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Post by nica575 on Jun 18, 2015 21:30:48 GMT -5
"Sales prediction: First off, it’s clear from reading comments on Twitter, that many don’t realize how much the music industry has changed since Adam’s “Trespassing” album was released three years ago. Then it was pure album sales that accounted for the chart placement. Now, it’s album sales, individual track sales and streaming. This formula favors superstars like Taylor Swift and those with hit singles. And, overall, album sales simply aren’t what they used to be. With that backdrop, I’m sure there is no way Warner thought Adam would be #1 or #2. In fact, I expect Adam’s predictions are right in line with what they were hoping for.
The latest HDD prediction show that “The Original High” could finish between 3 and 6, if you look at all the variables that could happen. Top 5 would be great! Adam’s two biggest TV appearances to reach the buying public are both tomorrow on GMA and Kelly & Michael. That will help, but fans need to continue to stream through the end of Sunday; go at it full tilt! And if you can afford it, purchase an extra album or two. "
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Post by FanOfTheMan on Jun 18, 2015 21:32:50 GMT -5
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Post by andi4sure on Jun 18, 2015 21:33:07 GMT -5
I've been gone most of the day and so glad to see we have LP'ers interview with Adam. What a great interview. I really enjoyed it. Adam was able to take the time and talk about things in more depth. It was interesting to listen to him reflect back over the past 6 years, and even his earlier life, and put things into perspective for us. A win/win conversation for me. Looks like the book signing went well. Congratulations to those of you who went today and met Adam! I read a post where someone waited 13 hours! Wow! That is a dedicated fan!! People will travel long distances to see Adam because they know he will never disappoint. I am not going to let myself be stressed over numbers because whatever happens everyone has worked hard and did their best supporting Adam. I might be wrong but I don't think JT or HD or even NR have the international recognition and support as Adam. He really has become an international superstar...the others...not so much. All my own opinion, of course. When AFL steps on stage to entertain us I don't think there is another pop artist out there who can compare with his talent and charisma. He takes over the audience in the same vein as Freddie did when he performed. He's captivating and you can't take your eyes off of him up on that stage. He puts you in a very happy space while he performs and once he's left the stage you want to relive it all again. The only disappointment you feel leaving an Adam concert is you wished it could have been longer! So that's what is important to me....getting to see Adam perform. So I hope the numbers, which have to be enough for radio to play his music so his label will give him a big tour, are good enough. But I am not going to let me self be upset if he's not 1st or 2nd....just as long as he's up there close so I can have my 'Touring'! I know he has the best album released this week. I know his music is different...ground breaking ahead of the curve. I know no one out there has a better VOICE or STAGE PRESENCE. I know this album will get the world-wide recognition it deserves....and Adam will take his rightful place in the music industry. It's just a matter of how long it takes for new people to experience Adam's music. Once they do....resistance is futile! So that's how I am going to approach this 'numbers merry-go-round'. Just give me a frickin' TOUR!!!! Got to leave again...BBL. Well said, adamrocks! I'm de-lurking to say how much I agree with your approach to this whole event! TY. I absolutely LOVE TOH and I think its Adam's best work to date..And I think Adam is doing great, all things considered; in the LP interview its clear to me that he took a chance turning down the RC covers album, and look how it's paid off! Some artists don't even get that kind of second chance! He has an excellent team behind him now who will solidify his status as a world-wide star. So now he is having to reintroduce himself and his new music to the public and we shall see how it goes. To me, the main thing is getting played on the radio, and I see this happening for him now with the influence of MM and Shelback on the music. RADIO IS WHERE IT'S AT, IMO. It drives sales.
While I'm here, I just want to thank everyone on this site for all the wonderful pictures, videos, Gifs, etc. I love coming here every day and reading the site thoroughly. I have learned so much here! I will definitely be at the concerts when the tour makes its way to my neighborhood, and I hope I will get to meet some wonderful Adam fans from here. Adam F. Lambert is an amazing artist and entertainer and I will throw my money at him as much as possible....I gotta hear it LIVE.
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Post by momtomany on Jun 18, 2015 21:34:31 GMT -5
And I am putting on my mod hat now
There is a numbers thread for a reason. When FYE came out and some members wanted to talk about sales, spins etc and others didn't like the stress, Q3 created the numbers thread so lets please keep that discussion there and not in the news thread. That way everyone can be happy. We've been a bit lax on that rule but I think it's time to go ahead and get back to numbers talk staying in the numbers thread. Thanks everyone
I have been traveling all day but I am back.....
We have been through this before -- since 2009 but many posters are new since our last album release which was 3 years ago.
So I will make this really simple:
1. This week numbers are news BUT detailed discussion of numbers belongs in the Numbers thread.
2. If you want to "ANGST" about the numbers, find someplace else to do it. Specifically, do not f-up this forum with worry post based on HDD forecasts.I maintain this forum for a free and open discussion and celebration of Adam and his music. What I care about is the man and the music -- not the numbers. So you have 2 choices: > Move on to a discussion of the news. > Do not post about being worried about Adam -- there is nothing to worry about. He is an extraordinarily talented man and now he has released a brilliant album that is getting excellent reviews AND is getting radio airplay even in the US. > If you feel like posting anything that resembles the following "I am worried about Adam..." just stop yourself. I will delete it because it adds no value to this forum and it add nothing good to anyone's life to type it, read it or respond to it. FINALLY....
DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT ARGUING WITH ME ABOUT THIS POST ON THIS FORUM. IF YOU DISAGREE WITH IT OR HAVE A SUGGESTION, PLEASE HAVE THE COURTESY TO ALL THE ATOP MEMBERS AND SEND ME A PM.*** On more important and happier news, check in tomorrow mid-day for my first hand review about the GMA Concert.
Q3 You are a master. I want so much to be happy; to celebrate Adam and this album!! It's a triumph!! And I'll wake to the GMA concert in the morning. Life is pretty darn wonderful!! As is Adam! The music . . . the music . . . the music . . . the music . . . it's the music. "Music fills the silence"
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2015 21:35:03 GMT -5
Was it only yesterday - I think....there has been so much going on - that someone posted a pic of Adam on the big marquee in Times Square? Of everything going on, That. Is. Something. Else. I jumped up and down when I saw it. Yes, yes, yes!!!
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Post by adamfanem on Jun 18, 2015 21:43:16 GMT -5
We'll get 'em. They have to sleep sometime ! Lol When I click on this link, I'm still getting the page with Adam up against Ariana??? I had to go into my browser and clear the "cache" In firefox go to menu, options, privacy and you will see a sentence that says You may want to clear your recent history and click that and then I ONLY checked the "cache" one since I didn't want to clear everything. But you can clear all the other stuff to if you want. Not sure about the other browsers but they have ways to clear cache too. If all else fails do a search about how to clear cache for your specific browser. Sure lots of articles on the topic will turn up.
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Post by tinafea on Jun 18, 2015 21:45:16 GMT -5
Was it only yesterday - I think....there has been so much going on - that someone posted a pic of Adam on the big marquee in Times Square? Of everything going on, That. Is. Something. Else. I jumped up and down when I saw it. Yes, yes, yes!!! you mean this: A preview of tomorrow's edition that I'm working on now :D
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Post by csimms4 on Jun 18, 2015 21:45:24 GMT -5
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Post by EmoElvisSpikeyMessyElvis on Jun 18, 2015 21:46:54 GMT -5
I have not read the thread as yet but wanted to drop in to say I had a blast today meeting and finally speaking to Adam at BN. It was also good to hang out with Planet Fiercers, Atoppers and Twitter folks! AFL was gorgeous and had such a light about him. ILHSFM...
Off to read the thread...
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Post by Q3 on Jun 18, 2015 21:48:39 GMT -5
wait....so HDD isn't predicting ANY streaming for Adam? None?!! I am posting one more comment about this..... 1. I think HDD's SPS number for Adam is a typo. Forget about streaming -- he has about 1.5K from TEAs. So it should be +3K. 2. HDD upped Adam's sales forecast!! That is a good thing. That mean that his numbers are doing better than the forecast! Here was the Tuesday forecast... Adam Lambert (Warner Bros.) 33-38k, 36-41k [They usually use 3K for artists with no major track sales and no mega streaming numbers on the first SPS forecast] And here was today's forecast Adam Lambert (Warner Bros.) 35-40k, 35-40k So the upped the album sales forecast for Adam by 2K.
>> We know he will have track sales. We know he will have streaming.
The reason this is a numbers thread discussion is that it involves 3 separate forecasts for each artist.
DO NOT MUCK UP THE NEWS THREAD WITH A DISCUSSION OF FORECAST METHODS AND RELIABILITY.
If you have any questions about this, please post them in the numbers thread and we can discuss them there.
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