"Dark Matter" and its tracks on the charts
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I think it's just as likely that the song was played less because demand decreased. I like WFS a lot, but without the solo at the end, it's just a regular good song. Hundreds of new "regular good" rock songs come out every week—there's no need to hold onto one that doesn't stand out.
(and I know we hate to face that truth as PJ fans)------------------------------
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vedpunk said:BF25394 said:T-Bone 82 said:That's kind of bizarre that it just fell off, isn't it? Usually songs just kind of work their way down the charts slowly and fade. Weird to see it be around top 10 and then just disappear.
But, then again, I know nothing about this...
In this instance, I can think of two possible explanations, although both would be unusual. The first is that there was some sort of glitch whereby either the encoded song-specific identifier that tracks airplay malfunctioned and no spins were recorded. The second is that there was somehow a reporting error that resulted in the song's airplay metrics being omitted from the Luminate data. I guess it's also possible that there was a corporate decision at iHeartRadio to pull the song across their channels, thus cratering its overall airplay totals.
Or it could be that Elon Musk has stuck his nose somewhere else it doesn't belong...www.myspace.com0 -
The Juggler said:vedpunk said:BF25394 said:T-Bone 82 said:That's kind of bizarre that it just fell off, isn't it? Usually songs just kind of work their way down the charts slowly and fade. Weird to see it be around top 10 and then just disappear.
But, then again, I know nothing about this...
In this instance, I can think of two possible explanations, although both would be unusual. The first is that there was some sort of glitch whereby either the encoded song-specific identifier that tracks airplay malfunctioned and no spins were recorded. The second is that there was somehow a reporting error that resulted in the song's airplay metrics being omitted from the Luminate data. I guess it's also possible that there was a corporate decision at iHeartRadio to pull the song across their channels, thus cratering its overall airplay totals.
Or it could be that Elon Musk has stuck his nose somewhere else it doesn't belong...I miss igotid880 -
igotid88 said:The Juggler said:vedpunk said:BF25394 said:T-Bone 82 said:That's kind of bizarre that it just fell off, isn't it? Usually songs just kind of work their way down the charts slowly and fade. Weird to see it be around top 10 and then just disappear.
But, then again, I know nothing about this...
In this instance, I can think of two possible explanations, although both would be unusual. The first is that there was some sort of glitch whereby either the encoded song-specific identifier that tracks airplay malfunctioned and no spins were recorded. The second is that there was somehow a reporting error that resulted in the song's airplay metrics being omitted from the Luminate data. I guess it's also possible that there was a corporate decision at iHeartRadio to pull the song across their channels, thus cratering its overall airplay totals.
Or it could be that Elon Musk has stuck his nose somewhere else it doesn't belong...www.myspace.com0 -
BF25394 said:T-Bone 82 said:That's kind of bizarre that it just fell off, isn't it? Usually songs just kind of work their way down the charts slowly and fade. Weird to see it be around top 10 and then just disappear.
But, then again, I know nothing about this...
In this instance, I can think of two possible explanations, although both would be unusual. The first is that there was some sort of glitch whereby either the encoded song-specific identifier that tracks airplay malfunctioned and no spins were recorded. The second is that there was somehow a reporting error that resulted in the song's airplay metrics being omitted from the Luminate data. I guess it's also possible that there was a corporate decision at iHeartRadio to pull the song across their channels, thus cratering its overall airplay totals.
Or it could be that Elon Musk has stuck his nose somewhere else it doesn't belong...
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marumaruko said:I think it's just as likely that the song was played less because demand decreased. I like WFS a lot, but without the solo at the end, it's just a regular good song. Hundreds of new "regular good" rock songs come out every week—there's no need to hold onto one that doesn't stand out.
(and I know we hate to face that truth as PJ fans)
This should have occurred to me. I don't pay much attention to this chart if I'm not tracking Pearl Jam on it, but it should have occurred to me that it has recurrent rules like the Hot 100. The song that was right behind "Waiting for Stevie" on Mainstream Rock Airplay at No. 12 last week-- "TokSik" by Starset-- also plummeted directly out of the top 40 (and 23 weeks, and from its peak). And then the week before, "What Remains" by Pop Evil, fell off the chart from No. 7 after 23 weeks and "Liar" by Jelly Roll fell off from No. 13 after 23 weeks. All of these moves were because of the recurrent rules.
Sorry for wildly speculating about conspiratorial reasons for the drop (but not sorry for blaming Elon Musk, who I still think could be behind this).I gather speed from you fucking with me.0 -
BF25394 said:marumaruko said:I think it's just as likely that the song was played less because demand decreased. I like WFS a lot, but without the solo at the end, it's just a regular good song. Hundreds of new "regular good" rock songs come out every week—there's no need to hold onto one that doesn't stand out.
(and I know we hate to face that truth as PJ fans)
This should have occurred to me. I don't pay much attention to this chart if I'm not tracking Pearl Jam on it, but it should have occurred to me that it has recurrent rules like the Hot 100. The song that was right behind "Waiting for Stevie" on Mainstream Rock Airplay at No. 12 last week-- "TokSik" by Starset-- also plummeted directly out of the top 40 (and 23 weeks, and from its peak). And then the week before, "What Remains" by Pop Evil, fell off the chart from No. 7 after 23 weeks and "Liar" by Jelly Roll fell off from No. 13 after 23 weeks. All of these moves were because of the recurrent rules.
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igotid88 said:The Juggler said:vedpunk said:BF25394 said:T-Bone 82 said:That's kind of bizarre that it just fell off, isn't it? Usually songs just kind of work their way down the charts slowly and fade. Weird to see it be around top 10 and then just disappear.
But, then again, I know nothing about this...
In this instance, I can think of two possible explanations, although both would be unusual. The first is that there was some sort of glitch whereby either the encoded song-specific identifier that tracks airplay malfunctioned and no spins were recorded. The second is that there was somehow a reporting error that resulted in the song's airplay metrics being omitted from the Luminate data. I guess it's also possible that there was a corporate decision at iHeartRadio to pull the song across their channels, thus cratering its overall airplay totals.
Or it could be that Elon Musk has stuck his nose somewhere else it doesn't belong...
And the Tesla truck deal was in the works during the last administration. Why? Because Tesla trucks are the best product at the lowest price.0 -
vedpunk said:igotid88 said:The Juggler said:vedpunk said:BF25394 said:T-Bone 82 said:That's kind of bizarre that it just fell off, isn't it? Usually songs just kind of work their way down the charts slowly and fade. Weird to see it be around top 10 and then just disappear.
But, then again, I know nothing about this...
In this instance, I can think of two possible explanations, although both would be unusual. The first is that there was some sort of glitch whereby either the encoded song-specific identifier that tracks airplay malfunctioned and no spins were recorded. The second is that there was somehow a reporting error that resulted in the song's airplay metrics being omitted from the Luminate data. I guess it's also possible that there was a corporate decision at iHeartRadio to pull the song across their channels, thus cratering its overall airplay totals.
Or it could be that Elon Musk has stuck his nose somewhere else it doesn't belong...
And the Tesla truck deal was in the works during the last administration. Why? Because Tesla trucks are the best product at the lowest price.www.myspace.com0 -
Really sad that people continue to believe the legacy media after repeatedly lying to the public and being funded by our tax dollars to spew false narratives.
The bit about the "legacy media... being funded by our tax dollars to spew false narratives" is such a giveaway as to how far down the rabbit hole you are.I gather speed from you fucking with me.0 -
Let’s get this thread back on topic please. Thank you.
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Can't we all just get along?
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As of the charts for the week ending February 22, 2025, neither Dark Matter nor any of its tracks are on any Billboard chart. There had been at least on Dark Matter track on a chart for the past 52 weeks.
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BF25394 said:As of the charts for the week ending February 22, 2025, neither Dark Matter nor any of its tracks are on any Billboard chart. There had been at least on Dark Matter track on a chart for the past 52 weeks.
How's this compare to Gigaton?
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The Juggler said:BF25394 said:As of the charts for the week ending February 22, 2025, neither Dark Matter nor any of its tracks are on any Billboard chart. There had been at least on Dark Matter track on a chart for the past 52 weeks.
How's this compare to Gigaton?
If they had toured in 2020 maybe the Gigaton songs do better on the charts. I thought they should have released Take the Long Way as a single. That felt like a song rock radio would play.Post edited by igotid88 onI miss igotid880 -
igotid88 said:The Juggler said:BF25394 said:As of the charts for the week ending February 22, 2025, neither Dark Matter nor any of its tracks are on any Billboard chart. There had been at least on Dark Matter track on a chart for the past 52 weeks.
How's this compare to Gigaton?
If they had toured in 2020 maybe the Gigaton songs do better on the charts. I thought they should have released Take the Long Way as a single. That felt like a song rock radio would play.
Funny Who Ever Said came on my spotify randomly as I'm reading your post. Thought back then that might've been an okay single tool. Definitely surprised Quick Escape didn't do better. Love that one.www.myspace.com0 -
The Juggler said:BF25394 said:As of the charts for the week ending February 22, 2025, neither Dark Matter nor any of its tracks are on any Billboard chart. There had been at least on Dark Matter track on a chart for the past 52 weeks.
How's this compare to Gigaton?
For comparison to Gigaton and its tracks, see https://community.pearljam.com/discussion/284234/gigaton-and-its-tracks-on-the-charts/p1.
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