Mary J. Blige tops album charts - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-03-2008, 09:12 AM

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Mary J. Blige ended Josh Groban's five-week reign on the U.S. pop album chart Thursday, as the R&B singer's latest release took the crown a week after it debuted at No. 2.

"Growing Pains," the fourth Billboard 200 chart-topper of Blige's career, sold 204,000 copies in the week ended December 30, according to Nielsen Soundscan. Groban's "Noel" fell to No. 3 with 178,000 units. In between, Alicia Keys' former champ "As I Am" rose one to No. 2 with 193,000.

Not surprisingly, sales slumped as the Christmas shopping frenzy subsided. The tally for "Noel" slid 77% from the week before, while "Growing Pains" was off by 68%. Most of the other discs in the top 10 fell by more than 50%.

Meanwhile, Radiohead's "In Rainbows" debuted prematurely at No. 157 with 9,000 copies. The album's official U.S. release date was Tuesday, but copies could be found in stores last week. (The band first released the album on the Web a few months ago, allowing fans to name their own price.)

Rounding out the top 10: the "Now 26" hits compilation rose two places to No. 4; Chris Brown's "Exclusive" was up five to No. 5; The Eagles' "Long Road Out of Eden" fell two to No. 6; Garth Brooks' "The Ultimate Hits" jumped five to No. 7; Taylor Swift's self-titled debut held tight at No. 8; Miley Cyrus' Disney double-disc "Hannah Montana 2 (Soundtrack)/Meet Miley Cyrus" fell four to No. 9; and Colbie Caillat's "Coco" rose seven to No. 10.

Reuters/Billboard

dakert · 01-03-2008, 09:31 AM

I havent bought a new cd since 1998 -- KISS Psycho Circus

coffield3 · 01-03-2008, 09:58 AM

Awesome! Welcome back mary!

Dean Winchester · 01-03-2008, 03:19 PM

good, Mary deserves hitting #1 with this album

MonarC · 01-05-2008, 10:17 PM

Mary is an awesome chic. I love her song "Just Fine"

SBTB Geek · 01-07-2008, 06:18 PM

Good album, but nowhere near The Breakthrough. She deserves her success.

01-03-2008, 09:12 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Mary J. Blige tops album charts NEW YORK (Billboard) - Mary J. Blige ended Josh Groban's five-week reign on the U.S. pop album chart Thursday, as the R&B singer's latest release took the crown a week after it debuted at No. 2. "Growing Pains," the fourth Billboard 200 chart-topper of Blige's career, sold 204,000 copies in the week ended December 30, according to Nielsen Soundscan. Groban's "Noel" fell to No. 3 with 178,000 units. In between, Alicia Keys' former champ "As I Am" rose one to No. 2 with 193,000. Not surprisingly, sales slumped as the Christmas shopping frenzy subsided. The tally for "Noel" slid 77% from the week before, while "Growing Pains" was off by 68%. Most of the other discs in the top 10 fell by more than 50%. Meanwhile, Radiohead's "In Rainbows" debuted prematurely at No. 157 with 9,000 copies. The album's official U.S. release date was Tuesday, but copies could be found in stores last week. (The band first released the album on the Web a few months ago, allowing fans to name their own price.) Rounding out the top 10: the "Now 26" hits compilation rose two places to No. 4; Chris Brown's "Exclusive" was up five to No. 5; The Eagles' "Long Road Out of Eden" fell two to No. 6; Garth Brooks' "The Ultimate Hits" jumped five to No. 7; Taylor Swift's self-titled debut held tight at No. 8; Miley Cyrus' Disney double-disc "Hannah Montana 2 (Soundtrack)/Meet Miley Cyrus" fell four to No. 9; and Colbie Caillat's "Coco" rose seven to No. 10. Reuters/Billboard
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dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	I havent bought a new cd since 1998 -- KISS Psycho Circus

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Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	good, Mary deserves hitting #1 with this album

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MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Mary is an awesome chic. I love her song "Just Fine"

01-07-2008, 06:18 PM	#6
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Good album, but nowhere near The Breakthrough. She deserves her success.