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Poll: More impressive: 1989 vs. Beyoncé?
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1989
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59.06% |
BEYONCÉ
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40.94% |
Member Since: 11/11/2009
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Taylor fans: '1989' is more impressive because it sold more.
Beyoncé fans: 'BEYONCÉ' is more impressive because it had impact and influence in the music industry, was a huge risk, was released to one retailer, wasn't lead by a huge radio-friendly generic pop song, etc, etc, etc.
Hmmm... There seem to be much more reasons for the latter to be deemed more impressive.
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Originally posted by Dollas n Diamonds
so i guess releasing XO was a stunt as well?
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Originally posted by Dollas n Diamonds
so i guess releasing XO was a stunt as well?
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I had not realized Beyoncé released "XO" before the album came out. I could've sworn it was a surprise release. I guess I was wrong.
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Member Since: 3/16/2006
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Originally posted by Superpower
Funny how the only ones saying 1989 are the wasps who run in every Bey thread. If you hate her so much, avoid threads about her.
I never click on the threads about artists I don't care about. I just don't have the time.
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We're voting for Taylor's album because its sales are far more impressive. Nothing 2 do with out liking or disliking for beyonce, her sales just weren't impressive, sorry.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by Walley
Taylor fans: '1989' is more impressive because it sold more.
Beyoncé fans: 'BEYONCÉ' is more impressive because it had impact and influence in the music industry, was a huge risk, was released to one retailer, wasn't lead by a huge radio-friendly generic pop song, etc, etc, etc.
Hmmm... There seem to be much more reasons for the latter to be deemed more impressive.
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The album didn't have impact on the industry, the release of it did. All of your points suggest that. And at this point, we can only speak to opening numbers since 1989 has been released a whole 24 hours, whereas BEYONCÉ has been out for nearly a year, so you cannot claim IMPACT.
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Originally posted by a_little_sinner
I don't think it would have been disatrous. At that point in her career I don't think anyone was putting large expectations on her. So if she had sold moderately well no one would have judged her, and if she had sold badly the lack of promo would have been used as the reason.
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You're kidding, right?
There were huge expectations from Beyonce. Everyone had their eyes on her. The anticipation was everywhere. And if she had underperformed, she would've been dragged to the pits.
But she didn't. She exceeded expectations. And with a non-traditional release.
Let me also add that, Beyonce wasn't coming from a huge era when she dropped BEYONCE. Taylor is. So again, Beyonce's feat seems more impressive.
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Originally posted by Walley
Taylor fans: '1989' is more impressive because it sold more.
Beyoncé fans: 'BEYONCÉ' is more impressive because it had impact and influence in the music industry, was a huge risk, was released to one retailer, wasn't lead by a huge radio-friendly generic pop song, etc, etc, etc.
Hmmm... There seem to be much more reasons for the latter to be deemed more impressive.
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Can someone please explain this, I have yet to see it!
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Originally posted by LONGWAY2GO.
We're voting for Taylor's album because its sales are far more impressive. Nothing 2 do with out liking or disliking for beyonce, her sales just weren't impressive, sorry.
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There are only 2 people in the world who think that Bey sales aren't impressive, you and Trent W and you've told us 4567788899 times already. You guys sound like a broken radio.
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Originally posted by Dollas n Diamonds
so i guess releasing XO was a stunt as well?
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Originally posted by Walley
I had not realized Beyoncé released "XO" before the album came out. I could've sworn it was a surprise release. I guess I was wrong.
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So now its a gimmick to release a single before an album comes out??!
I mean i know no one buys Beyonces singles but the other girls seem to be having some success with them
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Beyonce because it was a surprise and was only available digitally. 1989 has been heavily promoted for weeks and we all knew it was coming, not to mention how much radio has been eating Taylor's music so she's everywhere in the US.
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Originally posted by Trent W
Can someone please explain this, I have yet to see it!
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One example http://wesleyanargus.com/2014/09/15/songs-of-innocence/
We've been through this already. Why do you keep asking the same questions in every Beyoncé thread? If you can't read the articles, give me your number so I can call you and read them to you.
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Originally posted by taylamour
The album didn't have impact on the industry, the release of it did.
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Sorry but the album & its release are not separate entities. They are one in the same.
The release 's impact that you mentioned is counted as BEYONCE as a whole album's impact.
The two are not separate.
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Originally posted by Superpower
There are only 2 people in the world who think that Bey sales aren't impressive, you and Trent W and you've told us 4567788899 times already. You guys sound like a broken radio.
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Because they are not something to be brag about, is just normal....
I have yet to see that impact that everyone says in the industry, do internet articles count or what?
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Originally posted by taylamour
The album didn't have impact on the industry, the release of it did. All of your points suggest that. And at this point, we can only speak to opening numbers since 1989 has been released a whole 24 hours, whereas BEYONCÉ has been out for nearly a year, so you cannot claim IMPACT.
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So my case still stands. Taylor fans only argument is numbers. The OP is asking why the numbers are impressive, so you have to key in other factors. You guys are literally saying "1989 selling 600K is more impressive because it sold 600K." OK, AND? What's so impressive about it? It's not surprising or anything. She's always been a big seller.
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Originally posted by Lucyyyyyyyyy
Beyonce because it was a surprise and was only available digitally. 1989 has been heavily promoted for weeks and we all knew it was coming, not to mention how much radio has been eating Taylor's music so she's everywhere in the US.
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It's easy as 1, 2, 3.
There is literally a tv ad for the album on every tv channel, bus stops, trains etc...
Still 1989 is very impressive and it will be more impressive in few months but as of now BEYONCÉ wins. It's not rocket science.
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Originally posted by Superpower
It's easy as 1, 2, 3.
There is literally a tv ad for the album on every tv channel, bus stops, trains etc...
Still 1989 is very impressive and it will be more impressive in few months but as of now BEYONCÉ wins. It's not rocket science.
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What about how beyonce's latest album having fron-page itunes banners in every single iTunes store in the world?
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Originally posted by Vespertine
From a sales perspective, 1989. From a media perspective, BEYONCÉ.
Both are amazing albums, so it's great to see them both having the biggest launches in recent memory.
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This.
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