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Posted by: Mikal™ 6th October 2008, 06:02 PM

(Rumor) 2009: Fourth Album:
Posted by Kedrew on October 5th, 2008
On October 4th 2008 in an interview with All Music, Rihanna confirmed that she is currently in the studio working on her fourth studio album. She stated that.

“I’m currently working on record number four and I’m having so much fun. I’m having so many new experiences and meeting so many new people, it’s amazing”.

Rihanna also stated that the album will head in a more Techno Rock direction saying,

“I want this album to head in the same direction as Good Girl Gone Bad but with even more edge. The tracks will be less R&B influenced and will have a feel closer to that of, Disturbia, Shut Up & Drive and Breakin’ Dishes”.

Rihanna also stated that she will be writing 3 tracks of the album herself and that they are quite different from her previous work and also stated that one of the tracks will fit into the punk-rock category”. She is also studying for a new and more even hot look. A release date for the album has not yet been announced, but it’s probably that it will came out in early 2009
(March/April period)


UltimateRihanna: http://rihannadaily.com/

Posted by: Chartaddict 6th October 2008, 11:00 PM

ow rihanna....give us a break.....please!! leave and come back atleast till mid 2009!!

Posted by: ThaGazBoi 7th October 2008, 09:27 AM

Lol, she's not going to take a break is she?

Posted by: ^Katherine^ 7th October 2008, 01:29 PM

Great new direction. Rihanna is on the ball.

Posted by: The 411. 7th October 2008, 02:59 PM

Does she ever stop?

Posted by: Johnjo07 7th October 2008, 03:34 PM

I don't get people in this forum!

First they're saying 'Come on Rihanna give us a new album' etc... but when news comes out that she is recording a new album, they're like, 'Does she ever Stop?' She's doing what is working for her at the moment! Can't wait though

Posted by: Lukuzz 7th October 2008, 05:36 PM

Sounds good, I'm happy to see her releasing lots

Posted by: JonieWonie 7th October 2008, 05:42 PM

YAY can't wait

Posted by: Slick 7th October 2008, 05:54 PM

Early 2009? She never stops! Literally. I swear I read an article saying she was taking a break in 2008 too...

Posted by: Jack 7th October 2008, 11:00 PM

LOL @ the generic ''she nevah stops u guyz!11'' comments. Her last album was in 2007 so it'd be a two year gap anyway. I'm rather excited for it personally, especially if its anywhere near as good as GGGB.

Posted by: Marty 8th October 2008, 02:20 PM

I don't mind how much she releases. She is fantastic.

Posted by: Xylem 8th October 2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:
On October 4th 2008 in an interview with All Music, Rihanna confirmed that she is currently in the studio working on her fourth studio album. She stated that.

“I’m currently working on record number four and I’m having so much fun. I’m having so many new experiences and meeting so many new people, it’s amazing”.

Rihanna also stated that the album will head in a more Techno Rock direction saying,

“I want this album to head in the same direction as Good Girl Gone Bad but with even more edge. The tracks will be less R&B influenced and will have a feel closer to that of, Disturbia, Shut Up & Drive and Breakin’ Dishes”.

Rihanna also stated that she will be writing 3 tracks of the album herself and that they are quite different from her previous work and also stated that one of the tracks will fit into the punk-rock category”. She is also studying for a new and more even hot look. A release date for the album has not yet been announced, but it’s probably that it will came out in early 2009
(March/April period)

Quote:
The international superstar that is Rihanna has got some magic up her sleeves for us on her fourth album, due in 2009.

Though she says the album is going in a more "techno rock" direction, it will have a couple eclectic tracks. One of the three that she is writing completely on her own is going to be more punk-rock.

But, this will all be processed through a pop lens - so fret not.

Think more Disturbia and less Hate That I Love You.

Overall, RiRi wants the album to be edgier than her smash Good Girl Gone Bad.

She is also in the process of synthesizing a new hotter look for herself.

We can't wait for her new album! We're totally excited for more RiRi we can shake our booties to!

Posted by: sjoerd.. 8th October 2008, 10:19 PM

that perez right?

wauw I cant wait! best news this day

Posted by: kellyana 9th October 2008, 12:51 PM

Another rihanna album cant wait <3

Posted by: Tyler 9th October 2008, 01:03 PM

GO AWAY FOR 3 MONTHS PLZ.

YOU ALL DON'T LIVE IN THE US, YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND.

She is starting to move from one of my fave artists to grating my nerves. 8 f***ing singles from her last album, and a whole new single two months later. Not thrilled.

Posted by: Callum24 12th October 2008, 11:02 AM

Well she is one of the biggest artists around at the moment, her singles and albums do amazingly well so I can totally see why she's releasing a new album so soon.

Posted by: On Your Shore 12th October 2008, 10:05 PM

She probably releases so quickly so that she stays hot and remains on the charts. I personally can't wait!

Posted by: Joao Filipe 13th October 2008, 03:39 PM

Whats gonna happen to her when her contract runs out

Posted by: Chris_2k8 14th October 2008, 06:14 PM

I don't want a rushed album

Posted by: Fahrenheit 15th October 2008, 09:47 AM

Maybe she wants to finish her contracted record deal , so she can renegociate or have a look at other offers .
I don't deny her that.
Go, Riri! She's allways on the move, that girl.

Posted by: On Your Shore 22nd October 2008, 04:36 AM

Does anyone know anything about the title of this? I read Dark Angels on some blog...

Posted by: Michael. 13th July 2009, 01:23 PM

Posted by: Thёo 13th July 2009, 05:10 PM

Ooh, well excited for this

Posted by: Lukuzz 13th July 2009, 05:53 PM

Looking forward to it, been listening to her singles today

Posted by: Jack 13th July 2009, 06:30 PM

I really hope this is true! I can't wait to see what she comes up with, I'd love something like 'Disturbia' or 'Don't Stop The Music'
Really intrested to see what she comes up with.

Posted by: Half-Jon-Wit 13th July 2009, 07:27 PM

HOORAH! Some NEWS FINALLY!

Tedder can do no wrong at the moment, so I have every bit of faith in his and RiRi's collabo's

Posted by: Thёo 14th July 2009, 03:49 PM

Posted by: Jack 15th July 2009, 11:33 AM

Ooh working with Justin & Kanye should be good. I'm really intrested to see what she comes up with.

Posted by: Robot. 15th July 2009, 04:30 PM

More Rihanna

Posted by: Joao. 17th July 2009, 01:47 AM

Not the album cover but is rumoured to be called Rated R


Also rumoured to be released in December.

Posted by: Medicated Soap 17th July 2009, 06:34 AM

So excited. Hope it can match the caliber of Good Girl Gone Bad. Also hope there's a lot on the CD along the lines of Disturbia.

Posted by: Mwa Kath Mwa 17th July 2009, 08:35 AM

Rumour is the cover is fanmade but the title is infact "Rated R". With a title like that and all the big names she's working with this should be extreme. Love the whole risk she's taking with the genre direction of the album, can't wait to hear her new sound. Should be beyond perfection and even better than GGGB.

Posted by: Joao. 18th July 2009, 05:32 PM

Apparently Ty Ritter from All American Rejects is working with her

Posted by: Silver Rocket 18th July 2009, 08:38 PM

I'm interested to see what she comes back with, hopefully she won't do what so many artists do and follow a huge era with a relative flop (or disappointment). Don't bugger it up RiRi!

Posted by: Chris_2k9 19th July 2009, 11:38 AM

Cant wait would be great if she could top GGGB

Posted by: Half-Jon-Wit 22nd July 2009, 01:08 AM

LOVE the title 'Rated R'

AAAHHH! REALLY cannot wait any longer!!

Posted by: Jack 22nd July 2009, 01:21 AM

If for some reason the lead single leaks in time for BJSC I shall be very happy.

Posted by: CianS 22nd July 2009, 12:14 PM

Rihanna and Kanye that would be all christmas's at once

Posted by: Robot. 23rd July 2009, 01:11 PM

Rated R. Great name, can't wait for this any longer!

Posted by: I Gotta Thёo 24th July 2009, 02:32 PM

Rihanna, Jay-Z and Kanye West collab was just premiered on 1Xtra!!
It's really good!

EDIT: That was Jay-Z's new song with Rihanna and Kanye West, but it's still amazing

Posted by: Cremey 24th July 2009, 03:36 PM

Indeed, 'Run This Town' is brilliant.

Can't wait for a Rihanna and Pharrell collab if that's true.

Posted by: Joao. 25th July 2009, 07:12 PM

Shes rumoured to be premiering the first single on X Factor Live Rounds.

Posted by: SecondTheoAround 25th July 2009, 07:14 PM

QUOTE(Joao. @ Jul 25 2009, 08:12 PM)

Posted by: SIX 27th July 2009, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(Joao. @ Jul 25 2009, 08:12 PM)

Posted by: Jack 2nd August 2009, 06:06 PM

Just said ''new stuff from Rihanna later on'' on Radio 1's Switch. Hopefully it's not just 'Run This Town' .

Posted by: Jonjo 2nd August 2009, 10:10 PM

Well I take it, it WAS about 'Run This Town'

Posted by: SecondTheoAround 7th August 2009, 11:48 AM

Posted by: Shaun 9th August 2009, 11:33 AM

phew! thank god he's not singing on it with her!!!

Posted by: J-o-e 9th August 2009, 06:06 PM

She's hardly stayed with her carribean roots, she just sounds american now.

Posted by: Joao. 13th August 2009, 08:44 PM

Brian Freidman (sp?) confirmed that Rihanna will be on X Factor.

Posted by: Callum24 21st August 2009, 05:21 PM

I can't wait to hear the new single, Rihanna has yet to disappoint in my opinion.

Posted by: Cremey 21st August 2009, 05:26 PM

Can't wait to see her on the X Factor!
And to hear some new material at last...

Posted by: Chris_2k9 21st August 2009, 05:35 PM

QUOTE(Callum24 @ Aug 21 2009, 06:21 PM)

I can't wait to hear the new single, Rihanna has yet to disappoint in my opinion.

Posted by: Jonjo 21st August 2009, 11:42 PM

QUOTE(Chris_2k9 @ Aug 21 2009, 06:35 PM)

Apart from with Take A Bow

Posted by: Jack 23rd August 2009, 10:04 PM

Don't worry Johnjo, I agree that 'Take A Bow' got too much hate. It's simpleness is what I love about it, it was perfect for her I thought.

Anyway can't wait to see her on X Factor and new stuff from her! I reckon her comeback will be absolutely HUGE!

Posted by: Tyler 24th August 2009, 01:59 AM

Take A Bow was TERRIBLE.

I'm hoping for something like SOS or Umbrella, if I'm totally honest.

Posted by: Cremey 24th August 2009, 11:19 AM

Aww I loved Take a Bow too! Really don't understand the hate!
I do agree that she should release something upbeat, like 'SOS' or 'Umbrella' as first single for the new album though...

Posted by: Joao. 4th September 2009, 07:35 PM

Rumoured album release is November 16th according to Amazon UK

Posted by: Callum24 5th September 2009, 12:11 AM

I want to hear new music from Rihanna now!

Posted by: Chris_2k9 5th September 2009, 03:44 PM

QUOTE(Callum24 @ Sep 5 2009, 01:11 AM)

I want to hear new music from Rihanna now!

Posted by: Jack 5th September 2009, 08:12 PM

I kind of wish she'd wait til next year now, the September - December period is always tough to break if you're not from X Factor. Hopefully her lead single is amazing though.

Posted by: Chris_2k9 6th September 2009, 10:59 AM

QUOTE(Jack @ Sep 5 2009, 09:12 PM)

I kind of wish she'd wait til next year now, the September - December period is always tough to break if you're not from X Factor. Hopefully her lead single is amazing though.

Posted by: Fall 6th September 2009, 12:39 PM

Cant wait for this. Should be good.

Posted by: Jonjo 7th September 2009, 03:16 PM

QUOTE(Jack @ Sep 5 2009, 09:12 PM)

I kind of wish she'd wait til next year now, the September - December period is always tough to break if you're not from X Factor. Hopefully her lead single is amazing though.

Posted by: Jack 7th September 2009, 04:06 PM

Hopefully! But then you could've said the same about Britney last year and even though 'Womanizer' was fairly big it wasn't the huge #01 everyone predicted it to be.

I'm hopeful for her though, I'm really hyped up to hear what her new material is like!

Posted by: Joao. 15th September 2009, 09:10 PM

Posted by: Jack 17th September 2009, 04:56 PM

Well that should be, um, interesting. I think this albums going to be very different to what we're expecting tbh.

Posted by: Chris. 17th September 2009, 05:12 PM

It must be quite tough following the major success of GGGB and with everyone's expectations so high.

I'm looking forward to hearing the new material, although I think it's going to be a lot different from GGGB.

Posted by: RyanJL 21st September 2009, 03:14 PM

Dunno if mentioned and I didn't read back but Play.com say release on 23rd November - has that been confirmed?

Posted by: Joao. 21st September 2009, 07:53 PM

Was just about to post that No nothing confirmed yet but i wouldnt be surprised if it was true.

Posted by: Jack 26th September 2009, 10:22 AM

Ooh that is soon! But no, I don't think anythings confirmed yet.

Posted by: Tyler 1st October 2009, 04:53 PM

This album has alot riding on it for her. GGGB was HUGE for her, and if she follows up with a flop album then it could be a career killer.

I don't blame her for taking alot of time.

Posted by: Jack 3rd October 2009, 04:16 PM

Yeah I hope it doesn't have a 'My December' kind of um, success. Hopefully the songs will be strong enough though.

Posted by: Joao. 4th October 2009, 05:40 PM

My December is epic. That is all.
No more shall be said on that album.

Posted by: MrLovett 5th October 2009, 09:26 PM

I'm really looking forward to hearing more music from Rihanna! I love the title Rated R...if that's official

Posted by: Jack 6th October 2009, 02:57 PM

QUOTE(Joao. @ Oct 4 2009, 06:40 PM)

Posted by: Joao. 6th October 2009, 06:33 PM

QUOTE(Jack @ Oct 6 2009, 03:57 PM)

Posted by: baby boy 7th October 2009, 04:49 PM

that is so close

Posted by: Jonjo 8th October 2009, 07:57 PM

Posted by: MrLovett 8th October 2009, 10:37 PM

Oooo! New music! I'm looking forward to it!

Posted by: Chris_2k9 9th October 2009, 10:05 AM

ooh can't wait now

Posted by: Jack 9th October 2009, 12:16 PM

SO EXCITED. Can't wait to see what she comes up with!

Posted by: Joao. 9th October 2009, 05:34 PM

Shooting the new album cover

Posted by: Jack 10th October 2009, 11:09 PM

Ooh liking the hair, kind of Eva Simons esque!

Posted by: Cremey 11th October 2009, 12:25 PM

Some more pics:

Posted by: Jonjo 11th October 2009, 01:26 PM

I swear Rihanna manages to pull off any look! That hair should be a real disaster, however it actually suits her.

Aaaahh! THE WAIT IS OVA!!! (Almost)!

BRING ON 'RATED R'! Hopefully they don't change the title! lol

Posted by: Joao. 13th October 2009, 09:24 PM

TBH

Posted by: RyanJL 13th October 2009, 09:31 PM

Exciting

http://www.rihannanow.com/

Posted by: Lukuzz 13th October 2009, 09:39 PM

oOo exciting!

Posted by: Joao. 14th October 2009, 12:52 PM

Posted by: Cremey 14th October 2009, 01:04 PM

So she's performing the single on the album's release date?
Will we hear it before then?

Posted by: Jack 14th October 2009, 01:31 PM

^ I should think and hope so!

Anyway I'm actually so so so excited for this now, the most anticipated comeback for me in a loooong time <3.

Posted by: Joao. 14th October 2009, 03:43 PM

Posted by: Chris_2k9 14th October 2009, 03:55 PM

We should be hearing the single now then shouldn't we?

Posted by: Slowpoke 14th October 2009, 10:23 PM

That could be the single release date.

Posted by: Joao. 14th October 2009, 10:47 PM

^Nope its album.

Posted by: Chartaddict 15th October 2009, 10:42 PM

i was kinda hoping a new album next year...she still seems to be everywhere i look...i wanted her to go away 4 a while

Posted by: Jack 16th October 2009, 01:49 PM

I guess so but it feels like AGES ago since I first heard 'Umbrella'. I'd say the likes of Britney/Sats/Sugas are more overkill than Rihanna who seem to have a new 'lead single' each year recently.

Posted by: Joao. 16th October 2009, 11:32 PM

People need to make their minds up tbh lol
Earlier this year people were gagging for new stuff and when Umbrella was released people were like this is her 3rd album in 3 years and now that she actually has taken a break people either want her to go away longer or come back ASAP lol

Posted by: Shaun 17th October 2009, 08:57 AM

Rihanna slicks her hair back and dons an eyepatch on the set of her new music video in New York City on Friday night (October 16).

The 21-year-old Barbadian songstress is set to release her new album next month — November 23rd.
On the same date, Rihanna will perform her new single off her upcoming album on Good Morning America. Can’t wait!

Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/10/16/rihanna-eye-patch/#ixzz0UBKQm3Og


Ok.. not sure if i like this hair too much..

Posted by: Lukuzz 17th October 2009, 09:18 AM

she should look awful, but she doesn't! can't wait to hear/see it

Posted by: Cremey 17th October 2009, 11:31 AM

Some more from the video:




Looks f***ing awesome!

AND....

IT'S OFFICIAL:
SINGLE PREMIERES TUESDAY

If you go on: http://www.rihannanow.com there's a countdown which ends on Tuesday.

So f***ing excited!

Posted by: Jonjo 17th October 2009, 02:36 PM

HURRY UP TUESDAY!

Posted by: Joao. 17th October 2009, 04:35 PM

•Rihanna Daily heard some parts of Rihanna’s first single of her upcoming album. The song is amazing! You guys will love it, it will be another hit! We believe the name of the song is “The Wait Is Ova”. However, we are not going to post it in respect of Rihanna. Don’t worry, it will be released in a few days!
•Anthony Mandler is the director of Rihanna’s new music video. He directed “Unfaithful”, “We Ride”, “Shut Up And Drive”, “Hate That I Love You”, “Take A Bow”, “Disturbia”, “If I Never See Your Face Again”, “Live Your Life”, “Rehab” and “Run This Town”.

Rihanna’s upcoming album will be a double-disc set, according to Amazon.com! There are other albums that will drop on the same day (November 23): 50 Cent’s “Before I Self Destruct”, Timbaland’s “Shock Value” 2, Lady Gaga’s “The Fame Monster”, Jay Sean’s “All or Nothing”, Birdman’s “Pricele$$” and probably more.

In other news, Def Jam is doing everything they can to don’t let anybody find out infos on Rihanna’s single and album. They’re not even sending e-mails to record labels, they’re calling them.

And according to a trustable source, “we will all listen to Rihanna’s single at the same time”.

UPDATE: According to the british Amazon, Rihanna’s album title will be released on November 16, 2009!

Posted by: Chris. 17th October 2009, 05:58 PM

Can't wait to hear the single. The video pics look great.

Posted by: Jack 17th October 2009, 05:59 PM

Actually can't WAIT for this now. I just know it's going to be epic, I think I'm expecting something edgy though. I'm sure I'll love it though, she hasn't done much wrong so far.

Posted by: Joao. 19th October 2009, 09:56 PM

Posted by: Joao. 19th October 2009, 11:07 PM

Timbaland on the new album:

Posted by: Cremey 23rd October 2009, 10:40 AM

Posted by: Chris_2k9 23rd October 2009, 02:11 PM

woah! god shes grown up since the Pon De Replay days!

Posted by: Jack 24th October 2009, 09:17 PM

Woah, she looks absolutely fierce there. Loving the hair too suprisingly!

Posted by: Cremey 25th October 2009, 10:33 AM

It seems 'The Wait is Ova' will be the second single:

Posted by: Joao. 25th October 2009, 11:53 AM

So basically they arent going to do much with RR and make it a buzz single just giving it airplay and then the proper single would be TWIO with airplay, video the lot..

ETA: Never mind shes shot the video already (23rd)

Posted by: Chris_2k9 25th October 2009, 12:39 PM

Well im really pleased as The Wait Is Ova sounds brill and much more instant than Russian Roulette, can't wait to hear it in full!

Posted by: Slowpoke 25th October 2009, 05:33 PM

Seems to me that 'Russian Roulette' is not the lead single afterall.

Posted by: Aidan 26th October 2009, 11:10 AM

It looks like 'Russian Roulette' was just a buzz single then. I adore the track, but it seemed that not many other people did.

Posted by: Silver Rocket 27th October 2009, 12:12 PM

Guys, 'Russian Roulette' IS the actual lead single. It was put straight onto the B-List on the Radio 1 playlist last week!

Posted by: Rain 27th October 2009, 05:36 PM

Cover:

Posted by: Crowan 27th October 2009, 05:44 PM

OMG if that is real, i LOVE it!!

Posted by: Pavvii 27th October 2009, 07:25 PM

I'd be disappointed if Russian Roulette wasn't the lead stuff, it has some very word in the title It's gorgeous not to release.

Oh the cover is very good, not great though.

I really like her new style. Just imagine how Rihanna has been changing over the years. It seems that she's been a celeb forever. GOD BLESS JAY-Z!

Posted by: Chris. 27th October 2009, 07:30 PM

Not a big fan of black and white covers but it's a nice picture. Can't really see the title though.

Posted by: Cremey 27th October 2009, 07:54 PM

QUOTE(Rain @ Oct 27 2009, 05:36 PM)

Cover:

Posted by: Just Plain Steve 27th October 2009, 11:05 PM

If the some of it was in a deep red colour it would be perfect IMO. Like the R some of her eye make-up etc.

Posted by: Jonjo 27th October 2009, 11:10 PM

QUOTE(Cremey @ Oct 27 2009, 07:54 PM)

f***ing hell I love it!

Amazing cover. By far her best cover to date.

Posted by: Chris_2k9 28th October 2009, 04:24 AM

Jeez, im not so sure :\

Posted by: Silver Rocket 28th October 2009, 01:43 PM

I like the artisticness of it, though I think the title could be displayed a bit more prominently.

Posted by: Jack 28th October 2009, 02:36 PM

Oof I love that cover.

Posted by: Shaun 29th October 2009, 02:13 AM

very grace jones!!

Posted by: Aidan 29th October 2009, 08:36 PM

QUOTE(Rain @ Oct 27 2009, 07:36 PM)

Cover:

Posted by: Jonjo 29th October 2009, 09:34 PM

Could someone amazing with photoshop or something add Red bits to the album title, the big R, also stuff like her eye make-up and the things on her fingers etc...? I would love to see how that would look!

Posted by: Just Plain Steve 30th October 2009, 09:49 AM

QUOTE(Jonjo @ Oct 29 2009, 09:34 PM)

Could someone amazing with photoshop or something add Red bits to the album title, the big R, also stuff like her eye make-up and the things on her fingers etc...? I would love to see how that would look!

Posted by: Rain_DVF 30th October 2009, 04:39 PM

'russian roulette' is a m a z i n g, and it's 110% her best single ever, after 'disturbia'.
I'm definetely going to pre-order 'rated R' at the end of the week when I can afford it. also, stunning artwork.

Posted by: Jonjo 2nd November 2009, 07:51 PM

PRESS RELEASE + TRACKLISTING:

Posted by: Joao. 2nd November 2009, 07:52 PM

EDIT: Already posted GODDAMNIT JON!

Posted by: Cremey 2nd November 2009, 07:56 PM

So pleased 'Te Amo' made the tracklisting!

Can't wait to see both videos too!

Posted by: Aidan 2nd November 2009, 08:48 PM

Looking forward to see both videos!

I'm so glad 'Te Amo' made the tracklisting too!

Posted by: Chris. 2nd November 2009, 09:04 PM

Love Te Amo, it was too good to waste. Is it just US iTunes that are getting Russian Roulette tomorrow?

Can't wait for this album!

Posted by: AAC 2nd November 2009, 11:18 PM

"Hard" w/ Young Jeezy has leaked and MAN is this hot. Great track that's VERY urban. I'm totally digging the sound of this album.

Posted by: Cremey 2nd November 2009, 11:31 PM

'Hard' is $h!t hot!

This album is gonna be awesome!

Posted by: Mr Self Destruct 11th November 2009, 02:12 PM

Rated R is such a good album.

Posted by: Aidan 11th November 2009, 04:13 PM

Has it leaked?

Posted by: Mr Self Destruct 11th November 2009, 04:46 PM

QUOTE(Aidan @ Nov 11 2009, 04:13 PM)

Has it leaked?

Posted by: Jack 11th November 2009, 05:09 PM

Huh?

Posted by: Theo. 11th November 2009, 05:32 PM

Queens of the Stoneage have an album called 'Rated R'. Gosh, do you really think Chris would listen to Rihanna?

Posted by: Mr Self Destruct 11th November 2009, 05:54 PM

QUOTE(Theo. @ Nov 11 2009, 05:32 PM)

Nine Inch Nails (the best band EVER) have an album called 'Rated R'. Gosh, do you really think Chris would listen to Rihanna?

Posted by: Theo. 11th November 2009, 06:02 PM

QUOTE(Mr Self Destruct @ Nov 11 2009, 05:54 PM)

no they dont

they are the "best band EVER" though.

Posted by: Mr Self Destruct 11th November 2009, 07:30 PM

you got me.

great album though everyone should listen to it rather than this $h!t Rihanna music.

Posted by: Jack 12th November 2009, 01:59 AM

Why bother coming in the Rihanna forum then?

Talk about pointless :/.

Posted by: Silver Rocket 12th November 2009, 02:56 AM

I did suspect whoever came up with the title for this album may have cheekily pinched it from them...

Posted by: Mr Self Destruct 12th November 2009, 04:02 PM

QUOTE(Jack @ Nov 12 2009, 01:59 AM)

Posted by: Cremey 12th November 2009, 04:05 PM

QUOTE(Mr Self Destruct @ Nov 12 2009, 04:02 PM)

I thought this topic was on Rated R the QOTSA album?

Posted by: Cremey 12th November 2009, 04:43 PM

You can listen to 30 second clips of all the songs now (if you know where to find them...).
My favourites from the clips are 'ROCKSTAR 101', 'Fire Bomb' and 'Rude Boy'.

Not very keen on 'Mad House', 'The Last Song' or 'Cold Case Love' from the clips, but as I said, they're only 30 seconds long, so it's hard to judge really.

Posted by: RyanJL 12th November 2009, 06:39 PM

eee won tickets for Monday night's gig

Gonna have to listen to the album clips a bit more as tbh I didn't really rate them but i hope full versions are better

Posted by: Callum24 12th November 2009, 10:49 PM

I won tickets too.

Posted by: Cremey 12th November 2009, 11:46 PM

Congrats to both of you on winning tickets! Bet she'll be brilliant!

'Cold Case Love' has now leaked, I'm pretty sure the whole album will have leaked by the end of the weekend.
I really like 'Cold Case Love', although I don't think it'd make a very good single. Not really commercial enough.
It's much better than what the 30 second clip made it sound like! It properly breaks down about two thirds in.

Pre-ordered the album today!

Posted by: Jonjo 13th November 2009, 02:38 AM

Just listening to the album clips, I love the sound of them, but it's completely a different feel to what I was expecting It seems alot more artistic than her past efforts! I love how she is developing and giving us something different each time. I personally can't WAIT for 'Fire Bomb'

Posted by: RyanJL 13th November 2009, 01:37 PM

If I said Rated R had leaked...I wouldn't be lying

Posted by: Nick F1 13th November 2009, 01:37 PM

Album leaked, PM for link

Posted by: Cremey 13th November 2009, 01:57 PM

QUOTE(RyanJL @ Nov 13 2009, 01:37 PM)

If I said Rated R had leaked...I wouldn't be lying

Posted by: Cremey 13th November 2009, 02:14 PM

Aaah I love 'Photographs'.

It's quite similar to Cheryl Cole's '3 Words', although maybe I'm just thinking that because of Will.I.Am's involvement!

Posted by: Johnny 13th November 2009, 02:17 PM

Link PWEASEEEEEEEEEEE

Posted by: Jack 13th November 2009, 02:45 PM

Oof can someone send me a link please?!

Posted by: Chriss_S 13th November 2009, 03:44 PM

can someone send me a link please

Posted by: Jack 13th November 2009, 03:56 PM

I think the albums pretty strong personally; it's no GGGB but I still love it!

I'm up to G4L atm ... I love the leaked songs, Fire Bomb, Rude Boy & Photographs <3. Stupid In Love is okay too even if they lyrics are a bit $h!t.

Don't really like G4L and Rockstar 101 though :/. Oh and listening to 'Cold Case Love' now ... it's absolutely STUNNING. Should be a edited single, blates about Chris too even if she didnt write it haha!

Oh and for some reason my download didnt have 'The Last Song' on it ... is it worth downloading off of LimeWire or w/e or is it poo?

Posted by: Pav 13th November 2009, 04:04 PM

Downloaded and ready to listen. Gosh, i can't wait.

Posted by: Jack 13th November 2009, 04:10 PM

#01 Cold Case Love
#02 Russian Roulette
#03 Fire Bomb
#04 Photographs
#05 Wait Your Turn
#06 Hard
#07 Rude Boy
#08 Te Amo
#09 Stupid In Love
#10 Rockstar 101
#11 G4L

The only songs I dislike are the bottom two, the rest are amazing!

Posted by: Joao. 13th November 2009, 05:05 PM

Rude Boy is the sex And i officially love Wait Your Turn

Posted by: Lukuzz 13th November 2009, 05:11 PM

Almost downloaded

Posted by: Lukuzz 13th November 2009, 05:52 PM

I really really like it, definaltey not as catchy as GGGB but I like the darker edge and I think Ill grow to love it!

Posted by: ♫ Boyan ♫ 13th November 2009, 08:08 PM

I really like the album myself there's no song that you can say it's similar to some of her previous ones which is a good thing!
great more mature album from TRiRi! hope will do well

Posted by: Just Plain Steve 13th November 2009, 08:15 PM

Could someone PM me a link please

Posted by: Jack 13th November 2009, 11:53 PM

Was hoping for more opinions.

'Cold Case Love' is by FAR my favourite now, lyrically and the way it builds up.

Posted by: Joao. 14th November 2009, 12:16 AM

Tbh, like i said on my FB, its not as instant as GGGB but just as lovable. Tbh im happy just to have new RiRi. I overplayed GGGB like there was tomorrow and Rated R looks to be going the same way

Hope that satisfies you Jack

Posted by: Jonjo 14th November 2009, 12:55 AM

Just giving it my first listen:

9 'Mad House' - Probably one of my favourite intro's to an album, ever!
9 'Wait Your Turn'
8 'Hard'
8 'Stupid In Love' - Most certainly about Chris, is it not? Nice song though.
7 'Rockstar 101' - Not my favourite, but it's still v. good. probably a grower?
11 'Russian Roulette' - I am GUTTED I have done my decade countdown thing without including this! This'd be Top 20 now! I ADORE IT!
9 'Fire Bomb' - The one I was most excited for from the clips, and I'm NOT disappointed! It's AMAZING!
7 'Rude Boy' - Another good song. has potential to grow on me, but on first listen the "WA-WA-WA"'s are annoying Maybe they need some getting used too LOL
6 'Photographs' - Not keen at the moment. It's alright I suppose, just forgettable for now.
7 'G4L' - The backing track on this reminds me of something from a soundtrack like 'Adulthood' or something. Decent song though.
9 'Te Amo' - LOVE this! So glad they had it on the album. It doesn't sound too out of place on the album either
9 'Cold Case Love' - The outro is EPIC!
8 'The Last Song' - Really nice album closer.

This album is brilliant. Really like the new direction for her. She also can't be accused of releasing the same sound as before etc... I actually cannot wait to see if she does a tour, coz with these songs as a part of it, it's going to be EPIC! Everything about this era has worked perfectly imo. She has managed to come off the back of a major era, take a risk and have that risk pull off amazingly.

I'M OFF TO PRE-ORDER NOW!

Posted by: Jack 14th November 2009, 01:26 AM

Ooh I agree about there being a tour, she was really good on the GGGB tour but she looks like she's gained confidnce (although the Chris thing has probably set her back again) and her vocals have improved even more (mostly Russian Roulette and Cold Case Love).

Oh and I thought 'Cold Case Love' sounded like it was written about Chris rather than 'Stupid Love', the lyrics fit the situation so much! Even if she didn't actually write it haha.

Posted by: Joao. 14th November 2009, 01:41 AM

QUOTE(Jack @ Nov 14 2009, 01:26 AM)

Posted by: Cremey 14th November 2009, 10:42 AM

08 Mad House - Really good album opener! Really sets the album up.
08 Wait Your Turn - I think I played this too much when it first leaked. I love the chorus, but the rest of the song lets it down slightly.
11 Hard - Aaaah I love this so much. I wish there were more songs on the album with this 'urban' feel, personally.
07 Stupid In Love - This is nice enough, not a stand out though.
09 Rockstar 101 - I love this and I think it'll grow more in time. The chorus is a slight letdown, love the 'got my middle finger up, I don't really give a f***' line.
10 Russian Roulette - Brilliant choice for lead single imo, going against the expected uptempo first single. It's so emotional and the video is perfect!
09 Fire Bomb - EXCELLENT! Love the backing track, the slightly rocky element goes really well with Rihanna's voice in this I think.
09 Rude Boy - This is brilliant. The only really uptempo song on the album I guess. It's definitely single material imo.
09 Photographs - As I've said before, this reminds me a bit of '3 Words' (although a superior version ). Will.I.Am's part is brilliant too.
7.5 G4L - A bit forgettable, but still pretty decent. The chorus annoys me slightly though.
09 Te Amo - When this first leaked I absolutely loved it and I still love it now. I've played it quite a lot though, so I'll probably play the rest of the album more than this.
09 Cold Case Love - Love this! The breakdown at the end is brilliant especially.
06 The Last Song - I like this, but it's a bit...boring? Don't know, doesn't really seem to go anywhere. It's 'nice', but that's all really.

Overall, brilliant album! I much prefer it to GGGB.
I love the new direction she's taken for this, the whole 'edgy' vibe really suits her as an artist. I just love how she's NOT gone with the whole 'electro' thing every other huge female artist seems to be doing now. I think it would've been so easy for her to go down that route, but by NOT doing that, it's paid off big time imo. I think this album will be the one which defines her sound.

My only slight disappointment is that there aren't any more properly urban songs like 'Hard'. Except for that, it's brilliant.

Posted by: Aidan 14th November 2009, 12:54 PM

1. Mad House - It's a very good opener, probably one of my favourite album intro's! 9/10
2. Wait Your Turn - I loved this when I first heard it, and I'm still not bored of it! Really hope it becomes an official single. 9/10
3. Hard - LOVE it! It's just a great song, easily one of my favourites off, the album. 10/10
4. Stupid In Love - This is a good song, but it's probably one of my least favourites off the album. 7/10
5. Rockstar 101 - I really like this song. I think it's definitely a grower. 8/10
6. Russian Roulette - Excellent comeback single. Such a good meaning, and the video suits the song very well! 11/10
7. Fire Bomb -
8. Rude Boy - Another brilliant song! Not much else to say lol. 9/10
9. Photographs - As everyone else, this does seem to remind me slightly of '3 Words', mostly because of Will.i.am's featuring in the song. A lovely song. 9/10
10. G4L - It's an 'OK' song, but it's nothing special. 6/10
11. Te Amo - I still love this! I have overplayed it so much, but I don't think I'll get bored of it. I won't play it too much though, just to make sure I don't. 9/10
12. Cold Case Love - A brilliant song! The outro is amazing. 9/10
13. The Last Song - It's a nice track! I think it's the best choice for the album closer (and not just because of the title ). 8/10

Posted by: Just Plain Steve 14th November 2009, 01:16 PM

anyone want to send me a link?

Posted by: Pável 14th November 2009, 02:44 PM

Overestimated it. It's great but not that great. Apart from orgasmic singles that leaked prior to the whole album I really like Cold Case Love, Te Amo and Stupid In Love. Rude Boy annoys me v.much.

:'(

Posted by: J-o-e 14th November 2009, 03:13 PM

Im so dissapointed, I love hard but apart from that theres not another song thats worth a second listen, so boring and whilst I can see her growth as an artist since GGGB its just not strong material.

Posted by: Jack 14th November 2009, 10:36 PM

She'll be releasing a four disk album thing with 'Music Of The Sun', 'A Girl Like Me', 'Good Girl Gone Bad' and of course 'Rated R' all together. Not sure if it'll only be in the US but it'd be cool for those who haven't got those albums. I would buy it but essentially it'd be a bit pointless having two copies of each album, I think I'll just stick to the Standard Edition.

Posted by: Medicated Soap 14th November 2009, 11:04 PM

Incredibly boring. It's Rihanna singing over hip hop beats. :/ A huge letdown after the stunning Good Girl Gone Bad...Hard is the only really nice track on the whole album tbh. Oh, Cold Case Love is phenomonal too. But otherwise? Snoozefest.

Posted by: Just Plain Steve 15th November 2009, 12:08 AM

This album is actually amazing.

Posted by: Medicated Soap 15th November 2009, 05:58 PM

I'm liking it a bit more today, but it's a bit...I dunno. All of the songs surprisingly start off incredibly strong, but kinda miss the mark in terms of chorus / the rest of the song. Like I said, most of these would suit a rapper better than Rihanna.

Hard is amazing though. As well as Cold Case Love.

Posted by: Joao. 16th November 2009, 08:02 PM

Who is watching the concert

Posted by: Just Plain Steve 16th November 2009, 08:13 PM

AMAZING I can't get enough of this album at the mo. G4L is my fave at the moment

Posted by: Joao. 16th November 2009, 11:06 PM

The concert was ok, the crowd were $h!t as hell. Just head boppers. Loved the live version of Dont Stop The Music. I loved the raw-ness it had with the guitars.

Posted by: Jonjo 17th November 2009, 03:05 PM

AAHHHHH! 'Fire Bomb' is seriously amazing! Like seriously

Oh and does anyone else get a 'Miss Independant' by Ne-Yo sort of feeling from 'Te Amo'?

Posted by: rossyboy88 17th November 2009, 07:11 PM

could someone send me a link plz:

Posted by: A Kath Romance 19th November 2009, 05:07 PM

Got this today, only listened the whole thing through once. All sorts of genres coming through, love how she's re-inventing herself all the time. Album completely different to her previous 3. I already hate the song with Ne-Yo and the one with Will I Am. Already adoring Cold Case Love, Hard, G4L, Fire Bomb, Wait Your Turn. Will do a review eventually. Love RiRi. I think everyone remembers how obsessed I was with her in the GGGB era. Oh the old days.

Posted by: Di'Fan 19th November 2009, 10:41 PM

'fire bomb' is the bomb.
but seriously, that has to be the best on the album, which is saying something because 'russian roulette' is fantastic. 'fire bomb' is just spectacular. goes to show how versatile rihanna is.
amazing album.

Posted by: Jack 20th November 2009, 05:38 PM

Back cover >



Love that picture of her.

Posted by: Cremey 20th November 2009, 05:43 PM

I love the artwork so much for this era!
Got an email a couple of days ago saying my album had been dispatched so hopefully it'll arrive tomorrow.

Posted by: Jack 20th November 2009, 05:51 PM

I wish I had enough money to buy the album. May just get it for christmas now I think.

Also she had a lot of writing credits on the album, helped to write every track except for 'Russian Roulette', 'Stupid In Love', 'Cold Case Love' and 'Photographs'.

Posted by: Cremey 21st November 2009, 12:13 PM

My copy arrived in the post this morning!

Here are photos of the album booklet if anyone's interested:









I've only included the best pages (imo) because there are so many (15) and it would take up so much space on the page!
I can post the others if people want, but the ones above are the main ones really!

Posted by: Aidan 21st November 2009, 12:40 PM

My copy arrived today as well!

The artwork for this era is just brilliant, I love it!

Posted by: Jack 21st November 2009, 12:57 PM

Wow that booklet looks immense.

Posted by: Chris. 21st November 2009, 01:05 PM

I love that image with the Censored bar The booklet looks amazing, can't wait to get mine!

Posted by: G4L 22nd November 2009, 07:57 AM

Rihanna Talks Barbed Wire on Rated R Album Cover

Rihanna has been facing a little bit of criticism for the covers related to her new album, Rated R due to the fact that she was covered in nothing but barbed wire in the single cover of Russian Roulette. However, Rihanna is defending herself and doesn't see anything wrong with it.

During a radio interview Rihanna said,
"I definitely thought the barbed wire was cool. It was a symbol of strength but fearlessness all at once, that's why we used it."

She says that getting the barbed wire around her head wasn't easy,
"We took our time and wrapped that barbed wire around me. It took forever because we had to wrap it round the front of me a few times more than the rest of me so it would cover the necessary."

Source: http://www.ultimate-rihanna.com/

Also a stunning new track has been leaked in full, it features Justin Timberlake and will act as the bonus track for the UK Edition of Rated R. Really worth listening to, JT and RiRi always do the incredible when together.

Posted by: Medicated Soap 22nd November 2009, 05:07 PM

Cold Case Love is epic.

Posted by: Bang_ 22nd November 2009, 05:38 PM

09 Mad House :: Such an epic intro to an album imo
09 Wait Your Turn :: Really loove the chorus
10 Hard :: Really love how heavy the backing is
07 Stupid In Love :: Think I'll grow to love this.
06 Rockstar 101 :: Not overly keen on this, possibly
10 Russian Roulette :: DEFINATELY the best song on the album. Incredible
06 Fire Bomb :: Again, not loving this that much.
08 Rude Boy :: Really didn't like this on first listen, certainly grown on me
07 Photographs :: Nice enough!
10 G4L :: Simply amaze ! Something about it I lovee.
09 Te Amo :: Gorgeous
10 Cold Case Love :: Absolutely amazing, especially the end
08 The Last Song :: Very good too.

10 Hole In My Head :: Amaze.

Posted by: Di'Fan 23rd November 2009, 04:24 PM

I was hoping my album would arrive today, but it didn't which was weird since the lady gaga album that was sent at the same time has arrived today.
oh well, another day to wait.

Posted by: slowdown73 23rd November 2009, 11:31 PM

I have heard clips of the songs on itunes. Some of the tracks sound good but overall a much darker feel to the album and less pop orientated than her last album.

Posted by: Just Plain Steve 24th November 2009, 05:27 PM

I really love about 8 songs on the album.

Posted by: Jack 24th November 2009, 05:49 PM

I only dislike 'G4L' and 'Rockstar 101'.

Posted by: Just Plain Steve 24th November 2009, 08:51 PM

What!?!?!?! Both of those are in my Top 5 with G4l almost #1

Posted by: Jonjo 24th November 2009, 09:13 PM

'Rockstar 101' is amaze My least favourite is 'Photographs'. But other than that I love them all

Posted by: Slowpoke 24th November 2009, 10:04 PM

'Fire Bomb' my favourite, hopefully a single. For me, it's like the older, cooler, better looking brother of "Rehab"!

Posted by: Slowpoke 24th November 2009, 10:06 PM

I just wanna set you on fire,
So I won't have to burn alone,
Then you,
Then you'll know where, I'm c o m i n g f r o m,
F i r e B o m b

Posted by: Jack 24th November 2009, 10:07 PM

Yeah 'Fire Bomb' is immense. Deffo one of my faves I think.

Posted by: Jonjo 24th November 2009, 10:13 PM

Yeah. It's my favourite without doubt. It's the closest we'll get to anything on GGGB anyway

Posted by: Slowpoke 24th November 2009, 10:25 PM

I'll probably get shtick for this, but I'd have loved 'Fire Bomb' to have been the lead single (if she had to go with a ballad).

Posted by: Di'Fan 24th November 2009, 10:38 PM

okay, here's what I think, in order of best to worst:

01: russian roulette - 10/10 best on the album. perfect choice for first single as it's such a grower.
02: fire bomb - 10/10 while 'russian roulette' is a grower, this is just fantastic anyway. so different to anything else she's done.
03: te amo - 9.5/10 this is also such an amazing ballad.
04: hard - 9/10 probably her best collabaration. which says something because when she collabarates with a rapper it's awful (see 'run this town').
05: stupid in love - 9/10 another amazing ballad. brilliant lyrics.
06: rude boy - 8/10 this is a good urban toon as well.
07: G4L - 8/10 hmm, well there are better songs than this on the album but it's good.
08: wait your turn - 8/10 basically the same as the 'G4L' comment, I like it but not as good as some others. hope it's not second single though...
09: mad house - 8/10 kind of offputting that it's just a 1 minute intro to the album, but I still like it.
10: rockstar 101 - 8/10 this is good.
11: cold case love - 7.5/10 hmm, I like it and how it changes throughout the song, but I see it a little too slow.
12: the last song - 7/10 same as above really, just a tiny bit dull.
13: photographs - 7/10 erm, I must have missed will's parts? thought a collabaration witht he two of them would have been better than this but it's not really, kind of sounds like cheryl cole's '3 word's which also has will. hmm...

fantastic album. worth the wait.

Posted by: Slowpoke 24th November 2009, 11:17 PM

06 Mad House
09 Wait Your Turn
09 Hard
06 Stupid In Love
07 Rockstar 101
08 Russian Roulette
10 Fire Bomb
07 Rude Boy
05 Photographs
07 G4L
08 Te Amo
06 Cold Case Love
07 The Last Song

Bolded favourites.

I really didn't think she'd be able to do it - but she nailed it. After what must have been so much pressure, to follow up to what was one of the biggest albums of the last two years (Good Girl Gone Bad), she's done better than I could have hoped for. My favourite track on the album is "Fire Bomb" which is fast becoming one of my favourite Rihanna songs EVER. I really hope it's her next single. "Hard" and "Wait Your Turn" are great up-tempo numbers and obviously, "Russian Roulette", whilst being far from the best on the album, is utterly beautiful. "Rated R" is her most adventurous work yet.

4/5

Posted by: Medicated Soap 25th November 2009, 02:51 AM

It's flopping in the US. :')

It's a bit sad to see because I do quite like her, but this album is weak. Definitely saw it coming. She could turn things around a bit with a radio edit of Cold Case Love. Maybe.

Posted by: Michael. 25th November 2009, 01:59 PM

Predicted 175k in US. Dire

Posted by: Sinful 25th November 2009, 03:44 PM

Is anyone else thinking a swift re-release by early summer with some more commerical-sounding tunes in an attempt to save this era?

She's got some lovely songs on there, but they're all very dark and emotional; something that will be quite hit or miss with the public and it seems that its missing judging by 'Russian Roullette.' I pray that 'Hard' can do something for the album.

Posted by: Jack 25th November 2009, 03:51 PM

Oh dear. Maybe this is her 'My December' after all. It'll still go down as a fan favourite I should imagine when she most likely returns with a more commercial sounding album.

Posted by: Just Plain Steve 25th November 2009, 05:03 PM

QUOTE(Michael. @ Nov 25 2009, 01:59 PM)

Predicted 175k in US. Dire

Posted by: Jonjo 25th November 2009, 11:13 PM

Yeah. I don't see how 175k is "dire". Especially given the current sales climate.

Posted by: Medicated Soap 27th November 2009, 03:26 AM

Tis growinggggg.

Posted by: gooddelta 27th November 2009, 08:19 AM

this is a brilliant album

I thought I'd be disappointed after reading some of the reviews/comments but maybe it seemed ten times better because I listened to it directly after finishing Mariah's new borefest for the first time...

I don't agree that it lacks hooks either...sure, the songs are more subtle to Good Girl Gone Bad, but not so much that there are no melodies evident here...great stuff

Posted by: Michael. 27th November 2009, 04:33 PM

QUOTE(Jonjo @ Nov 25 2009, 11:13 PM)

Yeah. I don't see how 175k is "dire". Especially given the current sales climate.

Posted by: Propilot87 27th November 2009, 05:20 PM

Didnt Rihanna's last album only sell 162k in the first week? and that was off the back of Umbrella one of her biggest hits to date, yes it sold over 2.5 million but how many singles did she have to get out there to get that figure? and dont forget the re-release.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 27th November 2009, 06:21 PM

#9 debut for the album in ireland this week.

Posted by: Jonjo 28th November 2009, 01:59 AM

QUOTE(Michael. @ Nov 27 2009, 04:33 PM)

Posted by: Simon. 28th November 2009, 11:00 PM

On Rude Boy when she sings "toooniight" she sounds like Beyonce.

Posted by: Silver Rocket 29th November 2009, 04:35 PM

The reason the last album did so well and sold consistently wasn't necessarily because it was her, but it was an album packed full of killer hits, the material on this album isn't as hooky/appealing, I only see this album struggling in future after getting off to such a shaky start.

I'm not dissing the album, it's decent enough but that's the way it is.

Posted by: Jack 29th November 2009, 04:46 PM

Hmmm ... I think it could do okay with the right singles picked. 'Rude Boy' and 'Fire Bomb' would especially go down well over here I should imagine.

But yeah it won't do anywhere near as well as GGGB. It should do a little better than the first two though, well, hopefully.

Posted by: Chris. 29th November 2009, 05:55 PM

Charted at #16 this week.

Posted by: Jack 29th November 2009, 06:05 PM

32k though, obviously worse than I expected, but it's okay I guess.

Posted by: SugaRush 29th November 2009, 06:07 PM

Good sales but crappy chart position. Hopefully it'll climb next week.

Posted by: Silver Rocket 29th November 2009, 06:43 PM

32k is NOT good, I do hope by some kind of miracle this can pick up at some point though...

Posted by: Jack 29th November 2009, 08:45 PM

It should pick up after X Factor tonight. I hope so anyway.

Posted by: Jonjo 2nd December 2009, 09:39 AM

QUOTE(britster @ Dec 2 2009, 03:05 AM)

Posted by: Jonjo 2nd December 2009, 07:53 PM

She managed to pip GaGa for number 4 in the end

-- 1 BOYLE*SUSAN I DREAMED A DREAM 700,779 999 632 701,411
2 2 BOCELLI*ANDREA MY CHRISTMAS 217,569 18 184,791 687,068
-- 3 LAMBERT*ADAM FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT 198,466 999 437 198,903
-- 4 RIHANNA RATED R 180,890 999 552 181,442
-- 5 LADY GAGA FAME MONSTER (8 TRK) 173,515 999 411 173,926
34 6 LADY GAGA FAME 151,393 429 28,600 1,809,786

Posted by: Jack 3rd December 2009, 11:09 AM

Not bad in the US at all!

Posted by: gooddelta 4th December 2009, 03:33 PM

I'm so surprised at how much I love this, by far my most listened to and loved album this week...it's such a huge grower

I don't understand the hate at all, it's stunning - it's good that she's diversified in my opinion! did we really want a carbon copy of Good Girl Gone Bad? I hate it when artist bring out the same sort of thing over and over

and unlike GGGB, I actually like every single song on here whereas there were about four tracks on there that didn't interest me in the slightest, even though the rest of the album more than made up for it

Posted by: Rated R 9th December 2009, 01:42 PM

45 pounds to see her on tour.

She can go f*** herself.

Posted by: Jonjo 9th December 2009, 01:45 PM

£45?!?

Her album has barely sold that in total sales! LOL

Well I guess they'd have to get the money back somehow

Posted by: Jack 10th December 2009, 12:24 AM

I really wanted to go see her as well. She was immense on her GGGB tour <3.

Posted by: sammy01 10th December 2009, 06:31 PM

i love this album so much. it takes a few listens but im totally hooked. i think the sales are fine, i see many hits on it, not mega smashes like umbrella, but songs that will keep the sales going.

to me this album shows progression and id take that over sales anyday. it will go platinum in america and the uk, so im not bothered. it is on 240,000 now in the us after selling 58,000+ copies 2nd week. judging by its midweek in the uk it sgould see another 40k+ week.

my standout tracks are photographs, hard, russian roulette and fire bomb.

Posted by: Silver Rocket 24th December 2009, 12:16 AM

I want to know if I'm alone in my adoration for 'Rockstar 101'? I love the fierceness and her attitude in it, the way she says "oh baby", it's just fantastic!

Posted by: Snowball Steve 24th December 2009, 12:20 AM

That's my second fave after G4L

Posted by: Medicated Soap 26th December 2009, 09:45 AM

Dear god. ;o

I have come to the conclusion this is the best thing she's ever done. Guh. Shame this album is flopping. IT GROWSS.

I actually like will.i.am in Photographs. :| A lot.

Posted by: Chris. 26th December 2009, 11:10 AM

Yesss, I LOVE Rockstar 101

Posted by: Being Jonjo 27th December 2009, 09:21 PM

QUOTE(Silver Rocket @ Dec 24 2009, 12:16 AM)

I want to know if I'm alone in my adoration for 'Rockstar 101'? I love the fierceness and her attitude in it, the way she says "oh baby", it's just fantastic!

Posted by: Medicated Soap 10th January 2010, 04:57 AM

ALL I GOT ARE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS

Posted by: gooddelta 10th January 2010, 08:28 AM

glad people are finally getting into this album

it surprises me that I LOVED everything about it on first listen and still do - my personal favourite album of hers quite easily, yes Good Girl Gone Bad had all of the smash singles, but I didn't care for most of the filler on it. Rated R on the other hand has no song that I have the urge to skip.

Posted by: Jack 10th January 2010, 05:24 PM

Totally agree with you Rich! I never thought she'd be able to top GGGB but she has done easily with 'Rated R' imo, I prefer the artistic direction and it still has alot of commercial songs on it as well I think. The only songs I'm not really keen on are 'Rockstar 101' and 'G4L' but even they are pretty decent. Shame it hasn't had major chart success that it deserves.

Hopefully the next single will boost album sales a bit.

Posted by: Tyler 29th January 2010, 02:46 AM

Oh Lord. I'm starting to like a couple of the songs off the album now... Rude Boy has stirred interest again.

Russian Roulette, Rude Boy, Fire Bomb, Photographs are all kind of amazing.

I also like Wait Your Turn now... but that's it. lol.

Posted by: Theo Cilmi 7th March 2010, 05:38 PM

Finally peaked at #9 in the UK!!

Posted by: Aidan 7th March 2010, 05:39 PM

So glad it's finally entered the top 10 - let's hope it can climb again next week!

Posted by: Tyron 7th March 2010, 11:26 PM

Hard for May release, Te Amo in August, re-release in November plzthxxxx

Posted by: Jack 9th March 2010, 01:12 AM

I really doubt 'Te Amo' would do that much.

She needs to release 'Fire Bomb' .

Posted by: Jonjo DeRülo 9th March 2010, 08:14 PM

Just seen an advert for this on the telly, and I am in STITCHES

They said:

"Buy Rihanna's 'Rated R' album for £9.99! The perfect gift for "Mothers Day"."

LMFAO! If there's one thing 'Rated R' isn't, that's perfect for 'Mothers Day' or whatever HAHA! I really can't imagine, my mum or anyone elses for that matter, shaking her "thang" to 'Rude Boy' or 'Hard'! LOLOLOL

Posted by: CianS 9th March 2010, 08:30 PM

^

Posted by: Mr Tacticz Fenty 9th March 2010, 11:18 PM

QUOTE(Jonjo DeRülo @ Mar 9 2010, 08:14 PM)

Just seen an advert for this on the telly, and I am in STITCHES

They said:

"Buy Rihanna's 'Rated R' album for £9.99! The perfect gift for "Mothers Day"."

LMFAO! If there's one thing 'Rated R' isn't, that's perfect for 'Mothers Day' or whatever HAHA! I really can't imagine, my mum or anyone elses for that matter, shaking her "thang" to 'Rude Boy' or 'Hard'! LOLOLOL

Posted by: WoodsMonk 10th March 2010, 11:06 AM

An insider at Def Jam posted this on Rihanna Daily:

Quote:
1. “Photographs” was chosen as the next UK single 2 weeks ago, (not sure about the US). Rihanna and Will.I.am have already discussed details on a video to be shot at the end of spring or beginning of summer.

2. Rihanna is not working on a new album. Def Jam is asking songwriters to submit songs for a end-of-the-year project. Expect this to be similar to Rated R’s version of The Fame Monster.

3. In the last quarter of 2010 Rihanna will take a break from touring to promote the project.

4. After “Photographs”, they are choosing “Stupid in Love”, “Fire Bomb”, or “Rockstar 101″. One of these will probably be the last single until the EP is released.

5. Producers asked to submit songs: Justin Timberlake, Stargate, Darkchild, The Dream, Tricky Stewart and possibly James Faunteleroy.

6. Expect the 1st single off the new version of Rated R in the last quarter of 2010

Posted by: Cremey 10th March 2010, 12:39 PM

^^

Ooh I hope that's true, all sounds great imo!
Really like 'Photographs', but the last single definitely needs to be 'Fire Bomb'. 'Rockstar 101' wouldn't be a great choice for single and 'Stupid in Love' would just be awful!

Posted by: Jonjo DeRülo 10th March 2010, 01:10 PM

QUOTE(WoodsMonk @ Mar 10 2010, 11:06 AM)

Posted by: Steve's A Mess 10th March 2010, 02:28 PM

please not Photographs. Fire Bomb then Rockstar 101 please.

Posted by: Tyler 10th March 2010, 07:55 PM

FIREBOMB. YES PLZ.

Posted by: Sinful 10th March 2010, 08:28 PM

'Fire Bomb' before 'Photographs' plzzzzzzzz. 'Fire Bomb' will peak higher if released before, and probably shift a good few albums, 'Photographs' is a nice era closer but I fear that being released 3rd will harm FB's final peak. I feel bad for 'Rockstar' if it doesn't get picked

Posted by: Tyler 10th March 2010, 09:36 PM

And I think Photographs is a GREAT choice for the next single. Another top 10 hit for her.

Posted by: Chris. 10th March 2010, 09:40 PM

If it's going to be a 'The Fame Monster' type of rerelease I hope it's sold seperately! I actually wouldn't mind Photographs if it wasn't for will.i.am's rap which just spoils the song.

Posted by: Silver Rocket 11th March 2010, 12:16 AM

'Rockstar 101' is my firm favourite, but I can't really see how it would work as a single.

I see why they (allegedly) picked 'Photographs', anything with Will.I.Am on it is pretty much guaranteed to do well regardless. Just look at '3 Words' for example... (obviously 'Photographs' is leaps and bounds better though!)

Posted by: Jack 11th March 2010, 12:26 AM

I'd prefer it if they went for Fire Bomb before Photographs but both are pretty good single choices for the UK .

Really excited for the re-release as well.

Posted by:  Liam 14th March 2010, 01:57 PM

My nan is now a huge Rihanna fan She's loved her since Umbrella and bought Rated R yesterday, I couldn't help but laugh though she's like 55 and she was on Skype singing "I'm the hottest bitch in heels right here!" lol

Posted by: Tyler 15th March 2010, 05:04 PM

This is off topic, but whoever made the banner for the forum is amazing.

Posted by: Cremey 15th March 2010, 05:08 PM

^^ It was Chris. (NOT Fishlock ) :

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=108693

And I agree, it really is amazing!

Posted by: Theo Commander 29th May 2010, 11:07 AM

Ugh. I finally put my mum's copy onto my iPod, and after months of listening to the album with explicitives, I'm annoyed that they've all been censored on the UK copy.

Posted by: Mason 30th October 2010, 11:50 PM

After years of bitching, I've decided to listen to Rihanna's "Rated R" album... and to my shock and surprise it is FANTASTIC. Just listened to it on Napster, might just buy it for my collection...

1. Mad House ***
I expected some gruntled voice to say "If you listen to this for 10 more seconds you will die in 7 days" but I went a bit paranoid I think It did its job in making me scared...

2. Wait your turn ****
I've known this song for a year obviously, and it's always been a guilty pleasure of mine. The intro and this song did not glue well together, that's the only negative I'll give it.

3. Hard ****
Another one I've known for about a year, and has been as much as a guilty pleasure as "Wait your turn". The chorus repeats a lot, but doesn't get all too repetitive. The song however doesn't show off her voice in a positive manner, but I guess you don't need that for a song like this.

4. Stupid in love ***
It's a very nice ballad, a bit of a darker version of "Unfaithful". I prefer this one to said song. It's another one that doesn't convince me of Rihanna's vocals. The lyrics are typical Ne-Yo which leaves me equally unimpressed.

5. Rockstar 101 ****
One of the songs the majority would know, but I was unaware of. Slash to me doesn't add anything more to the song. I think this is the first song on the album that defines its style. I picture this would be amazing live as well.

6. Russian Roulette ****
I was not a fan of the song when it first came out, and the video emotionally kicked into me sometimes. It grew on me the more I heard it. I think the lyrics let this one down a bit.

7. Fire bomb *****
ANTHEM! Absolutely love it. In my opinion it shows the attitude of the album, and compliments her voice very well. Clearly the best so far.

8. Rude boy *****
Supercatchy. Never grew old, probably the first song of the Rated R era that I instantly liked and did not hide my admiration for. Sexy and sensual, probably the more positive of the songs on this album. Likely that's the reason I like it a lot.

9. Photographs ****
I am not really a fan of will.i.am which degrades the song a small bit. Especially like the lyrics, and the 80's new age influence. It would however not remain on my playlists, probably due to the sole reason will.i.am is on the track.

10. G4L ****
Sensual, sexy and mesmerizing. Great electrosounds. A good representation of the album's attitude and great lyrics. The first and last lines would make awesome shirts

11. Te amo ****
Another one I liked instantly. Probably the best lyric of any of the songs, a lot of deeper meaning. The latino influences flow well with the electronic sounds.

12. Cold case love *****
6 minutes... long sit but it's a song that wouldn't fit in 3 minutes. This is brilliant stuff... it especially starts catching me from the point the bpm turns up. One of the highlights without a doubt.

13. The last song ***
First of all appropriate title Closing the album with "Cold case love" would've caused an anticlimax, but in my opinion this is not the most brilliant way to end this album. I'd have probably switched this song's running order with "Fire bomb" to give it an orgasmic ending.

This album, has made me appreciate Rihanna in a completely different level. The best song on the album to me is "Fire bomb", weakest "Stupid in love". Counting it all up I give it a 4.3/5. Great job, and can't wait to hear a happier Rihanna on the next album... anxiously awaiting.

Posted by: Cremey 29th May 2011, 03:44 PM

BABY PUT THE WORK IN LIKE A CHAMPION.

Been listening to 'Rated R' quite a bit over the past few days. Still absolutely love it.
Especially 'Wait Your Turn', hadn't listened to it in FOREVER but it's so damn good. Finally starting to really like 'G4L' too, especially the middle 8.

Posted by: Jordan Lee 10th January 2019, 12:52 PM

Safely and easily one of my favourite albums of all time.

Her vocals, her style, the music itself, the visuals, the tour.

This era had EVERYTHING for me.

The track listing also works so well, and even though at the time of release I loved Rude Boy but not as part of the album I fully get why it’s there now.

And it still remains her best album by a long way for me.

She’s made good albums since and before this as it followed GGGB which was huge and Loud came just after it become her biggest album.

I miss this Rihanna though. When I watch clips of her on YT doing promo this album seems to be the one that means the most to her or at least that’s how it came across to me.

And to think she was younger than me now when she released this and it’s such a mature sounding album. Signs of her talent there I guess.

Posted by: Jordan Lee 16th July 2019, 06:29 PM

Also that comment saying Rihanna wasn’t recording a new album at the time.

Was that lies as we all now know we got LOUD or was it genuinely right at the time?

Was LOUD like a happy accident what happened or was the re release scrapped?

I’d have loved to have seen Rated R extended as it’s her best album.

It’s #9 position in the UK too is so meh I know it sold like 700K and spent ages on the charts but it deserved #1!
Still it was better than peaking at #16 which was where it entered.

Posted by: Jordan Lee 20th November 2019, 06:15 PM

This album is now TEN year old!

Posted by: Jonjo 20th November 2019, 08:19 PM

Masterpiece 😍

Posted by: George.keh 20th November 2019, 08:21 PM

Her best album wbk

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 20th November 2019, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(George.keh @ Nov 20 2019, 08:21 PM)

Posted by: Bjork 24th November 2019, 08:14 PM

Really? not for me
Rude Boy is one of my least favourite Rihanna singles ever,
same for Te Amo

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 25th November 2019, 12:57 AM

QUOTE(Bjork @ Nov 24 2019, 08:14 PM)

Posted by: Jordan Lee 11th April 2020, 11:28 AM

I’ve said it so many times in this thread and on this forum but this is definitely her best album as a whole in my opinion.

It’s really genius, a bit ahead of its time and the fact she recorded this at such a difficult time in her life and at the age she was too is just remarkable. It’s genuinely one of my favourite albums of all time.

I think this was the major turning point for her where she went from pop star to artist! It’s an album what’s aged really well too.

I’m gonna relisten later today

So weird to thunk this debuted at #16 in the UK! Imagine a Rihanna album doing that now. At least it eventually went top ten. I remember this come out the same day / week as The Fame Monster as well. My 2009 favourite release week for sure

Posted by: StupidLove 11th April 2020, 11:47 AM

I agree completely.

This album is stellar and is often overviewed because it didn't produces smashes like her other albums, minus Rude Boy. This album was just so prolific to me especially after the Chris Brown incident and Cold Case Love is just so mesmerising. I view this as her best album and listen to it regularly. The only tracks I'd skip would be Stupid In Love and perhaps Rockstar 101. But otherwise magical.

Posted by: Jordan Lee 19th May 2020, 04:12 PM

Posted by: Andrew. 19th May 2020, 04:14 PM

What on earth roc nation? The album wouldn't have even gone top 10 if it wasn't for Rude Boy!

Posted by: Jordan Lee 19th May 2020, 06:25 PM

I always low key thought it was the other way around and that Rih probably wanted other single choices so to hear that shook me!

Posted by: Liam.k. 19th May 2020, 08:02 PM

QUOTE(Jordan Lee @ May 19 2020, 07:25 PM)

Posted by: Andrew. 19th May 2020, 08:04 PM

Rude Boy's such an obvious single though Surely the label could've seen that the darker singles approach didn't help the album as it peaked at #4 in the US (which is fine but disappointing after how massive the GGGB era was) and #16 in the UK and seen the pop smash before their eyes. I mean obviously they did in the end but come on x

Posted by: jlj 20th November 2020, 12:29 PM

Yet another day with a Rihanna related album anniversary we’ve had a week full of them.

Rated R is now 11!

Posted by: Alohomara 28th November 2020, 10:42 AM

Just wanted to drop my ranking for this album. It's my favorite album of hers after ANTi.

1. Te Amo
2. Russian Roulette
3. Hard
4. g4l
5. Rude Boy
6. Stupid In Love
7. Rockstar 101
8. Cold Case Love
9. Fire Bomb
10. Mad House
11. Wait Your Turn
12. The Last Song
13. Photographs

Posted by: Tafty³³³ 23rd September 2022, 03:48 PM

Not sure why exactly, but "STREAM RATED R BY RIHANNA" is trending on Twitter.

Always have the time for this album What an album.

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 24th September 2022, 04:12 AM

Sound advice, album is brilliant.

Posted by: StupidLove 24th September 2022, 01:24 PM

My favourite Rihanna album, happy to see it's still getting the attention it deserves all these years later.

Posted by: jordanlee1402 23rd November 2022, 06:14 PM

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 23rd November 2022, 07:12 PM

Agreed, so damn good. Loved it from the first listen 13 years ago.

Posted by: dannjohn 24th November 2022, 11:03 AM

i'm going to spin this today... i never really liked that much of it at the time but my tastes have changed so much over the last years

Posted by: Envoirment 24th November 2022, 11:27 PM

Such a great album. Most probably her best album for me.

"Russian Roulette" was such a serve. I'm so glad it was the lead single. It's a shame it was released during Rihanna's 1 album a year phase. They could've easily gone 6+ singles deep with this album. "Firebomb", "Photographs" and "Stupid In Love" would've been great singles. It's also a crime that "Te Amo" wasn't released to radio in the US. I would've loved the era going something like

1. "Russian Roulette"
1.5. "Hard" (US only)
2. "Rude Boy"
3. "Te Amo"
4. "Firebomb"
5. "Photographs"
6. "Stupid In Love"

Posted by: Jessie Where 25th November 2022, 10:17 AM

05 Mad House
08 Wait Your Turn
08 Hard
06 Stupid In Love
11 Rockstar 101
10 Russian Roulette
10 Fire Bomb
09 Rude Boy
05 Photographs
07 G4L
08 Te Amo
10 Cold Case Love
07 The Last Song