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Thriller: Around 51 million copies
Bad: 28 million copies
Dangerous: 32 million copies
Invincible : 8 million copies
The problem isn't the album doing badly per say, it's the fact that it's sold a fraction of the copies expected of a Jackson release. In that sense, it is very much a flop.
Haha. I thought this was about Janice, considering the world's "Self Proclaimed..."
I don't know if he'd have the time to put out a record inbetween all of his romps touching little boys.
I'd consider it a flop when it most critics basically panned Invincible for being a sucky CD.Quote:
Originally Posted by Breine
Actually, the "Invincible" album you're talking about debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, sold 5.4 million copies in the US and 8 million copies worldwide - and only one worldwide single was released from the album. In comparison Justin Timberlake's album "Justified", which is widely considered as a big succes, never got the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 chart, sold 3.5 million copies in the US and 7 million worldwide - and 4 worldwide singles were released from that album... Not to be rude, but I don't know who told you that the "Invincible" album flopped - it just didn't sell as much as he had anticipated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miriel
Paris Hilton sold a couple million copies of her new CD but that doesn't change the fact that most people consider her album to be trash.
LOL
The "Michael jackson = MONSTER TO KIDS, BURN IT" thing is still being kicked?
I hope he eventually makes a come back, his music was so darn catchy.
However much I'd like him to make a comeback, its very unlikely. With all the reception hes got recently, he might as well stay locked indoors as he'll get nothing but harassment if he comes out. Hes got all the money he'll ever need anyway, I say he should lay back and chill for the remainder of his life...
You actually have to go away before you can come back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shiny
I forgot Michael Jackson was a man. o_o
Anyway, it would be cool if he made a come-back, just as long as he doesn't get involved with certain crimes I don't think I need to mention specifically. I listened to a few songs of his, and it actually sounds very good. To me, anyway.
While he might attempt to make a comeback at some point in the future, his reputation has been damaged by the accusations of child molestation, not to mention his eccentric behaviour in recent years. After all that, his popularity could never be restored to the kind of level it was at the peak of his career. It's a shame, since he's made some great music in the past, but people simply don't respect him any more, and when the public's image of you is so negative it's almost impossible to recover.
Since when are critics always right? I didn't find Invincible bad, but it wasn't as good as his other CD's. However, he's set the bar pretty high. He can't always live up to that bar. But, he has a huge worldwide fanbase and I doubt that any music he'll release will flop money wise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miriel
You have a point there. :shifty: I guess I wasn't paying attention to her that much.Quote:
Originally Posted by roto13-ness
Although I wouldn't go by other's opinions (as that's what reviews are), I agree that he'll never be nearly as popular as he was, at least in a positive way. He's dug himself a pretty steep hole.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miriel
And since when are critics always wrong? I listened to a few songs on the CD and thought it sucked. Bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShinySince when are critics always right? I didn't find Invincible bad, but it wasn't as good as his other CD's. However, he's set the bar pretty high. He can't always live up to that bar. But, he has a huge worldwide fanbase and I doubt that any music he'll release will flop money wise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miriel
Besides it's not really "Self Proclaimed" as other people do use the term, Infact I've never heard HIM say he was the "King Of Pop".
Uh, Seifer, that's the thing about child predators. They blend in. The creepy guys are very rarely the real dangers. Ok, to be fair, they might very well be serial killers or "normal" rapists. But child molesters learn how to blend in real quick. Don't for a second believe you can spot them for what they are. Plus child molesters usually target people close to them. The kids of friends and relatives. Or get into a pediatric field like preschool teacher or pediatrician. Disturbing, ain't it. Which makes Jackson too creepy to be a child molester. Insane, on the other hand, is perfectly likely.
As for Jackson's career, he's been surprisingly low-key about his music. Compared to other 80s pop stars (*cough* madonna *cough*), his ego is pretty low. As for a comeback, I don't think it'll happen. Could be entirely wrong. But his reputation is pretty much devestated for all time.
Meh. I don't think he'll ever reclaim the level of success he once had. His early music was brilliant, but the later stuff just, in my opinion, sucks.