ATRL Moderator Juánny Posted July 15 ATRL Moderator Share Posted July 15 Well, I wouldn't say anything went wrong? Beyoncé is a legend at this point with a career that started in the late 90s, she released what I (personally) consider such an artistic triumph and easily one of the most acclaimed bodies of work of the decade. She's made it clear this album was about putting this work out that was important to her personally, and not about making money (because lbr, does she need it?) because she's not really trying and pretty much dropping the album and dipping out. CC didn't have the most commercial longevity, but it had a big hit, nice opening numbers, widespread critical acclaim, and will be collecting accolades come year-end and awards season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donquizote Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Gimmicks don't sell albums anymore methinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgic Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Everyone is streaming Good Girl Gone Bad, as evidenced by it moving up 8 spots on its 231st week on the chart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 She has nothing left to prove. She got a number 1 hit, widespread acclaim. That's way way more than the average artist 27 years deep gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberly Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 she doesn't give a f**k and has not since several albums back. it shouldn't come as a surprise that her Americana/Country album isn't smashing in the UK, especially without "Texas Hold 'Em" helping it like it does here on the Billboard album charts. and hey, Cowboy Carter still charted 9 more weeks than Dangerously in Love. her career was OVER in 2003, so true 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelter Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 This would be funny if she was actually trying. No follow up single, no videos, no performances, no tour. Fans are fed up and why would the GP continue to be interested if she isn't. It wouldn't take much to get a boost but she doesn't want to do that in career anymore. You should focus and stick to your chart obsessed fav. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By the Water Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 17 minutes ago, kimberly said: and hey, Cowboy Carter still charted 9 more weeks than Dangerously in Love. her career was OVER in 2003, so true Dangerously In Love left the chart for the first time after 50 weeks. The math is not mathing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberly Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 7 minutes ago, By the Water said: Dangerously In Love left the chart for the first time after 50 weeks. The math is not mathing oh lmao I saw the 5 weeks at #1 and thought it was the total number of weeks. it apparently charted for 70 weeks. slay! anyway, maybe there's a world where Cowboy Carter returns and charts for some more weeks in the lower ranks. maybe there's a world where she pushes a different single with a remix and that boosts the album. or maybe this will be her shortest album run in the UK. either way, I don't think she really cares. she's done absolutely nothing (but promoting the hair care line) since putting out this album. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberries Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 beyonce is so 2008 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comedor Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Ask her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay07 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) Well she still has her universally acclaimed album and that's difficult to get, not everyone has that. Quality over quantity I fear and she clearly feels the same considering she abandoned the album after release week. It's a healthy attitude to have I feel, rather than obsessing about charts and numbers at the age of 40. On the other hand, a certain fanbase obsessing over it and monitoring its chart movement on a week to week basis proves she has what others will never have and continues to live on their minds rent free. Edited July 16 by Jay07 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byzantium Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 4 hours ago, Pheromosa said: Do us a favor and tell her it takes more than IG pics to push album units, she won't listen to us What about a Super Bowl commercial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byzantium Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 2 hours ago, Shelter said: You should focus and stick to your chart obsessed fav. Half of ATRL is already doing this. It's important to talk about other pop girls sometimes. Not everything is about Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naval23 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Levis Jeans wasnt made a single. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheromosa Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 58 minutes ago, byzantium said: What about a Super Bowl commercial? It helped with the huge opening numbers and Texas hold 'em , solely responsible I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepo Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 1 hour ago, byzantium said: What about a Super Bowl commercial? Why would an American commercial have a long-lasting effect in... Europe? Once again I'm amazed by the way some of you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclefloprry Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Cowboy Carter is performing even worse than some albums ATRL loves to drag , but somehow no one notices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontneedfame Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 (edited) Chart rules favor short album stays. Edited July 16 by dontneedfame Incomplete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byzantium Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 7 hours ago, Pepo said: Why would an American commercial have a long-lasting effect in... Europe? Once again I'm amazed by the way some of you think Are you familiar with something called the internet perchance? People nowadays can talk very easily with people from other countries. For example, when Beyoncé was touring in Europe, her US streams improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suneclipse121 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 7 hours ago, unclefloprry said: Cowboy Carter is performing even worse than some albums ATRL loves to drag , but somehow no one notices. It's good that's why… Its one thing to underperform with a **** record but it's different when it's critically acclaimed and actually good. Drag the numbers all you want but the quality of the music will always be there. Even then Cowboy Carter is platinum in US and that's more than can anyone ask for with an album like this and a creator who refuses to promote their music consistently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericcartman Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 It was too ahead of its time, lack of promotion, arts not the charts, and people just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplywohoo Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 it's an album nobody wanted. literally nothing except the first week sales went wrong. we wanted that!! the faster the era is over, the faster she starts the next era (we hope) we = me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetenerNostalgia Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 It has no promo, and even if it did, it is a very long and kinda tedious album for the gp. i only listened to it in full on release day tho and since then i only listen to a few songs like bodyguard or tyrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanders Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 No promo and no real rollout for a second single are the two obvious answers such a waste after the smashery of Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange22 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 see when you don't drop the visuals… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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