The Wanted - The Wanted

by **Star** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:47 pm

One Direction didn't seem to have that problem. This EP thing is a sign that they don't think they're gonna do too well.

I'd understand an EP if they didn't have a hit, like Ellie Goulding for example. But they have a massive single out.

by **megahanna** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:04 pm

1D didn't have the same problem because Columbia records decided to release the album a week earlier after seeing great demand from fans to release it early. It was at this point that their label were confident that their album would do well because of huge demand. Sadly The Wanted don't seem to be getting huge demand.

The fact that The Wanted are releasing an EP shows that the label aren't confident that it will do well even though they have a hit single imo. Their EP hasn't even surfaced on the iTunes 100 USA albums which shows that their preorders are very low. As soon as 1D announced the release date for their album the preorders were so high that it entered on the top 50 on itunes.

LastFM · by **phoenix98** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:10 pm

Star wrote:One Direction didn't seem to have that problem. This EP thing is a sign that they don't think they're gonna do too well.

I'd understand an EP if they didn't have a hit, like Ellie Goulding for example. But they have a massive single out.

I don't know exactly HOW they did it as quickly as they did, but 1D have already successfully tapped into the screaming-fanatical-teenage-girl demographic here. the girls who will run out the day an album's released and buy as many copies as their allowances allow. like I said, I don't know how they did it already, but their US promo schedule shows that they're aimed at that demographic: touring with Big Time Rush (Nickelodeon's Jonas Brothers), iCarly, the Kids' Choice Awards.

The Wanted aren't so blatantly trying to market themselves to that key album-buying market. they've performed on Ellen and MTV's Spring Break - not the same audience as the pre-teen/teen girls who will fork over whatever money they have to support those five super-mega-totally-cute boys in 1D. the college girls at MTV's Spring Break won't be as eager to rush out and buy an album as the 12 year old girl who genuinely believes that Zayn is her future husband.

any rate, that was just a long way of saying you can't expect The Wanted to sell like 1D just because they have a big hit. they might, and I hope they do, but I think the label is trying to "play it safe" by releasing something cheaper.

by **Dino** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 12:02 am

megahanna wrote:1D didn't have the same problem because Columbia records decided to release the album a week earlier after seeing great demand from fans to release it early. It was at this point that their label were confident that their album would do well because of huge demand. Sadly The Wanted don't seem to be getting huge demand.

The fact that The Wanted are releasing an EP shows that the label aren't confident that it will do well even though they have a hit single imo. Their EP hasn't even surfaced on the iTunes 100 USA albums which shows that their preorders are very low. As soon as 1D announced the release date for their album the preorders were so high that it entered on the top 50 on itunes.

This isnt' about 1D plus they appeal to a completely different audience. And like i said before im sure a "Proper Album" will come out eventually "DEF JAM RECORDS" knows what they;re doing.

Dont state you opinions as fact their management are confident in them & knows what they;re doing.

by **megahanna** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 12:09 am

I know this isn't about 1D but I'm not the only one making the comparisons. You've also done it before as I've seen in some of your posts mentioning how you hope TW will do better than 1D, so I guess I'm not the only one bringing in 1D.

If you look back at my post I actually didn't state my opinions as fact I actually wrote 'imo' at the end for a reason.

by **Noahh** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 2:16 am

Jesper wrote:
Noahh wrote:I would've definitely included Turn It Off (would do very good in the US I think),
I never understood why that was just a deluxe track, I mean it may be not completely their sound, but it is something to get a easy hit with imo.

Exactly! Stupid decision not to include it on the EP they're going to release...

by **GetBack** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:39 am

Like what I said, this EP thing worked for Bieber, it made people warm up to his music, and when he released the full album, he became a superstar, so I don't think it's wrong for them to do the same, especially since the US isn't their territory to begin with.

by **Dino** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:44 pm

GetBack wrote:Like what I said, this EP thing worked for Bieber, it made people warm up to his music, and when he released the full album, he became a superstar, so I don't think it's wrong for them to do the same, especially since the US isn't their territory to begin with.

Yep exactly

by **snwbrder757** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:55 pm

GetBack wrote:Like what I said, this EP thing worked for Bieber, it made people warm up to his music, and when he released the full album, he became a superstar, so I don't think it's wrong for them to do the same, especially since the US isn't their territory to begin with.

Bieber is all hype. He has no true hits in the US. He has never even had a single top 10 hit on the radio. The EP idea for this band is a horrible idea.

by **Dino** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 1:17 am

Their Ep is out next week on tuesday 8-)

Upcoming Promotinoal Appeareance To Promote the Ep & "Chasing The Sun":

Apr. 19 - The Wanted on Punk'd
Apr. 24 - US/Canadian EP Release!

Apr. 24 - The Wanted on The Today Show :summer:
Apr. 25 - The Wanted on The View

Apr. 25 - The Wanted on Fuse
May 11 - San Diego, CA
May 12 - Los Angeles, CA
May 18 - Chicago, IL
May 19 - Mansfield, MA
May 22 - Philadelphia, PA
Jun. 16 - Bridgeview, IL :

by **MrRager** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 3:11 am

snwbrder757 wrote:
GetBack wrote:Like what I said, this EP thing worked for Bieber, it made people warm up to his music, and when he released the full album, he became a superstar, so I don't think it's wrong for them to do the same, especially since the US isn't their territory to begin with.
Bieber is all hype. He has no true hits in the US. He has never even had a single top 10 hit on the radio. The EP idea for this band is a horrible idea.

I disagree, Baby was a big hit. Plus its not Hype considering he can get Multi Platinum Albums with next to No Airplay :wink:

Boyfriend is about to become his first "True" Radio hit.. almost Top 10.

But I think an EP is a good idea for the Wanted. Especially since their material is a couple of years old in some cases.. as opposed to One Direction who's album is still fairly new.

by **andy20** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:52 pm

has 'satalite' leaked yet? thought it wouldve with 4 days to go.

by **Dino** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:50 pm

Nope no leak at all but the Ep is out tomorrow

by **Noahh** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:40 am

Dino wrote:Their Ep is out next week on tuesday

Upcoming Promotinoal Appeareance To Promote the Ep & "Chasing The Sun":

Apr. 19 - The Wanted on Punk'd
Apr. 24 - US/Canadian EP Release!
Apr. 24 - The Wanted on The Today Show :summer:
Apr. 25 - The Wanted on The View
Apr. 25 - The Wanted on Fuse
May 11 - San Diego, CA
May 12 - Los Angeles, CA
May 18 - Chicago, IL
May 19 - Mansfield, MA
May 22 - Philadelphia, PA
Jun. 16 - Bridgeview, IL :

The promo is alright. I just hoped they would do some more tv shows/performances. Hopefully they can do as good as One Direction did the first week, although that seems unlikely. It should do 100K + though! :wink:

by **andy20** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:23 am

Dino wrote:Nope no leak at all but the Ep is out tomorrow

It's out tomorrow you mean for some reason albums come out on a tue in the us :p

by **megahanna** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:21 pm

Not long until the EP is out in the US. Hope it does well. I wonder if they performing outside on the Today Show tomorrow.

by **Dino** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:29 pm

It doesnt matter wheter its outside or inside they're slayin on the charts anyway.

Airplay is VERY strong and the follow up single is showing a promising start.

by **Dino** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:33 pm

Noahh wrote:
Dino wrote:Their Ep is out next week on tuesday

Upcoming Promotinoal Appeareance To Promote the Ep & "Chasing The Sun":

Apr. 19 - The Wanted on Punk'd
Apr. 24 - US/Canadian EP Release!
Apr. 24 - The Wanted on The Today Show :summer:
Apr. 25 - The Wanted on The View
Apr. 25 - The Wanted on Fuse
May 11 - San Diego, CA
May 12 - Los Angeles, CA
May 18 - Chicago, IL
May 19 - Mansfield, MA
May 20th - Billboard Music Awards
May 22 - Philadelphia, PA
Jun. 16 - Bridgeview, IL :
The promo is alright. I just hoped they would do some more tv shows/performances. Hopefully they can do as good as One Direction did the first week, although that seems unlikely. It should do 100K + though!

I hope they've got some more tv promo coming up prior to the billboard performance.

SNL would be good promo and the Us promo tour should help keep the sales going strong.

by **megahanna** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:42 pm

I know they are doing well on the charts as well as airplay and I'm really proud of them. I was just wondering if they are going to perform on the plaza because I think that would be great

by **pcdm3** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:36 am

ZOMG! 'Satellite' has slayed my body and soul

LOVED IT!

by **Jesper** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:23 am

Satellite is good

by **megahanna** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:58 am

#19 on iTunes and still rising.

by **Jesper** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:20 am

megahanna wrote:#19 on iTunes and still rising.

GREAT!

by **LetMeLoveU** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:23 am

the special edition on itunes has 10 tracks. so its like an album

by **megahanna** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:54 pm

It dropped slightly from #3 to #4. Oh well, there's nothing to worry about as the performance on the View tomorrow should help it to rise back up. If they can stay at the top 5 for the whole week then that will be great.

It's gonna be a tough week for them as they'll be competing with Jack White's new release.