theflying
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Post by theflying on Oct 17, 2022 15:40:44 GMT -5
4 studio albums, with a trajectory of 3x platinum to 1x platinum to non-certified to using a game that barely anyone plays anymore to promote a single off an album that will also likely be non-certified. Definition of sustainable: able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. Yup, seems Meghan's career sure has been sustainable! Grammys and hits just like Milli Vanilli because those things are true markers of a sustainable artist! 8 years of a career seems like 20 when you read it at a certain angle, I guess! Her diminishing rate of return is definitely because she is a woman and not because she just doesn't really have the interest of the GP anymore, but hey, a thread on Pulse should be evidence enough of a sustainable career! I definitely needed the amusement today, so I am grateful. I am going to revisit the incredible songwriting and vocals of M-Train today! Dude, this is NORMAL. There are *extraordinarily few* artists who maintain superstar status over several years. She reached the top of the music industry and still has a career 8 years later. You sound either young, or completely out of touch with reality. Even most *famous* musicians would kill for her level of success. And, just to clarify, I did not say her diminishing returns from the GP are because she was a woman. I specifically said what YOU said, and continue to say, are double-standards. Not every artist is literally Taylor Swift or Beyoncé. You REALLY needed that said to you?
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Post by theflying on Oct 17, 2022 15:47:17 GMT -5
While "No" did well, it seemed like her sound switch didn't fully translate with the GP. I also would just like to point out, there are several tells that this person is not being honest about them being a fan. You don’t come in to an artist’s thread, say you’re a fan, and then deride her in multiple ways like this, get the name of her second album wrong, not know she just had a top 15 single even though you just expressed incredulity if any song of hers would reach the top 20 on any format. I know it’s super *~*uncool and sucks~*~ to potentially think I have a point, but this person deserves the pushback they’re getting, and why don’t we focus on what they’re saying instead of being hung up on whether they fit your personal definition of sexism or trolling. You don’t think they are? Fine. But they certainly are not posting like they’re a fan. Edit: The person also decided to Like a post of mine in the very Hot AC radio thread (you know, the thread that the poster apparently was completely unaware of when saying she’d never have a top 20 single on any format again) for Takin It Back, when the post said that the song lost its bullet. He went out of his way to like an old, bad-news post about Meghan not doing well. Again, I know it would be ~*~the worst thing ever~*~ to maybe acknowledge I have a point, but generally, coming into an artist’s thread and deriding them while saying you’re a fan is a pretty consistent tactic of trolling. Anyway, I will back off, because I’ve made my points. No regrets for calling out what that poster was saying.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Oct 17, 2022 16:07:43 GMT -5
My name is No, my sign is No, you need to let it go, bb!
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Post by theflying on Oct 17, 2022 17:02:00 GMT -5
My name is No, my sign is No, you need to let it go, bb! Seems your name isn’t No. 🙂
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Post by Wave. on Oct 17, 2022 19:23:51 GMT -5
Moving on! You can always utilize the "Ignore" function 😁
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George
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Post by George on Oct 17, 2022 21:25:22 GMT -5
Looks like she may have an impending viral hit?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2022 21:58:21 GMT -5
I need this album already. I need fun bops in my life. Music has been so meh as of late, except for Beyonce and a few other albums.
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Post by Wave. on Oct 18, 2022 8:10:56 GMT -5
Looks like she may have an impending viral hit? She's using the right tools!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2022 9:07:54 GMT -5
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Post by George on Oct 18, 2022 18:25:13 GMT -5
More promo this week:
Plus she and Daryl did an episode of OVERNIGHT where they investigated the haunted Preston Castle:
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 22, 2022 12:02:24 GMT -5
She's so endearing. Her personality/vibe always seems really fun and genuine.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 22, 2022 12:09:36 GMT -5
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theflying
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Post by theflying on Oct 22, 2022 18:31:49 GMT -5
How did no one comment on this?
This is a REALLY strong album.
I kind of expected this to be worse than Treat Myself. It’s not. It’s stronger in every aspect.
This is her best album vocally, with her best writing, most artistic risks.
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Post by Caviar on Oct 22, 2022 21:09:29 GMT -5
Finally finished this. It's an ok pop album.
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Post by Ryan on Oct 23, 2022 10:06:56 GMT -5
Effortlessly went viral.
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Post by theflying on Oct 23, 2022 12:15:49 GMT -5
Good job to her team for that viral marketing 👏🏻👏🏻
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Oct 24, 2022 9:12:02 GMT -5
The album isn't bad at all. I think it probably should have been 13 tracks in stead of 16 because so many of the songs sound similar but its OK. Made You Look probably should have been the first single, or Mama Wanna Mambo, with a bilingual version.
What irks me about Meghan now is that she seems really desperate for manufactured viral content. I'm sure she and the label are well aware that the odds of her having another huge single is very low, and they should just accept that she's going to be an AC/HAC artist and lean into it.
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Post by Carlitoz on Oct 24, 2022 11:06:06 GMT -5
I'm almost done listening to the album. I've enjoyed very much. Her voice is in great shape and the songs are fun and happy. For sure an album to put you in a good mood. I didn't expect to listen to the whole album.
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Post by Carlitoz on Oct 24, 2022 11:06:51 GMT -5
But what is the target audience for any kind of airplay??
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 24, 2022 19:24:32 GMT -5
Gave the album one listen yesterday and I really enjoyed it. She brought some bops! She's really overhated despite consistently making some solid bangers throughout her career, and she's such a likable person imo.
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Post by Ryan on Oct 25, 2022 8:18:15 GMT -5
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Post by Taylor. on Oct 25, 2022 8:41:07 GMT -5
Beyond the song itself going viral, she's done a great job at building a following on TikTok. She's super active and jumps on trends quickly.
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Post by theflying on Oct 25, 2022 9:02:08 GMT -5
Oh man. Aside from “Bad For Me”, most of Carly Rae Jepsen’s album cuts have out streamed the album cuts from Takin It Back.
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Post by Ryan on Oct 26, 2022 8:14:37 GMT -5
And #4 on iTunes.
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 26, 2022 9:48:15 GMT -5
Album’s not currently projected to debut top-20 but her getting a viral streaming hit would still be a win.
Title: #1, 238k SPS (195k sales).
Thank You: #3, 107k SPS (84k sales).
TREAT MYSELF: #25, 23k SPS (12k sales).
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Post by Active Aggressive on Oct 26, 2022 10:42:46 GMT -5
Wow. What a smash!
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 28, 2022 20:43:12 GMT -5
Album’s not currently projected to debut top-20 but her getting a viral streaming hit would still be a win. Title: #1, 238k SPS (195k sales). Thank You: #3, 107k SPS (84k sales). TREAT MYSELF: #25, 23k SPS (12k sales). And now HITS has her debuting at #19 (one slot ahead of Carly) with 20k SPS (8k sales)! The final BB position may be slightly different but if MYL takes off, hopefully her streams will hold steady.
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Post by Ty on Oct 30, 2022 16:37:33 GMT -5
Takin' It Back Made You Look Lucky While You're Young Breezy Don't I Make It Look Easy Shook Sensitive
I was intrigued after seeing "Made You Look" going viral. The album sonically reminds me of Title and it's a successful remake of that era's magic. Especially in cuts like "Takin' It Back" and "Lucky". On the other hand, the mid-tempos/ballads are the weak links. "While You're Young" is the only one that stands out. I would cut 5-6 songs and make it a more compact project.
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 31, 2022 1:58:39 GMT -5
Sensitive Made You Look Takin' It Back Don’t I Make It Look Easy? Shook While You’re Young Dance About It
I agree that the ballads are the weak links but it’s a pleasant listen overall and I like that she was able to revisit her doo-wop sound without it becoming a cheap rehash of her debut; it really does sound Title evolved.
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Post by Dylan :) on Oct 31, 2022 15:09:32 GMT -5
Album’s not currently projected to debut top-20 but her getting a viral streaming hit would still be a win. Title: #1, 238k SPS (195k sales). Thank You: #3, 107k SPS (84k sales). TREAT MYSELF: #25, 23k SPS (12k sales).
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