[J03Y]

Originally posted by Havoc

A Rihanna Stan would think that

is that a valid argument though? Rihanna has like max three successful singles each album era.

[Ressti]

Depends on the artist. Beyoncé can afford to release an album without a major single. She has like 25 hits already and her name is big enough for her to continue her career without a single top 10 hit. In fact, it's more important that she releases albums like BEYONCÉ. BEYONCÉ was an event and it's critically acclaimed, this means it'll be remembered for a long time.

But for someone who's been around for less than a decade, it's kinda important that they score a few hits, especially these days.

[eddytws]

Originally posted by GrandMomCookies

Just cause your fav can't push albums doesn't mean they ain't important

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[-brian]

Originally posted by RomanNavy

True
Singles make impact and possibly leave a legacy
Yes as an artist you make more money off album sales but in the end the GP only knows/remembers the singles

This is kinda true

Of course there are albums that are remembered, but when people talk about the 80s, 90s, or 00s they bring up the most popular songs way more than the most popular albums.

[Yourfavefan]

Honestly, if a single doesn't make an impact, the album will be as forgotten as ever.. I mean, will the general public even give a rats ass about the 4 era? There was nothing significant or memorable from that era BECAUSE the singles didn't make a dent in history making. The reason that BEYONCE made an impact is because drunk in love was able to propel the attention of the general public, and because it was a surprise album.

In the end, people know an artist by their singles, and it is by singles that the GP will make an opinion about the artist.. It is why Ke$ha has been struggling to get acclaim, because nobody even gives her amazing albums a listen because of her non innovative single choices.

[Vine101]

It's 2014, illegal downloading and free streaming is everywhere, including Youtube.

Would you rather people buy 12 of your songs all at once OR 1 song of yours?

[Icing]

Yes. In a perfect scenario artists would be able to sell both like Taylor. Alas the world is a cruel place.

[Chemical X.]

Originally posted by IsidoraMarí

Albums get the industry talking, singles get the GP talking.

Albums are drastically more important for long term success

I agree with this

[J03Y]

Originally posted by alestevens

If you have huge hits and terrible album sales, its depressing
If you have no hits and amazing album sales, its depressing as well

A balance between both is the way to go, kinda like Katy Perry or Taylor Swift

i would hardly call Katy Perry a balance, she is more know for her singles than her albums. the only exception is Teenage Dream.

but you're right, though. to have some real recognition you have to have a good medium of hits and album sales.

Originally posted by Havoc

Not really. Whose overall career would you rather have. Norah Jones or Pittbull?

considering Pitbull is more well known than Norah Jones...

perhaps you should come up with a better example.

[Presidential]

Originally posted by LoKoPaNdA

Also, I'm not taking about you specifically but how come The Hive always argues

Well you should be taking to just him specifically why does the Hive stay on you girls brains? The Kats have been awfully pressed lately by BEYONCÉ and her stan base. At first it was cute, now it's annoying. The Hive, collectively, hasn't said any of the such in this thread

What are you talking about?

[DayFusion]

I think so.

[Tuxedo]

Originally posted by Pierre

Beyoncé is probably curled up in a corner crying right now.

[J03Y]

Originally posted by Vine101

It's 2014, illegal downloading and free streaming is everywhere,including Youtube.

Would you rather people buy 12 of your songs all at once OR 1 song of yours?

... what does this have to do with anything?

Originally posted by IsidoraMarí

Albums get the industry talking, singles get the GP talking.

Albums are drastically more important for long term success

This is true, though

[Cardinal_Luis]

Every legend this generation has been built upon have been both album artists and singles artists, majority on the album side. Yes, this generation puts more emphasis on singles because their attention spans continue to deteriorate due to the constant usage and increase in technology, but albums are ultimately what makes an artist remembered. I'm speaking in general, terms, though.

The question pertains to 2014 and maybe, yes, singles are more important. But important for what? That is the true question. I know damn well it isn't important for album + singles artists like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Adele and a few big name rap artists.

Also, what about the artists who have legitimately moved past albums AND singles? Madonna's last album went Gold and none of her singles, sans GAYL, went top ten (which quickly fell off) but she can sell out a tour in a matter of seconds, same goes to Prince, Tina Turner, U2, etc. IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE ARTIST.

[PoisonPill]

I would support most pop artists transitioning to releasing EPs. They tend to be much more cohesive, stronger and filler-free albums. I feel that most of the big pop stars don't produce strong enough LPs and that's partially hurting their sales.

[alestevens]

Originally posted by J03Y

i would hardly call Katy Perry a balance, she is more know for her singles than her albums. the only exception is Teenage Dream.

but you're right, though. to have some real recognition you have to have a good medium of hits and album sales.



considering Pitbull is more well known than Norah Jones...

perhaps you should come up with a better example.

!!!

And PRISM is selling really well as well, i guess it will end up selling almost as much. But we´ll have to wait and see

[Javan]

Album sales tell you who is popular among real avid music listeners.
Katy/Kesha is good for a cute lil single here and there, but as a fan of quality music I would never pick up one of her albums or invest in her body of work.

Singles are for the GP
Albums are for Fanbases, and fans of music.

[Vine101]

Originally posted by J03Y

... what does this have to do with anything?



This is true, though

If people actually enjoy your work, they will purchase your WHOLE album and not just your song, which is impressive considering people have easy access to whole bodies of music.

[EdgeOfAddiction]

To an extent, yes.

Originally posted by PoisonPill

I would support most pop artists transitioning to releasing EPs. They tend to be much more cohesive, stronger and filler-free albums.

Agreed.

[Icing]

Note the ERUPTION of press over 21's sales but people giving ZERO ****s about I Gotta Feeling nearing NINE million in single sales. People will always choose album success.