The facts are the facts, and I'm not disputing them (though those sales figures are a bit
)
Obviously all pop music and huge sellers are incredibly commercial, but that is something I don't like about the
Teenage Dream era. It just felt so marketed, calculated and precise - which is of course exactly why it was the success that it was. But it just doesn't leave me with a very nice feeling, it was all about making money, getting famous and keeping the money ball rolling. For a fan, I'm not entirely sure what's rewarding about that other than demented stans who think their fans sales & achievements somehow mean they're a better artist.