Did Carly Rae Jepsen need to commercially flop to blossom?

[CrazyButItFeelsAllright]

Carly Slae Jepsen seemed destined to continue being a hit making machine, but sadly her era quickly fizzled out. However, since commercially flopping in the US she’s released some of her best songs ever and I cannot stop listening to The Loneliest Time. It deserved accolades and streams yet no one except Pop Stans are here for her anymore. Why? 

[IsraeliMatt]

I have a lot of positive feelings about Carly, but I disagree with you on several points. I don't think it seemed like she was destined to be a mainstream artist for long. I like her album 'Kiss,' yet aside from 'Good Time,' which was partly a hit due to Owl City, the album didn't seem to have another hit single, IMO. For me 'Emotion' is just beyond. Even though I like her previous stuff, I wouldn't have predicted she had the potential to make something as good as 'Emotion.' That album became a cult classic instead of a GP hit. It was every bit as good as Taylor Swift's 1980's-style album, and I'd say better, so clearly Carly's commercial peak had already passed. She has a nice career, dedicated fans, and doesn't want to be a massive star anyway. It works. Personally, her work is really hit or miss for me after 'Emotion,' but I'm glad she's still going. 

[Urbanney]

Tbh I’ve kinda turned a blind eye to her since Call Me Maybe just bc the song got so annoying and what other songs I heard from her felt too bubbly and feminine for me, even with other pop stans raving about it. But I’m giving the album a listen now thanks to this post because I trust your music taste more than others’. You should be honored.  
 

Edit: it’s still not for me

[Adriannn]

She totally did... just look at the annoying sh.it that 'I Really Like You' is comparted to the rest of the amazing Emotion. She wasn't really getting the coins so the label did not pay much attention but asked her to include a 'hit' anyway. After that... artistic freedom and greatness. 'Warm Blood' is a song I listen and I just get lost to it.

[CrazyButItFeelsAllright]

23 minutes ago, Urbanney said:

Tbh I’ve kinda turned a blind eye to her since Call Me Maybe just bc the song got so annoying and what other songs I heard from her felt too bubbly and feminine for me, even with other pop stans raving about it. But I’m giving the album a listen now thanks to this post because I trust your music taste more than others’. You should be honored.  

This is an immense honor 

[jordeezy]

I think she would have been more successful if Max Martin stayed away from the KISS album

 

[i sometimes sing live]

TBH, she kinda Nelly Furtadoed her career - I don't think she really wanted to be famous famous. And it all worked out in the end - she's successful enough that she doesn't have to deal with the messy side of fame while being able to make the music she wants to make.

[i sometimes sing live]

You streaming and, most importantly, loving The Loneliest Time is music to my ears, though. Slay a bit.

[i sometimes sing live]

25 minutes ago, jordeezy said:

I think she would have been more successful if Max Martin stayed away from the KISS album

 

If u delete the two unnecessary collabs, it's a cute album, tbh. Still her worst and her only mid album, but I listen to it occasionally.

[nux1989]

I think no though.
I don't think she's that kind of person that's gonna ba a mega pop star, ever.
To me she's like a talented indie pop girl that just happen to go viral for once. 
Even if Call  Me Maybe never happen, she would probably still release music and gather her audience eventually.

 

[IsraeliMatt]

I heard her say once that one of her friends really loved the idea of being big in Japan because then you've got income but you don't need to have the loss of privacy at home. I think Carly feels kind of like that. She does have fans in Japan, also everywhere else, but she doesn't have so many fans that she loses the ability to be anonymous if she wants to be. She owns her house in LA and gets to do music full-time without worrying about money. I think she's thrilled. If she were Lady Gaga, I think she'd be horrified by the attention. 

[CrazyButItFeelsAllright]

4 hours ago, IsraeliMatt said:

I have a lot of positive feelings about Carly, but I disagree with you on several points. I don't think it seemed like she was destined to be a mainstream artist for long. I like her album 'Kiss,' yet aside from 'Good Time,' which was partly a hit due to Owl City, the album didn't seem to have another hit single, IMO. For me 'Emotion' is just beyond. Even though I like her previous stuff, I wouldn't have predicted she had the potential to make something as good as 'Emotion.' That album became a cult classic instead of a GP hit. It was every bit as good as Taylor Swift's 1980's-style album, and I'd say better, so clearly Carly's commercial peak had already passed. She has a nice career, dedicated fans, and doesn't want to be a massive star anyway. It works. Personally, her work is really hit or miss for me after 'Emotion,' but I'm glad she's still going. 

I’d say give the new album a listen sis 

[CrazyButItFeelsAllright]

4 hours ago, Adriannn said:

She totally did... just look at the annoying sh.it that 'I Really Like You' is comparted to the rest of the amazing Emotion. She wasn't really getting the coins so the label did not pay much attention but asked her to include a 'hit' anyway. After that... artistic freedom and greatness. 'Warm Blood' is a song I listen and I just get lost to it.

Last week of Exhale Top and Miss Slae Jepsen is going to stay on top 

[CrazyButItFeelsAllright]

3 hours ago, jordeezy said:

I think she would have been more successful if Max Martin stayed away from the KISS album

 

That album was a mess save for a few tracks. It was too childish 

[CrazyButItFeelsAllright]

3 hours ago, i sometimes sing live said:

TBH, she kinda Nelly Furtadoed her career - I don't think she really wanted to be famous famous. And it all worked out in the end - she's successful enough that she doesn't have to deal with the messy side of fame while being able to make the music she wants to make.

Just like our other queen Marina. She has made a fan base large enough to keep her touring, but not large enough to have her every move scrutinized 

[CrazyButItFeelsAllright]

3 hours ago, i sometimes sing live said:

You streaming and, most importantly, loving The Loneliest Time is music to my ears, though. Slay a bit.

We stan character development  ps because of you I gave the little cat a chance in Scarlet and love ha 

[CrazyButItFeelsAllright]

3 hours ago, nux1989 said:

I think no though.
I don't think she's that kind of person that's gonna ba a mega pop star, ever.
To me she's like a talented indie pop girl that just happen to go viral for once. 
Even if Call  Me Maybe never happen, she would probably still release music and gather her audience eventually.

 

I didn’t think she would be a MPG, but didn’t think she would fizzle out so quick given she had every trend on her side at the time. I’m happy though because now when I see her live I won’t have to battle crazed ticket sales and stans to get a ticket 

[CrazyButItFeelsAllright]

2 hours ago, IsraeliMatt said:

I heard her say once that one of her friends really loved the idea of being big in Japan because then you've got income but you don't need to have the loss of privacy at home. I think Carly feels kind of like that. She does have fans in Japan, also everywhere else, but she doesn't have so many fans that she loses the ability to be anonymous if she wants to be. She owns her house in LA and gets to do music full-time without worrying about money. I think she's thrilled. If she were Lady Gaga, I think she'd be horrified by the attention. 

This is the way. I wish Dua all the success but seeing the fiasco that Taylor causes with her sales I honestly hope Dua doesn’t get bigger than she is. I hate the idea of not being able to see my favorite artists tour 

[jordeezy]

3 hours ago, i sometimes sing live said:

If u delete the two unnecessary collabs, it's a cute album, tbh. Still her worst and her only mid album, but I listen to it occasionally.

Tiny Little Bows is my jam lol

[GhostFace]

I liked This Kiss better than Call me maybe. Does that count?

Does she have some new bops for the clubs?