We’ve had some atypically big weeks this summer; this will not be one of them. The only album definitely headed for six figures is Decca’s soundtrack to Mamma Mia, which is riding the wave of the movie and should grow to125-135k. Hollywood’s Miley Cyrus has a shot to hit 100k, while the 2007 album from Atlantic’s Kid Rock continues to rise from the dead on the strength of a grass-roots hit single and will fight it out with Mercury Nashville’s Sugarland as both trend toward 90-95k. Hip-hop phenom Lil' Wayne (Cash Money/Universal Motown) should round out the Top 5 with 70-75k, followed by Coldplay (Capitol) with 60-65k. Next week’s top debut will be Lloyd (The Inc/Universal Motown), who could finish anywhere from #7 to #9, depending on how Rihanna (Def Jam/IDJ) and Camp Rock (Walt Disney) wind up; all three are projecting 40-45k. Another debut, this one from country vet Keith Anderson (SBMG Nashville), should secure the #10 slot with 35-40k. Nipping on the heels of next week's Top 10 are four releases lined up to land in the neighborhood of 30-35k: Now 28 (Capitol), Jonas Brothers (Hollywood) and bows from Heidi Newfield (Curb) and Trapt (Eleven Seven). You may now return to wondering how an album featuring film actors butchering Abba songs (if such a thing is possible) could possibly cartwheel to the top of the charts. (8/8a)
We’ve had some atypically big weeks this summer; this will not be one of them. The only album definitely headed for six figures is Decca’s soundtrack to Mamma Mia, which is riding the wave of the movie and should grow to125-135k. Hollywood’s Miley Cyrus has a shot to hit 100k, while the 2007 album from Atlantic’s Kid Rock continues to rise from the dead on the strength of a grass-roots hit single and will fight it out with Mercury Nashville’s Sugarland as both trend toward 90-95k. Hip-hop phenom Lil' Wayne (Cash Money/Universal Motown) should round out the Top 5 with 70-75k, followed by Coldplay (Capitol) with 60-65k. Next week’s top debut will be Lloyd (The Inc/Universal Motown), who could finish anywhere from #7 to #9, depending on how Rihanna (Def Jam/IDJ) and Camp Rock (Walt Disney) wind up; all three are projecting 40-45k. Another debut, this one from country vet Keith Anderson (SBMG Nashville), should secure the #10 slot with 35-40k. Nipping on the heels of next week's Top 10 are four releases lined up to land in the neighborhood of 30-35k: Now 28 (Capitol), Jonas Brothers (Hollywood) and bows from Heidi Newfield (Curb) and Trapt (Eleven Seven). You may now return to wondering how an album featuring film actors butchering Abba songs (if such a thing is possible) could possibly cartwheel to the top of the charts. (8/8a)
It makes me sick just to think about what insane number the Jonas Brothers are going to pull. We all know that it's going to be an outrageous number, especially during a time when albums aren't selling. But I really hope they don't take Lil Wayne's honor of selling over 1,000,000. That would bring America to a new low.
We're talking about the Jonas Brothers here! I honestly could see 700-800K, maybe 900K. You know how the kids are, they'll come in full force buying the CD
I hope it's 1,000,000 so then I wouldn't call Lil Wayne king of sales *coughLollipopAMillicough*
It makes me sick just to think about what insane number the Jonas Brothers are going to pull. We all know that it's going to be an outrageous number, especially during a time when albums aren't selling. But I really hope they don't take Lil Wayne's honor of selling over 1,000,000. That would bring America to a new low.
Nothing against Lil Wayne (TC3 is a very good album) but Hero >>>>>>>>>> Lollipop in every way imaginable.
too small to read. Sorry. But JB will pull 400-500k at most.
*coughLollipopAMillicough*
