I like how same tried to compare the album to something that sold what 6 years ago. Look at the album sells of this year and compare.

This is peoples problem they are comparing what has come out years ago or even last year, look at the sales they are not even close to what they use to be. Rihanna selling 500k is actually normal and she did it in less time than with ttt so this is good for her because it means the album will of course sell more than ttt.

now look at releases such as usher chris brown justin bieber christina aguilera alicia keys and the list goes on, if any of them scored this feat people would be rejoicing you know why? because in this day and age this is a big accomplishment, only a few artist have even sold 500k in the US this year and only about what 2 or 3 artist this year has sold over 1 million in the US.

Also the album has in its 7 weeks sold 2 million, it is doing pretty good.