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Old 08-02-2013, 03:03 AM
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Default Not a typical unreleased tracks thread

Ok, we have a ton of b-sides, lost songs, unreleased songs threads and by now most of us pretty much know the songs give or take a few.

So, with that in mind instead of listing what are the best songs in this vein perhaps we could do something different. So in your no doubt humble opinions which unreleased, b-side songs do you think.

a) would have been a hit if released
b) would have stood up against the bands best stuff
c) been better for an album than another track
d) all of the above.

Let's not just say "Nothing would be a hit because I like it"

Some examples for me are.

Walk Like a Man could have been a hit on country radio or AOR radio, I think it has that vibe, while those kind of faux message songs typically do well if they find an audience.

I think it is fairly obvious that Edge of a Broken Heart would be all. It fit the 80s, was the perfect example of Bon Jovi at that time, and was better than some songs on Slippery.

Postcards from the Wasteland could stand up to their better stuff, well at least from the last 10 years. It has one of the strongest lyrics and that kind of melodic vibe even though it is more rooted than soaring.

Anyway, this is not my thread, it is yours, be free and populate it as you see fit.
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