popgodazipa said:

No no no, Cinnamon Girl has the MOST POP potential! I mean, that should have been the first single. Its strong, upbeat tempo and easy to get into. Most of the other songs are WAY too challenging for those Britney Spears, Lil Jon, Linkin Park fans. I'm liking Musicology. I thought i would only like Reflection, but some of the songs are really growing on me, the others are REALLY challenging me...like the COME album did when I first got it. I wished for some heavy guitar stuff though and straight out FUNK with weird sounds and shit.

Ptownhood said:

Does Cinnamon Girl remind anyone else of a Paula Cole song? I think its the drums that sound similar.....or is it just me?

I'd say "Call My Name". It's "sweet" enough for kids and prom-goers to get into, and gospel-soul enough for the old school. There's a bunch of R&B artists who are having hits with these type of jams. "A Million Days" could also work. It's a strong album.

A MILLION DAYS

Alexandernvrmind said:

I'm right there with you. I actually like the song, but it's so out of step with what's on the radio these days. Drums are way too low, for starters....

I'd go with Life O' The Party (which I can't figure out why people hate so much, beyond slightly bland lyrics) or What Do You Want Me 2 Do, though it's so classic-Prince-sounding, it might confuse people

Other more-market-targeted singles: Call My Name could be (will be) played on R&B stations, and I really think with a nice, sweet video, Reflection could be an AC/VH1 hit.

I'm pretty sure none of these will be big hits, but I think the album could at least go platinum when people realize what a solid set it is.
[This message was edited Tue Mar 30 14:08:56 2004 by MendesCity]

Vibrator said:

i totally 2nd this!! it was the first track i listened to a second time!!
then ICPC - his voice is so different (for him) in these, especially ICPC! and could you imagine the mix possibilities for IEWTMIUL . . . yeah - that's what we're talking about . . . bring it on . . .

My vote is for either "Cinnamon Girl" or "A Million Days".

I'd have to go with A Million Days. It's so good that when hearing it, I feel like I'm listening to a boot
[This message was edited Tue Mar 30 15:17:55 2004 by marcdeondotcom]

the chorus on cinnamon girl is horrible.

million days is a little boring.

i think the next sinlgle should be either call my name or illusion, coma.

but i work in radio promotion so what would i know.
[This message was edited Tue Mar 30 15:27:16 2004 by manonearth]

"call my name", probably.

marcdeondotcom said:

I retract. I guess it would help to give the CD a full listen before I comment
I've just made it to the end and Dear Mr. Man is my pick for a singles release.

A Million Days is a bit weird for radio (and it is where the CD kind of lags for me, although the song does get interesting).

The next single should be WHAT DO U WANT ME 2 DO, followed by LIFE OF THE PARTY.

I can't pick 1 but here are my candidates:

Call My Name
The Man In UR Life
Reflection
Life O The Party

I can't believe Dear Mr. Man is getting no love. What do I know?

Could the next single be on the Sony release?

Does anyone else think the juxtaposition of Cinnamon Girl's war torn lyrics and pop instrumental is, i dunno, kinda of discomforting?

Million Days = single 2
Mr. Man = single 3

Dear Mr Man

'm not sure. the album is just so strong in general its hard 2 pick one. but if have 2 choose, 'll pick my top 3.

1. A Million Days
2. Life 'O' The Party (Say wut u will, this cut)
3. Dear Mr. Man

Next

Cinnamon Girl

Definltely.

Dear Mr. Man as the B-side.

Life 'O' The Party. Remixed for mid July summer release.

"A Million Days"

B-SIDE - "U Want Me"

...

R U Mutha fuckas HIGH? Or ? Illusion, Coma, Pimp, and Circumstance hands down. It has that funky hook and that "just don't give a fuck" attitude. I guess I gots to fish slap yo asses!

"Pimp" is my favorite track on the whole CD, Spanky, but u know how sucky radio is these days, they just wouldn't get it.

"R"...

NEFRETIRI said:

I'm with you, Nef!!!! agreed....

July said:

Illusion, Coma, Pimp & Circumstance. With remixes.
Late summer release. B-side A Million Days.

Call My Name. Late fall release. B-side On The Couch.

July said:

Please! New BSides (ie non-alblum tracks)

BUMPING THIS UP FOR NEW DISCUSSION!

I pick "Cinnamon Girl", hands-down. Why?

1. It sorta sounds like "Cream", one of his last big pop hits.

2. It's very topical right now, and it's political but in a good way (not like "Ronnie Talk To Russia").

I can't believe people are dissing this song!

Either ICPC (my fave off the album at the moment or Cinnamon Girl. Both have huge chart potential if you care about that sort of thing. I don't think Million Days has enough to it to attract much attention (even tho I like it).

I would love to hear What Do U Want Me 2 Do on the radio...I am not sure if current radio would play it, but I am totally diggin that old Dorothy Parker feel to it.

cinnamon girl

Dear Mr Man

EllisDee said:

ICPC!