They called it the British Invasion years ago. Now its just called better music. Maybe not ‘better’ but at least slightly different then what is being domestically offered. Recent surveys are showing that British bands fare better in the States then on their home turf.
We all know Americans have always had a lust for Brit especially in music. Well anything cultural for that matter.
UK acts accounted for 9.8 percent of American album sales, up from 9.6 percent and their share of the singles market increased from 6.6 percent to 6.7 percent. Not enormous really in the grand scheme of things but certain artists should surely be praising Lady Liberty.
Taio Cruz sold more than 7 million tracks digitally during 2010. Jay Sean sucked up single-track sales of more than 2 million. La Roux’s, “Bulletproof” was not only a top 10 but finished 2010 with 1.7 million sales.
Susan Boyle’s lp, The Gift had sold more than 1.8 million copies in the U.S., making it the fifth biggest-selling U.S. album of the year.
Sade also fared well with her first album in 10 years, Soldier Of Love, which went straight to No.1 in America during February 2010, selling more than 500,000 copies in its first week.
Then theres that annoying Mumford and Sons, more indication that America is a hot mess.
Interesting imports I suppose but its clear to see that we truly do take in the wretched refuse.