Is there any Buzz happening with this album besides with the most diehard fans?

Jondalar · #1 04-01-2011, 04:37 AM

Stevie's album has been sorta static on the Amazon chart and she doesn't have a whole lot followers on her internet site. Granted she hasn't built them up. Are people outside of the Fleetwood Mac community fan sites just not interested or is there no buzz with this album? The interest for this album is hard to read. It was easy for TISL. That album sat near the Amazon top spot for a long time before its release.

Within the music industry itself, does anyone know if there is a buzz going on? I mean are there music insiders waiting for it to drop?

Everything is feeling a little too casual.

louielouie2000 · #2 04-01-2011, 05:03 AM

No. And I place the blame squarely on Warner Bros. Stevie's album will be out in 1 month and there is no music video, Stevie hasn't been interviewed by any major magazines or TV shows, there is no official website for the album, there are no promo materials out there such as posters, etc. If a tree falls alone in the forest, does it make a sound?

Jondalar · #3 04-01-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

No. And I place the blame squarely on Warner Bros. Stevie's album will be out in 1 month and there is no music video, Stevie hasn't been interviewed by any major magazines or TV shows, there is no official website for the album, there are no promo materials out there such as posters, etc. If a tree falls alone in the forest, does it make a sound?

Well she did talk about the album in some interviews. No official website for the album bothers me. Dave has one for his. I just wonder if there is any kinda of excitement within the industry. Everything seems like it's going to be a struggle. It almost seems like she is starting from scratch.

cristochango · #4 04-01-2011, 06:15 AM

I'm really thinking that this Glee rumours episode coincides with the release of Stevie's new album

Jondalar · #5 04-01-2011, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cristochango

I'm really thinking that this Glee rumours episode coincides with the release of Stevie's new album

that soon? that would be awesome though

tbaker3 · #6 04-01-2011, 07:25 AM

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I'm really thinking that this Glee rumours episode coincides with the release of Stevie's new album

That would be ideal. But I think the Rumours episode will be a season 3 episode.

olive · #7 04-01-2011, 08:04 AM

no, that is why she is opening for Rod

skcin · #8 04-01-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

No. And I place the blame squarely on Warner Bros. Stevie's album will be out in 1 month and there is no music video, Stevie hasn't been interviewed by any major magazines or TV shows, there is no official website for the album, there are no promo materials out there such as posters, etc. If a tree falls alone in the forest, does it make a sound?

Agreed. I'm trying to think back 10 years & recall the buzz prior to TISL. Was it just us excited about it? Was there general knowledge that it was coming? I can't say for sure, TBQH.

FM77 · #9 04-01-2011, 08:46 AM

The reality is that there is rarely buzz for new albums--especially by 63 year old artists. Sales are driven by youth and downloads and it is very difficult for artists to sell records beyond their die-hard fan base. This is why you see established artists pandering to Glee and American Idol for exposure.

I do think this record will get critical acclaim and that will help--much like when Rick Rubin produced a Neil Diamond record--people who wouldn't normally buy it are inclined to because of the great reviews and left field collaboration. I think critics will be more curious to listen to this because of Dave's involvement. That is a good thing.

I agree there should be more videos or at least an album web site.

olive · #10 04-01-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

No. And I place the blame squarely on Warner Bros. Stevie's album will be out in 1 month and there is no music video, Stevie hasn't been interviewed by any major magazines or TV shows, there is no official website for the album, there are no promo materials out there such as posters, etc. If a tree falls alone in the forest, does it make a sound?

the blame lies with her , isn't it up to her and her ''PEOPLE" to make sure she is promoted, Isn't the publicist who is responsible for getting press , setting interviews , calling TMZ to tell them she is having dinner at Nathan's Hot Dogs .. getting her "face " time ?

TinyDancer · #11 04-01-2011, 08:53 AM

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Agreed. I'm trying to think back 10 years & recall the buzz prior to TISL. Was it just us excited about it? Was there general knowledge that it was coming? I can't say for sure, TBQH.

VH1 was giving TISL a lot of buzz and giving her videos a lot of airplay. But, then again that was when VH1 had shows pertaining to music and not just reality shows

Tango · #12 04-01-2011, 09:05 AM

I suspect around the week of the album's release Stevie will make the rounds on shows like Letterman, Jimmy Fallon and the like. The Oprah appearance is great. The solo tour will get local promotional spots on radio, maybe TV in some areas. The album will be mentioned in Rolling Stone, etc. Stevie did interviews for Q, W, etc when TISL came out. It's too soon now. If they did promos now, it would be forgotten by May.

HejiraNYC · #13 04-01-2011, 09:09 AM

In a nutshell, the answer is that the world at large is probably not aware of or anticipating a new Stevie Nicks album. And at this stage of the game, I think that is what everyone has expected; I don't think WB or Stevie have delusions of grandeur in this regard. Although Stevie seems to be very proud of this album, I suspect that she is not going to promote it in a way that would go against her ethos as a person and an artist. Sure, she could grab a lot of headlines by feigning illness and going to the hospital. Or she could be busted for drugs or shoplifting. Or she could go around revealing bombshells about her personal life, e.g., owning up to the cocaine-straw-bum rumors.

Or she could take a controversial stand on a hot political issue. Or she could go on American Idol. But I think she is staying true to herself (and her fans) and she's approaching all of this in her own low-key way with dignity and class. Sure, she's not grabbing the world's attention this way, but at least she's taking the high road. So whether this album bombs or excels, she can walk away from the experience with her integrity intact.

Tango · #14 04-01-2011, 09:21 AM

Here's a few from TISL:

http://www.fleetwoodmac-uk.com/artic.../SNart003.html

http://rockalittle.com/qmagazine_may2001.htm

http://rockalittle.com/instyle_may2001.htm

http://rockalittle.com/interview_tim...ny_apr2001.htm

http://rockalittle.com/vanityfair_june2001.htm

http://rockalittle.com/article_billb...may26_2001.htm

there's many of these little interviews

GypsyNikita · #15 04-01-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

But I think she is staying true to herself (and her fans) and she's approaching all of this in her own low-key way with dignity and class. Sure, she's not grabbing the world's attention this way, but at least she's taking the high road. So whether this album bombs or excels, she can walk away from the experience with her integrity intact.