Eqbk
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Post by Eqbk on Nov 3, 2010 1:27:38 GMT -5
Congratulations to Taylor for pulling off this impressive feat. It's well deserved. Shania is coming for her wig, soon, my dear. :) Good job Taylor. Amazing album. Her best yet!!! I think when Shania releases an album again, it will be a similar situation to when Sade came back. She'll have enormous sales but not a 1 mil+ debut week. All the albums that had 1mil+ were released during the time an artist had huge hype and was at their commercial peak. Also, Shania does not need to come for Taylor's wig. Shania has 3 diamond albums, the biggest selling country and female album, and tons of awards and accolades. She's also the only country star that I can think of that actually had enough substantial success outside the US to be deemed a global star. She is a legend, Taylor is not (yet). Shania has nothing left to prove. These two aren't comparable as they are both at different stages in their career.
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Post by Jay on Nov 3, 2010 1:37:44 GMT -5
Congratulations to Taylor for pulling off this impressive feat. It's well deserved. Shania is coming for her wig, soon, my dear. :) Good job Taylor. Amazing album. Her best yet!!! I think when Shania releases an album again, it will be a similar situation to when Sade came back. She'll have enormous sales but not a 1 mil+ debut week. All the albums that had 1mil+ were released during the time an artist had huge hype and was at their commercial peak. Also, Shania does not need to come for Taylor's wig. Shania has 3 diamond albums, the biggest selling country and female album, and tons of awards and accolades. She's also the only country star that I can think of that actually had enough substantial success outside the US to be deemed a global star. She is a legend, Taylor is not (yet). Shania has nothing left to prove. These two aren't comparable as they are both at different stages in their career. Basically Shania >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Taylor ;)
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Post by Rεvôlvεr† on Nov 3, 2010 2:36:31 GMT -5
Congratulations to Taylor for pulling off this impressive feat. It's well deserved. Shania is coming for her wig, soon, my dear. :) Good job Taylor. Amazing album. Her best yet!!! I think when Shania releases an album again, it will be a similar situation to when Sade came back. She'll have enormous sales but not a 1 mil+ debut week. All the albums that had 1mil+ were released during the time an artist had huge hype and was at their commercial peak. Also, Shania does not need to come for Taylor's wig. Shania has 3 diamond albums, the biggest selling country and female album, and tons of awards and accolades. She's also the only country star that I can think of that actually had enough substantial success outside the US to be deemed a global star. She is a legend, Taylor is not (yet). Shania has nothing left to prove. These two aren't comparable as they are both at different stages in their career. It's funny to think that 'Come On Over' sold 43 million copies worldwide, was #1 on the Country Albums Chart for over a year straight, but was NEVER #1 on Billboard Top 200. Legend. XD
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Post by Kyla on Nov 3, 2010 3:40:53 GMT -5
It's 100% about Camilla. The singing at the end, both 'do you still feel like you know what you're doing' and 'show me how much better you are', are references to her. "Much Better" is the song that Joe (and many co-writers) wrote about how Camilla was better than Taylor. And "I know what I'm doing" was a Camilla quote. Taylor was pretty obvious with that song. lol When did Camilla say "I know what I'm doing" and what was it in response to? This is interesting... www.celebrity-mania.com/news/view/00008007.html
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Post by passionformusic on Nov 3, 2010 6:21:56 GMT -5
I think she needs to have her second single out very soon. Surprised it has not happened yet. That was so strange that she sang "White Horse" on DWTS. Although it was beautiful, i do not see how it helps her to sell "SN".
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Post by justlurkingaround on Nov 3, 2010 6:28:58 GMT -5
Now that it's official, congrats! And I agree that they need to release the next single. Mine is starting to drop like a bullet
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Nov 3, 2010 7:46:59 GMT -5
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Post by passionformusic on Nov 3, 2010 8:40:47 GMT -5
Made up my mind. "Story of Us" needs to be second single. It is catchy and popish. People rather dance and feel good, than listen to something deeper and emotional. This is why shallow (am i being harsh?) songs like "Only Girl" and "Just Dance" became such big hits. And to think about it "Fifteen" and White Horse" never made it big, while songs of less substance "You Belong With Me" and "Love Story" smashed. "Back To December" would make a great follow-up though before Christmas.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Nov 3, 2010 10:16:05 GMT -5
Made up my mind. "Story of Us" needs to be second single. It is catchy and popish. People rather dance and feel good, than listen to something deeper and emotional. This is why shallow (am i being harsh?) songs like "Only Girl" and "Just Dance" became such big hits. And to think about it "Fifteen" and White Horse" never made it big, while songs of less substance "You Belong With Me" and "Love Story" smashed. "Back To December" would make a great follow-up though before Christmas. I agree. They are shallow songs. But that doesn't mean your only aim should be to smash. Sometimes releasing things with substance is important so people take you more seriously as an artist.
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Post by passionformusic on Nov 3, 2010 10:37:35 GMT -5
Made up my mind. "Story of Us" needs to be second single. It is catchy and popish. People rather dance and feel good, than listen to something deeper and emotional. This is why shallow (am i being harsh?) songs like "Only Girl" and "Just Dance" became such big hits. And to think about it "Fifteen" and White Horse" never made it big, while songs of less substance "You Belong With Me" and "Love Story" smashed. "Back To December" would make a great follow-up though before Christmas. I agree. They are shallow songs. But that doesn't mean your only aim should be to smash. Sometimes releasing things with substance is important so people take you more seriously as an artist. Good point. But when you smash with the single, and make lots of people want to buy the album, doesn`t it mean a lot more people will hear the songs with bigger/better substance? Although i do not want her to take that road too...but in terms of sales i think it is the better way to go. Did anybody notice how the starting bit for "Last Kiss" is exactly 27 seconds? She likes those details...
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Post by Haley on Nov 3, 2010 10:40:40 GMT -5
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Post by Ryan on Nov 3, 2010 10:40:54 GMT -5
she just tweeted this: taylorswift13 I... Can't... Believe... This... You guys have absolutely lit up my world. Thank you.
she's such a sweet girl. so happy for her :)
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Post by HolidayGuy on Nov 3, 2010 10:45:33 GMT -5
Great of her to acknowledge the fans, as they are the ones who made it happen.
Good for Taylor- and the industry.
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Post by Kyla on Nov 3, 2010 10:57:21 GMT -5
Did anybody notice how the starting bit for "Last Kiss" is exactly 27 seconds? She likes those details... I was like 'wait...why is 27 significant?' Then I remembered, the phone call. That is funny.
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Nov 3, 2010 11:33:57 GMT -5
Did anybody notice how the starting bit for "Last Kiss" is exactly 27 seconds? She likes those details... I was like 'wait...why is 27 significant?' Then I remembered, the phone call. That is funny. Joe Jonas is getting a level of attention out of proportion to his achievements lol BTW,Kyla,as thread starter,you do have the prerogative to change the title of this thread to reflect Speak Now's commercial impact(hint: debut week sales).
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Nov 3, 2010 11:41:56 GMT -5
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Post by r.enato on Nov 3, 2010 11:49:41 GMT -5
What's up with the 27 thing? lol
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Post by Kyla on Nov 3, 2010 12:44:17 GMT -5
BTW,Kyla,as thread starter,you do have the prerogative to change the title of this thread to reflect Speak Now's commercial impact(hint: debut week sales). Yeah, I was trying to think of something to change the release date to yesterday. But I couldn't think of anything I liked enough to change it to. So I just left it. What's up with the 27 thing? lol In 2008, she told Ellen that Joe dumped her over the phone in 27 seconds.
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Post by r.enato on Nov 3, 2010 12:49:23 GMT -5
omg! :o how mean!
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Post by Cerbius on Nov 3, 2010 13:34:09 GMT -5
I was a part of that 62,000.
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Post by Carriefan1190 on Nov 3, 2010 13:37:44 GMT -5
This is insane. Congrats Taylor on your 1M+ debut.
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Post by Stephen on Nov 3, 2010 14:44:40 GMT -5
You know, we've all commended Taylor for creating one of the best albums ever and Big Machines for their great promotion, their hyping up of the project, but I think it's overlooked (undeservedly so) how well they did at preventing this from leaking early. It leaked, what, five days before its official release? That's INCREDIBLE considering how in demand the album is. It sold over a million and it was leaked only five days in advance. Absolutely incredible. Good on BMR.
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Post by passionformusic on Nov 3, 2010 14:54:03 GMT -5
You know, we've all commended Taylor for creating one of the best albums ever and Big Machines for their great promotion, their hyping up of the project, but I think it's overlooked (undeservedly so) how well they did at preventing this from leaking early. It leaked, what, five days before its official release? That's INCREDIBLE considering how in demand the album is. It sold over a million and it was leaked only five days in advance. Absolutely incredible. Good on BMR. Actually it never leaked. It was released early in Ireland.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2010 14:59:15 GMT -5
I was a part of that 62,000. :) Me too! Great numbers in Canada!
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Post by Gravity. on Nov 3, 2010 14:59:42 GMT -5
It "leaked" on Friday, album release Monday.
BMR keeps things on LOCK. I think that after "Mine" leaked about three weeks early, they made sure that nothing ever got out.
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Post by twilight on Nov 3, 2010 16:34:19 GMT -5
If these numbers hold for Soundscan, she'll have the second-highest debut for a female artist and for a Country artist. She'll also potentially be the last artist to sell a million copies in one week. :'( I don't know that she'll be the last, but it is a huge accomplishment. Great job for her.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Nov 3, 2010 17:30:00 GMT -5
Just watched the DWTS performances. WH wasn't bad but Mine wasn't good She's had worse performances though.
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Post by passionformusic on Nov 3, 2010 19:39:06 GMT -5
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Post by jumpupandburst on Nov 3, 2010 20:52:12 GMT -5
I think she needs to have her second single out very soon. Surprised it has not happened yet. That was so strange that she sang "White Horse" on DWTS. Although it was beautiful, i do not see how it helps her to sell "SN". from last page: btw, is "Mean" confirmed as her next track...it is hot shot debut at #55 for country i don't really follow the charts other than hot 100 and 200 albums, but is the debut that high because of her itunes release?
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Post by Treacherous on Nov 3, 2010 20:54:13 GMT -5
I could actually see Better Than Revenge as a single at some point I think that would go over well on pop. Its got that whole "Misery Business" Paramore vibee.
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