Interesting Chart Info

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Originally Posted by PenguinHead

It will be interesting to see, when Fleetwood Mac finally releases another album, how they will fare on the charts. I suspect upon initial release, the album will shoot up to the upper registers. But I wonder how the singles will do. I hope a solid Christine penned song gives them a top ten hit.

But at this stage in their career, just releasing a good album should be considered a success.

yes. i think that the question how will the album fair on the charts will largely depend on how good or crappy is their PR for it. it is entirely possible that it does pretty good, if placed and advertised right, and that would be nice to see.

as a comparison, when 2013 tour was announced they did that whole day of filmed interviews and it didn't do nearly as much for them as just one well-placed Today show interview did for the "reunion" tour.

for the EP, we know there was no advertising whatsoever. it did ok in the first few days just because it was featured as like a 3rd header/banner on the itunes. once when it was gone from the banner, plus with all the reviewer's complaints that it's not worth listening because there's barely any Stevie on it, it was all downhill. so if they do the same thing again (no advertising and depending on a word of mouth which can go either way), the results will probably be the same.

regarding the "singles," i don't see them getting a "radio play" or charting on any regular hot pop charts. they might on rock or [sadly] adult contemporary, but i'd be shocked if they have charting singles on the hot pop charts. i would be surprised if they expect it either, frankly. they don't need that anyway.