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Originally posted by MonstahNL
The lack of promotion, her name alone doesn't cut it anymore.
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Not for longevity, but it still debuted at #1, so this is no different from "3." It actually proves that her name alone still is enough... well, it depends on your definition of "enough."
It's really unfair to compare this to a song like "Born This Way" which has been anticipated for months and months and is backed by one of the biggest debut eras in recent memory.
It's not a flop but for a song that debuted at #1 with record-breaking sales and airplay, it's certainly not a smash hit. I think if she follows it up with a well-promoted second single, though,
Femme Fatale will outsell
Circus fairly easily.