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Post by Duca on Oct 1, 2014 13:34:58 GMT -5
YOUR TOP 15: Blake Shelton’s latest, Bringing Back the Sunshine, currently holds a slight edge for next week’s #1, while Barbra Streisand’s Partners remains close behind. As we saw last weekend, anything can happen over the next three days. Here’s how it looks headed into the weekend. 1. Blake Shelton (Warner Bros. Nashville) 85-95k 2. Barbra Streisand (Columbia) 80-90k 3. Lady Antebellum (Capitol Nashville) 67-72k 4. Prince (Warner Bros.) 40-45k 5. Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga (Columbia/Interscope) 40-45k 6. Kenny Chesney (Blue Chair/Columbia Nashville) 37-42k 7. Maroon 5 (222/Interscope) 25-28k 8. The Script (Columbia) 23-26k 9. Chris Brown (RCA) 23-26k 10. Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL (Warner Bros.) 21-24k 11. Sam Smith (Capitol) 20-23k 12. Frozen (Walt Disney) 19-21k 13. Tove Lo (Island) 18-20k 14. Colbie Caillat (Republic) 18-20k 15. Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 1 (Hollywood) 17-19k In other news, we're bereft to note the passing of Swino, the Australian feral pig who made news after drinking 18 beers and fighting a cow. RIP, buddy. (10/2p) YOUR NEW RELEASES: It looks like Blake Shelton will battle Barbra Streisand for next week's #1. It just so happens that The Voice coach Shelton (seen here in a mullet-tastic pic from more than a decade ago) is one of Streisand's duet Partners, so he'll have some claim on the top spot no matter what. Here are this week’s key debuts: Blake Shelton (Warner Bros. Nashville) 80-90k Lady Antebellum (Capitol Nashville) 65-70k Prince (NPG/Warner Bros.) 40-45k The Script (Columbia) 24-27k Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL (NPG/Warner Bros.) 21-24k Tove Lo (Island) 19-22k Colbie Caillat (Republic) 17-19k Melissa Etheridge (Me) 10-12k Gerard Way (Warner Bros.) 10-12k And yes, Prince is indeed releasing two albums this week, a funky affair under his own name and a rock-skewing workout with distaff trio 3RDEYEGIRL. We'd love 2 know what U think of them. (10/1p)
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Post by kanimal on Oct 1, 2014 13:42:28 GMT -5
Yikes (but not surprising given how slowly Neon Lights is selling) at the Blake Shelton number. Lady A number is also terrible.
Tove Lo is sort of a disappointment as well. She is selling at or below the levels of similar Internet-friendly, "cool pop" artists like HAIM, Sky Ferreira and BANKS but actually has a legitimate hit single behind her album.
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Oct 1, 2014 13:57:01 GMT -5
I think there may be some Blake fatigue at play here in addition to a first single that hasn't performed to expectations. With the Voice on he'll have plenty of opportunity for promotion, and there are better tracks on the album that can drive sales through the holidays.
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Post by Enigma. on Oct 1, 2014 13:57:47 GMT -5
Blake Shelton (Warner Bros. Nashville) 80-90k Lady Antebellum (Capitol Nashville) 65-70k
A bit of ouch for both! Thinking that Kenny Chesney opened with 130k this week. He has a big hit but still.
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Oct 1, 2014 14:05:57 GMT -5
Barbra's hold is absolutely amazing as well. If she is only going to drop 30-40% again this week, that is incredible for her. I never would have expected these numbers.
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Oct 1, 2014 14:07:46 GMT -5
Tove Lo is sort of a disappointment as well. She is selling at or below the levels of similar Internet-friendly, "cool pop" artists like HAIM, Sky Ferreira and BANKS but actually has a legitimate hit single behind her album. Does anybody actually know who Tove Lo is though? The buying public in America doesn't have any sort of connection with her part from one song, and if they have been hearing the remix version on the radio, they may not even realize Tove Lo is a person and think its some DJ.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Oct 1, 2014 14:09:23 GMT -5
Why do people expect so much from new acts?
Remember Magic!?
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Oct 1, 2014 14:15:53 GMT -5
I agree. It's one thing for consumers to say "oh I like that Tove Lo song, I'll buy it for $1.29". It's something totally different from them to say "Oh I kinda like that one song from that person on the radio, let me drop $14 on a whole CD of songs that I dont know".
That said, her streaming is strong. She's got several album tracks in the Top 100 on Spotify right now.
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Post by kanimal on Oct 1, 2014 14:15:53 GMT -5
Why do people expect so much from new acts? Remember Magic!? MAGIC! did about double this this with less influencer buzz (they weren't a favorite on the Stereogum-type sites), albeit with a far bigger single. But the issue here has nothing to do with "expecting so much from new acts." No one was looking for this to do 100K. I'm simply comparing her to those who have gotten similar levels of press/critical exposure but didn't have anything close to a multi-format smash single. I personally much prefer the BANKS album, but I just don't see how you can say Tove Lo, with a #7 song on the Hot 100, should have realistically been expected to do the same or even less than what BANKS did two weeks ago. I guess one potential point of comparison in favor of tempered expectations would be Icona Pop. A fellow Swedish act, they only sold like 10K despite a lead single that was roughly as big from a chart standpoint (but even more ubiquitous due to soundtrack/commercial inclusion) as "Habits."
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 1, 2014 14:23:54 GMT -5
Blake Shelton debuted at #45 with 30k (Platinum). The Dreamer debuted at #8 with 77k (640k to date). Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill debuted at #20 with 39k (Gold). Pure BS debuted at #8 with 48k (Gold). Startin' Fires debuted at #34 with 26k (Gold). Hillbilly Bone debuted at #3 with 71k (254k to date). All About Tonight debuted at #6 with 33k (170k to date). Red River Blue debuted at #1 with 116k (1.134m to date). Cheers, It's Christmas debuted at #52 with 9k (506k to date). Based on a True Story... debuted at #3 with 199k (1.354m to date).
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 1, 2014 14:26:35 GMT -5
Retailers also play a factor into sales; BANKS' album is available at all major retailers, for example, while Target isn't carrying Tove Lo.
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Oct 1, 2014 14:28:30 GMT -5
Why isn't Target carrying Tove Lo?
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Post by Glove Slap on Oct 1, 2014 14:30:58 GMT -5
Bad start for Blake and Lady A. Not too surprised with Lady A, given how fast they just jumped into another project after the last one had a much shorter shelf life than their previous albums, but still disappointing.
Blake I'm actually more surprised by, I thought his huge celebrity now could get him safely above 100k, especially coming off his biggest success on the album front to date. Then again, both his last albums had really good legs, especially BOATS, so he can definitely use The Voice to his advantage.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Oct 1, 2014 14:35:46 GMT -5
Blake could be a bit over-exposed at country radio.
Blake has had 3 albums on the BB200 each week for months now.
I think he kind of rush-released his album. A spring release might have been better...
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Post by HolidayGuy on Oct 1, 2014 14:38:38 GMT -5
Oh, Babs (and her very testosterone-friendly album).
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Post by onebuffalo on Oct 1, 2014 14:42:59 GMT -5
Blake could be a bit over-exposed at country radio. Blake has had 3 albums on the BB200 each week for months now. I think he kind of rush-released his album. A spring release might have been better... I called it in another thread: This 3 way race is exciting. I just wish the sales total was... Can Blake Shelton shake us out of these doldrums next week? Highly doubt it. Based On A True Story opened with 199,000 in sales. I'm expecting a lower number here. Even lower than Barbra Streisand's opening.
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Post by kanimal on Oct 1, 2014 14:47:51 GMT -5
Blake could be a bit over-exposed at country radio. Blake has had 3 albums on the BB200 each week for months now. I think he kind of rush-released his album. A spring release might have been better... I called it in another thread: Highly doubt it. Based On A True Story opened with 199,000 in sales. I'm expecting a lower number here. Even lower than Barbra Streisand's opening. I mean - Barbra Streisand's album opened with 196K; falling short of Streisand's opening and falling short of 100K are two vastly different things. But I'm with you - there was just no reason to expect something within the realm of BoaTS. I'm still a bit shocked by a sub-100K total though.
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Post by onebuffalo on Oct 1, 2014 14:54:55 GMT -5
I called it in another thread: I mean - Barbra Streisand's album opened with 196K; falling short of Streisand's opening and falling short of 100K are two vastly different things. But I'm with you - there was just no reason to expect something within the realm of BoaTS. I'm still a bit shocked by a sub-100K total though. You watch, the C.M.A. will give Blake Shelton another Male Vocalist of the Year Award. They must think he is capable of being this 'a-artist' they want him to be. Even Crash My Party by Luke Bryan is double platinum. Based On A True Story? Only platinum.
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Post by kanimal on Oct 1, 2014 14:57:13 GMT -5
I mean - Barbra Streisand's album opened with 196K; falling short of Streisand's opening and falling short of 100K are two vastly different things. But I'm with you - there was just no reason to expect something within the realm of BoaTS. I'm still a bit shocked by a sub-100K total though. You watch, the C.M.A. will give Blake Shelton another Male Vocalist of the Year Award. They must think he is capable of being this 'a-artist' they want him to be. Even Crash My Party by Luke Bryan is double platinum. Based On A True Story? Only platinum. Blake has much more of a presence (Luke Bryan oozes charm when they do the ACM hosting gig together, but Shelton definitely comes off like the "leader" of that duo), but yeah, it's surprising he seems to be ahead of Luke when it comes to that "ambassador" role. There's a reason Bryan's last album sold 500K+ in its first week, and it's not that he's "too country" for the mainstream.
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Post by onebuffalo on Oct 1, 2014 14:59:32 GMT -5
You watch, the C.M.A. will give Blake Shelton another Male Vocalist of the Year Award. They must think he is capable of being this 'a-artist' they want him to be. Even Crash My Party by Luke Bryan is double platinum. Based On A True Story? Only platinum. Blake has much more of a presence (Luke Bryan oozes charm when they do the ACM hosting gig together, but Shelton definitely comes off like the "leader" of that duo), but yeah, it's surprising he seems to be ahead of Luke when it comes to that "ambassador" role. There's a reason Bryan's last album sold 500K+ in its first week, and it's not that he's "too country" for the mainstream. Yet, Blake Shelton being on The Voice can not guarantee him higher sales.
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Oct 1, 2014 15:22:17 GMT -5
I'm really surprised that Blake's not opening any better than Shakira's album did at the start of the last season of the Voice. His level of celebrity along should have given him 100 to start at least. Which is what makes me think he may have rushed this out too soon.
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Post by Enigma. on Oct 1, 2014 15:40:37 GMT -5
Ideally, he should have waited until February and get a slot at the Grammy's to promote it
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2014 19:59:54 GMT -5
I think there may be some Blake fatigue at play here in addition to a first single that hasn't performed to expectations. I've seen this argument made elsewhere and I don't quite understand it. "Neon Light" has been one of the fastest-climbing songs of the year at country radio, and even though it had a low first-week sales total, it has really exploded since. It's currently at #26 overall on iTunes, which I believe has it in the top 5 on country, only behind digital monsters like Aldean's "Burnin' It Down" and a brand new release from Carrie Underwood. Florida Georgia Line's "Dirt" continues to sell very well also but it's not very far ahead of Blake on iTunes (FGL is #23 all-genre). I do agree that a 90k sales week for Blake is a bit disappointing, but the fact is, he's never been as big commercially as Jason and Luke are, even though Blake hasn't missed #1 at country radio since 2009.
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Post by imbondz on Oct 1, 2014 21:59:05 GMT -5
I want to like Blake Shelton's music but I don't. Honey Bee is the only song I really like. Then it's just ok songs every now and then. Neon Light is terrible imo.
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Post by grandelf on Oct 1, 2014 22:04:27 GMT -5
www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6266823/blake-shelton-no-1-billboard-200Blake Shelton Eyeing No. 1 on Billboard 200 ChartBy Keith Caulfield | October 01, 2014 6:27 PM EDT Blake Shelton may battle Barbra Streisand for No. 1 on next week's chart. Blake Shelton's new album Bringing Back the Sunshine has its sights set on the Billboard 200 chart's No. 1 slot -- but Barbra Streisand might stand in his way. The new Billboard 200's top 10 will be revealed on Oct. 8. Industry forecasters suggest that Shelton's latest -- which was released Sept. 30 on Warner Bros. Nashville Records -- might sell around 90,000 copies in the week ending Oct. 5. That might be enough to debut at No. 1, but Streisand’s former chart-topper, Partners, is posing a threat to Shelton's possible reign. Sources say Partners (which happens to include a duet with Shelton) may sell 90,000 as well. Partners will be in its third week on the chart and continues to sell well. It debuted at No. 1 with 196,000 and then slipped to No. 3 in its second frame with 127,000 (the week ending Sept. 28, down in sales by a remarkably small 35 percent). Aside from Shelton, watch for a number of notable new arrivals to visit the top 10 next week. They include Lady Antebellum's 747 (which might sell 70,000) and Prince's Art Official Age with 45,000.
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Post by Green Baron on Oct 1, 2014 22:11:11 GMT -5
boo Tove Lo :(
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Post by kanimal on Oct 1, 2014 23:05:36 GMT -5
I think there may be some Blake fatigue at play here in addition to a first single that hasn't performed to expectations. I've seen this argument made elsewhere and I don't quite understand it. "Neon Light" has been one of the fastest-climbing songs of the year at country radio, and even though it had a low first-week sales total, it has really exploded since. It's currently at #26 overall on iTunes, which I believe has it in the top 5 on country, only behind digital monsters like Aldean's "Burnin' It Down" and a brand new release from Carrie Underwood. Florida Georgia Line's "Dirt" continues to sell very well also but it's not very far ahead of Blake on iTunes (FGL is #23 all-genre). I do agree that a 90k sales week for Blake is a bit disappointing, but the fact is, he's never been as big commercially as Jason and Luke are, even though Blake hasn't missed #1 at country radio since 2009. Well, the first week is relevant insofar as it reveals that people didn't see this as an "event." The rush-job really made this, from a commercial standpoint, feel like a sixth single from "Based on a True Story," rather than a lead single from a hotly anticipated album from one of country's biggest stars. So it's the first week that would provide the clearest commentary on first week interest in the album. And while you're right that it has improved its ranking, note that the weak sales environment right now means that a Top 30 overall position is less impressive than it was even a year ago. Sam Hunt's "Leave the Night On" spent many weeks in the 20-35 range. Lee Brice's "I Don't Dance" spent a lot of time in that territory, and Dierks Bentley's "Drunk on a Plane" did even better. None of those is a slouch single, but they're not necessarily (perhaps the Dierks song is an exception) monster, superstar singles either. So the point is that being within the Top 30 is not itself proof that a country artist is scorching hot from a commercial standpoint. Also - as you note, the rise in sales can be directly tied to the song's rapid growth at radio. It still says nothing about the appeal of the song and/or album as an "event." -- Your point about Blake being a modest seller is an accurate one, though. "Red River Blue," which had a super hot lead single and came out after Blake Shelton got introduced to the masses on The Voice, ended up only doing 116K.
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Post by Push The Button on Oct 2, 2014 8:54:20 GMT -5
90k will push Streisand into the top 20 sellers of 2014.
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Post by Bhad Bill on Oct 2, 2014 9:18:40 GMT -5
The Colbie Caillat devastation... will she even make top 10???
Remember when she had a #1 album in 2009? Damn...
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Post by Envoirment on Oct 2, 2014 9:24:40 GMT -5
Hope Babs will trend higher and manage to squeeze out a 3rd week of 100k+ sales. Although I'm sure she could punch above 100k if she does a promo blitz during the Christmas rush period.
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