Carly Simon’s First Album in 18 Years, Comes in Waves, Surges Into Itunes Top 10, Sells Out on Amazon Overnight and Draws Rave Reviews From USA Today
NEW YORK, NY — Carly Simon’s surprise album Comes in Waves arrived on Friday and quickly turned into a real sales story. The singer-songwriter’s first new album in 18 years climbed as high as No. 5 on iTunes’ Top 100 over the weekend.
By Sunday, it was still sitting inside the Top 10, even with the Eagles’ Greatest Hits parked at No. 1. The release is coming through the indie label Iris and has already started drawing attention well beyond Simon’s longtime fan base.
Amazon orders disappeared fast as physical copies sold out twice
The momentum was not limited to downloads. Amazon sold through physical copies of the album twice in rapid succession, according to the report, and the product page was showing an out-of-stock notice.
Orders were still being taken, and restocks were expected soon. That kind of immediate demand is notable for any new release, but especially for a veteran artist returning with her first album in nearly two decades.
Rave reviews and celebrity praise are adding to the buzz
Comes in Waves is also collecting enthusiastic notices from USA Today and other publications. The source article says even Chaka Khan weighed in on social media with praise for the project.
There is also early chatter about possible remix interest. The report says a pair of well-known producers are considering remixing at least one track, including “Peaches.”
What fans may watch next as the album keeps building
The album’s early performance suggests the rollout could keep expanding if more inventory lands and streaming attention follows the sales spike. For Simon’s supporters, the bigger question now is whether the strong start turns into awards-season momentum.
The source says there is hope that Comes in Waves could end up in Grammy consideration for Traditional Pop Album, while the song “Howl” might be positioned for Pop Song. For now, the album is already proving that Simon’s return has landed with force.
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