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Old 05-09-2012, 00:10
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Several years since their stint on XF, both acts appear to be on the downward slide. But which will be the first to drop off the musical radar completely? Alexandra Burke seems to always appear to be a hard worker who's given short shrift, but conversely also a bit of a diva. JLS on the other hand used to be touted as the next big thing in boybands, but has this crown passed wholly to One Direction? Discuss!
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Old 05-09-2012, 00:13
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JLS probably. They're still around, pretty strong.
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Old 05-09-2012, 00:15
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Four years is hardly several, but anyway I don't think niether will last much longer.
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Old 05-09-2012, 00:23
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Hopefully Alexandra. Although JLS seem to work hard and seem like good guys.
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Old 05-09-2012, 00:24
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Alexandra Burke...JLS have tried to be a big international band like 1D and The Wanted but failed. Alexandra has a lot more going for her, and yes her current material has not performed well, but watch this space.
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Old 05-09-2012, 00:29
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How long is a piece of string? Who knows?

JLS's new single out next week so this could be make or break for them
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Old 05-09-2012, 00:34
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Hopefully they both disappear ASAP. It's all (and always has been) down to popularity with the X Factor fanbase, nothing else.
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Old 05-09-2012, 00:47
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JLS have more going for them in the current music scene, though I do think their next album is crucial for them. So I'd definately say JLS.
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Old 05-09-2012, 00:49
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JLS, they are still doing quite good imo.
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Old 05-09-2012, 09:51
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Alexandra, she's not one of those one trick ponies even if she by chance decides to quit the music industry she'll probably branch into an acting career.
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Old 05-09-2012, 10:13
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It depends on if girls get bored of JLS as to how long they last. Alexandra's career will depend on the songs for her next album.

At the moment JLS have the upper hand, but I think they're both likely to vanish in the next 2 years
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Old 05-09-2012, 10:49
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JLS definitely.
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Old 05-09-2012, 10:50
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I think JLS.
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Old 05-09-2012, 11:25
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1D and TW have taken the majority of JLS fans.
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Old 05-09-2012, 11:32
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1D and TW have taken the majority of JLS fans.
I don't think they have tbh. Their last album did pretty well. And you can be a fan of more than one band.
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Old 05-09-2012, 11:36
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JLS could continue to have a successful career in the UK alone (more successful than AB) but AB has a better chance of International success
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Old 05-09-2012, 12:11
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i think they have spent too much time rushing stuff out that now both are acts are pretty poor and deserve to be dropped, unless they produce something that can save their career, which is highly unlikely i think
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Old 05-09-2012, 12:57
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JLS could continue to have a successful career in the UK alone (more successful than AB) but AB has a better chance of International success
This, tbh.
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Old 05-09-2012, 12:59
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I don't think they have tbh. Their last album did pretty well. And you can be a fan of more than one band.
You can but there only a minority who does this...1D fans loathe other fanbases of other boy-bands.
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Old 05-09-2012, 13:41
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I think Alexandra, she's got more talent!

I think we can see what's going to happen here...

JLS

1st Album : 4x Platinum
2nd Album : 2x Platinum
3rd Album : Platinum

I assume the 4th will go like Gold then so on..
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Old 05-09-2012, 13:47
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A solo artist has the advantage over a band that they can never split up. Who can hold on to their record contract the longest? Dunno. JLS are preparing a new album so we shall have to see how well it does.
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Old 05-09-2012, 13:56
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Bit of a pointless thread imo
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Old 05-09-2012, 14:11
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I think Alexandra, she's got more talent!

I think we can see what's going to happen here...

JLS

1st Album : 4x Platinum
2nd Album : 2x Platinum
3rd Album : Platinum

I assume the 4th will go like Gold then so on..
AB

1st album 3 xplatinum
2nd album mega flop
3rd album won't exist
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Old 05-09-2012, 14:28
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I'd say Alexandra. A lot of JLs's current fans will eventually grow up and grow out of their music (like I did with S Club etc). 1D and The Wanted seem to have taken over.
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Old 05-09-2012, 16:28
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Once JLS have gone, they'll be gone. They'll never be able to comeback.

Alexandra has real talent, she always has the chance to come back.
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