I think its cool the album has done as well it has.
I was hoping that all the vids we cat and mouse searching the net for would have been in one nice place on his website. I mean we can still find them and watch them, why doesnt he do himself and us a favor and have them on his site.

I'm not a MJ fan, but when/if his album gets released later this year it will be massive compared to this.
And his O2 run as well. And it has nothing to do with talent or quality of the work, just with how they treat their fans.
[Edited 4/4/09 10:27am]

m3taverse said:

I had to drive an hour to get to a target store..so i got 2 lol

i luv the lil purple man pr!nce u rock

psychodelicide said:

People misuse 'irony' all the time. Including Alanis Morrissette.
It bugs the hell out of me but correcting every misuse is like trying to persuade people to use their signals when they drive.

I dont understand why there wasnt more mainstream media promotion.

He would have done laps around Urban easy but since there was no culture awareness it seems hes having to run to catch up

Regardless, I think its fantastic after so long and without mainstream marketing to get to number 2.

*cheers*

SUPRMAN said:

I like that Alanis Morrissette song.

Blame dumbass for using the word "ironic"; he started this whole mess.

Did you read the new post on DR. F?
Bleaaaauuugggghhh....

It is written as if Bria Valente is the new No 1, oh with Prince.. of course.

From Dr F...

"Number 1? Bria Valente & Prince Make An Interesting Bet
Posted in Celebrity News, Entertainment, Music on April 4th, 2009 by drfunkenberry


We just received word* that Bria Valente and Prince have a gentlewoman’s bet going on in need of resolution….

Despite the discriminatory practices of the music industry with regards to Prince for the past decade or so, Ms Valente has ALWAYS believed that their CD would enter the Billboard chart at NUMERO UNO. Extremely high hopes for a BRAND NEW ARTIST like herself but early calculations show she may indeed get her wish!

This is where it gets interesting, everyone….

IF the CD does debut there, Prince has promised her a bash to end all bashes at a location of her choice. I am gonna say this, our spies will not rest until we find out what Prince gets if Bria loses the bet. I know this male mind short-circuits at the mere thought of the FINAL outcome!

We will keep you posted!-Dr.FB

*(Perhaps from a no-name reporter)"

So I guess we'll have to see how it goes down on the charts next week? Will it be Prince/ Bria or Keithy? Only the charts will know...we shall see.
[Edited 4/4/09 13:49pm]

Poplife88 said:

I Love Metallica they are my #2 live act to see....

myabocca said:

Either way. Prince has already won. Remember that the majority of United States is country. Country always sells over pop and what not! For Prince's sales to even be that close. He's already Won. Nuff said.

Rorywan said:

It's not the industry's fault that Prince hasn't had a hit single in over a decade.

mrspnlw said:

Nope. According to recent reports, country music sales are down 26 percent. It's a victory for Prince and Keith.

Prince wins!

psychodelicide said:

^ Lovely emoticons, Psychodelicide.
I am also rooting for Prince's CD.

gyro34 said:

Aww, thanks, glad you like them. I hope Prince's CD wins.

dumbass said:

The org doesn't need logic and reason.

psychodelicide said:

When will we know?

m3taverse said:

I went on Sunday to buy mine, and then the only place I saw it was a vertical display in the front of the music/DVD department. But I was there again mid-week, and they had racks of them positioned at the front cash registers and a big floor vinyl cling positioned in front of the racks --- given the price, I am sure that they can move a lot with that kind of placement.

Dolphinking23 said:

i'd say its a safe bet to say that Prince's CD set will place #1

ReginaCarman said:

Country music more so and rock music continues to sell well so you cant place any bets

djdaffy1227 said:

I was photographing a Kenny Chesney concert and keith was the opener. HE IS AN AMAZING GUITARIST!!! I love Prince and he is my fav. BUT TRUST KEITH CAN PLAY and his band is amazing! If you Ever get a chance to see him you should. youtube his live stuff. HE IS GREAT!!!!

prince is hand down the greatest guitarist alive today...there are other who are good but prince is the man

I agree, with the limited places folks can get the new Prince cd vs Urban's. Prince, will come at #2, which is not a bad thing.

I dont know why he kept iTues out of the loop and why he did not pull a 3121, buy putting x-number membership passes (to becoming a member) in the cd. With radio not supporting him like they use to he needs to make a greater buzz in getting folks (new and old fans) hyped-up in getting the CD.

I was @ the Traget in Burbank CA the other day and they have a nice display at the main check out stand on the first floor, with a cool floor matt, of the cd cover and one on the 3rd floor in the cd section. Its in plain sight, for all to see. U'd have to be blind as a bat not to notice it.

In any case PRN has said it B4, charts mean nothing (2 him). IMO, any CD placing in the top 20 (even top 40) is a success. I think chart success is more of an ego booster 4 us fans, then for him.

1817 said:

Very Good idea !

salaciousV said:

This Wednesday, April 8th, when Soundscan reports its sales figures to Billboard.

1817 said:

The charts don't matter when his CDs aren't selling. When he has a hit on his hands, suddenly the charts do matter! Remember that NPGMC msg when 3121 charted at #1? I do. Incidentally, Prince had a 2-day lead on Urban because 'Lotusflow3r' debuted on a Sunday.
[Edited 4/4/09 23:00pm]

Are the figures X3 like for Emancipation. In which case the sales figures would be appauling.

OK, so Prince might have another #1 in the US. Cool.

So how's the album doing in other countries? Hang on, that's right, there's no official release outside the US.

Oh, I remember now, every fan outside of the States is STILL waiting to be ripped off my some middleman importer.

Go Prince.

TyphoonTip said:

In the meantime, there's people on here buying multiple copies so Prince will be "number one", and those extra copies will end up forgotten in a drawer.