"Courage" album - Official Topic

[nuts2you]

well guys I heard that after this week shows in Boston , she will be heading to Utah, Not sure if sure if she will head back to LV for awhile , but NO promotion for this one

[guigafs15]

Now people wants to tell Celine who she should or shouldn't be friends with, so they can feel happy with numbers in music charts.

 

Is it just me or that sounds really stupid?

[DionFanAlways]

i think so, yes, but i do think since we already had this greatest hits tour in Europe, the setlist will change when she is here. In America she has not toured for years so this greatest hits tour does make sense.

 

 

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But that reasoning makes absolutely no sense to me, North America gets "greatest hits" and Europe gets this amazing album. Frustrating. Oh well, regardless, I'm going to have a great time in Feb. in Houston I know.

[todos]

But that reasoning makes absolutely no sense to me, North America gets "greatest hits" and Europe gets this amazing album. Frustrating.

 

You'll see, somehow, someday

mmmm, mmmm

Edited December 10, 2019 at 01:11 AM by todos

[scielle]

Wasn’t her song recorded ~2 years ago? And she only now got to meet Celine? That’s a bit sad, tbh.

 

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[scielle]

Also, Tom Power of CBC / banjo fame is there tonight - https://instagram.com/stories/tomjoepower/2195485630342753180 Edited December 10, 2019 at 02:23 AM by scielle

[scielle]

Wasn’t her song recorded ~2 years ago? And she only now got to meet Celine? That’s a bit sad, tbh.

 

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[scielle]

I'm just catching up with the last week or so and let me get this straight. She went to New York for better part of a week to do album promo and instead she spent 2 days filming a commercial for someone else?

 

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for leaning into her quirky fashionista persona, but was the time not better spent doing something else? (I really hope we don't see her schedule henceforth littered with L'Oreal and #InstagramPartner gigs…) No wonder the album fell 110 spots - with the exception of those following her on social media, nobody knows about it.

 

Well, nobody knew about it until the "epic, historic fall from #1" headlines. And yes, there are many. There are more than there were articles about the album coming out in the first pace. Newspapers who didn't bother to cover or review it are running "look at it fall like a rock" articles. And sure, it's just one market, but no matter how you slice it, US is still the biggest and most visible music market, so that kind of coverage will travel far. And it does her no favours in terms of getting gigs like, say, a Bond song, an SNL appearance, a Grammy performance spot, etc. And it'll undoubtedly impact her advance / recording fund for the next album. One can only hope it doesn't turn her off of recording altogether…

 

There's no denying it - the publicity folks here dropped the ball. I was convinced she'd show up at the AMAs. And then when she didn't, I was convinced they'd release some pre-recorded interviews in the 2nd week. But nada. And the Macy's performance - while smart - did nothing for that week since everything's closed on Thanksgiving so no physical sales were recorded (Nielsen is actually showing a zero for that day).

 

I'm truly perplexed by what they did (or rather, didn't do) with the promo for this one. Especially since they had put it off for soooo long, like they had some major promo plan in the works, some meticulously-planned release schedule. But no.

And it's all especially sad given it's her strongest English album to date.

Edited December 10, 2019 at 04:32 AM by scielle

[Davey84]

There's no denying it - the publicity folks here dropped the ball. I was convinced she'd show up at the AMAs. And then when she didn't, I was convinced they'd release some pre-recorded interviews in the 2nd week. But nada. And the Macy's performance - while smart - did nothing for that week since everything's closed on Thanksgiving so no physical sales were recorded (Nielsen is actually showing a zero for that day).

 

I'm truly perplexed by what they did (or rather, didn't do) with the promo for this one. Especially since they had put it off for soooo long, like they had some major promo plan in the works, some meticulously-planned release schedule. But no.

And it's all especially sad given it's her strongest English album to date.

 

It's not like this album has been in the making since 2017 so it was a huge surprise for everyone....

 

She needs to be on a big daytime show, like Ellen or The View or what ever and sing a freaking song! It's not that hard!

 

Céline really needs a show like Oprah... Oprah loved her to bits and they had such great chemistry! And it wasn't just a 8.20 minutes segment with 3 minutes of the same questions, 1,5 minute of a weird game and 3,5 minute song and then 20 seconds of applause... it was a full episode dedicated to her!! AND what was even better with Oprah was that her shows were broadcast-ed all over the world, which had a great (delayed) promo! For instance here in the Netherlands the Oprah shows would be like 2 or 3 months behind, but when the Céline episode aired, the sales went up again! Same goes for her album specials, they were re-aired many times, even if it was just late during the night, it would still attract viewers. I really don't get why Céline and her team didn't do another TV Special like ANDHC. This album would have been perfect for it!

[garyhollander]

Would someone please help me understand how I can block people on this forum so I won't see their posts, cause some people here are so negative and talking BS and whining all the time not fair to ask them to take a break from the forum, so maybe a better option would be to block them? Is that even a possibility? All help is appreciated.

 

Thank you very much in advanced.

[Shamrock_1982]

The Royal Variety shows airs tonight in the UK.

 

It’s gutting to know Celine was due to perform on it.

Would have been amazing promo for the album just before Xmas

[joaofilho]

Edited December 10, 2019 at 11:56 AM by joaofilho

[Charles]

I don’t care for album sales etc . As long as she’s enjoying herself.

She’s done it all before, she doesn’t have to do any of that to please certain fans.

Her tour is bringing millions of dollars - I’m sure she’s okay with that too.

Spreading some positivity here

[zuv]

I know we're mad cow cause that b*** Queen didn't include her new songs in the tour, but that Queen delivered a fowkcking good album with 20 great Pure Celine 2019 songs. Didn't she????

 

I LUUUUURVE IT! Its so loud right now... my neighbours will be like "what da Fowk!! loll

 

 

im not sober sorry for the slurs have a good day all

[ryba]

I know we're mad cow cause that b*** Queen didn't include her new songs in the tour, but that Queen delivered a fowkcking good album with 20 great Pure Celine 2019 songs. Didn't she????

 

I LUUUUURVE IT! Its so loud right now... my neighbours will be like "what da Fowk!! loll

 

 

im not sober sorry for the slurs have a good day all

loool :D enjoy!

[stlcardsfan]

Named one the 50 best albums on 2019. It's #50 but first on the page, no need to scroll further

[zuv]

I prefer her being the first album that people read about at #50 than her being between 11 to 49 positions.... no?

[homerton]

It’s unacceptable the lack

Of promotion. Why bother recording it to let it rot like this. It’s a total lack of effort. Celine is responsible. She’s let her fans in the uk down.

[mirage]

That's what I'm afraid for, Sony will say why bother to make another album, or release a back to back album now when it all went down in the second week.

 

While it was all about the promo.

 

The album is great, but I'm seriously a bit done with Céline the person.

 

The tour lacks creativity, and she rather fly to Paris for fashion week, than doing some decent promotion.

All hyping the album for 2 years, and than completely ignore it when it's released.

 

Artistry viewing point I can't be bothered anymore.

 

And it'll undoubtedly impact her advance / recording fund for the next album. One can only hope it doesn't turn her off of recording altogether…

 

I'm truly perplexed by what they did (or rather, didn't do) with the promo for this one.

[homerton]

That's what I'm afraid for, Sony will say why bother to make another album, or release a back to back album now when it all went down in the second week.

 

While it was all about the promo.

 

The album is great, but I'm seriously a bit done with Céline the person.

 

The tour lacks creativity, and she rather fly to Paris for fashion week, than doing some decent promotion.

All hyping the album for 2 years, and than completely ignore it when it's released.

 

Artistry viewing point I can't be bothered anymore.

 

I agree celine can not be bothered. This tour is a joke. The promotion is a joke. Loyal fans deserve better than this farce. I don’t want to see silly hair spray adverts or clothing. I want a decent well

Promoted album. René would not have allowed this nonsense

[browseceline]

 

I agree celine can not be bothered. This tour is a joke. The promotion is a joke. Loyal fans deserve better than this farce. I don’t want to see silly hair spray adverts or clothing. I want a decent well

Promoted album. René would not have allowed this nonsense

The thing is those adverts from L'oreal do look fresh and creative. meanwhile the creativity in presenting something new and promoting her cd is nowhere to be found

 

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[Xpresso]

 

 

I agree celine can not be bothered. This tour is a joke. The promotion is a joke. Loyal fans deserve better than this farce. I dont want to see silly hair spray adverts or clothing. I want a decent well

Promoted album. René would not have allowed this nonsense

And why do you care about her promoting the album or not? You hate it remember? Interesting that you suddenly care about how many albums she sells.

[mebe]

This week in Quebec:

 

Top English Albums

 

#1 Courage

 

Top Radio- English Songs

 

#1 Imperfections

 

Top Sales- English Songs

 

Not updated yet

[PuraVida]

Now people wants to tell Celine who she should or shouldn't be friends with, so they can feel happy with numbers in music charts.

 

Is it just me or that sounds really stupid?

 

No one is realistically saying that...we are just saying what we wish would happen, something in an ideal world.

 

Like a parent or a good friend would want the best for someone else. Obviously Céline probably doesn’t think her career is her top priority (at least in terms of sales and impact)....but it’s not wrong for people to wish she wouldn’t discount those things...at least devote 3 weeks to promoting an album which fans waited 6 f****ng years for.

 

She’s a legend who should garner even more respect for her huge talent...and this album was the first time for Céline to be reintroduced to the world after being considered uncool for 2 decades. And despite the amazing music, she just ignored that chance to reintroduce herself fully.

[Davey84]

That's what I'm afraid for, Sony will say why bother to make another album, or release a back to back album now when it all went down in the second week.

 

While it was all about the promo.

 

The album is great, but I'm seriously a bit done with Céline the person.

 

The tour lacks creativity, and she rather fly to Paris for fashion week, than doing some decent promotion.

All hyping the album for 2 years, and than completely ignore it when it's released.

 

Artistry viewing point I can't be bothered anymore.

 

:o

 

 

She's off between Dec 15th and Jan 8th. What are the chances of her doing promotion in these weeks?

[duri]

:o

 

 

She's off between Dec 15th and Jan 8th. What are the chances of her doing promotion in these weeks?

Chances are very low there is 1 week then it is Christmas ...it would be great if she did something in Europe but with one week and few days only it will be little miracle ....

maybe something in USA but with Céline and her team my hopes are very low to any ... what I don´t understand is if Céline has no time because of tour or maybe doesn ´t want to do promo why her team don ´t give fans video with talking about album or behind the scenes simply something ... but album is out 1 month and we have nothing it´s very strange ...

Edited December 11, 2019 at 08:38 AM by duri

[dj_a_rock]

Rene is going to wake up from his grave with all of these things that Celine and her team are doing. I thought the promo for LMBTL was the worst. I didn't know they could top that horrible strategy. Rene would be very dissappointed with these if only he is alive today.

[aliceshields]

Japan Billboard Week 2 Position 87

[Tom_London_Fan]

It almost feels like there’s no album even out. Where’s the buzz? This is the most anti-climatic album campaign she’s ever had. It’s such a beautiful piece of work, I just hope they know what they’re doing.

 

On the plus side, I’m still having a romantic affair with the album. My current love is ‘Best of All’. Is it anybody else finding it really hard to like ‘The Chase’...I don’t know why. I can’t warm to that one.

[Tom_London_Fan]

The beginning of ‘The Chase’ sounds just like Leona Lewis ‘Bleeding Love’