i think if he took the time and the effort to ask the public and the fans what they think of the songs as he's preparing them for release/possible album, then in the end he would wind up with a stronger pool of successful songs than he would have had he just asked people who are friendly or on payroll about them. It would be a bit of an undertaking but at least the "bitter fans" couldn't blame him on this one because they'd be able to voice their concern directly to him and have it taken into consideration.
i mean, how hard is it to up a youtube video of a riff or song idea you just thought up for the album on your site, tack on a poll, and then come back in a few days (or hell, even a few hours) and see what the people have to say in the comments?
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