Chart projections

CHART RUMINATIONS: Around this time every week, retail watchers ponder what may have transpired to alter the previous week’s estimates for Tuesday’s charts. In this case, how did word of mouth, along with that 4.5-star lead review in Rolling Stone, impact the projected 360-385k finish for Kanye West’s challenging Yeezus—or J. Cole’s engaging sophomore set (3.5 stars in RS, for what it’s worth), which had been on track to debut with 280-305k? Did heartthrob Hunter Hayes’ Friday morning performance on The Today Show generate additional sales for his new release, which looked like it would sell 30-35k? Will Black Sabbath experience the typical 65% second-week drop? And will the finale of The Voice boost Blake Shelton’s expected 21-24k? Watch the HITS Building Album Chart and the iTunes Store homepage for signs of movement, or consult your s; it’s up to you. (6/24a)