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Originally posted by GypsySorcerer
Finally, and I know this will not be a popular opinion, but I think Christine's absence contributed to the less-than-stellar numbers of the album. Obviously, performing wasn't her strong suit and the concert sales have been solid. But Christine wrote several hits. There's no way that TITN would have been as successful as it was without the strength of the singles from Chris. And if not for "Hold Me" (and Gypsy) Mirage would not have even done what it did. Say what you will, but every album (1975 and later) that does not feature Lindsey, Stevie, and Christine together has not done so hot.
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I completely agree and Christine wrote MORE than several hits. TITN was promoted as a comeback album. They hadn't done anything in 5 years. That album sold alot because of all of those hit singles. It seemed everytime I turned on the radio or MTV, there was "Little Lies". That's how you sold records, then and now. Springsteen sold alot of CDs with his last album even without much radio airplay, but "The Rising" was a great album with rave reviews & Grammy nominations.
BTM sold about the same as SYW largely because Lindsey wasn't on the album. The Rumours line-up sells. That's been proven.