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Post by Dylan :) on Dec 28, 2022 11:14:02 GMT -5
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Post by imbuemyblue on Dec 30, 2022 16:43:19 GMT -5
'Midnights' misses out on being the biggest seller of 2022 by 98K copies, finishing with 3.3 million for the year. Just insane.
'Folklore' will cross 4 million next week, making Taylor the first (female only?) artist to have 8 consecutive albums at that level ('Lover' is eligible but not certified and 'Reputation' is eligible for 5x yet only at 3x level). 'Red TV' and 'Evermore' are now eligible for double platinum status.
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Post by Dylan :) on Dec 31, 2022 15:27:53 GMT -5
This was already discussed here the other day, but it’s crazy how she manages to keep re-peaking
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2022 16:17:57 GMT -5
1989 is such a monster. Easily the biggest pop album of the 2010s (this doesn't include Bad Blood remix or the TV's either btw) Shoutout to folklore and lover as well. Both standing the test of time and showing insane longevity
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Post by taylor on Dec 31, 2022 19:44:39 GMT -5
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Post by ificanthaveyou on Jan 1, 2023 2:37:15 GMT -5
'Midnights' misses out on being the biggest seller of 2022 by 98K copies, finishing with 3.3 million for the year. Just insane. 'Folklore' will cross 4 million next week, making Taylor the first (female only?) artist to have 8 consecutive albums at that level ('Lover' is eligible but not certified and 'Reputation' is eligible for 5x yet only at 3x level). 'Red TV' and 'Evermore' are now eligible for double platinum status. Easily could have gotten it with a 3AM vinyl release. I wonder if those are still in production…
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Post by born on Jan 5, 2023 12:23:11 GMT -5
If you thought she would stop, you thought wrong. Four alternate digital versions of the album are available on her website now, each containing a 'Behind the Song' audio for an album track.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Jan 5, 2023 12:33:49 GMT -5
And I bought all 4.
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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Jan 5, 2023 12:43:13 GMT -5
Oh boy just what everyone wanted, a breakdown on how Karma was made! We deserved a behind the song for You're On Your Own, Kid or Snow On The Beach instead smh.
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Post by kimberly on Jan 5, 2023 13:14:15 GMT -5
Oh boy just what everyone wanted, a breakdown on how Karma was made! We deserved a behind the song for You're On Your Own, Kid or Snow On The Beach instead smh. here you go:
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Post by nightshade on Jan 5, 2023 14:35:19 GMT -5
Oh boy just what everyone wanted, a breakdown on how Karma was made! We deserved a behind the song for You're On Your Own, Kid or Snow On The Beach instead smh. I’d rather hear about Karma than AH or Bejeweled
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Post by Taylor. on Jan 5, 2023 14:36:28 GMT -5
Oh boy just what everyone wanted, a breakdown on how Karma was made! We deserved a behind the song for You're On Your Own, Kid or Snow On The Beach instead smh. I’m sure those are coming next week, lol.
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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Jan 5, 2023 14:56:25 GMT -5
Oh boy just what everyone wanted, a breakdown on how Karma was made! We deserved a behind the song for You're On Your Own, Kid or Snow On The Beach instead smh. I’d rather hear about Karma than AH or Bejeweled Fair tbh, she did pick a pretty weak selection. I'd have swapped those for maybe Question...? and Maroon.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Jan 5, 2023 16:50:56 GMT -5
Oh boy just what everyone wanted, a breakdown on how Karma was made! We deserved a behind the song for You're On Your Own, Kid or Snow On The Beach instead smh. here you go: The way that poor man just had to graciously take that L like that omggggg.
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Post by kimberly on Jan 5, 2023 17:05:15 GMT -5
apparently the "behind-the-song" material for these digital releases is recycled from her album release day content she gave to iHeart Radio.
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Post by taylor on Jan 5, 2023 17:13:01 GMT -5
^ lol glad i checked this thread before blowing the money (those covers were luring me)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2023 18:07:30 GMT -5
I wonder why we haven’t gotten the “Chapters” playlists on streaming yet? I think we had them by now for the last four albums.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2023 20:37:12 GMT -5
Nicole Scherzinger is amazing. Honestly such a camera and attention whore when singing I love her. <3 Queen Behaviour <3
So Taylor is scheming again to get another week at #1? I would bet my bus pass she lurks here on Pulse. Girl is too chart thirsty not to know about this little corner of the internet.
I bet the numbers are close that her team think she can squeeze out another win.
Whats next the noon edition of midnights with a sunny pastel colour scheme and a second disc with dance remixes of all the tracks? Get your noon edition Of Midnights on vinyl with a limited edition sunny yellow vinyls!!!
This is now getting cringe for me and I say this as someone who has streamed Midnights more than a single person ever should who is not insane. Let sza have her moment in the sun. Like girl come on.
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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Jan 5, 2023 21:09:45 GMT -5
SZA just released a digital only version of SOS with PSA and an extended version of Open Arms, they are FIGHTING for that #1 this week!
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Post by Active Aggressive on Jan 5, 2023 22:18:42 GMT -5
SZA just released a digital only version of SOS with PSA and an extended version of Open Arms, they are FIGHTING for that #1 this week! LOL. If SZA REALLY wanted to win this battle, she would release physical versions of SOS as well instead of more digital versions.
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Post by born on Jan 6, 2023 5:00:51 GMT -5
I keep thinking about it and I can’t help but be disappointed. That’s the most shameless money grab I’ve seen in music lately. She’s essentially charging $20 for 2 minutes worth of song descriptions that we’ve already heard before. I wish she’d put out the demo versions/original voice memos like she did in her 2010-2014 albums (and Lover).
She’s still my favorite person in the world, and I was no stranger to her marketing tactics but I feel like she’s doing too much this era.
Let SZA have another week at #1, what’s the harm in that? Midnights is such a strong seller still and I’m sure it’ll remain stable pretty much the entire year. Same thing with “Anti-Hero”. The song had super strong numbers to begin with, and didn’t need 6 remixes to get a couple more weeks at #1 on paper.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2023 12:02:13 GMT -5
SZA just released a digital only version of SOS with PSA and an extended version of Open Arms, they are FIGHTING for that #1 this week! LOL. If SZA REALLY wanted to win this battle, she would release physical versions of SOS as well instead of more digital versions. I don't think is that simple. Physical copies have to be made. I'm assuming her label expected a a certain number of weeks on top with SEA units only and then would release the physical copies to remain at #1
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Post by Dylan :) on Jan 6, 2023 21:42:52 GMT -5
I finally heard Hits Different and it is SO good! Possibly the best song on the album behind The Great War. The only thing, though, is that I can’t imagine it fitting in with the theme of the album. I still hope it gets an official release eventually
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2023 22:27:43 GMT -5
I still haven't heard Hits Different. I wonder how many MORE songs she has in her vault for Midnights. Like damn does she write and produce a song or two per day with Jack? She really loves writing songs it's like an addiction at this point for her. I wonder if she ever sleeps at this point. Blink twice for help Taylor lol
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Post by Marooned@Midnight on Jan 7, 2023 22:06:56 GMT -5
Ok, so tell me we are going to get a televised performance from this album at some point. SNL, Grammy’s, ANYTHING…I just want these songs to get the 1989/Reputation/Lover treatment. Even Folklore/Evermore got live performances.
Yes, I know it doesn’t NEED it to sell. But I know the fans would appreciate it.
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Post by rnb on Jan 7, 2023 23:59:29 GMT -5
we need a grammy performance!
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Post by Joe1240 on Jan 8, 2023 3:12:53 GMT -5
There also the Brit Awards coming up, hopefully Taylor debuts it there.
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Post by ificanthaveyou on Jan 8, 2023 5:35:55 GMT -5
Ok, so tell me we are going to get a televised performance from this album at some point. SNL, Grammy’s, ANYTHING…I just want these songs to get the 1989/Reputation/Lover treatment. Even Folklore/Evermore got live performances. Yes, I know it doesn’t NEED it to sell. But I know the fans would appreciate it. I feel like we’ll get a media blitz tour when Lavender Haze MV is released. A few late night talk shows, SNL, and LH remixes at the very least. Taylor knows the recipe for a BB100 #1 now and she’s not afraid to use it 😂
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Post by imbuemyblue on Jan 8, 2023 9:03:16 GMT -5
I feel like there's no way we don't get a Grammys performance.
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Post by Eloqueen™ on Jan 8, 2023 16:54:32 GMT -5
Another near 120k this week! At this rate Midnights is gonna sail past 4 million domestically in a month and change. Honestly, who else? lol
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