NY Times -Rolling Stone recently inaugurated a set
of charts tracking songs, albums and artists. And each of the streaming
services has its own charts, as well. But this creates a new set of
problems, sowing confusion about just how popular certain songs or
albums are. For example, on the current Billboard Hot 100, “Ransom” by
the rising rapper Lil Tecca is No. 23. On the Rolling Stone song chart,
it’s No. 13. On SoundCloud, it’s No. 1.
In an era where albums are
streamed more than sold, and in which artists offer enticing ticket and
merchandise bundles as a way of goosing their release-week chart
positioning, what is the true meaning of an album chart? And given how
fast music moves online, is a weekly tally of popularity sufficient?
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