UTS USA chart position?? [Archive]

iamstevienicks

10-10-2006, 03:09 PM

skcin

10-10-2006, 03:17 PM

I'm not at all surprised. It hasn't been promoted that much, aside from a few interviews & reviews I've seen. This is obviously an album for Lindsey himself & his fans, not the general public.

DrummerDeanna

10-10-2006, 03:19 PM

^^

Right...I'm not at all surprised either...I mean especially with today's music landscape, the lack of promotion etc...

I think it's a great album, fans think it's a great album, but really I wasn't expecting this huge mainstream success to stream from it :shrug:

estranged4life

10-10-2006, 03:36 PM

not surprised about the sales of UTS.

If I wasnt a fan, I would never have even known the album was out since I havent seen it in any of the stores in this area.

skcin

10-10-2006, 03:43 PM

And I think Lindsey's OK with that. It seems to me that he didn't want to pour all kinds of time & money into promotion to a general mainstream public that probably wouldn't buy anyway. He's finally smartened up in my book. He's making himself & the fans happy - and that's who really matters. He's had commercial success before, it's not necessary anymore. Don't ge me wrong, everyone loves to be successful & popular. But maybe he's at a point in his life where personal, artistic & emotional success are most important to him.

foxyluva

10-10-2006, 03:45 PM

He's making himself & the fans happy - and that's who really matters.

Now if we could only get Stevie to do the same thing...

chiliD

10-10-2006, 04:02 PM

Let's see if the sales of it goes up later, after the tour's been going for a while and especially after his appearance on CMT's Crossroads...I think we'll see a little bump in sales after that. Plus, around the holidays I think we'll see some action with sales, too.

But, with Tower Records closing its doors, that's going to hurt. (I'm still bummed about THAT!)

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 04:33 PM

Early predictions are showing it isnt going to be top 50 :(

See this thread for some interesting (ish) stats! he was there after 4.35% of the sales had been collated with just over 1000 sales but then on the next update disapeared!! :(

http://www.chart-refugees.com/index.php?showtopic=42675&st=0&gopid=1400099&#entry1400099

I'm not one bit shocked. My ex-roomie Mr Bill in orlando said on Tues morning he only sold 1 copy of UTS. Plus there were no posters...no flats...no promotional material of any kind. Of course there's the tour...but I think only the fans are really aware of it. I don't think Lindsey is bothered by that too much.

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 04:34 PM

But, with Tower Records closing its doors, that's going to hurt. (I'm still bummed about THAT!)

WTF?!! They went bankrupt or what? man when Florida lost Peaches, that was the be all end all.

foxyluva

10-10-2006, 04:37 PM

I'm not one bit shocked. My ex-roomie Mr Bill in orlando said on Tues morning he only sold 1 copy of UTS. Plus there were no posters...no flats...no promotional material of any kind. Of course there's the tour...but I think only the fans are really aware of it. I don't think Lindsey is bothered by that too much.

Brandon, I spoke to my friend at Warners yesterday, and UTS has been pushed back to October 23 here, so hopefully we will see it in stores soon...

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 04:51 PM

Brandon, I spoke to my friend at Warners yesterday, and UTS has been pushed back to October 23 here, so hopefully we will see it in stores soon...

Well I got it on the way from barnes and noble.com...should be here any day now cause I paid for the quicker shipping!

foxyluva

10-10-2006, 04:56 PM

Well I got it on the way from barnes and noble.com...should be here any day now cause I paid for the quicker shipping!

Lucky you! I am dying for it - so typical of Warners to push it back :rolleyes:

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 05:07 PM

Lucky you! I am dying for it - so typical of Warners to push it back :rolleyes:

yeah that stinks. still no word from LB.com on a show here. I emailed Taku about it and he was keen but said it didnt seem likely he'd just do one show here, that he'd have to do australia also.

foxyluva

10-10-2006, 05:09 PM

yeah that stinks. still no word from LB.com on a show here. I emailed Taku about it and he was keen but said it didnt seem likely he'd just do one show here, that he'd have to do australia also.

Mmm, Im sure an Australian date could be arranged, so it would be great if Linds could come here. I know of a hand full of people who would love to see him live...

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 05:21 PM

Mmm, Im sure an Australian date could be arranged, so it would be great if Linds could come here. I know of a hand full of people who would love to see him live...

yeah I think he'd be paying out of pocket to fly here and back unless he could cut a deal with the venues. SURELY he'd bring in some money. OZ and NZ are lacking in shows to the point that its painful so I think people would come see him just to go to a show, even if they werent fans.

foxyluva

10-10-2006, 05:24 PM

yeah I think he'd be paying out of pocket to fly here and back unless he could cut a deal with the venues. SURELY he'd bring in some money. OZ and NZ are lacking in shows to the point that its painful so I think people would come see him just to go to a show, even if they werent fans.

You're telling me! Try living here for 20 years :laugh:

Im he wouldn't have a 9,000+ crowd in Auckland like Stevie did, but Im sure we could atleast get 1,000+ - and Im sure he would be out of pocket either way. Stevie did tell me it is uber-expensive to come to New Zealand...

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 05:33 PM

You're telling me! Try living here for 20 years :laugh:

Im he wouldn't have a 9,000+ crowd in Auckland like Stevie did, but Im sure we could atleast get 1,000+ - and Im sure he would be out of pocket either way. Stevie did tell me it is uber-expensive to come to New Zealand...

Well he could hop on the Mac's private jet and have all the gear here in 10 hrs! He'd probably break even. But at least he'd have the enjoyment of coming here! He could use it as an excuse to vacation with the kids? It's a lucrative hope I know, but one can hope nevertheless

foxyluva

10-10-2006, 05:35 PM

He'd probably break even. But at least he'd have the enjoyment of coming here! He could use it as an excuse to vacation with the kids? It's a lucrative hope I know, but one can hope nevertheless

He could use it as an excuse for a holiday. If he waits until late this year, or January next year, it will be summer...

Im hoping too my friend :)

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 05:45 PM

He could use it as an excuse for a holiday. If he waits until late this year, or January next year, it will be summer...

Im hoping too my friend :)

Well like I said, I planted the seed with Taku...even months ago when I asked him whether or not he'd tour with Lindsey when I heard rumours of the tour. I've also emailed Jess at LiddyBuck.com about it...I'm sure she's in touch with his management. Time will tell...cross all yer fingers and toes! =)

foxyluva

10-10-2006, 05:48 PM

Well like I said, I planted the seed with Taku...even months ago when I asked him whether or not he'd tour with Lindsey when I heard rumours of the tour. I've also emailed Jess at LiddyBuck.com about it...I'm sure she's in touch with his management. Time will tell...cross all yer fingers and toes! =)

I am!!!

Now if I could only get the album....

DavidMn

10-10-2006, 06:16 PM

I'm not at all surprised. It hasn't been promoted that much, aside from a few interviews & reviews I've seen. This is obviously an album for Lindsey himself & his fans, not the general public.I kinda think he doesnt mind that. Sure he'd like to sell more and make more money, but it's never really been about that for him.

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 06:28 PM

I kinda think he doesnt mind that. Sure he'd like to sell more and make more money, but it's never really been about that for him.

Right. he's at a point now, I think, where he doesnt need the money. Any future Mac endeavours are easy cash and he's nothing to prove to the record business anymore. I imagine this is just "fun" for him.

MacMan

10-10-2006, 06:49 PM

Well he won't make the top 50 on Billboard... And the sales will be below 17,423, which is the amount No.50 sold for the week. But that's okay.

Here's the top 5 incidentally:

1 EVANESCENCE - 407,883 --THE OPEN DOOR
2 THE KILLERS - 317,583 -- SAM'S TOWN
3 GEORGE STRAIT - 230,281-- IT JUST COMES NATURAL
4 TONY BENNETT - 121,193 --DUETS: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC
5 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - 115,741--FUTURE SEX/LOVE SOUNDS

strandinthewind

10-10-2006, 06:56 PM

Now if we could only get Stevie to do the same thing...

??????

She considers TISL "her little masterpiece" -- so, to her, she is pleasing the fans?

As for new material, I think she is tired and, unlike LB, she cannot just go into a studio and record something by herself. So, it will cost her way more to put a record out :shrug:

As for LB, he is promoting it with interviews and touring. The problem is LB is not a bankable name without FM. I think that is sad, but it is the facts.

AliceLover

10-10-2006, 08:35 PM

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 09:04 PM

Go Killers!!!

Seriously that album is BETTER, yes folks, BETTER that the original. Incredible CD.

Wow. How does the 2nd album surpass an already mushy, steaming pile of dung? *wink*

Hawkeye

10-10-2006, 09:21 PM

I dont really care how well it sells, its an amazing album that Lindsey has given us, but it would be nice for it to crack the top 100, which is something OOTC failed to do.

GypsySorcerer

10-10-2006, 09:25 PM

I'm not surprised by the sales, but I was hoping for an outside shot at the top 50. Maybe it will make the top 100. :shrug:

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 09:37 PM

I'm not surprised by the sales, but I was hoping for an outside shot at the top 50. Maybe it will make the top 100. :shrug:

Well we can't measure the success by the sales. Maybe the record company does. Lindsey doesnt need to sell any more records. He's made his money. TUSK was his swansong and he didnt care that it didnt live up to Rumours-era-sales. The real money nowadays is in touring anyway.

GypsySorcerer

10-10-2006, 09:41 PM

Well we can't measure the success by the sales. Maybe the record company does. Lindsey doesnt need to sell any more records. He's made his money. TUSK was his swansong and he didnt care that it didnt live up to Rumours-era-sales. The real money nowadays is in touring anyway.

Most of what is on the charts is a big pile of poo anyway, so no, strong sales is not indicative of quality at all. But I was at least hoping it would do better than OOTC. :shrug:

mylittledemon

10-10-2006, 09:45 PM

Most of what is on the charts is a big pile of poo anyway, so no, strong sales is not indicative of quality at all. But I was at least hoping it would do better than OOTC. :shrug:

I doubt it will unfortunately. He's not doing any late shows like did on OOTC and also that album he was doing radio as well. Not that OOTC sold a lot, but I think it helped. As much as I love him, and worship the man's guitar playing...he generally just doesnt appeal to the mainstream.

GypsySorcerer

10-10-2006, 09:48 PM

I doubt it will unfortunately. He's not doing any late shows like did on OOTC and also that album he was doing radio as well. Not that OOTC sold a lot, but I think it helped. As much as I love him, and worship the man's guitar playing...he generally just doesnt appeal to the mainstream.

I just hope we still get the electric album. :nod:

hayley

10-11-2006, 10:45 AM

#80 - 13,068 copies.

MacMan

10-11-2006, 10:46 AM

#80 - 13,068 copies.

NO WAY! That's excellent... Not so much the amount - It's a slow period right now anyway.... But #80 is great all considering! Thanks for the heads up.

Kelly

10-11-2006, 10:51 AM

NO WAY! That's excellent... Not so much the amount - It's a slow period right now anyway.... But #80 is great all considering! Thanks for the heads up.

I agree, that is pretty damn good for Linds! I think the presale cds may have helped him alot this week though.

Peestie

10-11-2006, 11:04 AM

Well, OOTC peaked at something like #128 on the Billboard charts, so I'm glad there was an improvement. #80 is much better than I expected.