Carta Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Virgin/EMI will be in panic mode over both Kylie and the Spice Girls this week. James Masterson in his UK chart commentary is all but labelling both singles flops, even going as far as speculating that "Headlines" might miss the Top 10 completely (unlikely, given the promotion coming up). He doesn't give Kylie any chance of reaching #1 (a fair call) and this in itself must be worrying for everyone concerned, given the major promotional push. Kylie has already tried the indie genre and the UK wasn't listening, giving her the least successful singles of her career a decade ago. "2 Hearts" is more like the Kylie of "Impossible Princess" than "Fever", although some of the tracks from X that have surfaced seem more likely of achieving massive success. In Australia, "2 Hearts" reached #1 at iTunes after four days in the store, but it's now been knocked off the top spot by Timbaland's "Apologize". It debuted at #4 on the digital chart after a full week of sales and should have debuted at #10 on the overall chart, but Warners Australia decided not to request that it be included in the chart (my guess is that they're hoping for a #1 debut next week, which obviously is much better for PR than a #10 debut based on digital sales alone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SuperPop Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 In more interesting news :vanitybonet: Gimme More may spend another week on the Top Ten so Blackout. 13 (2) Britney Spears - Blackout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexz Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 13 (2) Britney Spears - Blackout I know In my defense, it was #6 on midweeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promise to try Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I know In my defense, it was #6 on midweeks! yes, it´s like everybody stooped buying it!!! anyway, does somebody have the numbers? can somebody tell us if the christmas sales boom it´´s already here??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franxisco66 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Happy to see Robert Plant and Alison Krauss holding at a respectable 5th position. And vow... Amy goes up to the 6th place despite 2 new entries in the top 5 and her De Luxe version of Back to black charting UNFAIRLY separately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robert Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 White christmas...yes... but Whitney seems to be Ok, with Bobby kicked out and a new Top 3 smash album, she may be fit for fight to crowned UK´s SECOND best selling woman...? Or is it Celine? Mariah? :vanitybonet: Since Madonna is WAAAAAY ahead in UK. Anyway... I´m really happy for Whitney´s sake, God knows she needs it after the living hell these past years have become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 at 2 Farts. I bet they send single number 2 to radio in early December with a release in January, when there's zilch competition for it. *FLUSH* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwide Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I bet they send single number 2 to radio in early December with a release in January, when there's zilch competition for it. I was just thinking the same thing. There's no way they'll leave it til next year before the next single goes to radio! Watch "2 Hearts" plummet in airplay also, now that is has the whiff of "flop" about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnox Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think the Kylie album will do well following the promotion of it on her TV show at the weekend. There again, it might not. Body Language wasn't helped by the hour long ITV special a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwide Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Yeah, BL limped into the charts at #6 didn't it? I'd expect X to debut in the Top 5, but I don't think it has a hope in hell of reaching #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debord Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Who the HELL is buying that Whitney album?! It really is the most pointless cash-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnox Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Do you know what it's up against that week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwide Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Do you know what it's up against that week? Album release schedule the week before X's release: 19th Nov Alicia Keys – As I Am Bonnie Prince Billy - Ask Forgiveness Daft Punk – Alive 2007 Dan Deacon - Spiderman Of The Rings Duran Duran – Red Carpet Massacre Frightened Rabbit – Sing The Greys Fron Male Voice Choir – Voices of the Valley Encore Girls Aloud – Tangled Up Goo Goo Dolls - Greatest Hits: Vol. 1 - The Singles Gorillaz – D-Sides Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – Sinner Katherine Jenkins – Rejoice Kid Rock - Rock N Roll Jesus Laura Critchley – Sometimes I Lee Mead – Lee Mead Los Campesinos! - Sticking Fingers Into Sockets Mattafix – Rhythm & Hymns Mitchell Brothers - Dressed For The Occasion NOFX – They’ve Actually Gotten Worse Live Powderfinger – Dream Days At The Hotel Experience Queensryche - Take Cover Ryan Adams - Everybody Knows (EP) Soulja Boy – Tell 'Em Tarja [Nightwish] – My Winter Storm Zoe Mace - Once Upon A Time NOW 68 And the week of X's release: 26th Nov All Angels – Into Paradise Billy Talent – 666 Connie Talbot – Over The Rainbow Damien Rice - Live From The Union Chapel Genesis – Live Over Europe 2007 Jean-Michael Jarre – Oxygene [30th Anniversary Edition] Jim Bob – A Humpty Dumpty Thing Kylie Minogue – X Nine Inch Nails - Y34rz3r0r3mix3d (Year Zero Remixed) Richard Fleeshman – Neon Russell Watson – Outside In The Shaky Hands – The Shaky Hands Shayne Ward – Breathless Teatro – Teatro Whitest Boy Alive - Dreams Wyclef Jean – The Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant Live Earth (1CD + 2CD versions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 She'll be lucky to get top 5 with the album, I'm surprised they're releasing it so late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwide Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 It wouldn't surprise me if Leona's album is still #1 by the time X charts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnox Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think she will make top three, and I wouldnt rule out a number one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwide Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 #1 is a possibility of course, but if I was a betting man, I'd say it won't hit the top. The TV special should've been shown the saturday before the album release, not the single release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 She's a singles act and there's no way she'll be able to compete with the strong sellers over the festive period. I expect they'll advertise it to death and include clips from the Kylie Show () as 2 Farts ain't gonna help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debord Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I believe 'Body Language' sold 70,000 copies in its first week, which should see her in the top 3...tho album sales are bound to be bigger by the end of november so who knows? I would imagine it's a cert Leona will still be the top album in 2 weeks' time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 She will be number one with the album, that's for sure. And beware with the physical single, she may jump to number one this week. You never know with Kylie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwide Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I believe 'Body Language' sold 70,000 copies in its first week, which should see her in the top 3...tho album sales are bound to be bigger by the end of november so who knows? So you're assuming that the 70,000 people who bought "Body Language" will come back for seconds? DOUBTFUL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwide Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 She will be number one with the album, that's for sure. And beware with the physical single, she may jump to number one this week. You never know with Kylie. A #1 album is far from a guarantee, Karby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I have a feeling she will be number one with the album. And I have a feeling that the physical singles are going to sell very good. By the way, people from UK, do you think that your charts are a bit weird nowadays? I am shocked at songs like Umbrella or this Leona one selling so much and being such hits. They are not that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debord Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hmm well 'Body Language' was off an underperforming lead single and an ITV special, so I think it's comparable. And of course there is the whole comeback buzz now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnox Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 agreed - which is why I believe the album will be a top three for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwide Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I have a feeling she will be number one with the album. And I have a feeling that the physical singles are going to sell very good. By the way, people from UK, do you think that your charts are a bit weird nowadays? I am shocked at songs like Umbrella or this Leona one selling so much and being such hits. They are not that good. Umbrella was a massive hit ALL AROUND THE WORLD, not just the UK. It fully deserved its success too. It's an incredibly catchy, strong track. The Leona song is a real grower, and hardly surprising it's such a hit given the exposure. Oh Karby. Whatever are we to do with you? You seem to be making less and less sense every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 @ Karbatal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnox Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Oh Karby. Whatever are we to do with you? You seem to be making less and less sense every day! That's what happens when you mix poppers with a cat 'o' nine tails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Sky News are saying it's a "surefire number 1". http://showbiz.sky.com/showbiz/article/0,,...1292272,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnox Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 they also employ Neil Sean as their showbiz pundit. Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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