Lisa Marie Presley's First Album in Five Years "Storm and Grace," Scheduled for Relea

[KPM]

I'm one that believes that too. MJ used her for distraction and he wanted to be closer to the Elvis link.

Yes the demand to be called the "King of Pop", the marriage to a rock princess (if Elvis is King she is a Princess) the hope that the legitimacy of marriage to Lisa would help solve his image and perhaps legal problems.

[Raised on Rock]

American I***t, I mean Idol was a huge mistake.

The sound in this album is a departure from his previous teen and safe pop sound, American Idol doesn't help at all in order to be considered away from that.

She should have pushed her debut towards other kinds of shows. From the Basement comes to mind, but, would she be up to that task? hmmm... maybe not so there you go, it is what it is.

American Idol was not pushing the envelope Lisa it was safe as milk and now see the charts.

[josephinebeau]

I just bought the album on itunes last night after previewing the tracks. I have to say I love it, and not just because she is Lisa Marie. "Sticks and Stones" is probably my favorite right now and everyone on this board should listen to it because she has some interesting things to say. The track "storm and grace" has to be about her daddy in my opinion because it seems to fit him perfectly. I liked the first album, the second was just too moody to listen to, but this one has been on my ipod nonstop since I downloaded. It is awesome because she will never have to feel the need to right a book (not like she would Thank God) because she has said so much in her music. In many ways Elvis did very much the same thing in the 1970's by his choice of songs that many fans and critics would have to agree seemed very autobiographical. Great job Lisa, I think your Daddy would be proud

[King Of The Whole World]

I just bought the album on itunes last night after previewing the tracks. I have to say I love it, and not just because she is Lisa Marie. "Sticks and Stones" is probably my favorite right now and everyone on this board should listen to it because she has some interesting things to say. The track "storm and grace" has to be about her daddy in my opinion because it seems to fit him perfectly. I liked the first album, the second was just too moody to listen to, but this one has been on my ipod nonstop since I downloaded. It is awesome because she will never have to feel the need to right a book (not like she would Thank God) because she has said so much in her music. In many ways Elvis did very much the same thing in the 1970's by his choice of songs that many fans and critics would have to agree seemed very autobiographical. Great job Lisa, I think your Daddy would be proud

I agree Sticks and Stones is great, my favorite. I kind of thought the same thing about Storm and Grace but just like her dad we probably read a lot more into there songs than there might be.

[Brian Quinn]

Just for the record. 'Storm And Grace' sold 9379 copies during its first week of release in the U.S.A. and 3881 copies in its second week according to Soundscan.

Brian

[LaurieT]

All the places she is doing shows are pretty small. Why is that??

[King Of The Whole World]

All the places she is doing shows are pretty small. Why is that??

It’s embarrassing for the performer if they can't fill at least 80% of the venue. It takes a big singer to fill a 20,000+ venue.

[King Of The Whole World]

Just for the record. 'Storm And Grace' sold 9379 copies during its first week of release in the U.S.A. and 3881 copies in its second week according to Soundscan.

Brian

Hey Brian what are the average copies being sold for a big artist today? That is not very many sales for her, Elvis on the other hand sells almost just as many as these numbers. I know they say now that there are not many people that buy albums anymore like in the years past. Thank you.

[Brian Quinn]

Hey Brian what are the average copies being sold for a big artist today? That is not very many sales for her, Elvis on the other hand sells almost just as many as these numbers. I know they say now that there are not many people that buy albums anymore like in the years past. Thank you.

The following gives an indication:

http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/salescht.cgi

Brian

[debtdbruno]

thanks Brian, interesting.....certainly gives a good indication

Lionel doing feel at no 7......

[Snake Eyes]

So she's sold 13,260 copies within the first two weeks according to the figures Brian has, that's not that bad. I think Lisa in particular will always struggle to have that huge impact on the charts due to who she is. She really does have big shoes to fill and it may be that because everyone assumes she will release something on par with Elvis, that everything she does release isn't given a chance. That being said, I won't buy her album because as I've said before, girlie rock isn't my thing. Rock on Lisa, do your thing

[King Of The Whole World]

The following gives an indication:

http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/salescht.cgi

Brian

Thanks Brian for the info. Not a whole lot of sales, really. Is that worldwide?

[LaurieT]

So she's sold 13,260 copies within the first two weeks according to the figures Brian has, that's not that bad. I think Lisa in particular will always struggle to have that huge impact on the charts due to who she is. She really does have big shoes to fill and it may be that because everyone assumes she will release something on par with Elvis, that everything she does release isn't given a chance. That being said, I won't buy her album because as I've said before, girlie rock isn't my thing. Rock on Lisa, do your thing

I don't agree. She can not fill his shoes period!,,,,,and I think the statement really is unfair to Elvis and his fans. He was a wonder, a unique talent,,,and please......anyone expecting her to fill his shoes in the slightest would have to be nuts. And his fans surely are smart enough to not have those high expectations. They love Elvis for who and what he was,,they don't need Lisa to perpetuate some fantacy of having him still here in her form.
Some children of fame get a jump start because of who they are,,,but eventually..they are on their own to sell themselves. By now,,,she is.
You don't hear the Lennon children complaining about any of it,,,,Then using it to sell themselves. I tired of her whinning, complaining and drama.
It is the same with her mother.

[debtdbruno]

I think that's a bit strong Laurie......

I'm not a fan of her music, not my thing at all. However,to a lot of people she is important as his only child......

[Snake Eyes]

I don't agree. She can not fill his shoes period!,,,,,and I think the statement really is unfair to Elvis and his fans. He was a wonder, a unique talent,,,and please......anyone expecting her to fill his shoes in the slightest would have to be nuts. And his fans surely are smart enough to not have those high expectations. They love Elvis for who and what he was,,they don't need Lisa to perpetuate some fantacy of having him still here in her form.
Some children of fame get a jump start because of who they are,,,but eventually..they are on their own to sell themselves. By now,,,she is.
You don't hear the Lennon children complaining about any of it,,,,Then using it to sell themselves. I tired of her whinning, complaining and drama.
It is the same with her mother.

So, are you suggesting that no one, nowhere will compare her to her father? Please!!! It's inevitable, and no, I wasn't saying she could fill her fathers shoes. I was saying she will always live with the assumption that she can be what her father was. How that is insulting to Elvis fans is beyond me. You're tired of her whining and complaining? Get a grip!

[LaurieT]

So, are you suggesting that no one, nowhere will compare her to her father? Please!!! It's inevitable, and no, I wasn't saying she could fill her fathers shoes. I was saying she will always live with the assumption that she can be what her father was. How that is insulting to Elvis fans is beyond me. You're tired of her whining and complaining? Get a grip!

Debtbruno: Your statement got off track. Of course she (her existing and peoples interest in her) is important as his only child. But her music is not,,in a long standing way,,,she is on her own with that by now. If people showed interest because of her father,,,it is she herself that will keep them coming back.

Snake Eyes: Of course they will compare,,,but comparing is one thing and expecting her to fill her father's shoes is another-and those are her words. So what if she has to live with that assumption. (although I doubt anyone expects her to be his clone_ That is what I am saying. Again,,you do not hear the Lennons, Dweezel Zappa, Jakob Dylan, complaining about it.

Personally, I think she needs to "get a grip".

[Brian Quinn]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but 'Storm And Grace' has dropped out of the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart in its third week of release.

Brian

[Snake Eyes]

Debtbruno: Your statement got off track. Of course she (her existing and peoples interest in her) is important as his only child. But her music is not,,in a long standing way,,,she is on her own with that by now. If people showed interest because of her father,,,it is she herself that will keep them coming back.

Snake Eyes: Of course they will compare,,,but comparing is one thing and expecting her to fill her father's shoes is another-and those are her words. So what if she has to live with that assumption. (although I doubt anyone expects her to be his clone_ That is what I am saying. Again,,you do not hear the Lennons, Dweezel Zappa, Jakob Dylan, complaining about it.

Personally, I think she needs to "get a grip".

And where exactly would these boys be in life without their famous fathers? Do you really believe people don't cast assumptions in the direction of Julian Lennon?? Is he the same as John, can he write like John, does he think he's bigger than Jesus, what's your mum like etc etc. They all have big shoes to fill and none of them will come remotely close to their fathers' successes. You can bet your life they whinge and complain.

[Brian Quinn]

'Over Me' (Live) - Lisa in New York:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOLe4iT9H8Q

Brian

[LaurieT]

And where exactly would these boys be in life without their famous fathers? Do you really believe people don't cast assumptions in the direction of Julian Lennon?? Is he the same as John, can he write like John, does he think he's bigger than Jesus, what's your mum like etc etc. They all have big shoes to fill and none of them will come remotely close to their fathers' successes. You can bet your life they whinge and complain.

You missed my point--you don't see them complaining about it and having this woe was me attitude. Like I said,,,people will compare,,,but no one in their right mind expects Julian to fill his father shoes period.