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Scanning the Charts

Scanning the Charts, a subcategory of the Columns on The Musical Hype, is the place where albums sales, albums sales trends, and various Billboard chart trends are analyzed in a variety of lists and articles. This column has included numerous Billboard-fueled articles throughout the life span of the site. Former articles include BB Grooves, centered around the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, Hot 100 Jewels, centered around the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, and simply, Billboard 200. Throughout much of 2017, The Chart Scoop article covered sales and happenings on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100. Moving forward, the column will be more specific to a variety of chart trends.

U2 Takes ‘Songs of Experience’ to No. 1 | The Chart Scoop

What’s ‘The Chart Scoop?’ U2 debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘Songs of Experience.’ Ed Sheeran tops the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Perfect.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 13, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop | Taylor Swift Continues Chart-Topping ‘Reputation’

What’s ‘The Chart Scoop’ this week? On the Billboard 200, Taylor Swift continues her reign, while Post Malone & 21 Savage do the same on the Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 6, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop | Taylor Swift Spends a Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200

What’s the Chart Scoop this week? Taylor Swift spends a second consecutive week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘Reputation.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 29, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop: Taylor Swift Cements ‘Reputation’ at No. 1

What’s ‘The Chart Scoop’ this week? Inevitably, Taylor Swift debuted at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with ‘Reputation’ moving north of a million units.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 22, 2017 ago

Sam Smith, The Thrill of It All © Capitol

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The Chart Scoop | Sam Smith Enjoys ‘The Thrill of’ No. 1

What’s the chart scoop this week? Sam Smith debuts robustly at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 with his sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 15, 2017 ago

Kenny Chesney, Live in No Shoes Nation © Columbia

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The Chart Scoop | Kenny Chesney Debuts Big With ‘Live in No Shoes Nation’

What’s the chart scoop this week? Kenny Chesney easily tops the Billboard 200 with ‘Live in No Shoes Nation,’ while Kelly Clarkson settles for no. 2.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 8, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop | Niall Horan No. 1 on the Billboard 200

What’s the chart scoop? On the Billboard Charts dated November 11, 2017, Niall Horan launches at no. 1 with his debut album, ‘Flicker.’

By the musical hype, 8 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop | P!nk Tops the Billboard 200 with ‘Beautiful Trauma’

What’s the chart scoop? P!nk debuts robustly at no. 1 with ‘Beautiful Trauma,’ while Post Malone keeps the no. 1 spot warm on the Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 25, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop | NF No. 1 on the Billboard 200

What’s the Chart Scoop? NF debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Post Malone & 21 Savage ascend to no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 18, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop | Shania Twain Takes ‘Now’ to No. 1

What’s the chart scoop this week? Shania Twain makes a big comeback with ‘Now,’ which easily debuts at no. 1. “Life’s About to Get Good” for Shania Twain.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsOctober 11, 2017 ago