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I think its quite obvious that Lambert's album will sell more (probably quite a bit more) than Kris'. If I like either of them at all I'm sure personally because of my tastes I'll Kris' better, although I thought both singles were shit but labels like RCA are imo notoriously shitty at picking good debut singles or singles at all really. The best cuts aren't always what become the singles and I don't tend to be that into to what's on Top 40 radio for more than a fun listen whenever its on, its not what I have on my iPod so I often find myself enjoying deep cuts a lot more than what was picked as singles due to their potential for the most mainstream airplay.

That said though this might be a very Ruben vs Clay 2.0 type battle in the media and on the charts I don't think either of them will become as obscure, culturally irrelevant or the butt of the jokes the way those two have. Which is a good thing for the guys.

I see both having lasting careers making the kind of music they love and being the kind of artist they always dreamt of being. I doubt Kris has any delusions of ever being that mainstream super star who sells out massive venues the way Adam may envision his career (note I'm not saying for Adam these would necessarily be delusions). I'm sure he'd be happier just being able to write and play and make a good living off of his music, his true passion. Adam is the typical super star who wants to be fierce and put on a big show and do it up like a real production.

As TheSovereignOne noted they're in completely different realms. There is no use even comparing their sales really, they're not fighting for the same market or demographics.

As far as Allison is concerned she's a very talented young girl but I worry that starting her career as a 17 year old will end up being detrimental to her future in the music industry. Her single is crappy imo and sounds like all the other generic Miley Cyrus type garbage out there. She has a stunning voice and maturity beyond such inane crap. The Idol affiliated labels of course really don't care when the young, perhaps more undeveloped artistically contestants are really suited to and what they could grow into. The money is the bottom line and if it turns out they only put out one or two albums and make them some quick cash before fading into obscurity than so be it. Allison is so much more talented than what I imagine her CD and subsequent marketing is going to be. She'll do well for this CD but I don't know how well it will translate in the future into her being an mature, adult singer who wants to do more than tween bullshit. The same goes for Archuleta who I'm not a huge fan of personally but he has more talent vocally than the garbage they put on his debut.

It will be interesting to follow the sales and charts though. I'll just be excited to see Gokey get trampled by all 3 of them.