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Post by Cerbius on Oct 28, 2010 12:53:51 GMT -5
To date in the UK:
Taylor Swift - Fearless 386,795
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Post by r.enato on Oct 28, 2010 13:09:29 GMT -5
Back To December <3.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 28, 2010 13:49:14 GMT -5
I just purchased Speak Now at our local Walmart (southern state after all). - I was kinda surprised it was $14.
- The artwork looks so much better in person (I love that the title is raised on the cover).
- I never noticed the "painted" effect before.
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Post by fridayteenage on Oct 28, 2010 14:59:52 GMT -5
My current guess is that she'll have 5 T40 debuts next week but all these new releases may muck things up.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 28, 2010 15:00:50 GMT -5
I bought a physical copy of Speak Now off amazon. I want her to cross that million mark. Also, Target is making a digital copy of the Deluxe Edition available, via: www.scattertunes.com/target/You can also buy the extra songs only. I bought "If This Was A Movie" since it's my favorite :)
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Post by johnm1120 on Oct 28, 2010 15:49:20 GMT -5
Got this today. Hopefully will get my take on it soon.
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Post by fridayteenage on Oct 28, 2010 16:45:54 GMT -5
Hmm, the bonus tracks being available solo may give them some small sales that could reduce their chances of hitting T40 on H100 if/when they're released to iTunes. Yes I'm obsessed with that. Partially because based on the last era, follow-up singles will mostly be songs that hit T40 during their first digital week so there won't be many newly T40 songs after next week from Speak Now.
Also I've seen performances now of: 1. "Mine" 3:50 2. "Sparks Fly" 4:20 3. "Back to December" 4:53 4. "Speak Now" 4:00 7. "The Story of Us" 4:25 9. "Enchanted" 5:52 11. "Innocent" 5:02
That's it so far, right? Out of the rest in order I want to see perfs of: Dear John, Better than Revenge, Haunted, Mean, Last Kiss, Long Live, Never Grow Up. I wonder if she'll perform the bonus tracks...also, when she'll be in the Bay Area so I can see her live and, like, scream a lot.
With Fearless original album tracks, iTunes peak was about a fourth of the H100 debut. So perhaps Sparks T10, Innocent T20, Story/John 20's, Revenge T40.
Re-release tracking: Taylor start of Day 2: 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 14 3: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 11 4: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16 5: 2, 10, 13, 17, 18, 20 6: 5, 14, 17, 25, 29, 32 7: 8, 14, 19, 25, 28, 30 [H100 10, 19, 22, 26, 30, 34]
So the songs did slightly worse than their iTunes position at the end of tracking. The extra day might help a bit, but then the 1 other big debut vs. 5 or so will hurt a bit.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 28, 2010 19:10:45 GMT -5
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Post by Rurry on Oct 28, 2010 19:11:35 GMT -5
BOO, I liked the 80s. Stupid Slant Magazine and the permanently fixated bug up their butts. >:(
A 77 is still fantastic though.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 28, 2010 19:18:24 GMT -5
BOO, I liked the 80s. Stupid Slant Magazine and the permanently fixated bug up their butts. >:( A 77 is still fantastic though. It's quite odd; they've ignored positive reviews from a few more prominent sources to go with some random "Dot Music" review (which is what brought the average down into the seventies most likely). Either way, it's still an improvement over her last album (which was already really well-received critically).
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Post by Rurry on Oct 28, 2010 19:23:38 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't really understand Metacritic's choice in reviews they use. It's quite random.
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Post by passionformusic on Oct 28, 2010 19:41:23 GMT -5
It`s a good they have not included really bad ones there...i have seen some. Then again there are 5 stars ones too.
Call me dumb people, but i had no idea that Carrie Underwood fans hate Taylor Swift so much. That was really shocking to read. Just surfed the reviews for "Speak Now" and wondered to their site. Practically every bad comment or review on "Speak Now" leads to this place. Like the ones on the Rolling Stones site. Plus they had a huge problem with the fact that some country radio man decided to stick up to Taylor, because he had heard many hate comments towards her.
Chill. Goddamn.
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Post by JamaicaFunk² on Oct 28, 2010 20:00:19 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't really understand Metacritic's choice in reviews they use. It's quite random. Nor exactly how they come up with a number. EW gave the album a B+... yet on metacritic, that equals an 83.
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Post by music2011 on Oct 28, 2010 21:18:25 GMT -5
When are they gonna announce the 2nd single? I cannot wait!!! Hopefully in 2 weeks since Mine is gonna peak by then on country.
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Post by like2throw on Oct 28, 2010 21:23:38 GMT -5
It`s a good they have not included really bad ones there...i have seen some. Then again there are 5 stars ones too. Call me dumb people, but i had no idea that Carrie Underwood fans hate Taylor Swift so much. That was really shocking to read. Just surfed the reviews for "Speak Now" and wondered to their site. Practically every bad comment or review on "Speak Now" leads to this place. Like the ones on the Rolling Stones site. Plus they had a huge problem with the fact that some country radio man decided to stick up to Taylor, because he had heard many hate comments towards her. Chill. Goddamn. the bigger you are, the more haters you get.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 28, 2010 22:44:10 GMT -5
Carrie Underwood fans don't hate Taylor Swift. SOME Carrie Underwood fans hate Taylor Swift. There is a massive difference. The first statement includes me, which would make it untrue, because I like Taylor. The second statement could or could not include me which makes it better. The hostility remains because while Taylor is having this massive crossover appeal, Carrie only got a touch of it before she backed out voluntarily. There is also the whole "thunder-stealing" thing that occurred in 2009, but now Miranda and Lady Antebellum took that over so... Among many other things, but those seem to be the big two. Then there is also the Vocals....
Anyway, people shouldn't generalize entire fan bases like that because it's offensive and inaccurate. I, a MASSIVE, DIEHARD, NEVER ENDING Carrie Underwood fan, DO NOT hate Taylor Swift. Therefore the statement "Carrie Underwood fans hate Taylor Swift," is just plain incorrect.
Moving on, I think 1 million is going to happen!!! So exciting!
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Oct 28, 2010 22:57:19 GMT -5
Taylor Swift Shoots New 'Haunted' Video Promo at Universal StudiosOctober 28, 2010 Taylor Swift celebrated Halloween early by filming a video promo for her new song, "Haunted," at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights. The country songstress, wearing a sweater, leggings and black riding boots, joined her band as they ventured through creepy settings like the Bates house from 'Psycho.' The premise of the promo, which will air during NBC's Thanksgiving special, is that Taylor doesn't like being scared but is visiting a scary theme park attraction. Taylor tweeted Thursday, "My band and I just walked through a haunted house where men in masks were running after us with chainsaws. I ended up cowering in the corner, out of breath and asking 'WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?!?!' No answers from the men with the chainsaws." www.etonline.com/news/102306_Taylor_Swift_Shoots_New_Haunted_Video_Promo_at_Universal_Studios/index.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=DTN+Hollywood:
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Oct 28, 2010 22:57:35 GMT -5
The fact of the matter is that, simply put, a lot of people do not like it when their favorite star doesn't burn the brightest and in return despise competing artists who dim their favorite's shine. It's a quite ridiculous/immature mentality to have, but it doesn't stop a good portion of people from having it. However, I don't think this is exclusive to any one fan-base; every group of fans has a portion of overzealous loons. Taylor Swift Shoots New 'Haunted' Video Promo at Universal StudiosOctober 28, 2010 Taylor Swift celebrated Halloween early by filming a video promo for her new song, "Haunted," at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights. The country songstress, wearing a sweater, leggings and black riding boots, joined her band as they ventured through creepy settings like the Bates house from 'Psycho.' The premise of the promo, which will air during NBC's Thanksgiving special, is that Taylor doesn't like being scared but is visiting a scary theme park attraction. Taylor tweeted Thursday, "My band and I just walked through a haunted house where men in masks were running after us with chainsaws. I ended up cowering in the corner, out of breath and asking 'WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?!?!' No answers from the men with the chainsaws." www.etonline.com/news/102306_Taylor_Swift_Shoots_New_Haunted_Video_Promo_at_Universal_Studios/index.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=DTN+Hollywood: Sounds interesting!
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Post by music2011 on Oct 28, 2010 23:12:15 GMT -5
Taylor Swift Shoots New 'Haunted' Video Promo at Universal StudiosOctober 28, 2010 Taylor Swift celebrated Halloween early by filming a video promo for her new song, "Haunted," at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights. The country songstress, wearing a sweater, leggings and black riding boots, joined her band as they ventured through creepy settings like the Bates house from 'Psycho.' The premise of the promo, which will air during NBC's Thanksgiving special, is that Taylor doesn't like being scared but is visiting a scary theme park attraction. Taylor tweeted Thursday, "My band and I just walked through a haunted house where men in masks were running after us with chainsaws. I ended up cowering in the corner, out of breath and asking 'WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?!?!' No answers from the men with the chainsaws." www.etonline.com/news/102306_Taylor_Swift_Shoots_New_Haunted_Video_Promo_at_Universal_Studios/index.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=DTN+Hollywood: NOOOO!!! It seems like it won't be a single. :'(
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Post by jumpupandburst on Oct 28, 2010 23:41:07 GMT -5
...Anyway, people shouldn't generalize entire fan bases like that because it's offensive and inaccurate. I, a MASSIVE, DIEHARD, NEVER ENDING Carrie Underwood fan, DO NOT hate Taylor Swift. Therefore the statement "Carrie Underwood fans hate Taylor Swift," is just plain incorrect... i think there are haters in every fan base because they want their idol to be at the top...and that can't happen to every singer. so either they take their contempt on someone successful like taylor...or they appreciate the competition and variety. but of course, carrie's fanbase is being singled out because she is an artist who competes for the same awards and they are both in the same genre style....well maybe not moving forward. I really want to know the 2nd plug too!!! hope it's a dandy...(it probably will be) =]
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Post by music2011 on Oct 29, 2010 0:00:13 GMT -5
Who agrees with me if this album is gonna win Album of the Year at Grammys 2012? :o
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Post by nighttime on Oct 29, 2010 0:16:59 GMT -5
Who agrees with me if this album is gonna win Album of the Year at Grammys 2012? :o hopefully
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Post by jumpupandburst on Oct 29, 2010 1:52:31 GMT -5
^^ + ^ me three
but it really depends on her competition.....she should get at least a nomination. and this is a better overall album than fearless...so...*fingers crossed*
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Post by survivor020034 on Oct 29, 2010 2:01:10 GMT -5
has anyone heard of any midweek sales of this album yet? I would be interested in seeing some numbers!?! If that is even possible!
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Post by justlurkingaround on Oct 29, 2010 4:40:14 GMT -5
Call me dumb people, but i had no idea that Carrie Underwood fans hate Taylor Swift so much. That was really shocking to read. Just surfed the reviews for "Speak Now" and wondered to their site. Practically every bad comment or review on "Speak Now" leads to this place. Like the ones on the Rolling Stones site. Plus they had a huge problem with the fact that some country radio man decided to stick up to Taylor, because he had heard many hate comments towards her. Chill. Goddamn. Excuse me?
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Post by Rεvôlvεr†on Oct 29, 2010 5:18:01 GMT -5
has anyone heard of any midweek sales of this album yet? I would be interested in seeing some numbers!?! If that is even possible! US doesn't do midweek's.. they normally do first day and week.
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Post by Living Legend on Oct 29, 2010 7:00:18 GMT -5
I actually have a friend that works at Nielsen and she told me when she checked the building chart Wednesday she hald sold 430,000 physical copies!!
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Post by maria4hitz on Oct 29, 2010 7:49:57 GMT -5
About carrie fans hating taylor, the same has been said about Kelly fans, that we hate carrie, and that's absolutely not true. People should not generalize, of course there are people who don't like her at all and are vocal about it, but there are also people who love them both (like me). I really hate these fan wars, it's really frustrating going to some websites and read their comments. On another note, Living Legend, I hope what you're saying is true!!
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Oct 29, 2010 8:24:33 GMT -5
I actually have a friend that works at Nielsen and she told me when she checked the building chart Wednesday she hald sold 430,000 physical copies!! Do the 430K include the ones sold on Wednesday?
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Post by passionformusic on Oct 29, 2010 8:34:42 GMT -5
Call me dumb people, but i had no idea that Carrie Underwood fans hate Taylor Swift so much. That was really shocking to read. Just surfed the reviews for "Speak Now" and wondered to their site. Practically every bad comment or review on "Speak Now" leads to this place. Like the ones on the Rolling Stones site. Plus they had a huge problem with the fact that some country radio man decided to stick up to Taylor, because he had heard many hate comments towards her. Chill. Goddamn. Excuse me? Yes i saw your name there too...and i am certainly not talking about you. I never said everybody, but you would have to agree there is a big portion of hostility. But then again, when you are superstar like Taylor, you have to take all kinds of opinions. You can not please everybody.
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