Top 10 Worst Lead Singles That KILLED The Album
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: George Pacheco
Sometimes, the first impression is the worst impression. Join us as we count down those unfortunate moments when artists failed to lead with their best foot forward, releasing singles that left fans confused, disappointed, and ultimately uninterested in the full album! Our countdown includes "E-Bow the Letter" by R.E.M., "Stand" by Poison, "Get On Your Boots" by U2, "Without You" by Van Halen, "Eat You Alive" by Limp Bizkit, "Filthy" by Justin Timberlake, "Woman's World" by Katy Perry, and more! Which of these misguided musical missteps do you think did the most damage? Let us know in the comments!
- #10: "E-Bow the Letter," R.E.M. "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" (1996)
- #9: "Stand," Poison
- #8: "Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)," Aerosmith
- #7: "Get On Your Boots," U2
- #6: "This Is England," The Clash
- #5: "Without You," Van Halen
- #4: "Ride It," Geri Halliwell
- #3: "Eat You Alive," Limp Bizkit
- #2: "Filthy," Justin Timberlake
- #1: "Woman's World," Katy Perry
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