. The live perfomance though could suggest the song has progressed. But a single? It's not effective enough.

Better could be a candidate, but it seems weird to release such a progressive song to such a narrow minded consumer marked.

Besides that, I'm sure Axl has saved the best for last. He's not the guy to expose his jewels before they're ready. I'm sure the first single is going to be something mind blowing that will catch instant interest. I can imagine this song on a emotional level. I already know what the song will be, just not how it will be.

[Baby Chaos]

Besides that, I'm sure Axl has saved the best for last. He's not the guy to expose his jewels before they're ready. I'm sure the first single is going to be something mind blowing that will catch instant interest. I can imagine this song on a emotional level. I already know what the song will be, just not how it will be.

  I share your sentiments!

Let's hope it's something fresh and mind-blowing.

[AxlReznor]

Be careful with those expectations, there. ?People who build their hopes so highly are often disappointed.

[Skinflick]

It's clearly not going to be a song we've heard.

The first single is going to be a rocker, it always has been in the past and it's also obviously the right move in an economic aspect.

That leaves Chinese Democracy, IRS and Better.

It can't be CD. Sure it's a good song, but nothing spectacular. I'm sure Axl knows this aswell.

IRS? Never really gave me the vibe, but it grew after awhile. The live perfomance though could suggest the song has progressed. But a single? It's not effective enough.

Better could be a candidate, but it seems weird to release such a progressive song to such a narrow minded consumer marked.

Besides that, I'm sure Axl has saved the best for last. He's not the guy to expose his jewels before they're ready. I'm sure the first single is going to be something mind blowing that will catch instant interest. I can imagine this song on a emotional level. I already know what the song will be, just not how it will be.

This is what I've been saying all along..... ....with the exception of your "Better" opinion, I agree..

[Lord Kayoss]

Better is the most sensible choice unless there's a catchier, harder rocking tune we haven't heard yet.

If Prostitute is heavier I'd go with that since the name alone would catch people's attention.

[Skinflick]

Better is the most sensible choice unless there's a catchier, harder rocking tune we haven't heard yet.

There has to be...

[Lord Kayoss]

Better is the most sensible choice unless there's a catchier, harder rocking tune we haven't heard yet.

There has to be...

Hope so!

I like Better a lot but I hope it isn't the hardest song on the whole album.