Via Purifico
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This is true.
But iTunes still has an option to buy albums in peices instead of the whole package.
If Beyonce didn't make every track album only I wonder how much she really would have sold.
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This is true.
But iTunes still has an option to buy albums in peices instead of the whole package.
If Beyonce didn't make every track album only I wonder how much she really would have sold.
Garrett Hawke
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That's true. I know I've been put off buying songs sometimes when I only really want half the songs but they're album only.
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7echnicolor
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Yeaaah. :/
I've spent like $60+ at their shop already (the physical edition and digital/island edition).
Apparently the physical edition is limited, so when they sell out they sell out for good. I honestly don't believe that but whatever.
The island edition is a better deal imo, it comes with additional music and extras. And there's no exorbitant shipping fee. 💀
Via Purifico
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I am with you there, I have been put off at times as well due to album only.
The thing is while iTunes is better than Spotify in terms of sales they still take a good cut and on top of that it runs like a fast food business but with music.
Log in buy a single song and log out and it's too late to change things now because apple in general has become bigger than ever. No one will ditch iTunes and honestly I wouldn't either.
this is a regular thing for me
Garrett Hawke
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I agree tbh. I think the solution would be maybe making singles ACTUAL singles on iTunes (unlike currently, where for most people every single album track is available for purchase, and when new singles are released, people just buy that album track).
Who knows tho. I just worry about the future industry because aside from people like Taylor Swift and Adele, very few industry players can sell albums anymore.
Garrett Hawke
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Yep. Someone would have to listen to a song on Spotify 116 times for the artist to get as much revenue as they would from someone buying the song on iTunes.
Via Purifico
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i read that no one in 2014 went platinum I need an actual source for that but things are dire if that is true. Albums don't really sell like they used to.
On another forum I proposed the idea of selling albums like the kpop industry.
They package albums with photobooks,DVDs and other stuff. They even come in special packaging.
But knowing our industry they would inflate those prices so high.
Taylor had the right idea of adding a different set photos in each copy of her album.
Holy shit for real? I didn't know this. Yeah, that is not gonna work.
Garrett Hawke
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Yeah, they do that in Japan too (because media is more expensive they have to package in extra things to make it seem more valuable - like with ARTPOP it came out a few days before the rest of the world + came with a performance DVD). That would be a good idea imo.
And yeah I read that too
I don't doubt it's true tbh. I think Taylor will and if Adele decides to release this year she might, but for most, I don't think it'll happen again for a while.So if we take an average-average $0.0072, then divide the amount that comes from iTunes after they take their fee (on a $1.29 single, post-iTunes it would be $0.90):
0.90/0.0072=125
We get 125 - so it would take 125 plays for equivalent revenue.
Someone should tell this to the army of Brazilian last.fm gheis who scrobble at least 10000 times per artist, then. If they switch to Spotify, they just might save the music industry
But seriously, that's horrible. No wonder so many artists hate Spotify.
Eh, that sucks because he really was onto something with that project.
Let the genericness in, sis. Give me some more bops, Filth Harmony!
Garrett Hawke
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I don't get last.fm but someone should get on thatSomeone should tell this to the army of Brazilian last.fm gheis who scrobble at least 10000 times per artist, then. If they switch to Spotify, they just might save the music industry
But seriously, that's horrible. No wonder so many artists hate Spotify.
#BrazilPlsComeToSpotify
Sis, Oops is a shit album outside of the singles. Don't let nostalgia get the best of you. 1989 is superior in every way.
Mau ®;136454401 said:
This truth. She was nearly untouchable when she released that album and the singles are still iconic to this day, but everything else is just... no. Especially Satisfaction, which remains one of the worst covers ever made.
The worst one would be Hilary Duff's My Generation, of course.
Via Purifico
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Oops is the definition of an album where the singles totally saved an otherwise shit album.
Even for its time it was shit outside the singles.
Even for its time it was shit outside the singles.
Yes, I rihmember skipping most of the tracks and going straight to the singles.
Britney's albums got good musically until "In The Zone". Before that, her singles were the only good songs.
Via Purifico
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Mau ®;136460002 said:
Yes, she got better later on.
Thank god for that because I had no intentions of buying a cd from her if it followed the same path as Oops.
Well it could be worse and be Britney Jean.
Via Purifico
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True. Nothing could be worse than BJ.
And pop Kelly Rowland is coming back
http://www.thefader.com/2014/10/28/kelly-rowland-interview-tokimonsta-collaboration
Can't people praise Taylor for graduating elementary school and move to middle school?
Ardainian Soldier
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I just finished listening to Mariah Carey's Daydream. This album just blew my mind.
Yeah, that was truly an unfortunate album, a true atrocity which happened only because Britney's team wanted something to promote Vegas. The word is that a lot of producers pulled their tracks simply because the album wasn't to be promoted. I wouldn't be surprised if that were true, tbh.
You Know Nothing
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Mau ®;136467070 said:This Calvin Harris album
Outside, Ellie her power. And Pray to God, HAIM their power.
The rest is recycle bin tier trash.
Via Purifico
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Mau ®;136467070 said:This Calvin Harris album
MTE. The Gwen track was such a letdown it goes in circles.
Garrett Hawke
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I'll be forever grateful for the ARTPOP era just because it gave us the song ARTPOP literally the BSOAT
literally the BSOATYeah
I'm so disappointed. 18 Months wasn't a particularly amazing album, but it's bop game was A+. This is C- at best.
"Outside" is catchy AF.
Team Jones
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Taylor Swift is not for me!
Simple as that. No hate. Just not for me. Enjoy whatever you all see in her.
Simple as that. No hate. Just not for me. Enjoy whatever you all see in her.
Hello!
We accept all kinds of taste in music!
Who are your faves?
I don't remember you posting here. Maybe you have already lol. Apologies if that's the case!
Team Jones
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Mau ®;136471726 said:
I have a eclectic music selection, so I'll point out some of the artists Pop-GAF mention frequently that I like.
Mariah Carey - All
Lady Gaga - 'Fame', 'Fame Monster', 'Artpop'
Katy Perry - 'Teenage Dream'
BANKS - 'Goddess' (Album of the Year 2014)
Britney - post 'Blackout'
Danity Kane - All
La Roux - 'Trouble in Paradise'
Natalia Kills - 'Trouble'
Ciara - All
Ke$ha - All
Rihanna - Most
Robyn - 'Robyn Is Here', 'Body Talk'
Jessie Ware - All
Team Jones
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Mau ®;136481914 said:
I actually like Taylor Swift - 'I knew your were trouble' and on her latest release 'Bad Blood'. 'Shake it off' was good too.
I'll try again her again sometime.
I like you.
David Guetta's tracklist for his new album - some of the collabs could be interested.
1. Dangerous (feat. Sam Martin)
2. What I Did For Love (feat. Emeli Sandé)
3. No Money No Love (feat. Elliphant & Ms. Dynamite)
4. Lovers on the Sun (feat. Sam Martin)
5. Goodbye Friend (feat. The Script)
6. Lift Me Up (feat. Nico & Vinz, Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
7. Listen (feat. John Legend)
8. Bang My Head (feat. Sia)
9. Yesterday (feat. Bebe Rexha)
10. Hey Mama (feat. Nicki Minaj & Afrojack)
11. Sun Goes Down (feat. MAGIC! & Sonny Wilson)
12. S.T.O.P (feat. Ryan Tedder)
13. Ill Keep Loving You (feat. Jaymes Young & Birdy)
14. The Whisperer (feat. Sia)
Deluxe Edition:
15. Bad (feat. Vassy)
16. Rise (feat. Skylar Grey)
17. Shot Me Down (feat. Skylar Grey)
1. Dangerous (feat. Sam Martin)
2. What I Did For Love (feat. Emeli Sandé)
3. No Money No Love (feat. Elliphant & Ms. Dynamite)
4. Lovers on the Sun (feat. Sam Martin)
5. Goodbye Friend (feat. The Script)
6. Lift Me Up (feat. Nico & Vinz, Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
7. Listen (feat. John Legend)
8. Bang My Head (feat. Sia)
9. Yesterday (feat. Bebe Rexha)
10. Hey Mama (feat. Nicki Minaj & Afrojack)
11. Sun Goes Down (feat. MAGIC! & Sonny Wilson)
12. S.T.O.P (feat. Ryan Tedder)
13. Ill Keep Loving You (feat. Jaymes Young & Birdy)
14. The Whisperer (feat. Sia)
Deluxe Edition:
15. Bad (feat. Vassy)
16. Rise (feat. Skylar Grey)
17. Shot Me Down (feat. Skylar Grey)
Guetta has actually been decent for a while. I'll keep the faith.
Also, 1989 is now on track to sell between 1.1-1.2M. Could outsell RED.
SNATCH KNEE'S RECORD!!!
Also, 1989 is now on track to sell between 1.1-1.2M. Could outsell RED.
SNATCH KNEE'S RECORD!!!
Hahahahah
YES.A big YES to a lot of the albums mentioned, but I'm genuinely surprised to see Godbyn's debut on your list. Stan for Max Martin's first bops!!!
You Know Nothing
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I actually properly love Dangerous, so I'm lightly perched for Guetta's new alber.
At the very least the Sia tracks should be top tier.
At the very least the Sia tracks should be top tier.
Wait, that was Robyn! I had no clue!
I'm anticipating Nicki's track.
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