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Post by Minor Scratch on Apr 8, 2005 17:45:36 GMT -5
I agree with the reviewer about the one-dimensional focus. He/she brings up a good point. Looking at the chart and the structure of Pop at the moment, this is probably the best time to release something new by the BSB, explaining the instant success of Incomplete.
To stretch his/her idea a bit farther, does anyone think dirrty Pop (actual Pop music) might be making a small comeback??
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Post by JayBoozer on Apr 8, 2005 18:18:36 GMT -5
Yeah I also think the reviewer is right. I mean Alicia Keys is the only one with a bullet in the top 10, radio is just looking for a song to send straight to #1, cause there hasn't really been any #1-worthy songs after Green Day and SUBG.
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Post by allow that on Apr 8, 2005 18:22:41 GMT -5
cause there hasn't really been any #1-worthy songs after Green Day and SUBG. There's been plenty. "Lonely No More" screams #1. So did "It's Like That." So does "Mr. Brightside." Radio would rather play crap though.
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Post by bluenote on Apr 8, 2005 18:25:20 GMT -5
Why didnt they just change the name to "backstreet"? they are too old to be called Boys. Anyway, this song is not bad at all. I was not interested in hearing it because I never liked them but i was bored so i decided to giveit a listen. This song sounds like alot of the pop/rock stuff on the pop format right now. So i dont know why people are acting like this is so bad or so much worst than alot of the other songs that sound very similar to this. Alot of people here praise songs that almost sound exactly like this LOL! Maybe because its Backstreet their stuff has to be different or that much better than everyon eelse on the format right now. I like this song but I'm not sure how this will do. If radio gives them a chance iI think they will do decently. Looks like I was correct.
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Post by gbaby on Apr 8, 2005 18:36:08 GMT -5
Umm, no it didn't. I think that song got more than it deserved.
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Post by LordEctar on Apr 8, 2005 18:48:42 GMT -5
I bet they kept the full "Backstreet Boys" name as to not be compared to when New Kids became "NKOTB" ;)
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Post by Libra on Apr 8, 2005 19:34:58 GMT -5
You know something, if this were to become a big hit, it would actually be remarkably similar to when Duran Duran made a comeback in 1993. It'd been almost four years since "All She Wants Is" petered out at #26 in early 1989, but they chose to lead The Wedding Album with the ballad "Ordinary World", and the result was their only more-than-one-week #1 to date. However, after second single "Come Undone" was also a hit, third single "Too Much Information" underperformed, and they haven't had a big Pop hit since. (Even though "What Happens Tomorrow" should be one... >:()
It's not a guarantee that this will be just as big of a hit, but I wouldn't be surprised. But if the example of Duran Duran is any indication, this renewed success won't last.[/font]
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Post by Live Your Life on Apr 8, 2005 19:48:29 GMT -5
You know something, if this were to become a big hit, it would actually be remarkably similar to when Duran Duran made a comeback in 1993. It'd been almost four years since "All She Wants Is" petered out at #26 in early 1989, but they chose to lead The Wedding Album with the ballad "Ordinary World", and the result was their only more-than-one-week #1 to date. However, after second single "Come Undone" was also a hit, third single "Too Much Information" underperformed, and they haven't had a big Pop hit since. (Even though "What Happens Tomorrow" should be one... >:()
It's not a guarantee that this will be just as big of a hit, but I wouldn't be surprised. But if the example of Duran Duran is any indication, this renewed success won't last. [/font][/quote] I think it'll be a hit...it's gaining so much.
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Post by hidizzyguy on Apr 8, 2005 20:41:06 GMT -5
it's #11 on itunes
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Post by britrocks16 on Apr 9, 2005 0:03:40 GMT -5
:o :o I really love this song right now I might just become a hardcore fan again
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Post by kellydicted on Apr 9, 2005 1:05:49 GMT -5
I might just become a hardcore fan again LOL!
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Post by johnm1120 on Apr 9, 2005 2:55:41 GMT -5
Umm, no it didn't. I think that song got more than it deserved. I couldn't agree more.
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Post by benmcd2000 on Apr 9, 2005 8:18:39 GMT -5
BACKSTREET BOYS Incomplete Producer(s): Dan Muckala Writer(s): D. Muckala, L. Robbins, J. Cates Publisher(s): various Label/Catalog Number: Jive/Zomba 69166 (CD promo) Source: Billboard Magazine Originally Reviewed: April 16, 2005 When one artist commands four songs in the top 10 of The Billboard Hot 100—here's looking at you, 50 Cent—perhaps there is no better signal that top 40 radio is potentially suffocating listeners with its one-dimensional focus. Poof: Here is an antidote. It's the return of the Backstreet Boys, and with a ballad at that. Pretty nervy, huh? Fortunately, "Incomplete," the quintet's launch single from new album "Never Gone" (due in June), is an emotion-packed, grown-up tome about relationship struggle and strife, something that the Boys' original audience—who are all probably licensed drivers by now—may be able to relate to. Vocally, BSB aim for a more organic edge, though for better or worse, the act sounds an awful lot like Blessid Union of Souls or Bryan Adams here. The time has come for spring cleaning, and this song suits the airwaves like crisp white sheets.—CT This is one of the best reviews I have seen from Chuck in a while. BRAVO! This song has quickly become one of my favorites right now....I wasn't sure at first, but after hearing it on the radio a few times, I am convinced it's a smash!
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Post by Samborulz on Apr 9, 2005 16:17:46 GMT -5
I think people have to remember, songs that come out of the gate with huge gains hardly ever peak that high.
Examples:
Lonley No More - Had gains in the quadruple digits, didnt make Top 10
Its Like That - Same Deal
Car Wash - Had huge gains as well, but I dont think this even made Top 20?
So I think in about a week or so, we'll see if this song will actually be a hit.
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Post by Minor Scratch on Apr 9, 2005 17:46:03 GMT -5
I don't think LNM and ILT had quadruple digit bullets. This is blowing up faster than those songs. Its just the sudden race up the charts from a group that everyone thought was done that's shocking ppl. That's about it.
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Post by Libra on Apr 9, 2005 17:56:30 GMT -5
I don't think LNM and ILT had quadruple digit bullets. This is blowing up faster than those songs. Its just the sudden race up the charts from a group that everyone thought was done that's shocking ppl. That's about it. I don't know about It's Like That, but Lonely No More did just after debuting on the chart. I think Natalie's Goin' Crazy also reached +1000 at some point.
Two more examples of non-top 10s to reach +1000 are Me Against the Music and American Life.[/font]
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Apr 9, 2005 20:57:58 GMT -5
Yep-its almost common for certain songs to explode quickly and then somehow miss top 10 (or even top 20? I know some have blown up and nearly missed it) I knew BSB would blow up fast and get tons of hype spins. Their challenge is continuing to get played when the hype/novelty dies enough to go top 10 and have some longevity. A Britney is very possible here. (Massive gains, fly top 20, then die and collapse)
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Post by Alex on Apr 9, 2005 21:29:52 GMT -5
Yep-its almost common for certain songs to explode quickly and then somehow miss top 10 (or even top 20? I know some have blown up and nearly missed it) I knew BSB would blow up fast and get tons of hype spins. Their challenge is continuing to get played when the hype/novelty dies enough to go top 10 and have some longevity. A Britney is very possible here. (Massive gains, fly top 20, then die and collapse) Pull a Britney? I thought TOXIC went #1 and Everytime hit #4 on the Pop charts and even made it to recurrent status. Maybe I'm just imagining things.
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Apr 9, 2005 21:32:19 GMT -5
Pull a Britney? I thought TOXIC went #1 and Everytime hit #4 on the Pop charts and even made it to recurrent status. Maybe I'm just imagining things. Please point where I said that every single Britney song did that? Can you please show me that? If not, shut up.
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Post by LordEctar on Apr 9, 2005 22:20:41 GMT -5
Pull a Britney? I thought TOXIC went #1 and Everytime hit #4 on the Pop charts and even made it to recurrent status. Maybe I'm just imagining things. They didn't say anything about Toxic. Pulling a Britney is more like Slave, MATM, Prerogative...
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Apr 9, 2005 22:31:17 GMT -5
They didn't say anything about Toxic. Pulling a Britney is more like Slave, MATM, Prerogative... Thanks for understanding what I meant :) Getting back on subject...I wonder how much the cd will sell? Its a wild card for me right now.
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Post by Dan G. on Apr 10, 2005 23:03:55 GMT -5
In CHR/Pop audience impressions, it debuts at #25 (eight spots higher than in total spins).
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Post by gbaby on Apr 11, 2005 20:39:37 GMT -5
#1 on Z100's Interactive 9 at 9! The DJ said 'again, for eight or nine nights straight!'
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Post by [upsilon]™ on Apr 11, 2005 21:47:12 GMT -5
#1 on Z100's Interactive 9 at 9! The DJ said 'again, for eight or nine nights straight!' Yep, yep, yep. Been there for a while now. Good for them, since this song is pretty good.
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Post by Rob64 on Apr 12, 2005 9:15:32 GMT -5
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Post by bks on Apr 13, 2005 7:25:25 GMT -5
On Hot Digital Songs, debuts at No. 30 w/ 10,564 sold.
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Post by friend on Apr 13, 2005 11:56:24 GMT -5
Dude, My Prerogative didn't even make top 20 at Pop...big flop. Where did Slave peak? I thought number 12 or 13...but the song did well at Rhythmic...I think top 20 there.
As for this BSB song...it's alright. I say top 15 and then a quick fall. But how will their album do? I say 250k opening week...grand total possibly passing the 1 million mark. But nothing more.
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Post by smack on Apr 13, 2005 12:30:23 GMT -5
I'm predicting top 10, particularly on billboards new pop 100, due to single sales helping. Album...#1, 400,00+ first week. 2-3M sold this year. 1 week at #1, then about 6 in top 10. As for this BSB song...it's alright. I say top 15 and then a quick fall. But how will their album do? I say 250k opening week...grand total possibly passing the 1 million mark. But nothing more.
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Apr 13, 2005 13:20:35 GMT -5
Slave peaked at 17 or 18 on pop I'm predicting top 10, particularly on billboards new pop 100, due to single sales helping. Album...#1, 400,00+ first week. 2-3M sold this year. 1 week at #1, then about 6 in top 10. Agreed
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Post by KikiMets on Apr 13, 2005 21:25:11 GMT -5
Most added with 115 adds :o
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