Curtain Call 2 Makes Surprise Return to Charts
Eminem’s greatest hits collections continue to be a chart presence, with both “Curtain Call” and “Curtain Call 2” appearing on the Billboard 200 this week.
After a brief absence, “Curtain Call 2” re-enters the chart at No. 164, fueled by 8,793 equivalent units (mostly streams) in the past tracking week. This resurgence highlights the continued interest in Eminem’s extensive catalogue. However, sales figures reveal a clear preference for the original compilation. “Curtain Call 2 “moved only 8,793 equivalent units (mostly streams) compared to “Curtain Call’s” 17,321 units last week. “Curtain Call” sits at No. 53 on the Billboard 200, holding steady despite a slight dip from last week’s position.
Meanwhile, “Curtain Call 2” performs much better in the UK. It’s been charting for 90 weeks and sits at No.44 right now. Now, as high as “Curtain Call”, of course. On its 615th charting week, it went 7 points up to No.13.
Next week’s charts will be particularly interesting. The recent announcement of Eminem’s brand-new album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)”, could trigger a surge in his overall chart presence. Will “Curtain Call” experience a bump? Will fans revisit his older work to prepare for the new release?
Yes, they will. Come yell at us if we are wrong. But better go and stream your favourite Eminem album.
