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Post by themagic on Feb 22, 2011 18:01:43 GMT -5
Just checked U.S Itunes store and 21 is 1# there. Didn't know she was that famous in U.S? as she stated in an interview, her popularity in the US propelled after her performance on SNL Yeah i now remember seeing her on SNL and she got me mesmerized by the screen lol. Atm i'm trying to find the performance because as usual SNL performances are always taken down from youtube.
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Post by hidizzyguy on Feb 22, 2011 18:41:01 GMT -5
Hulu replays SNL skits/performances.
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Post by Envoirment on Feb 22, 2011 19:04:06 GMT -5
HITS is projecting 225-250k first week...WOW. Feels like an easy AOTY nomination. YES YES YES!!!! OMG :'( :'( :'( I'm very hopeful this will go 2x platinum in the US at some point
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Post by musicissalvation on Feb 22, 2011 19:06:01 GMT -5
HITS is projecting 225-250k first week That's just staggering to me when you compare to openings like Katy Perry (192k), Ke$ha (152k), Maroon 5 (142k) or the Black Eyed Peas (119k). I have no idea where she got that kind of US fanbase from. That's not a knock on Adele, I just expect big album openings from people with a lot of radio airplay, or major pop-culture hype, or long-established fanbases, or big followings on the rock-festival or hip-hop circuits, and she doesn't have any of those things. She won a lot of country fans with her Tribute to Lady Antebellum with her "Need You Now" Duet cover (with Darius Rucker), she has the SYTYCD fanbase with the huge "Hometown Glory" piece a couple seasons back, and then just word of mouth i would presume. I'm sure her Today Show performance really capture an audience too
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Post by Envoirment on Feb 22, 2011 19:25:26 GMT -5
Itunes Update:
Singles/Album Tracks
Rolling in the Deep #10 & #34 Someone Like You #50 Set Fire To The Rain #79 Chasing Pavements #136 Make You Feel My Love #149 Turning Tables #177 Lovesong #197 Rumour Has It #198
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21 #1 19 #13
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Post by hidizzyguy on Feb 22, 2011 19:53:45 GMT -5
I think her rise in popularity is somewhat, initially, how Amy Winehouse's rise came to be. Incredibly soulful vocalist that almost clashed with their age/appearance/image, catering to the mature audiences, who was also a fresh face and sound.
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Post by Illusions on Feb 22, 2011 21:03:05 GMT -5
My local WalMart was didn't have any copies left, so I had to go out of town to the other WalMart and I got the last copy!
I'm surprised/happy about those numbers!
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Post by bigbluenote on Feb 23, 2011 0:05:45 GMT -5
Oh my dear God this album is AMAZING.
I get all the hype for "Set Fire To The Rain". WOW!
This entire album is just plain brilliant. I'm SO glad for her success. And those sales predictions are WAY MORE than what I expected.
Oh, and this is also the first CD I've bought this year too. And I normally buy at least 1-2/month.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Feb 23, 2011 0:13:03 GMT -5
I got this today at Best Buy in NYC.
With all the hype surrounding her, I'm expecting this to be one of the best selling albums of the year that will ultimately end up on a lot of critics' list. It just feels like that type of hype. She might get a pop hit or two but nothing Top 20.
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Post by overboard on Feb 23, 2011 1:22:56 GMT -5
Get it Adele!
The album is amazing. Someone Like You is just unbelievable, but the song that NEEDS to be a single in America is Set Fire To The Rain. Instant LOVE for this song. So good to see a singer/songwriter with her talent see this much success.
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Post by Musiq on Feb 23, 2011 2:42:11 GMT -5
She is very talented. That is a huge number for her. Congratulations to her.
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Post by spooky21 on Feb 23, 2011 7:44:14 GMT -5
Glad to see this doing well for her. Bought it a couple of weeks ago but haven't had a chance for a deep, full through listen yet. Blame Cee Lo Green. I'm obsessing over his album right now.
She's a huge talent though and absolutely humble. Always makes me smile when good things happen to good people.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Feb 23, 2011 9:37:26 GMT -5
^ Agree. Listening to the album now. It is beyond brilliant.
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Post by DJ General on Feb 23, 2011 11:15:23 GMT -5
Is Target only selling the deluxe edition? I see it is $9.99 there so do you get all the bonus tracks?
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Post by Hierophant on Feb 23, 2011 11:26:35 GMT -5
21 - #1 19 - #7
amazing!!!
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Post by blue in moonlight on Feb 23, 2011 12:44:48 GMT -5
I want either "Set the Fire to the Rain" or "Rumour Has It" next stateside. I adore "Someone Like You" but feel it is perhaps too sleepy to make much a dent in the U.S.
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Post by themagic on Feb 23, 2011 13:18:52 GMT -5
Adele isn't played very much here in Sweden.
She needs to do an appearance here and grab this country by storm as well :)
And set the fire to the rain should definitely be a single.
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Post by Envoirment on Feb 23, 2011 13:23:07 GMT -5
Itunes Update: Singles/Album Tracks Rolling in the Deep #10 & #34 Someone Like You #50 Set Fire To The Rain #79 Chasing Pavements #136 Make You Feel My Love #149 Turning Tables #177 Lovesong #197 Rumour Has It #198 Albums 21 #1 19 #13 Itunes Update: Singles/Album Tracks Rolling In The Deep #14 - The single version has been deleted. I'm guessing it was done to get the album version into the top 10. Someone Like You #29 Set Fire To The Rain #44 Chasing Pavements #105 Make You Feel My Love #112 Lovesong #120 Turning Tables #127 One And Only #138 Rumour Has It #144 Albums 21 #1 19 #7 Amazing. Hopefully 19 will make a reappearance in the top 20 of the billboard 200.
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Post by themagic on Feb 23, 2011 13:27:27 GMT -5
Itunes Update: Singles/Album Tracks Rolling in the Deep #10 & #34 Someone Like You #50 Set Fire To The Rain #79 Chasing Pavements #136 Make You Feel My Love #149 Turning Tables #177 Lovesong #197 Rumour Has It #198 Albums 21 #1 19 #13 Itunes Update: Singles/Album Tracks Rolling In The Deep #14 - The single version has been deleted. I'm guessing it was done to get the album version into the top 10. Someone Like You #29 Set Fire To The Rain #44 Chasing Pavements #105 Make You Feel My Love #112 Lovesong #120 Turning Tables #127 One And Only #138 Rumour Has It #144 Albums 21 #1 19 #7 Amazing. Hopefully 19 will make a reappearance in the top 20 of the billboard 200. That would be awesome
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Feb 23, 2011 14:07:50 GMT -5
I always notice that when the songs from a new album move up on the iTunes' charts it means the album its seeling. From the looks of it, the songs have been moving up the charts quite a bit. I hope she ends up higher then the projected sales. That would be even more awesome!
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Post by dadadawn on Feb 23, 2011 15:47:28 GMT -5
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Post by blue in moonlight on Feb 23, 2011 15:49:26 GMT -5
Adele’s sophomore XL/Columbia Records release, 21, is on target to debut at #1 next week with the year’s highest sales total, expected to be anywhere from 275-300k, and possibly even higher. Holy shit! *shaking and crying*
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Post by S_Bunny on Feb 23, 2011 15:50:43 GMT -5
Oh wow, I hope she passes 300k.
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Feb 23, 2011 16:03:01 GMT -5
I had a feeling this was going to happen. Everything was indicating she would sell more than the initial prediction. Great for her!
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Post by Active Aggressive on Feb 23, 2011 17:16:08 GMT -5
NO words for this album. I am literally speechless. Like, I don't even have cohesive thoughts at the moment. Her voice and raw expressions of emotion shake me to my core. Of course, my dumb ass waited til the album drops to try to get tix for her show in Boston. Silly me. SOLD OUT. I am so proud of this woman. I hope to see her one day.
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Post by dbhmr on Feb 23, 2011 17:19:18 GMT -5
This is so exciting for her. So well deserved. I can't get enough of this album.
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Post by Stephen on Feb 23, 2011 17:53:32 GMT -5
What a legend. Really.
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Post by CriminallySmooth on Feb 23, 2011 19:00:40 GMT -5
About to go pick this up! My first actual physical cd purchase since 2009
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Post by Caviar on Feb 23, 2011 20:46:50 GMT -5
Yassssss out today! I'm a little pist Amazon is charging the same price as iTunes. I may wait a couple more days and see if they drop the price. I lied. I just bought this and it's amazing. "Rolling In The Deep", "Set Fire To The Rain", and I'll Be Waiting" are amaaaaaazing. Like someone else said in another thread, "Rolling In The Deep is such a fresh breath of air considering the s**t that's out now.
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Post by bigb0882 on Feb 23, 2011 21:21:11 GMT -5
I hope Adele and her people can jump on this huge success and put out Set Fire to the Rain right away. Releasing her most radio friendly single right as she tops the charts would give it an even better chance at success.
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