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Chart Chat 10/1/09: All About the Pearl Jam
Yet another busy week for new releases…and this week’s victor is Pearl Jam. Their “Backspacer” album bows at the top with 189,000 units sold. It’s the first #1 album from the rock legends since “No Code” back in 1997. Something worth noting about this release is that you won’t find it at Wal-Mart or FYE or Best Buy…”Backspacer” is only available through Target, iTunes and independent retailers. Support your local indie record store and keep […]
Chart Chat 9/24/09: The MTV Bump
Three big pieces of news on the Billboard Album charts this week…
First, there were debuts aplenty thanks to a majorly packed new release schedule. Top honors went to Brit prog-rockers Muse, who entered at #3 on the strength of 128,000 copies sold. It’s their best first week and highest debut ever. Right behind is Kanye West protege Kid Cudi, who clears a handsome 104K with his debut. Hip-hop phenom Drake enters at #6 with his […]
Tell Me Why You’re Crying My Son
Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary dies at 72 from cancer. Sonic Clash looks at her life and legacy.