The reason why Mosnters should NOT pick singles

[Flux 102]

Sine From Above please. Nuff said. I love 1000 Doves but it will tank commercially and kills all momentum.

[ToxicHot 6,444]

The best single choice is definitely 1000 Doves. It’s enjoyable and lyrically relatable. Out of all the songs, this one I think is the most appealing for radios.

I would also say maybe Sour Candy, but I don’t know how the GP would perceive the Korean parts, but BP’s lines are mostly in English so I guess it’s not a huge deal. But that one is definitely club-ready.  

I’d also like to see how Babylon would do as a single, it’s super catchy and has an interesting dance sound! But that single choice isn’t as realistic as the other 2. But it deserves to be a hit, even if a lot of people probably wouldn’t get it.

Definitely NOT - 911, Alice, Enigma, Replay, Fun Tonight....

[RAMROD 109,562]

Mosnters shouldn't but Monsters maybe could.

[JustJames 968]

We need to stop being concerned about "another G.U.Y. flop." What more can she do to prove this ain't 2013 anymore? Chromatica is going to be a commercial and critical success: its first 2 singles went Top 10 - the 1st time for Gaga since 2011 - with #5 / #1 debuts. There is no way she lets this massively successful comeback end now.

Radio's importance has been downgraded and isn't a WW metric (UK, for ex). Who CARES what is radio-friendly when 1. US radio ignored her Applause > Stupid Love, passing on MR, Shallow, etc.; 2. its weight for BB100 was reduced; 3. she ALREADY earned 2 mainstream smashes off Chromatica?

I think the following would all be great singles for promoting Chromatica as an album that pushes pop in a new direction sonically and/or highlights Gaga's mature blend of her earlier dance-pop days with the mature vocals found on C2C > ASIB:

TIER 1: Free Woman*, Fun Tonight, Enigma

TIER 2: Plastic Doll, Babylon, Sine From Above*

TIER 3: 911*, Alice, Replay

Free Woman has a MV, fits mainstream discussions of 2020 on gender equality, has a relatable + catchy hook, and would give the era an iconic solo (no special guest needed) smash to make her discography/best hits less front-loaded. I'd choose this for Single 3.

Sine From Above seems perfect for a UK+EU release; UK Charts don't measure radio, so it would smash there, and if released after 08/31 could be submitted for 2022 Best Pop Duo. Combining it with Replay / 911 in the US (09/11 + 09/04 or 09/18) would be a great close: each song will boost the other on streaming, and she can promote mental health with 1/both being fundraisers for BTWF.

06/12 = Sour Candy limited release (Asia) single + 06/15 = official MV (animated if needed)

07/03 = Free Woman single + official MV 

09/04 = Replay/911 single + official MV 

09/11 = Sine From Above limited release (UK, EU, AUS) single

11/06 = Enigma single + official MV (possible; if era is successful and promo opportunities become more readily available... these could help with 2022 Grammy momentum, Enigma promo, etc.)

We shouldn't use Joanne or other artists as a benchmark for Chromatica singles. Joanne was meant to be a short era post-ARTPOP rebrand to highlight her vocals/songwriting and soften the transition pre-ASIB.

There is NO way they wouldn't have released a 3rd single after Million Reasons' peak went from #54 to #4 post-Superbowl if they didn't know something much bigger was to come with ASIB.

[Anderson123 38,379]

I think Babylon has so much potential. It's such a great song and catchy. I hope she doesn't go for Alice or Free Woman right now, those are such safe choices, especially right after Stupid Love and Rain On Me.

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1 hour ago, Lukey said:

I think that (after, of course, Sour Candy, that song is screaming "MAKE ME A SINGLE AND PUT OUT A VIDEO!") 911, Enigma and/or Replay should be singles: 911 is the most played album single and that could mean a lot to determine its success, while both Enigma and Replay are, for me, perfect for radio

And I think replay would do exceptionally well in the UK. they lean towards that sound