View Full Version : Yet another brand new poll.
NateGolubiewski
09/29/09, 03:17 PM
This thread is in conjunction with the news post (http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1350871&page=2) regarding Brand New's record sales. An interesting point was brought up; Brand New's The Devil and God debuted at #31 and sold 60k albums while Daisy debuted at #6, selling 44k. There is definitely a significant difference in these numbers. What do you think the reason is?
Edit: Question should say the cause of Daisy's low album sales, not the result.
olemanblues
09/29/09, 04:15 PM
illegal downloading---its steeling no matter how you try and justify.
anamericangod
09/29/09, 04:44 PM
All of those in combination. The industry isn't in the best shape right now, illegal downloading is rampant, and the press and publicity for this album left a lot to be desired.
FueledByRock
09/29/09, 05:39 PM
People don't really buy albums anymore, and when people do get albums, many times it's through illegal downloading as has been stated before. Also, shouldn't this be the cause of Daisy's low album sales?
NateGolubiewski
09/30/09, 03:10 AM
People don't really buy albums anymore, and when people do get albums, many times it's through illegal downloading as has been stated before. Also, shouldn't this be the cause of Daisy's low album sales?
Yes, it should be the cause of. My mistake!
SeanFracture
09/30/09, 03:34 AM
Anyone who voted "The Band and Album" are moronic. The album sold less, but charted higher - therefore a bigger percentage of people buying albums in general bought this specific album, which means it's clearly to do with the state of the industry. It's already stated that TDAG sold more but charted lower. People just don't buy records any more - I still haven't bought it (for shame).
introduction
09/30/09, 05:18 AM
it's a combination of all 3. you can't just blame one of them. no one buys cds anymore, there was almost no marketing for the album, not to mention the album is polarising like crazy, plus there was the leak three weeks early, and tons of people download without buying.
This thread is in conjunction with the news post (http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1350871&page=2) regarding Brand New's record sales. An interesting point was brought up; Brand New's The Devil and God debuted at #31 and sold 60k albums while Daisy debuted at #6, selling 44k. There is definitely a significant difference in these numbers. What do you think the reason is?
Edit: Question should say the cause of Daisy's low album sales, not the result.
I voted. But wanted to let you know I love your avatar and just rediscovered that album at a local CD store for $3 a few weeks ago! YAHTZEE!
Yellowcard2006
09/30/09, 10:50 AM
Industry.
jbaseball44
09/30/09, 10:58 AM
When you debut at #6 i wouldn't exactly call it low album sales, but like many have said the industry isn't exactly in great shape
punkrocks22
09/30/09, 12:02 PM
Obviously the industry/economy is effecting album sales. But, I honestly don't think the new cd is that good. I love Brand New but, the new cd just isn't good enough for me to buy. I only bought a couple of tracks off itunes (Daisy, At the Bottom, etc.). It's creative, artistic, and original, but that doesn't always equate to great music. It doesn't have enough widespread appeal. Example: when I first showed my sister Deja Entendu she loved it! It became one of her favorite cds. I recently showed her the new album and her reaction was "eh...it's ok"
fourletterword
09/30/09, 12:04 PM
its how the industry is now
inthemidst
09/30/09, 12:30 PM
Illegal downloading. Few people in the underground rock arena purchase physical albums anymore.
NateGolubiewski
09/30/09, 04:01 PM
I voted. But wanted to let you know I love your avatar and just rediscovered that album at a local CD store for $3 a few weeks ago! YAHTZEE!
$3, that is definitely a steal! 3eb is definitely an awesome band and great group of guys. I've had the opportunity to advertise for and work with them a few times and they are one of my favorite bands to help out.
HoldThatSound
09/30/09, 04:47 PM
It's cause no one pays for music anymore except that 40k/whatever group of people. haha.
You Won't Know
09/30/09, 08:32 PM
I do it to support the band, even though I already had the album.
I think more true fans should do the same.
But yeah, the industry is in shambles. They need to embrace it and look to cut costs in physical CDs.
x13looDx
10/01/09, 09:13 AM
bought it. don't really know why. loved deja entendu but this isn't nearly as swell
yourdarqsecret
10/01/09, 09:34 AM
because brand new sucks. simple as that.
LastDeclaration
10/01/09, 09:50 AM
because brand new sucks. simple as that.
Oh yes, horrible band. Their lyrics are simply dreadful, and the singer has the worst voice. I think they may be worse than Brokencyde.
suppyguppy
10/01/09, 11:02 AM
This album actually surpassed expecations as far as the amount of units that were moved. With the record industry climate the way it is and with the limited press done to promote this release, debuting at #6 is astounding.
BulleTheory
10/01/09, 11:04 AM
The Album....its really nothing special.
abcdefghijake
10/01/09, 04:29 PM
I voted other just to not specify.
CollectiveConfusion
10/01/09, 08:41 PM
it's not the band, its the industry.
JordanBuell
10/02/09, 09:45 AM
This thread is in conjunction with the news post (http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1350871&page=2) regarding Brand New's record sales. An interesting point was brought up; Brand New's The Devil and God debuted at #31 and sold 60k albums while Daisy debuted at #6, selling 44k. There is definitely a significant difference in these numbers. What do you think the reason is?
Edit: Question should say the cause of Daisy's low album sales, not the result.
i think that shows you the industry. if something just a couple years ago could sell 60k and not even crack the top 30 of the week, where now something that sells 44k and debuted at 6, i think that goes to show you that brand new fans are loyal. even when record sales, the economy, and publicity for the album/band are bad, they still sell a ton of records.
fueledbyvictory
10/02/09, 10:12 AM
It's not all that great.
kbi the crowing
10/02/09, 12:55 PM
a lot of people just dont buy CD's anymore
kbi the crowing
10/02/09, 12:55 PM
Oh yes, horrible band. Their lyrics are simply dreadful, and the singer has the worst voice. I think they may be worse than Brokencyde.
you avatar is amazing
Ryzenfall
10/02/09, 01:58 PM
I'm a physical copy person and can't help but buy CDs, but I just don't listen to Brand New anymore. So I guess it would be a combo of both.
Terrible band + terrible album = terrible sales.
Nick Hull
10/04/09, 09:17 AM
illegal downloading---its steeling no matter how you try and justify.
and how the band justifies it....
stuntmaniac
10/09/09, 11:05 AM
Im happy to say that I did buy the album :) I buy them all, and not off Itunes, I like having the package and covers etc :)
Jason Tate
10/13/09, 02:11 PM
The album debuted at #6 and people are saying they were low sales? Are you out of your mind?
murrich
10/13/09, 04:33 PM
Oh yes, horrible band. Their lyrics are simply dreadful, and the singer has the worst voice. I think they may be worse than Brokencyde.
It's funny because they do have really bad lyrics.
LastDeclaration
10/13/09, 05:01 PM
It's funny because they do have really bad lyrics.
Well, Vin's lyrics are shit, I'll give you that much.
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