I wouldnt say there was a hope for failure. I think people just realise that it didnt have quite the impact everyone had hoped. Sure, there are quite a few people that were really pleasantly suprised with the album when it came out, but I must admit I was not overly astounded by it.

I know this sounds risky, but I think what Hikki should try, is working off of her own back. You know, like use her own record label in the US. That way she knows exactly whats going on. But we all know she is probably more than capable to do it.