But as big as retail’s Tool is, it’s not the only first-week meat being devoured by consumers. Check out this week’s Building Album Chart to monitor debuts by Elektra’s Missy Elliott, Geffen’s Weezer, Warner Bros.’ R.E.M. and Reprise’s Depeche Mode.
Over in Top 40 land, Jive’s NSYNC is dominating with "Pop," the first track from the new "Celebrity" album. Expect that one to cop more than 3,000 spins in its first official week. Other tracks getting plenty of Top 40 love this week come from MCA’s Shaggy and Elektra’s Staind.
Hey, speaking of Staind, those knuckleheads are streeting Tuesday and will be THE monster debut on next week’s chart. Almost makes you forget gasoline's gone up to $2.50 a gallon, eh?
Back to this week’s follies, the Post Modern format is all about DreamWorks’ Alien Ant Farm, who are wowing the ultra-cool with a cover of Michael Jackson’s "Smooth Criminal." Meanwhile our Rap and Mix Show weasels are weaseling big over Missy Elliott, whose "One Minute Man" is rolling with two mixes featuring Ludacris and Jay-Z.
And speaking of one-minute men, HITS Editor In Chief Lenny Beer will be writing his riveting "Wavelength" column again this week.
SONG REVENUE: CALM BEFORE THE STORM
J. Cole has his moment; Future-Metro have another big payday. (4/19a)
WARNER CHAPPELL ROPES IN RED CLAY STRAYS
Another big get for Guy and Carianne (4/19a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/19a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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