Next Single? - Forever Delayed

BloodFlowerBill · #1 17-09-2013, 17:25

I'm guessing Anthem for a Lost Cause? But us the fans will want 30 year War?

Mr Richey · #2 17-09-2013, 17:46

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Originally Posted by BloodFlowerBill

I'm guessing Anthem for a Lost Cause? But us the fans will want 30 year War?

"30 Year War" or, for something a little more unusual, "3 Ways To See Despair".

tzb · #3 17-09-2013, 17:51

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Originally Posted by BloodFlowerBill

I'm guessing Anthem for a Lost Cause? But us the fans will want 30 year War?

Agreed on both counts.

nocultureicons · #4 17-09-2013, 20:18

I just want people to see they're still relevant. Nicky just wants to get back on Strictly.

hummingbird · #5 17-09-2013, 20:22

Joe public isn't going to give two shits about what 30 yr war is about. It won't do any better than Anthem for a lost cause

Futurologist · #6 17-09-2013, 20:29

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Originally Posted by hummingbird

Joe public isn't going to give two shits about what 30 yr war is about. It won't do any better than Anthem for a lost cause

This.

Also, if as has already been posted on here by AK47 (I think) the next single is released in December, Anthem sounds far more Christmassy. I like them both, but Anthem is more commercial, and means ooh look, I just sold a few thousand more albums at Christmas which equals happy Nicky and James can buy some more amps and pedals and guitars and tinsel. Bet he's a demon for tinsel.

Littlesue · #7 17-09-2013, 20:29

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Originally Posted by hummingbird

Joe public isn't going to give two shits about what 30 yr war is about. It won't do any better than Anthem for a lost cause

Agrees, 30 year war is just lyrically embarrasing

Abstract Unknown Girl · #8 17-09-2013, 20:32

Anthem For a Lost Cause is the most likely of the remaining album tracks to be played on Radio 2, so it'll no doubt be that.

hummingbird · #9 17-09-2013, 20:33

This Sullen Welsh Heart too if they pushed it I think

Bambi · #10 17-09-2013, 21:20

I was happy when the band suggested a while back there might not be any more singles ('dead art form' etc), mainly seeing as they don't sell in any useful number anymore. There really aren't any further proper singles on this album anyway, SMTW is completely on its own in terms of sound and style. And Christmas? AFALC has a chorus that's the equivalent of wearily hanging yourself with the sodding tinsel.

Manualex16 · #11 17-09-2013, 21:21

Why not release the other album single on January?

tzb · #12 17-09-2013, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Bambi

And Christmas? AFALC has a chorus that's the equivalent of wearily hanging yourself with the sodding tinsel.

Isn't it glorious to have the "Manics proper" back?

handsome_devil · #13 17-09-2013, 23:09

I'd say Anthem is odds on to be the next single, it's catchy and best placed to shift more units, as it were. If they bother with a third single I'd say it would be 30 Year War, to bridge the gap to the first single from Futurology.

Dac X Lee · #14 18-09-2013, 00:40

In response to the Japanese nuclear crisis - (I Miss the) Tokyo Skyline.

beautifuldistortion · #15 18-09-2013, 01:07

It will probably be Anthem... And I like it but has anyone else noticed how crap it ends?!
Way to suddenly for an anthem!