vastar iner
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Post by vastar iner on Feb 26, 2010 22:46:55 GMT 1
OK. So there I am, browsing in a second hand record store, looking for Cardiacs CDs, no luck as per. But I did find a sullen off-gold album cover, and when I opened to have a peek inside a genie popped out.
"Haaa!! At last I am free from my prison!!! For gratitude, I will grant you one wish."
"One?"
"Well, the economy's screwed. And, as I am a musical djinn, the wish is musical based. You shall have one number one hit. One. But...you can choose the chart."
"Coolio. So I could have a number one in Iceland?"
"Yes, if you're a raving mentalist. So pick one, I will let you set up an internet poll if you wish."
So, here it is. I whittled it down to the four important charts, as far as the UK record industry is concerned...but which one would you choose?
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Post by jessica on Feb 26, 2010 22:52:19 GMT 1
Well I picked UK album number one. Personally, I'm not interested in UK artists breaking America, I understand it's a massive thing to do, but I'm just not impressed by it. I'd always want to do well in the place I'm from and I picked album as effectively thats a group of about 12 songs at the top spot rather than just the one.  |
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Post by Jordan on Feb 26, 2010 22:53:13 GMT 1
I'd choose number one album in the US. Album because it's where more money would be made, and it's more of a body of work being appreciated rather than just a one off track, and the US because it's a bigger market, harder to make it big in, and so would seem like a bigger achievement.
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Post by madmurray on Feb 26, 2010 23:17:47 GMT 1
UK Number one album for me.
The singles chop n change that much and dont seem to have anymore meaning now a days.
For America...Too big and wouldnt be as personal as cracking home.
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Post by S1m on Feb 27, 2010 23:08:58 GMT 1
US #1 single for me. I'd stay there for 6 months like the BEPs.
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Post by Chris on Feb 28, 2010 0:03:13 GMT 1
UK album No.1 for me....preferably week before Christmas!
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Post by vastar iner on Feb 28, 2010 0:13:43 GMT 1
I'd go with US number 1 album. Singles in both countries are far too much about marketing, albums are a bit more serious, and I'd rather 300m people get the chance to hear my stuff than 60m.
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Post by Mart!n on Feb 28, 2010 0:21:26 GMT 1
UK singles for me.
I've never followed the US charts.
As for UK albums... occasionally... when there are a couple of strong artists out the same week, its interesting to see how it pans out.
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Post by sexystephmagielove on Feb 28, 2010 20:39:31 GMT 1
US singles.
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Post by kimberley on Feb 28, 2010 21:06:46 GMT 1
UK album , i don't like most of the USA music it is mostly rubbish so apart from getting more money it wouldn't really mean much a USA number 1 album. Our charts are better.
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Post by - C | N - on Mar 2, 2010 23:24:33 GMT 1
UK Single - as more people get to hear at least one song on the radio and on TV
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Post by Shireblogger on Mar 4, 2010 23:07:18 GMT 1
UK album - probably the best indication that your offer is both popular and interesting
most US hits are too generic, and singles rarely hit #1 on musical merit
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