Okay...for anyone who thinks Whitney had an opening week of 305k simply b/c it's a "comeback"--you're severely mistaken. The single, I Look to You was released a MONTH before the album was released and Million Dollar was released a couple weeks before the album's release. Secondly, I Didn't Know My Own Strength and Like Never I Left (w/ Akon) were leaked FOREVVVVER ago. Therefore, people had plenty of time to judge what this album would be like and whether or not it was worth the purchase. Moreover, it created a very nice "buzz" around Ms. Houston's cd. Secondly, the buzz around Mariah's last two albums was good and did alright their 1st week. Soooooo...why not the same for this album?? BECAUSE of its quality--that simple. ALso, for anyone who dismisses the importance of first week sales--it sets the tone. In some cases, SOME, the album ends up selling millions contrary to weak first and second week sales...this is will indubitably NOT the case with Memoirs of an Imperfect Angels.