Futurology (single)

[Dac X Lee]

Originally Posted by Aestivate

This is the first single since Faster not to include the song title within the chorus, or indeed the song. (unless you include the fact that "then" isn't in the title of If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next). Indeed there are only 3 singles without the title in the song Stay Beautiful, Faster, Futurology.

How about Let Roebson Sing?

[Aestivate]

Originally Posted by Dac X Lee

How about Let Roebson Sing?

Too many singles, too few brain cells

[Marconi Delorian]

So are the b-sides just the Japanese bonus tracks, plus a remix?

[Dac X Lee]

Originally Posted by Aestivate

Too many singles, too few brain cells

Eheh. But actually you're right about the fact there aren't many singles that don't contain their titles in the lyrics. And btw maybe U.K. Channel Boredom fits on this list? I'm not sure, though, gotta check the lyrics.

[amaitheanhorn]

Originally Posted by Marconi Delorian

So are the b-sides just the Japanese bonus tracks, plus a remix?

I really hope not. I've been so excited about more new songs :/ Manics b-sides tend to be so awesome! (I'm listening to my Manics b-side playlist on Spotify for the second time today )

[AK47]

I think Futurology is a very poor choice of single. I rarely listen to this song now because it bores me. It's a song missing a great chorus and a fuck off solo.

[Nature's Discontent]

Originally Posted by Dac X Lee

Eheh. But actually you're right about the fact there aren't many singles that don't contain their titles in the lyrics. And btw maybe U.K. Channel Boredom fits on this list? I'm not sure, though, gotta check the lyrics.

UK Channel Boredom was never an official single though. Wouldn't have minded hearing it at the O2 gig mind

Oh, and they do say the title!

[hummingbird]

UK Channel Boredom is shite.. same as new art riot

[almostfamous]

Still B-listed at 6Music but now B-list on Radio 2 too.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/playlist

[Nature's Discontent]

Originally Posted by AK47

I think Futurology is a very poor choice of single. I rarely listen to this song now because it bores me. It's a song missing a great chorus and a fuck off solo.

I'd agree on the first part, but I still like the song, and think the lack of solo is admirably restrained on JDB's part

But on the single choice, I reckon pretty much anything off Futurology (barring the instrumentals...) could have made an equally good (if not better) single. It makes me wonder if they just threw darts at the album tracklisting pinned to a wall and picked the one it fell on. Either that or they just went for it as it's the title track/opening track etc.

Personally I would have preferred BTCATB...but oh well, it's not as if singles mean much at all these days for the Manics, barring the available extra tracks!

[Dac X Lee]

Originally Posted by Nature's Discontent

UK Channel Boredom was never an official single though. Wouldn't have minded hearing it at the O2 gig mind

Oh, and they do say the title!

They do? I see.

[Scarecrow]

On reflection, I'm not surprised Futurology was a single. The band/the label/whoever usually picks one of my least favourites for a single. Shame it became such a safe choice for them, their singles used to be a statement.

[Takk]

was europa ever a proper single? It would be the logical choice.

[Geranium Terrorists]

Originally Posted by hummingbird

UK Channel Boredom is shite.. same as new art riot

I agree with you on UK Channel Boredom but I love New Art Riot! "Museums are dead, take a new art stance" is a great line.

[SeanOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by Takk

was europa ever a proper single? It would be the logical choice.

Nope, although it has artwork and a music video.