I think I’m slowly getting the concept of why bands release
singles every now and then before they do a full album.
It’s because they work a lot to produce a well-deserved
single; good enough to be on the charts at least and they don’t want to let
their fans be disappointed by waiting so long.
Singles are released also for another reason; at times
different songs evoke different moods and may cater to only some people. So by
releasing singles, fans can choose which one they prefer. At least that’s what
I guess.
Honestly I’m the kind that waits for the full album since I know most
of the hits will be in it. Otherwise, I will wait for the Best Hits album.
At times, bands may choose to release a mini-album which
contains an average of 6 songs more or less to meet the needs of fans that are
really dying to hear their release.
Mini albums contain more B-sides compared to full length albums of like an
average of 13 songs more or less.
Singles are actually A-sides but they don’t really put the
words “A-side” unless they are very sure it’s going to be a super hit and can
definitely make it to the top charts.
Singles also contain B-sides which sometimes have a very
different sound compared to the usual. B-sides are usually more experimental
and if the feedback on B-sides is highly positive, the band may consider
putting out an all B-side album.
In which case, some major label bands seeing high success
rates have done that and sales have not been affected. Perhaps, maybe only
slightly for that particular album, but it’s a very risky decision to release
such albums, so very few bands have done it.
Release dates of any type of album vary. On average it is
almost every quarter or more than that. Some bands only release 2 singles a
year, but in the coming year they may drop a full-length album. Which may
explain the quietness and still waters.
I compare the waiting to the ocean, because still waters can
represent hope when you see ripples at times. Like, you know there’s going to
be a release soon but WHAT? And WHEN? The 2 main ‘W’ in the fans minds… and the
critics too.
Singles are like snacks/mini treats from the band to their
fans. It’s like having a box of
chocolates but not eating all in one go; a bit by a bit… you need to play hard
to get to get more loving.
I don’t know why I used that phrase. My weird mind is
thinking weird again. Haha…
But on that topic, most bands write songs about love which
is the No. 1 “Must-write-since-people-will-be-able-to-relate-to” type of songs.
At times they are so lovely to split into the single
people group and the already in love group, and the been there
done that over that group.
these are just my thoughts, not the actually meaning...
my randomness is starting again.
thank you for reading... :P
the HIATUS - On Your Way Home
kind of miss his voice.
sadly, ELLEGARDEN and the HIATUS is not the same...
Tell me you are here to stay
In this crazy mixed up world
And we still can make it right
Wake up
Wake up
This is coming to an end
In this crazy mixed up world
And we still can make it right
Wake up
Wake up
This is coming to an end