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Post by grandelf on Aug 2, 2014 3:35:03 GMT -5
^But how many albums are selling "well" these days? MDNA was labeled as a disappointment because it only broke 500k but I think if her next album breaks 500k it will be considered good. Yet in the grand scheme of things selling 500k albums is barely notable, when she used to sell multi-platinum albums. Not to mention that in the past one and a half year most solo female albums disappointed in terms of commercial performance so I don't see why it's Madonna who's supposed to change that when she stopped being a dominant chart force long ago.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Aug 2, 2014 5:38:52 GMT -5
MDNA also was considered a disappointment because of its to-date total, roughly 67% of that was in the first week. Had there not been an album/concert promotion like it had, it probably would have opened a bit lower (maybe 225K-250K), and possibly ended up with the same amount. Tough to do what-if with that kind of scenario, though. Granted, selling a bit less than 50% of your overall total in the first week ain't great, either, but...
I'd also love a no-features lead single, but Madonna seems intent on guaranteeing at least some level of interest for the lead single- and she may not feel that she alone- no matter how good a track- is enough (at least for the USA).
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Post by Dammn Baby on Aug 2, 2014 6:21:58 GMT -5
She'd be better off making a damn good album than pandering for a hit that isn't going to translate into sales, anyway. I hope she forgets about US radio and focuses on her global fan base.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Aug 2, 2014 7:00:21 GMT -5
I'm sure her lead single will do well on streaming, since it's eating up the sales market.
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Post by K. on Aug 2, 2014 7:27:32 GMT -5
I hope she does something a little more mature this time. Ray of Light is like a decade more mature than her past two LPs, and it was a released a decade before those two.
I'm exaggerating a little bit -- MDNA was for the most part fine -- but still....
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Post by grandelf on Aug 2, 2014 7:58:55 GMT -5
She'd be better off making a damn good album than pandering for a hit that isn't going to translate into sales, anyway. I hope she forgets about US radio and focuses on her global fan base. And yet Girl Gone Wild was not a hit anywhere either... If her new single contains a guest act, it'll do well on streaming, otherwise no.
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Post by floridagrl on Aug 2, 2014 8:34:53 GMT -5
I am looking forward for some new Madonna music because she is my favorite female artist. I am looking forward to her tour because she is spectacular at performing, second to none. Her pocketbook is no concern of mine. I concentrate on my own monies.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Aug 2, 2014 8:57:26 GMT -5
^Oh, absolutely. The woman isn't hurting for funds.
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Post by kmbgs on Aug 2, 2014 10:00:31 GMT -5
Yeah I have never seen Madonna on tour but (largely because I was in college/law school the past few ones, and I had no money lmao) this next one I will not miss.
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Post by Juanca on Aug 2, 2014 10:21:30 GMT -5
I'd also like M to put more attention to her videos. She has a great videography and I would say her XX century videos are pretty much flawless... But after Hung Up she hasn't done a good job. Videos like Get Together, Jump, Give it 2 me, Miles away, Turn on the radio, even GMAYL are pretty forgettable and non eventful. The only decent ones to me were 4M, GGW and to a degree Sorry. She can do MUCH better! Same for remixes and radio edits. I mean, the radio edit of HU was AWFUL same for GI2M keeping the stupid bridge I want a real flawless era. Even if she doesn't get major mainstream, she should give her all and play her A game: good image, covers, mixes, award performances, videos, remixes, lyrics. She's more than capable! And she seems inspired and with lots of things to say. Channel that through your album and era, Madge!! We are waiting :)
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Post by HolidayGuy on Aug 2, 2014 11:48:23 GMT -5
It seems she puts more effort into the tour backdrop videos in recent years.
Didn't care much for 'Sorry"; I'd rate GMAYL video a bit higher than that one. But, otherwise, I agree. :) Even 4M isn't a patch on her best clips.
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Post by Juanca on Aug 2, 2014 14:09:38 GMT -5
Yeah, I qualified GMAYL low because it was a first single, and even in this century her videos for first singles showed more effort than G... Not a bad video in general but pales even in comparison with 4M
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Post by Dammn Baby on Aug 2, 2014 14:11:32 GMT -5
She'd be better off making a damn good album than pandering for a hit that isn't going to translate into sales, anyway. I hope she forgets about US radio and focuses on her global fan base. And yet Girl Gone Wild was not a hit anywhere either... Yeah - because it was average and forgettable (and it sounded a tad desperate). Anyway, she doesn't need hits to sell albums if she can pull something as strong as Confessions together.
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Post by seaguy27 on Aug 2, 2014 14:20:09 GMT -5
^But how many albums are selling "well" these days? MDNA was labeled as a disappointment because it only broke 500k but I think if her next album breaks 500k it will be considered good. Yet in the grand scheme of things selling 500k albums is barely notable, when she used to sell multi-platinum albums. Not to mention that in the past one and a half year most solo female albums disappointed in terms of commercial performance so I don't see why it's Madonna who's supposed to change that when she stopped being a dominant chart force long ago. 500K in the current climate of album sales is not what it was 10 years ago. You have current artist with big hit singles not getting to 500k.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Aug 2, 2014 15:06:43 GMT -5
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Post by floridagrl on Aug 2, 2014 17:33:16 GMT -5
pardon my ignorance, I had no idea google play sold music. I go to that site to purchase apps. That is amazing The Queen is selling there. My first B-day present! Yaaaasssssssssss bitch!! #livingforversace So gorgeous. Happy early birthday, La Ciccone!!
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Post by superbu on Aug 3, 2014 15:51:47 GMT -5
I hope she does something a little more mature this time. Ray of Light is like a decade more mature than her past two LPs, and it was a released a decade before those two. YES. She has been dumbing down her lyrics for the past ten years for some reason.
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Post by xxzion72xx on Aug 3, 2014 18:53:55 GMT -5
For any of those that are talking about any kind of radio or promo single ... Let's get things straight first... Madonna is the 2nd most successful artist in the history of the Hot 100 ... With the Beatles being at #1.... The closest artist that is current or present is Mariah at # 5..or the hottest artist going on now Beyoncé is at I think was around 46 or so. I bring this up only because the last thing in the world Madonna cares about is getting a hit on the hot 100 she will release a single only to promote and to take advantage of the album sales she can care less whether that song Peaks at number 50 on the hot 100 or go's to number one which it most likely will not .... The days of Madonna worrying about and having a commercial hit single have been long gone since the days of American life... I just wish some of us would just accept it and finally move on.... She will go down as the most successful female and highest selling female artist of all time whether this album is a Ray of Light or an American life .,.and nothing will change that.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Aug 3, 2014 20:05:14 GMT -5
Yes, but at the same time, I hope she tries to create a WW anthem for the lead.
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Post by floridagrl on Aug 3, 2014 21:24:24 GMT -5
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Aug 3, 2014 22:31:55 GMT -5
I agree with SPREE. I think she wants to let the world know what she wants to say about this crazy world through song.
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Post by xxzion72xx on Aug 4, 2014 0:04:30 GMT -5
Yes, but at the same time, I hope she tries to create a WW anthem for the lead. I agree with you totally 100% and I'm sure she will Spree... That's almost a given...I'm sure she will promote a first single will a bang and give her nation of fans something to remember ...But I'm just saying that it will all be directed to increase her album sales... listen I'm just saying that any artist of any age and I'm talking from Barbra Streisand to Tony Bennett can still come out with a great great song it has nothing to do with their age ...it's just that the state of American radio is so sad today that they would rather play Rihanna or Selena Gomez farting in the bathroom then playing a great song.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Aug 4, 2014 0:08:21 GMT -5
Yes, but at the same time, I hope she tries to create a WW anthem for the lead. And I'm sure she will Spree... That's almost a given...I'm sure she will promote a first single will a bang and all... But I'm just saying that it will all be directed to increase her album sales... listen I'm just saying that any artist of any age and I'm talking from Barbra Streisand to Tony Bennett can still come out with a great great song it has nothing to do with their age it's just that the state of American radio is so sad today that they would rather play Rihanna or Selena Gomez farting in the bathroom then playing a great song. But what song are you talking about? Surely any "great" song would find it's way on YouTube, go viral potentially, and then be picked up. "Gang Bang" could've been it.
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Post by xxzion72xx on Aug 4, 2014 0:12:03 GMT -5
I totally agree as a one said I think Masterpiece should have been promoted as the first single and Gang Bang as the second there you would've had two strong singles supporting the album but as we know sometimes her team around her makes very bad decisions. .... It's sad to say but I think the single choices was so bad that basically her whole album sales were based mostly on that Super Bowl performance.
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Post by floridagrl on Aug 4, 2014 6:56:27 GMT -5
"#baguette #gluten #france" -Madonna Looks yummy. Someone make the coffee! ;)
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Aug 4, 2014 7:30:32 GMT -5
Those are delish. That + chocolate Nutella <3
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Post by August on Aug 4, 2014 7:40:14 GMT -5
its a french baguette hashtag.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Aug 4, 2014 8:25:33 GMT -5
xxzion- Rihanna was at No. 15 on the top 100 Hot 100 acts list last year. And she's only going to move on up.
I wouldn't say the last thing she cares about is getting a hit on the Hot 100- if that's true, her lead single will be just Madonna and no one else. She likely cares at least for the lead single. to increase awareness and hit potential.
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Post by xxzion72xx on Aug 4, 2014 11:23:49 GMT -5
I did notice Rihanna at number 15 Holiday, but granted even though her career has shot out of the Canon ... It will be hard for her to sustain this kind of pace over a long period of time. We live today into much of a love hate relationship with artist that are just coming out or have been out in the past 10 years ..prime example is Lady Gaga who sales have dropped off dramatically from her superstardom of a few years ago. I would say Rihanna would have a chance if she had Beyoncé's mind power but she clearly does not and probably's not even close. Even though I think she does have a chance of possibly breaking Madonna's top 10 record on the hot 100 ....chances of her surpassing Madonna on that list is unlikely because as you go up the list like in any record list.... It gets much much tougher.
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Post by floridagrl on Aug 4, 2014 17:15:39 GMT -5
"#macarons #moregluten #saltycaramel #yum #france" -Madonna Boy, she is really indulging in some tasty French treats. Glad she's enjoying life.
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