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Post by DJ General on Nov 28, 2010 18:11:42 GMT -5
It was only 1 disc for the standard edition. plus there were new songs on it. 2m never knows what he is talking about.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2010 18:50:16 GMT -5
Nelly Furtado has had what...4 or 5 hits? That may be why this isn't selling. The price of a full disk or 2 for the deluxe edition is a lot of money for 4 songs. Quoting this again for those who didn't read all my posts Charging for the price of a full disk (STANDARD EDITION) or two CDs for the DELUXE EDITION is a lot for 4 or 5 hits This may be why it is not selling |
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Post by DJ General on Nov 28, 2010 19:12:04 GMT -5
The definition of a "hit" is different to everyone. Either way, the disc (not disk...) is full of "hits". It really is no different than many other people who have released this. They are also paying for 3 brand new songs.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2010 19:27:43 GMT -5
A "hit" for the purposes of this discussion would be a song that charts on the Hot 100. Since this forum is based on that, that would seem to be a good place to start. I count six tracks on the "greatest hits album" that charted at all Promiscuous, Nelly Furtado Featuring Timbaland 1 Say It Right, Nelly Furtado 1 Turn Off The Light, Nelly Furtado 5 I'm Like A Bird, Nelly Furtado 9 Maneater, Nelly Furtado 16 All Good Things (Come To An End), Nelly Furtado 86 Including "All Good Things" which charted at #86 There are 17 songs on the standard edition 11 songs of filler, 6 hits (really 5) Maybe that is why this album is not charting? In my opinion, a "greatest hits" album should have "hits" on it, if it is expected to sell. There are not enough recognizable songs to likely attract people in large numbers to spend 12 dollars (or whatever) on a "greatest hits" album Obviously something happened, it moved less than 2000 copies opening week, where other "hits" albums charted much higher. Just a theory..... If I "don't know what I am talking about" Got another explanation?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2010 19:31:24 GMT -5
It's not a greatest hits. It's a best of. It sounds stupid but there is a difference. She's not claiming to have had a lot of hits - you could release a best of without having released any singles at all. Best of implies they are her best songs quality wise, not success wise.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2010 19:33:41 GMT -5
It's not a greatest hits. It's a best of. It sounds stupid but there is a difference. She's not claiming to have had a lot of hits - you could release a best of without having released any singles at all. Best of implies they are her best songs quality wise, not success wise. Mark this one down I don't usually agree with one of your posts ;) Still doesn't change my point though One possible reason why this isn't selling well enough to chart is that there is a lack of recognizable songs on it. For a "best of" or a "greatest hits" the ones that sell well are loaded with recognizable songs. |
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Post by Choco on Nov 28, 2010 22:10:37 GMT -5
WOW, that's pretty low for someone who had a huge era with 'Loose' but it's no surprise either, since she has yet to promote something in the US since 'All Good Things'.
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Post by 3m3r7c on Nov 28, 2010 22:55:29 GMT -5
Soo....who has that full top 200 soundscan sales?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2010 23:08:00 GMT -5
Soo....who has that full top 200 soundscan sales? People in the music industry. If you know any that would share, let us know ;) |
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Post by grandelf on Nov 29, 2010 3:04:55 GMT -5
I count six tracks on the "greatest hits album" that charted at all Promiscuous, Nelly Furtado Featuring Timbaland 1 Say It Right, Nelly Furtado 1 Turn Off The Light, Nelly Furtado 5 I'm Like A Bird, Nelly Furtado 9 Maneater, Nelly Furtado 16 All Good Things (Come To An End), Nelly Furtado 86 At first I thought you forgot that "Do It" charted, but turns out it was me who forgot that it's not on the CD.  It's true a GH/Best of would need recognizable songs to sell, but I think the more important lesson here is that the "nobody cares about XY artist, but their fans buy everything s/he releases" notion is not as strong as some imply for other acts. I know it's a very different situation but I think last year Tina Turner's live album debuted with less than 3,000 copies sold, despite the successful tour and her legend status (which implies a bigger fanbase). Anyway, it's out today in the UK, we'll see if it cracks the top 100 (that would be ~2,000+ copies sold as well). |
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Post by Enigma. on Nov 29, 2010 5:28:10 GMT -5
Her biggest problem is that it's been over three years since her previous appearance on a big hit (Give It to Me).
No recent success -> people have forgotten her (except the fans obviously)
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Nov 29, 2010 9:21:28 GMT -5
Soo....who has that full top 200 soundscan sales? You are so annoying. |
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Dec 7, 2010 10:45:24 GMT -5
^WARNING everyone.
I was suspended for a week for this comment.
Sigh...
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Post by jj99$ - - LeLe on Dec 7, 2010 14:40:10 GMT -5
lol unnecessary me thinks.
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