2 hours ago, ReachInsideMe said:

150k debut would be underwhelming considering the success of Texas. There’s no reason she should be debuting with anything less than 300k considering her status. 
 

The only reason we are even considering a 150k debut is because of what has been an abysmal rollout thus far.

 

Of course it won’t impact her career. She could debut with 20k and it wouldn’t negate what has already been a legendary career. I just think low numbers like that damage the perception of relevancy and longevity as annoying as it is. 

We would be harassed with threads like “Act II sold less than Chromatica, suprised? what went wrong?” And I will not accept that 

Nice to see CÉITSOVER getting another IG update! 

Not here for DC3 reunions. We’ve been there and done that multiple times. The only way to really shake things is to do DC5. 

The constant ruminations about these damn pre-orders and first week sales.

 

Edited March 6, 20242 yr by Space&Time

CECRUD getting more promo than an imminent studio album

 

9 minutes ago, Mitsouko said:

CECRUD getting more promo than an imminent studio album

 

Funny that the dead uncle is not preventing the promotion for Cecred. I heard a rumor that Parkwood's whole team could not function anymore because they were ALL mourning their boss' uncle.

Edited March 6, 20242 yr by BnPac

 

Regarding the album sales, I am sure she has something in stores. Still, I wish the people working at Parkwood a bit more into fans' enjoyment of an era. It takes so little effort. 

14 minutes ago, Lovett said:

 

70 tomorrow!

 

15 minutes ago, Lovett said:

 

Holy **** 😳

3 hours ago, Cbreezy said:

THIS.

 

Contrary to my posts, none of her antics are *that* bothersome to me. 

 

It just simply boils down to: why achieve a C grade when you are equipped to snatch an A? It will never make sense, no matter how it's diced or sliced. 

 

Factually, no matter which side of the debate we're on, we'll have to deal come the week of March 29th. 

 

But, if Giselle legit doesn't have a trick up her sleeve to book big numbers, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can the "sales don't matter" crew keep this same laissez-faire energy when those Hits Daily Double predictions come in. 

 

Cus I still remember the pandemonium that was The Gift first week predictions, as well as "98-Out" and the switch-ups were jaw-droppingly laughable.

 

 

Oh they disappear when that happens and only return when we start posting "Is she going to do anything" here then say how ungrateful we are 

5 minutes ago, Hallad173 said:

Holy **** 😳

Who was saying they thought her peak for the ERA would be 70 million? lol

12 hours ago, BoDaToe said:

Really! Only having 3 of her 7 studio albums available on vinyl is insane.

 

Not reissuing DIL for the 20th anniversary last year was a missed opportunity. A VMP Essentials ROTM would’ve been great! Not releasing IASF this year for the 15th anniversary will be another missed opportunity.
 

She really should capitalize on the vinyl craze and get her stuff on wax. I’d like to see DIL and ST reissued and B’Day Deluxe, IASF and 4 get their first vinyl release. One color and a standard black pressing a la Rih-issue.

 

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Give Lemonade a black pressing too so I can trade in that horrid yellow pressing.

DIL had a vinyl release in US and UK in 2003 and has been out print since.

!!!

 

I have Renaissance, Lemonade, B'Day and Homecoming. so everything you can still buy (though I have the alt cover for Renny). I was too young to be able to buy Self-Titled on vinyl at the time.  Lemonade is the first vinyl I ever bought.

 

all her albums should be on vinyl. INCLUDING The Gift and especially Everything Is Love, too. (sorry not sorry but SUMMER on vinyl... I need it)

 

dead aunt for one, dead uncle the other

someone’s going to turn it into a conspiracy about a telephone sequel eventually

Patiently waiting to be scalped by this album. 

 

 

Here thinking about the vocals, lyrics, musical arrangements and diversity this album will bring.

Can't wait for the tracklist as well, cuz I know the song titles are gonna be insane.

 

Edited March 6, 20242 yr by Redporus

Her debuting with 150k wouldn’t affect my enjoyment of the album but that would still be objectively BAD

 

TXHE is objectively a bigger hit than break my soul and has clearly resonated with far more people and her latest album is under 2 years old and debuted with 300k+! Like other users said why debut with 150k when you can easily debut with 300k+? (probably 400k honestly if the genre of the album truly is country - listeners of this genre love themselves a physical copy and vinyls are peaking in popularity! On top of that bey has a fanbase who value physical media luckily)

 

I just hate that this conversation gets shut down as if we’re doubting her status or how well she crafts her albums. Also Beyoncé definitely cares about success (not as much as other artists but she still does) I feel like @Cbreezy sums up my thoughts on the matter pretty accurately though (also we’re holding her to her usual standard for her studio albums. It’s always been 300k+ for her and can easily continue to be that)

 

 

the silence surrounding music but not cecred means something is obviously in store but the question is when will we find out about it? This week? a week before release? the day before release?

1 minute ago, luxurious said:

the silence surrounding music but not cecred means something is obviously in store but the question is when will we find out about it? This week? a week before release? the day before release?

Is it really?

 

This the first time I’ve seen an artist go out of their way to make people unexcited about a new album 
 

at least act 1 had those (stupid) mystery boxes and cover reveals 

19 minutes ago, Redporus said:

Patiently waiting to be scalped by this album. 

 

 

Here thinking about the vocals, lyrics, musical arrangements and diversity this album will bring.

Can't wait for the tracklist list as well, cuz I know the song titles are gonna be insane.

 

Same. Im literally listening to anything from Losing my Religion by REM, I will always.love you by Dolly, Tina Turners What You Get Is What You See, Kaseys Deeper Well and The Polices Every Breath You take.

 

Like, im ready to be slayed

 

6 minutes ago, OnMyCoolJ said:

Is it really?

 

This the first time I’ve seen an artist go out of their way to make people unexcited about a new album 
 

at least act 1 had those (stupid) mystery boxes and cover reveals 

when the four poses were four LITERAL poses on top of the horse

1 minute ago, Kristie Kuwa said:

Same. Im literally listening to anything from Losing my Religion by REM, I will always.love you by Dolly, Tina Turners What You Get Is What You See, Kaseys Deeper Well and The Polices Every Breath You take.

 

Like, im ready to be slayed

 

I am not sure I know any of these except I Will Always Love You so lemme check em out

 

 

Looking forward to another amazing song title like "Alien Superstar" 

 

Hmmmm thinking about AS but in a country way.....American Nobody? Country Commoner? Projects Peasant? 

 

3 hours ago, Kristie Kuwa said:

So when do we expect some more news:

 

- this weekend to segway the Ariana drop?

- next weekend when theres more of ak opening?

- 1 week before album release?

- 1 day before album release?

we are in uncharted territory. i have zero expectations about this era. she has never done two full eras back to back like this.

 

i literally saw a renaissance movie ad on a bus yesterday and realized she has a whole new era happening right now and they didnt even wrap up the first one fully (where is the digital release?) lol....im just vibing and waiting for the album tbh. no idea what to expect.

Edited March 6, 20242 yr by yonsé

Chile these upcoming Ariana, Kanye and JT albums better be good because I’m relying on them to keep me full until the main course arrives on the 29th.

Edited March 6, 20242 yr by Burn

The thing that gives me hope is that the official shop has been down for min. So something is being worked on. I expect act 2 merch, box sets, vinyl etc.