August 15, 201014 yr The charts have always had their fads. 70s - Disco 80s - Hair metal 90s - Britpop and boy/girlbands Early 00s - Nu-metal and rap Late 00s - Indie and R&B/Urban The one thing in common is that the singles charts always reflect what the kids are into. I think the singles charts are more dominated by one genre now though than they ever have been before. I mean even back in the 80s and 90s we had bands like Metallica, Iron Maiden and Guns N' Roses getting consistent Top 10 hits, but there's just no promotion for rock or metal music anymore!
August 15, 201014 yr There isn't any bands like that out there anymore that I know of anyway and if there is well they really should promote themselves better, there is only so much music fans can do to seek out new music.
August 15, 201014 yr Urban??? There's nothing urban about anything that's topped the charts lately. Flo Rida, Roll Deep, etc are just dance/pop records with raps on them :lol:
August 15, 201014 yr Those wanting a TOTP or CD:UK may get their wish with Channel 5 revamping its schedule. ;) The market is very much aimed at youths, and with HMV being the only ones selling singles nowadays then the singles chart won't reflect the tastes of a more mature audience, who otherwise would have bought singles in their local supermarket, WHSmith, etc. Their input is more or less reflected in the albums chart. Most radio stations tend to stick to the Top 40 and only take a chance on regional artists so that won't affect the charts, and with more niche stations around nowadays rather than years ago when one big station would play all kinds of music the influence on the charts is limited. That and older more established artists not bothering with singles anymore because they don't a have a platform to promote. I don't know what the answer is, because radio bosses won't decide to shut down all the niche stations and supermarkets won't start selling singles again. I would like to see a chart show back on TV, but it'll only strengthen the urban dominance on the charts. Perhaps an album-orientated show would work?
August 15, 201014 yr Most radio stations tend to stick to the Top 40 and only take a chance on regional artists so that won't affect the charts, and with more niche stations around nowadays rather than years ago when one big station would play all kinds of music the influence on the charts is limited. That and older more established artists not bothering with singles anymore because they don't a have a platform to promote. Yes it's interesting you say that. Iron Maiden's new album is in all probability heading to No. 1 next week but they've released two singles already, both as free downloads! Established acts just aren't interested in the singles chart anymore.
August 16, 201014 yr A) Have two seperate charts - International and local acts. With this system there would be two number ones and The Saturdays would be #1 in a local chart for this week. WOW
August 16, 201014 yr This sounds like a Sats fan who's pissed they didn't get to #1 so is trying to make it SEEM like they did :lol:
August 16, 201014 yr It seems the majority of number ones have been urban music in the past couple of years. Traditional pop and dance stations seem to be ditching the genre they represent for urban music as well. What can be done to stop this? My views are: A) Have two seperate charts - International and local acts. With this system there would be two number ones and The Saturdays would be #1 in a local chart for this week. B) Disqualify long running songs - If a song has achieved 20 weeks at the top 40 it is therefore disqualified. C) Promotion of other genres - MAKE radio and TV have shows for those who are into folk, rock etc. D) Abandon the singles chart - It's a joke now and it seems the album chart has more prestige. E) Re-educate the young - Explain to the youth that there are other styles and perhaps promote the negative of urban music e.g. mysgonist lyrics in rap, greed as this is a recession and mentioning greed should be seen as wrong. See positives in other genres. What do you think should be done? [/quote While you are at it why not just contact your local MP and demand two seperate charts. One for black artists as there would be no urban rubbish with them and one for decent white indie/rock/folk artists who are not being supported enough or charting as well these days.If possible also ban all American urban acts from promoting in the UK. Its just not right their total domination of the British charts. Signed Enoch Whitehouse Powell <_<
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