I seriously think this whole Uk Chart thing has hit Rock Bottom,

Just heard that anyone can get into the charts even if they don't have a record deal :rolleyes: Also, looks like CD's will die out soon, which is a a big shame, cause I'm one of those people who would rather by the single then download it.

And don't get me started on the whole Westlife getting to #1, no 1 million single seller this year,

 

Seriously, I think the Uk Charts are done for -_-

I agree

who are Koopa :huh:

I agree

who are Koopa :huh:

A punk band..

About 1/2 years ago with the school we went on this music visit to Bletchly where there where loads of stuff to do and that, and we went into this room and Koopa performed for us ^_^

Didn't like them much though.. :(

Not having to have a deal is surely a GOOD thing! If I were in a band I'd rather release something to download myself rather than having to sign a record deal and let the label have all the profits <_<

Even a couple of Buzzjack members can get together on the net to record a track and try to get it in the charts :rofl:

Hardly rock bottom, Josh.

 

The charts NEED to evolve to survive, and in the multi media age, they need to grow to relect exactly what the public are buying.

 

This is the best move the charts have made in years, imo.

It's a good thing that unsigned bands can charts.

 

About the physicals I agree. I buy physicals only.

Will be a long time before I want an album on download, a physical album is must.

Even a couple of Buzzjack members can get together on the net to record a track and try to get it in the charts

Mikey on the drums?

Grimly Fiendlish (or whatever his name is) can write the lyrics :rofl:

Not having to have a deal is surely a GOOD thing! If I were in a band I'd rather release something to download myself rather than having to sign a record deal and let the label have all the profits <_<

 

Spot on! This is a surely GOOD thing.

 

I suppose people who think it is a bad thing, would rather have the Simon Cowell's & Louis Walsh's of the world telling you what is good & what to buy instead.

 

The changes to the charts is long overdue. The charts were a joke when Elvis reissues were topping the chart, instead of the Chemical Brothers - Galvanize who's downloads were excluded. While they were a farce in the late 1990s/early 2000s with virtually a new number 1 every week.

 

Personally I no longer buy singles in physical form, I legally download them to my PC and when I've got enough for a CD album's worth I run off a CD copy.

 

However, I've never downloaded an album and Physical albums must remain for the foreseeable future.

I seriously think this whole Uk Chart thing has hit Rock Bottom,

Just heard that anyone can get into the charts even if they don't have a record deal :rolleyes: Also, looks like CD's will die out soon, which is a a big shame, cause I'm one of those people who would rather by the single then download it.

And don't get me started on the whole Westlife getting to #1, no 1 million single seller this year,

 

Seriously, I think the Uk Charts are done for -_-

I couldn't disagree more. I think that the new rules have SAVED the chart. It has made them more representative and more interesting. CD's will not die out for a long time, but people have been downloading by the bucketload and their sales need to be counted.

Edited January 15, 200718 yr by Terry

Spot on! This is a surely GOOD thing.

 

I suppose people who think it is a bad thing, would rather have the Simon Cowell's & Louis Walsh's of the world telling you what is good & what to buy instead.

 

The changes to the charts is long overdue. The charts were a joke when Elvis reissues were topping the chart, instead of the Chemical Brothers - Galvanize who's downloads were excluded. While they were a farce in the late 1990s/early 2000s with virtually a new number 1 every week.

 

Personally I no longer buy singles in physical form, I legally download them to my PC and when I've got enough for a CD album's worth I run off a CD copy.

 

However, I've never downloaded an album and Physical albums must remain for the foreseeable future.

i prefer CDs. with downloads you have a limit amount of things you can do with it. Like you can oly put it onto your MP3 player 3 times or you can only play the song on YOUR computer and no-one elses. CD yo can do what ever you want with it

I Like these new moves in the rules.

 

Make it all Exciting and shiz.

 

Let the charts reflect what people are buying i say :P

 

I quite like the new look of the charts, records seem to be climbing to #1, instead of entering the chart at #1, back to the 80s, as there was a lot climbers that peaked at #1

 

Personally I don't buy CD singles no more, as this format is beginning to be phased out, in some shops you just get the top 20, stuck in the far corner of the record store, and can easily get missed.

 

I just buy rare 7inch limited vinyls... picture discs, or coloured vinyls

I haven't paid any attention to the Singles Chart for years.

 

But I'd never dream of downloading an album. I like my physical CDs. With artwork and lyrics etc.

I seriously think this whole Uk Chart thing has hit Rock Bottom,

Just heard that anyone can get into the charts even if they don't have a record deal :rolleyes:

Erm... that's a GOOD thing :blink: These days record companies are all too concerned about making money from their acts rather than musical quality and sometimes even telling acts who are supposed to have control over their music what they sound like, like for example some bands like Athlete were probably told to sound like Coldplay or they would be dropped -_- Now bands can just do what all love and that is make the music they love and see if other people like it.

 

As for Physical CDs I think they're starting to become more value for money again, for example one of the CDs I bought today (Same Jeans by The View) has 2 tracks and a live track and TWO videos (one of which I've uploaded to YouTube and awaiting it to process :P ) on it for £1.99! I think they should really relax the rules a little more so you can have just about anything on it but at least you can have four tracks again anyway! I like having something to hold in my hand and be able to actually do something to support my favourite bands rather than just sit there and click on a button.

im also one of those people whod rather buy the cd than download

The new rules have inspired me to start up a band, and get a single in the charts! :D.

 

So of course the new rules are good!!!, as things are looking after last weeks chart, it looks like we won't have to worry about near to a year old watered down songs overstaying their welcome and becoming a thorn in peoples balls after all! :D :D :D.

I prefer buying the cd then downloading it, i prefer a physical cd that i can play whenever, wherever then a downloaded track ^_^

This new look chart is so much better. With the possible exception of the Christmas #1, these days it's so much more unpredictable. Which is great.

Yup, the 'new chart rules' (a return to the old days, surely, what sells sells and is counted) will do nothing more than represent what we are listening to.

 

The physical single is on its last legs, with the exception ironically of the 7" which continues to increase sales on year (mainly cos bands have begun producing them more often in favour of cassette singles or that most horrible 3rd cd single cash-in)

 

I reckon there should be no restriction to number of tracks on a single though (for as long as it lasts). In 1992 I bought 'Papua New Guinea' by Future Sound of London. It had 8 tracks (7", 12" versions and six remixes) and all for £2.99. Commercially it's folly, but why the hell stop acts giving their fans a little treat every now and again?