[rihannabiggestfan]

His music is really good, especially the 2nd album.

[lawmak]

Originally posted by MiguelPortugal

You guys are not asking the question properly. If he is critically acclaimed, his sound can't be THE problem.

It is, sis.

Critical acclamation (of a "sound") is different from commercial success (of a "sound")..

but he had a #1 hit album..you should be happy!

[AnotherGagaFan]

He's feminine and gay. In order for a breakthrough we need small steps, masculine gays

[SexDrugs&PopMusic]

His Music Is Just. . .Horrible.

[Miichael]

He probably would be taken a lot more seriously if he didn't come from a reality television show.

[jungle juice]

Because America isn't ready for a gay popstar to compete with the girls.

Bottom line.

I like him a lot, though.

[csybeyking]

Most of the reasons already posted are valid.

He needs to go with a more alternative sound or a trendy sound. At least for the lead single to trick the GP and then go with the "Glam sound" with the rest of his album. You have to actually gain a fanbase in order to cater to a fanbase.

[ThatsTheTea]

Cause he was discovered on American Idol..

[Rentboy]

It was said throughout Idol and Ill say it again...

he's far more suited to musical theatre! He's too cheesy and theatrical for the real chart world of pop. He has no edge and his songs are mediocre.

Even fronting Queen he's a bit too cheesy and would actually be more suited to a Queen musical like We will rock you.

[AmorePau252]

Originally posted by jungle juice

Because America isn't ready for a gay popstar to compete with the girls.

Bottom line.

I like him a lot, though.

This....but then again America is stanning for Frank Ocean

[Tylerbv]

I like him. Imo Trespassing is much better than For Your Entertainment. I love NCOE and BTIKM and have no idea why pop didn't eat them right up.

He does have an amazing voice, but he also makes catchy songs.

No idea why he's not doing so well.

[Katamari]

I only use If I had You and it's remixes

[Qwerty]

Could it be this

[conseeded]

Originally posted by Qwerty

Could it be this

That too

[HazelEyes]

Firstly, his image is too far too flamboyant and outlandish. Just look at his debut album's cover. Considering the fact that 50% of Americans openly or secretly hate gays, the odds aren't too good. Then add on his super feminine image which put even more of the general public off of him. People who may have been interested in him would never support him because of the AMA's and because his first CD cover was just too gay for people to be seen with. Secondly, his music just's alright. Not bad, but nothing extraordinary. It just seems too boring, compared to his over the top personality. People want something more than P!nk rejects to listen to.

[TheSeenScene]

I'm not entirely sure why his music flops; this current era however is very dull. There were only one or two songs on Trespassing that I could see being a commercial success.

[Jabril]

His music is pretty basic.

Originally posted by Qwerty

Could it be this

[Yourfavefan]

His music is bad.. thats why!

[Gossip_Boy]

His music is not that good and he is not interesting enough.

[Guernica]

I think he doesn't have a large enough fanbase because his image/personality is so extreme? I mean, not very many straight men are going to want to admit to listening to him if they do. And some teen girls are probably more wrapped up in either flashy pop GIRLS or straight boys like Justin Bieber. There just isn't as big a fanbase for gay males I guess? Which is unfortunate. And yeah, there have been successful gay males before but they all didn't reveal their orientation until after they became successful and had a fanbase (Elton John, George Michael...)