Official Charts Thread For ''Michael''

[serendipity]

Wow, this doesn't look good. I was trying to remain optimistic thinking he'll at least be able to have a #1 album albeit with weaker sales, but it seems he won't even get that. What are Sony thinking?

There's info that the second single Monster will be released on February 14 and if true you have to wonder what's going on with this label? They have to realize that nothing will keep the album on the charts until February considering the weak sales and the fact that HMH isn't doing much on radio. They are just dropping the ball on this project.

[marebear]

I haven't seen any commercials for the album. The family has been all negative. Fans are upset. You have people like Will I am saying he thinks this album coming out is disgusting and arguing with Akon and Teddy Riley. Quincy Jones saying Michael wouldn't want this. Teddy and family members arguing. Lack of promotion. Have I missed anything? In the end this all hurts Michael. The media won't go after anyone but Michael and that's how it always is.

[smooth_criminal05]

^ Realistically, it has been quite a mess. Not trying to be negative just stating the obvious. Here are a few reasons why:

1) You cannot have success when everyone is divided. The fans are up in arms over the authenticity of the vocals in some songs. Even if the vocals are MJ, the constant controversy has allowed for media to pick it up and as a result most people are questioning the album as a whole.

2) The Jackson family has spoken out against the album which has not helped.

3) Producers are fighting back and forth creating constant drama

4) Low promotion in most parts of the world means many people are not aware of the project

5) A mid-tempo first single that is too safe plus it leaked in 2008 meaning less of a shock factor.


It's a combination of these things in my opinion that has led to lower sales in the US and UK and probably a few other countries.

[ConservativeMind]

It's this simple, I wish the "fans" that are NOT supporting this CD will get off of there soap boxes and buy the album. Whatever grudge they have they need to let it go and I know this is far fetched and this might get shot down. I just can't afford to buy any more CD's so what else can we do?

I so badly (Like a lot of you) want to make Michael number one but I don't know what else to do!

[stayeduptolate21]

^ Realistically, it has been quite a mess. Not trying to be negative just stating the obvious. Here are a few reasons why:

1) You cannot have success when everyone is divided. The fans are up in arms over the authenticity of the vocals in some songs. Even if the vocals are MJ, the constant controversy has allowed for media to pick it up and as a result most people are questioning the album as a whole.

2) The Jackson family has spoken out against the album which has not helped.

3) Producers are fighting back and forth creating constant drama

4) Low promotion in most parts of the world means many people are not aware of the project

5) A mid-tempo first single that is too safe plus it leaked in 2008 meaning less of a shock factor.


It's a combination of these things in my opinion that has led to lower sales in the US and UK and probably a few other countries.

so after all this what happens when mj is number 1 in the us and Uk will there be a shock like he did it or do we expect him to? I am just curious beacuse if mj ships 1 million world wide what do people say?

[Michael the king of kings]

im absolutely heartbroken that after all this hype and waiting and everything that it wont even be number 1 , and even worst hes gonna loose to taylor swift and susan boyle. my god what has the world come to , this is depressing. they really fu*ked up this album i hate this

[ConservativeMind]

There is still hope out there somewhere.

[serendipity]

^I totally agree. I feel really bad for MJ. Everybody is bickering around, but in the end it's gonna be his image and reputation that will suffer, like it usually is.

I just don't understand this -- initially we got reports from insiders that Sony is planning massive promotion. So what happened with that?

The second single is scheduled for release TOO LATE. Why can't they understand this? It needs to be out now, in the next one or two weeks, if they want this album to have a chance at being successful.

[stayeduptolate21]

well im staying positive we can do this make mike number 1 buy his single his album he will make it to number 1!!!!

[CherubimII]

The "Michael" album will benefit greatly by "Word of Mouth".
It is just that damn good.

[stayeduptolate21]

The "Michael" album will benefit greatly by "Word of Mouth".
It is just that damn good.

agree 100 percent !!!

[marebear]

I feel bad for Michael. He doesn't deserve all this drama and negativity. He had enough of it when he was here.

[ForeverKOP]

im absolutely heartbroken that after all this hype and waiting and everything that it wont even be number 1 , and even worst hes gonna loose to taylor swift and susan boyle. my god what has the world come to , this is depressing. they really fu*ked up this album i hate this

Same here
I've been saying this since the very beginning - the only person the boycotting and the bickering will hurt is Michael...why don't people understand that? The media is going to have a field day saying that MJ struggled to get above artists like Boyle and Swift.. Gahhh, everything's so messed up

[Michael the king of kings]

how could these boycotting fans ruin michaels legacy like that

i hope you guys are happy, you really messed up the name "michael jackson". and you call yourself mj fans?
disgusting people , honestly disgusting. F*CK THE BOYCOTTING FANS , F*CK SONY FOR ABSOLUTION NO PROMOTION , AND FU*K ALL THE PEOPLE WHOM EVEN AFTER DEATH , DISRESPECTED THE KING BY REJECTING THIS PROJECT, AND BASICALLY SPAT ON HIS GRAVE. If t that was your mission to ruin an otherwise amazing album congratulations. i hope they will release the proof of the vocals one of these days and you will truly be ashamed of yourselves ,and at that point i recommend you FOREVER resign as a Michael Jackson fan.

[babykinsilk05]

It will suck if he dosen't atleast debut at #1 (albeit with "weaker" sales) so I'm still holding out hope...the weekend is just around the corner and I for one will buy another copy when I get paid tomorrow. There is just no freaking way that taylor swift or susan boyle (both of whom have albums that have been out for a while now) will beat the KING OF POP. It's crazy...