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Post by Duca on Jul 15, 2014 13:41:28 GMT -5
YOUR TOP 15: RCA's "Weird Al" Yankovic is pulling ahead in the battle for #1 on next week's chart with Mandatory Fun, his 14th batch of hit parodies, which is currently #1 at iTunes. That's not to say it's a done deal; with only a few thousand separating Yankovic from challenger Jason Mraz, the top of the chart is still up for grabs. Here's how it looks headed into the weekend: 1. “Weird Al” Yankovic (RCA) 80-85k 2. Jason Mraz (Atlantic) 73-78k 3. Rise Against (DGC) 58-63k 4. Kidz Bop Kids (Razor & Tie) 45-50k 5. Frozen (Walt Disney) 33-38k 6. Sam Smith (Capitol) 33-38k 7. Ed Sheeran (Atlantic) 24-27k 8. Now 50 (NOW) 21-24k 9. Trey Songz (Atlantic) 20-23k 10. Bleachers (RCA) 17-19k 11. Miranda Lambert (RCA Nashville) 16-18k 12. Jason Derulo (Warner Bros.) 14-16k 13. Brantley Gilbert (Valory) 14-16k 14. Lana Del Rey (Interscope) 14-16k 15. Marsha Ambrosius (RCA) 14-16k 16. Sia (Monkey Puzzle/RCA) 14-16k 17. Morrissey (Harvest) 14-16k (7/17p)
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Post by Kurt on Jul 15, 2014 13:45:26 GMT -5
Was hoping to see Bleachers in the mix there - I wonder how much an iTunes stream last week would've helped.
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Post by Glove Slap on Jul 15, 2014 13:46:07 GMT -5
Wow, wasn't expecting Weird Al to be in contention haha.
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Post by tae04 on Jul 15, 2014 13:55:47 GMT -5
I'm expecting about 15k for Marsha now. Lol.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Jul 15, 2014 14:07:50 GMT -5
Y'all know that you want Weird Al #1!
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Post by rosemoor on Jul 15, 2014 14:08:41 GMT -5
Mraz and weird al all 50k? too low for Mraz, too high for al.
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Post by Wave. on Jul 15, 2014 14:10:12 GMT -5
Kidz Bop.
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Jul 15, 2014 14:28:10 GMT -5
Yankovic's promotion this week is spot-on, and both videos he's released are getting a positive response. If he keeps that streak going over the next couple of days, the #1 might be his. If not, I think the week belongs to Kidz Bop.
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Post by kanimal on Jul 15, 2014 14:49:55 GMT -5
All s**tty (relative to the artist) with the exception of Weird Al. I believe Mraz and Rise Against did like 100K and 85K on their last albums.
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Post by kanimal on Jul 15, 2014 14:53:15 GMT -5
Was hoping to see Bleachers in the mix there - I wonder how much an iTunes stream last week would've helped. I Wanna Get Better was obviously a force at alt, but the buzz for the overall project seems far more concentrated with other musicians (so many popular acts were pushing Bleachers when it first started) than actual fans or influential media. I barely even remembered this album came out this week. The live performances I've seen really haven't gotten the act over either. Antonoff is obviously a talented musician, but he's just not a frontman -- and I'm talking as much about his lack of presence and control as a vocalist as I am his forgettable look and style. |
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Post by surfy on Jul 15, 2014 14:54:44 GMT -5
Jason or Al for #1 please!!!
JUST NO KIDZ BOP PLZ!!!
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Post by Push The Button on Jul 15, 2014 14:59:40 GMT -5
This will be Weird Al's third consecutive top 10 album after first getting there in 2006, and his first ever top 5:
"Weird Al" Yankovic - #139
"Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D - #17
Dare to Be Stupid - #50
Polka Party! - #177
Even Worse - #27
Off the Deep End - #17
Alapalooza - #46
Bad Hair Day - #14
Running With Scissors - #16
Poodle Hat - #17
Straight Outta Lynwood - #10
Alpocalypse - #9
Mandatory Fun - #3? #2? #1?
His albums are certified for 8 million copies sold, according to the RIAA. 4 Gold, 6 Platinum.
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Post by Verisimilitude on Jul 15, 2014 17:26:00 GMT -5
One to look out for:
The subsequent week brings Capitol’s 5 Seconds of Summer, which is looking mighty big—with 140k in preorders, the forecast is currently 200k+.
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Post by pnobelysk on Jul 15, 2014 17:35:50 GMT -5
This could be the week frozen leaves the top 5 (and will probably return right after anyway )
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2014 17:41:21 GMT -5
Weird Al is still alive doing his shtick? wow.
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Post by Push The Button on Jul 15, 2014 17:47:18 GMT -5
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Post by Green Baron on Jul 15, 2014 18:23:57 GMT -5
What rise against previous numbers because I want them to go number one
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jul 15, 2014 18:31:20 GMT -5
While the numbers are not eventful, at least it looks like it will be a close race.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Jul 15, 2014 19:01:05 GMT -5
What rise against previous numbers because I want them to go number one 84k |
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Post by Green Baron on Jul 15, 2014 19:13:27 GMT -5
They need to claim a #1 finally.
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Jul 15, 2014 21:45:21 GMT -5
Weird Al getting a #1 record would pretty much sum up how this year's release schedule has been.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2014 21:53:56 GMT -5
My honest face when i saw the thread and the new debuts, looking ahead to future weeks.  |
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Post by Music Fan on Jul 15, 2014 22:09:32 GMT -5
Hope Jason takes the #1, even if it is at much lower numbers than his last album.
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Post by DJ General on Jul 15, 2014 22:20:51 GMT -5
Wow, would be awesome to see Weird Al get a #1 album. Either way, Top 5 is a lock, and he has never done that before, so that is awesome!
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Post by Enigma. on Jul 16, 2014 2:46:02 GMT -5
LOL I way overestimated Marsha.. such a shame, she had a good era with her solo debut.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jul 16, 2014 11:40:29 GMT -5
HITS:
OUR NEW RELEASES: The race has narrowed to two. Jason Mraz and “Weird Al” Yankovic are locked in a head-to-head battle for the top spot on next week's album chart—one armed with an axe and the other with an accordion. Neither artist has previously had a #1 album, but only one has worn a fat suit in a video. Here are this week's key debuts:
Jason Mraz (Atlantic) 70-75k
“Weird Al” Yankovic (RCA) 70-75k
Rise Against (DGC) 50-55k
Kidz Bop Kids (Razor & Tie) 45-50k
Bleachers (RCA) 17-19k
Marsha Ambrosius (RCA) 14-16k
Morrissey (Harvest) 13-15k
On a personal note, those of us in the editorial sector owe “Weird Al” a debt for his grammatically ardent spoof of “Blurred Lines,” seen above. “Word Crimes” is already casting a spell online, having earned more than (not “over”) 2.4 million views. #nerds (7/16a)
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Post by Enigma. on Jul 16, 2014 12:01:19 GMT -5
Wow at "Weird Al"
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jul 16, 2014 12:06:51 GMT -5
GET IT AL!
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Post by Verisimilitude on Jul 16, 2014 12:08:41 GMT -5
Nice debut for Morrissey there too.
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Post by when the pawn... on Jul 16, 2014 12:10:34 GMT -5
What are some of Al's past openings, sales-wise?
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