Despite only three studio album released, Nirvana is often considered as one of the most influential and cult rock band ever. Do their streaming figures agree with that? Is their blockbuster Nevermind as massive as we can imagine?
ABBA’s global heatmap
The ABBAmania took over the World in the second half of the 70s. The Swedish quartet ABBA broke various sales records in many countries with their success being compared with the one of the Beatles a decade earlier, except in the US. Some 40 years later, their catalog is still hot enough to release massively popular comedy musicals based on it. How global the band really is though? Have they at last broke over the US as much as abroad? Are they still beloved more in Sweden than anywhere else?
Streaming Masters – Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is the most successful solo act ever, his 1982 album Thriller is the one that has generated the most sales and his fame is massive absolutely everywhere. Is the King of Pop the king of streaming too?
Michael Jackson’s global heatmap
Since the explosion of Thriller way back in 1983, Michael Jackson has been regarded as the definitive reference in terms of global superstardom. Even huge worldwide singers have better markets than others though. So, where does the king of pop perform the best? And the worst?
Streaming Masters – Muse
Two months ago, the British band Muse released his 8th studio album, Simulation Theory. How did Matt Bellamy‘s band perform on streaming platforms? Will their new album reach figures as high as their previous ones?
Spotify: Most Streamed Albums of 2000
Take your seat, it’s time to enter the new millennium to review the most streamed albums from 2000. There is plenty of solid candidates to make this top 10. This year included strong releases from Eminem, Coldplay, Britney Spears, Madonna, NSYNC, Linkin Park, U2, Enya, the Backstreet Boys, Nelly, Bon Jovi, and many more. Who’s seeing the strongest ongoing appeal among all them?
Streaming Masters – The Killers
Mr Brightside is one of the most streamed song from pre-Spotify era. Did the alternative rock band The Killers release other tracks with comparable success? A summary of their career through the streaming platforms is available here!
Streaming Masters – Metallica
Garth Brooks’ albums and songs sales
The Independent, Business Insider, Digital Music News, they all published “Best Selling Artists Ever” lists that placed Garth Brooks as the second best selling artist ever, number one among solo acts. One would expect these sources to be reliable. It sounds very hard to believe the country giant outsold the likes Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson yet. So, where is the truth?
Streaming Masters – Guns N’ Roses
They certainly didn’t do things by halves! Biggest selling debut album ever, two albums released on the same day, late appearances at gigs, riots, groupies, alcohol, drugs, fights, lawsuits, controversial songs, lyrics and views, the list just goes on and on.