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Kill_the_radio
10/03/08, 01:54 PM
Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends 5.354.000
Amy Winehouse - Back To Black 4.469.000
Duffy - Rockferry 3.478.000
Leona Lewis - Spirit 3.082.000
Madonna - Hard Candy 2.975.000
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III 2.734.000
Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad 2.587.000
Jack Johnson - Sleep Through The Static 2.539.000
Soundtrack Mamma Mia! (2.450.000
Michael Jackson - Thriller (25th Anniversary Reissue) 2.172.500
Alicia Keys - As I Am 2.035.000
Metallica - Death Magnetic 1.976.000
Kid Rock - Rock'n'Roll Jesus 1.853.000
Mariah Carey - E=MC2 1.819.000
Usher - Here I Stand 1.679.500
Radiohead - In Rainbows (Physical Release) 1.670.500
Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers 1.470.000
Chris Brown - Exclusive 1.409.000
Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift 1.270.000
Soundtrack Camp Rock 1.269.000
OneRepublic - Dreaming Out Loud 1.236.000
Michael Bublé - Call Me Irresponsible 1.231.000
Soundtrack High School Musical 2 1.188.000
Soundtrack Juno 1.163.000
R.E.M. - Accelerate 1.136.500
Miley Cyrus - Breakout 1.128.000
Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden 1.126.000
Colbie Caillat - Coco 1.096.000
Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer 1.088.000
Led Zeppelin - Mothership 1.051.000
Disturbed - Indestructible 1.046.000
Robert Plant / Alison Krauss - Raising Sand 1.039.000
Lenny Kravitz - It's Time For A Love Revolution 1.024.000
Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life 1.017.000
James Blunt - All The Lost Souls 1.016.000
Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion 1.014.000
Andrea Bocelli - Vivere (The Best Of Andrea Bocelli) 1.010.000


So, what do you guys think?

Source (http://worldwidealbums.blogspot.com/2008/10/worldwide-sales-best-sellers-during.html)
Yes. And?
10/03/08, 01:55 PM
:yuk: for the most part.
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 01:57 PM
Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends 5.354.000
Amy Winehouse - Back To Black 4.469.000
Duffy - Rockferry 3.478.000
Leona Lewis - Spirit 3.082.000
Madonna - Hard Candy 2.975.000
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III 2.734.000
Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad 2.587.000
Jack Johnson - Sleep Through The Static 2.539.000
Soundtrack Mamma Mia! (2.450.000
Michael Jackson - Thriller (25th Anniversary Reissue) 2.172.500
Alicia Keys - As I Am 2.035.000
Metallica - Death Magnetic 1.976.000
Kid Rock - Rock'n'Roll Jesus 1.853.000
Mariah Carey - E=MC2 1.819.000
Usher - Here I Stand 1.679.500
Radiohead - In Rainbows (Physical Release) 1.670.500
Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers 1.470.000
Chris Brown - Exclusive 1.409.000
Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift 1.270.000
Soundtrack Camp Rock 1.269.000
OneRepublic - Dreaming Out Loud 1.236.000
Michael Bublé - Call Me Irresponsible 1.231.000
Soundtrack High School Musical 2 1.188.000
Soundtrack Juno 1.163.000
R.E.M. - Accelerate 1.136.500
Miley Cyrus - Breakout 1.128.000
Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden 1.126.000
Colbie Caillat - Coco 1.096.000
Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer 1.088.000
Led Zeppelin - Mothership 1.051.000
Disturbed - Indestructible 1.046.000
Robert Plant / Alison Krauss - Raising Sand 1.039.000
Lenny Kravitz - It's Time For A Love Revolution 1.024.000
Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life 1.017.000
James Blunt - All The Lost Souls 1.016.000
Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion 1.014.000
Andrea Bocelli - Vivere (The Best Of Andrea Bocelli) 1.010.000


So, what do you guys think?

Source (http://worldwidealbums.blogspot.com/2008/10/worldwide-sales-best-sellers-during.html)

those are the only ones i own.


it just proves how shitty american mainstream music is
Regards
10/03/08, 01:59 PM
Metallica is that far up already?
Yes. And?
10/03/08, 02:00 PM
those are the only ones i own.


it just proves how shitty american mainstream music is
Blink-182. Jack's Mannequin. Yellowcard. Linkin Park. Sum 41. (http://www.absolutepunk.net/memberlist.php?do=getall&field5=Blink-182.+Jack%27s+Mannequin.+Yellowcard .+Linkin+Park.+Sum+41.)

You are so indie, d00d.
Kill_the_radio
10/03/08, 02:00 PM
there's bands/performers i haven't even heard of... i had no idea i was so disconnected from radio/mainstream music
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 02:00 PM
How is it possible that so many people like Disturbed?
Troggy
10/03/08, 02:06 PM
Who on earth is Duffy????
ThisIsNotDan
10/03/08, 02:10 PM
Coldplay, Metallica, Radiohead, and REM all made awesome albums
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 02:15 PM
Who on earth is Duffy????
you got me beggin you for mercyyyyy!
SamEyes
10/03/08, 02:29 PM
Fucking hell,

This shit is what's selling?

People need to learn how to find music other than the crap that's shoved in their faces by major labels, maybe then we can have a decent list.
TheSkunk
10/03/08, 02:32 PM
Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends 5.354.000
Amy Winehouse - Back To Black 4.469.000
Duffy - Rockferry 3.478.000
Leona Lewis - Spirit 3.082.000
Madonna - Hard Candy 2.975.000
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III 2.734.000
Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad 2.587.000
Jack Johnson - Sleep Through The Static 2.539.000
Soundtrack Mamma Mia! (2.450.000
Michael Jackson - Thriller (25th Anniversary Reissue) 2.172.500
Alicia Keys - As I Am 2.035.000
Metallica - Death Magnetic 1.976.000
Kid Rock - Rock'n'Roll Jesus 1.853.000
Mariah Carey - E=MC2 1.819.000
Usher - Here I Stand 1.679.500
Radiohead - In Rainbows (Physical Release) 1.670.500
Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers 1.470.000
Chris Brown - Exclusive 1.409.000
Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift 1.270.000
Soundtrack Camp Rock 1.269.000
OneRepublic - Dreaming Out Loud 1.236.000
Michael Bublé - Call Me Irresponsible 1.231.000
Soundtrack High School Musical 2 1.188.000
Soundtrack Juno 1.163.000
R.E.M. - Accelerate 1.136.500
Miley Cyrus - Breakout 1.128.000
Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden 1.126.000
Colbie Caillat - Coco 1.096.000
Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer 1.088.000
Led Zeppelin - Mothership 1.051.000
Disturbed - Indestructible 1.046.000
Robert Plant / Alison Krauss - Raising Sand 1.039.000
Lenny Kravitz - It's Time For A Love Revolution 1.024.000
Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life 1.017.000
James Blunt - All The Lost Souls 1.016.000
Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion 1.014.000
Andrea Bocelli - Vivere (The Best Of Andrea Bocelli) 1.010.000


So, what do you guys think?

Source (http://worldwidealbums.blogspot.com/2008/10/worldwide-sales-best-sellers-during.html)

wow money maker
micahistheballs
10/03/08, 02:47 PM
I own Thriller 25 and In Rainbows.
Troggy
10/03/08, 03:24 PM
you got me beggin you for mercyyyyy!

:shrug:

Yeah Micah those are the only two I own / want to own. I am cheap and am waiting to find Thriller used somewhere for cheap haha. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin is my jam, if I have any jams.
underthetalking
10/03/08, 03:27 PM
At least Coldplay is number 1.

Holy crap is that a bad list.
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 03:30 PM
:shrug:

Yeah Micah those are the only two I own / want to own. I am cheap and am waiting to find Thriller used somewhere for cheap haha. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin is my jam, if I have any jams.
I only know who she is because Microsoft had her perform at E3

:tv:
Troggy
10/03/08, 03:31 PM
I only know who she is because Microsoft had her perform at E3

:tv:

This is still not helping, what is E3? Don't make me google her.
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 03:37 PM
This is still not helping, what is E3? Don't make me google her.
She's a pop/folk singer most famous for her single "Mercy"

that's all i can tell you
Troggy
10/03/08, 04:08 PM
She's a pop/folk singer most famous for her single "Mercy"

that's all i can tell you

Colbie Caillat?
Ouch
10/03/08, 04:12 PM
:facepalm:

that James Blunt album was released in 07 dumb ass.
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 04:14 PM
Colbie Caillat?
it starts at my toes and goes to my nose?
TheOtherAndrew
10/03/08, 04:14 PM
No Andrew Jackson Jihad this time? Fuck.
holyballs
10/03/08, 04:16 PM
How is it possible that so many people like Disturbed?
i know, it baffles me.
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 04:18 PM
i know, it baffles me.
that band is famous for this lyric

"ew wah ah ah ah"
Troggy
10/03/08, 04:30 PM
that band is famous for this lyric

"ew wah ah ah ah"

hahahaahaha best 5 seconds of their career
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 04:33 PM
hahahaahaha best 5 seconds of their career
i honestly didn't know they were that popular
Until The Bombs
10/03/08, 04:35 PM
:facepalm:

that James Blunt album was released in 07 dumb ass.

The list include the albums that sold the most so far this year. Release date is irrelevant.
Ouch
10/03/08, 04:36 PM
oh, I thought it was just 08 releases.

PLEASE DISCOUNT MY POST GOD
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 04:37 PM
Don't forget that High School Musical 3 soundtrack isn't out yet, sorry Coldplay
Troggy
10/03/08, 04:38 PM
i honestly didn't know they were that popular

Disturbed really likes Disturbed
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 04:42 PM
Disturbed really likes Disturbed
http://gamesnet.vo.llnwd.net/o1/gamestar/objects/122790_main.jpg
Troggy
10/03/08, 04:45 PM
No seriously, I'm sure they love themselves
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 04:46 PM
I did hear an interview where the lead singer said something along the lines of "we have reinvented metal music so it appeals to the masses"
Troggy
10/03/08, 04:47 PM
Sounds about right. Douchebags.
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 04:49 PM
although, it is quite fun to yell "ew wah ah ah ah"
Troggy
10/03/08, 04:50 PM
That cannot be denied
lolliot
10/03/08, 06:17 PM
I didn't expect Amy MacDonald to be on that list, otherwise it's quite predictive, I suppose.

I have to listen to the radio when I'm at work X-)
WakingTheMisery
10/03/08, 06:34 PM
Half of those came out last year too.

Leona Lewis should be #1.
GuitarR0cker1
10/03/08, 06:36 PM
Oh gawd, only good stuff is Coldplay and Radiohead.
caLLmEnOoNe
10/03/08, 06:50 PM
why? high school musical and miley cyrus. why?
OdeToTheSun
10/03/08, 06:51 PM
How is it possible that so many people like Disturbed?
Sad to say, but I probably know about half of them.
sweethypocrisy
10/03/08, 06:51 PM
weezy f baby
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 06:52 PM
I've been reminded everyday by my sister that High School Musical 3 comes out Oct. 24th
Indoor Living
10/03/08, 07:07 PM
Any predictions on what Glass Passenger is going to sell? I know it's off-topic, but life goes on.
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 07:21 PM
Any predictions on what Glass Passenger is going to sell? I know it's off-topic, but life goes on.
Gold
Indoor Living
10/03/08, 07:31 PM
Gold


Did Everything In Transit go gold?
c_rob2700
10/03/08, 07:34 PM
idk, but The Glass Passenger will sell a lot more, he was actually able to promote this record
Kill_the_radio
10/03/08, 09:47 PM
:facepalm:

that James Blunt album was released in 07 dumb ass.

did I say something about albums being released this year?
I don't think so.. it says 2008 BEST SELLING ALBUMS...
Burning Star IV
10/03/08, 09:50 PM
Coldplay pwns.
wesgemm08
10/03/08, 09:54 PM
Didn't Amy Winehouse come out like 2006? It sold 4 million this year, or total?
Indoor Living
10/03/08, 09:54 PM
Didn't Amy Winehouse come out like 2006? It sold 4 million this year, or total?

The crackhead demographic is growing.
Ouch
10/03/08, 10:08 PM
did I say something about albums being released this year?
I don't think so.. it says 2008 BEST SELLING ALBUMS...

Hey did you read the rest of the thread, I already apolgized.
A Love American
10/03/08, 10:34 PM
Horrible.
andrewa5
10/03/08, 10:54 PM
What the hell has our world come to?...Jonas Brothers outselling Zeppelin?
Keagan Ilvonen
10/03/08, 10:57 PM
lol Kid Rock
El_Jeffe
10/04/08, 12:18 AM
hell yea, 25 years on & thriller is still cleaning up haha

so so stoked to see r.e.m. on this. apparently if their new album didn't do well they were going to call it quits. one of my favourite bands & the new album really is a beauty

good to see radiohead still did rather well, considering they gave their new album away for free online
IWasaCamera
10/04/08, 12:25 AM
Rather predictable.
fadedmemories
10/04/08, 05:33 AM
I'm surprised that Radiohead was still able to sell so many albums, despite giving it away for free
c_rob2700
10/04/08, 09:05 AM
Even though In Rainbows was given away, i still think they counted the ones they gave away
Indoor Living
10/04/08, 09:06 AM
I really didn't like In Rainbows.
caLLmEnOoNe
10/04/08, 10:09 AM
Even though In Rainbows was given away, i still think they counted the ones they gave away
yea probably
Until The Bombs
10/04/08, 10:11 AM
I really enjoyed In Rainbows at it's release, but haven't had the urge to listen to it in a long time.
circasuicide
10/04/08, 10:16 AM
if i ruled the world, coldplay would only be used as a form of torture.
Until The Bombs
10/04/08, 10:22 AM
I've never totally understood the all of the Coldplay hate. Parachutes and A Rush of Blood... were good. X&Y had a few songs. Viva la Vida... is really their first poor album.
c_rob2700
10/04/08, 10:28 AM
Viva la Vida wasn't bad, it's just no one on this site enjoys Coldplay's genre
Kbm600
10/04/08, 11:35 AM
Fucking horrid list.

This depresses me.
kearn1tm
10/04/08, 07:57 PM
hell yea, 25 years on & thriller is still cleaning up haha

so so stoked to see r.e.m. on this. apparently if their new album didn't do well they were going to call it quits. one of my favourite bands & the new album really is a beauty

good to see radiohead still did rather well, considering they gave their new album away for free online

R.E.M. released a strong "later years" album that rarely happens for career bands. I'm glad it did as well as it has, especially considering how commercially disappointing their last few releases were.

Rather predictable.

Exactly. I find the rather shocking amount of "this is the shit that sells nowadays" comments in this thread to be ridiculous. Of Course these are the acts that sell. It's pop music aimed at a mass audience. How is this at all surprising? Moreover, I can't understand why it's implied that the general quality of the acts that sell millions has collectively fallen from the artists who moved units in the '80s to now.

I'm surprised that Radiohead was still able to sell so many albums, despite giving it away for free

It's a testament to how many people are still very much dependent on tangible returns for their money.
Chris Fallon
10/04/08, 10:48 PM
This list is according to a blogspot? Yeah ... this is not accurate at all. Is this for domestic, worldwide, what? Get your info from a credible source next time.
DaveZeroZero
10/05/08, 03:26 AM
I own none of those and have no intention to change that situation. I can't believe how many people will buy most of that stuff.
reissgoespunk
10/05/08, 03:50 AM
lol.
EchoPark
10/05/08, 04:45 AM
Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends 5.354.000
Amy Winehouse - Back To Black 4.469.000
Duffy - Rockferry 3.478.000
Leona Lewis - Spirit 3.082.000
Madonna - Hard Candy 2.975.000
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III 2.734.000
Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad 2.587.000
Jack Johnson - Sleep Through The Static 2.539.000
Soundtrack Mamma Mia! (2.450.000
Michael Jackson - Thriller (25th Anniversary Reissue) 2.172.500
Alicia Keys - As I Am 2.035.000
Metallica - Death Magnetic 1.976.000
Kid Rock - Rock'n'Roll Jesus 1.853.000
Mariah Carey - E=MC2 1.819.000
Usher - Here I Stand 1.679.500
Radiohead - In Rainbows (Physical Release) 1.670.500
Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers 1.470.000
Chris Brown - Exclusive 1.409.000
Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift 1.270.000
Soundtrack Camp Rock 1.269.000
OneRepublic - Dreaming Out Loud 1.236.000
Michael Bublé - Call Me Irresponsible 1.231.000
Soundtrack High School Musical 2 1.188.000
Soundtrack Juno 1.163.000
R.E.M. - Accelerate 1.136.500
Miley Cyrus - Breakout 1.128.000
Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden 1.126.000
Colbie Caillat - Coco 1.096.000
Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer 1.088.000
Led Zeppelin - Mothership 1.051.000
Disturbed - Indestructible 1.046.000
Robert Plant / Alison Krauss - Raising Sand 1.039.000
Lenny Kravitz - It's Time For A Love Revolution 1.024.000
Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life 1.017.000
James Blunt - All The Lost Souls 1.016.000
Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion 1.014.000
Andrea Bocelli - Vivere (The Best Of Andrea Bocelli) 1.010.000


So, what do you guys think?

Source (http://worldwidealbums.blogspot.com/2008/10/worldwide-sales-best-sellers-during.html)


I don't think that downloads are really affecting records sales 1 bit.

BTW The ones in BOLD are the ones that I own.

EDIT:ILLEGAL DOWNLOADS that is.
reissgoespunk
10/05/08, 05:10 AM
I don't think that downloads are really affecting records sales 1 bit.

BTW The ones in BOLD are the ones that I own.

EDIT:ILLEGAL DOWNLOADS that is.

Really?
airik625
10/05/08, 08:20 AM
bad bad list. Glad Coldplay is #1.
DaveZeroZero
10/05/08, 08:22 AM
bad bad list. Glad Coldplay is #1.
I'm not - it's Coldplay.
kearn1tm
10/05/08, 08:32 AM
EDIT:ILLEGAL DOWNLOADS that is.

In 2000, the top selling albums were going diamond.

In 2008, the top selling albums are doing half that and less.

Don't be a fool.
fly_guy
10/05/08, 08:39 AM
Atleast Michael Bublé is up there. I really enjoy his music
DaveZeroZero
10/05/08, 09:04 AM
Atleast Michael Bublé is up there. I really enjoy his music
Don't lie - you just think he's sexy.
Hojonny
10/05/08, 09:49 AM
Wow... most of this is absolute shit.
Praetor
10/05/08, 09:51 AM
lol at all the people uppin tha punx in this thread. Too much underground cred for me, I'm outta here.
Molly0218
10/05/08, 10:39 AM
shit shit shit...
chipdip18
10/05/08, 12:44 PM
There are a lot of terrible artists on that list, but it's refreshing to see a few gems in there.