(03-04-2016, 10:58 PM)john Wrote: She wrote Lover Girl and Good or Bad with Anders at that time , didn't she? You think there is more with Anders?


Are you saying that Listen will be on the album and it will be the biggest "hit" on the album?

...Not sure about the philosophy thing.

(03-05-2016, 01:12 PM)Tusk Wrote: Seems like a lot of time has passed since #Better was originally slated to be released. From the CHFIL triggering event, I can see alot going through Haley's head including possible new song ideas. We don't know if Haley's had other recording sessions w/ whomever might be available she can draw from surrounding LA areas. Maybe part of it is wishful thinking.

Quote:Haley's 'old school', I think she has 'vinyl' sensibilities, LU Deluxe had 14 songs. I believe her when she says this is also for the fans who've been waiting. Independantly released, I can see her going over 10 songs easily

(03-05-2016, 04:09 PM)john Wrote: It seems that in releasing an album one of the more difficult aspects is the distribution of physical CDs. I assume that is the plan, given the photo shoots and all that in preparation last year. Does that mean getting the CD into Walmart, Best Buy, Target and other big retailers or something more modest? As with getting radio play for a song, big retail still plays an important part in moving units. It's part of the advantage of a major label.

The digital download side seems like a simple matter. Scott puts out itunes songs every week and several albums a year. His sale of physical CDs or vinyl is not through big retail channels, however, and is probably quite modest.

(03-05-2016, 10:27 PM)lovinghaleyr Wrote:

(03-05-2016, 04:09 PM)john Wrote: It seems that in releasing an album one of the more difficult aspects is the distribution of physical CDs. I assume that is the plan, given the photo shoots and all that in preparation last year. Does that mean getting the CD into Walmart, Best Buy, Target and other big retailers or something more modest? As with getting radio play for a song, big retail still plays an important part in moving units. It's part of the advantage of a major label.

The digital download side seems like a simple matter. Scott puts out itunes songs every week and several albums a year. His sale of physical CDs or vinyl is not through big retail channels, however, and is probably quite modest.

IMHO Walmart was a bad,bad experience for the LU sales

Quote:Global revenue from music downloads and subscriptions has overtaken sales of physical formats for the first time. In 2014, digital revenue grew nearly 7 percent to $6.85 billion, while physical sales — of which CDs make up the vast majority — fell 8 percent to $6.82 billion. These figures, from a report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), also reflect the growing popularity of digital music streaming, with revenue from services like Spotify growing 40 percent to $1.57 billion.

DOWNLOADS STILL ACCOUNT FOR 52% OF DIGITAL REVENUE

However, despite the increased popularity of streaming music, downloads still accounted for 52 percent of digital revenue — even though the format showed declining sales, falling 8 percent in all established markets. Despite these fluctuations, however, the industry as a whole is relatively stable, with overall revenue falling just 0.4 percent to $14.97 billion for the year 2014. (For historical comparisons, this is down from a peak of $40 billion in 1999.)

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/15/8419567/digital-physical-music-sales-overtake-globally

Quote:Jenella Loi
where can I download this for free?

(03-07-2016, 08:34 AM)Merlin Wrote: People still buy CDs?

Digital sales are the name of the game now. And streaming.

(03-07-2016, 10:40 AM)popfly38 Wrote:

(03-07-2016, 08:34 AM)Merlin Wrote: People still buy CDs?

Digital sales are the name of the game now. And streaming.

If Haley autographs the CD or has a special promo, as she did for Listen Up!, I'm in for the CD otherwise it's a download for me. I'd probably even go for vinyl if it's available.