The more I think about it, the more impressed I am that there’s no features ... I’d have assumed it would be an album full of them !

Happy about the no features too. Miss those days of albums with no features or just the one.

 

The last POP album I bought that had no features was Kelly Clarksons’ Meaning of Life I believe.

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I’m another one who’s really happy at it being a no features album!

 

She had a few high profile collaborations on her debut album anyways so she doesn’t need other artists at this point in her career it’s about what she can do on her own.

She has a song with Normani that’s leaked called ‘If it Ain’t Me’ that apparently didn’t make the album I’ve heard it and it’s such a BOP I’m annoyed it didn’t make the album !

Dua was interviewed by MTV News, where she discussed about her upcoming album Future Nostalgia and it was revealed that Tove Lo and Julia Michaels have songwriting credits in the album.

 

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Dua describes each song from Future Nostalgia.

 

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Dua hinted a second wind for the album, which may include "If It Ain't Me", the collaboration with Normani.

 

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I reckon a third single will happen after the album. Then maybe the Normani collab as a fourth single and some other collabs before a re-release.

That's right. I assume that "Break My Heart", which is expected to be the third single, will be properly pushed during the album's release, likely a week before as well. As a consequence, I guess there won't be another single from the album because "If It Ain't Me" will kick off the second wind of the album around July or August.

She's shooting 'something very fun' with Bardia Zeinali.

 

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That's right. I assume that "Break My Heart", which is expected to be the third single, will be properly pushed during the album's release, likely a week before as well. As a consequence, I guess there won't be another single from the album because "If It Ain't Me" will kick off the second wind of the album around July or August.

I can’t see a second wind of the album coming til at least Q4

A member on ATRL has written about the tracks:

 

Cool - another bop with surely striking production as the chorus comes, but it feels more breezy, maybe with a little nostalgic touch. Works great as a moment to catch a breath after DSN and before Physical. "Got me losing all my cool, cause I'm burning up for you"

 

Levitating - this is the track Nile previewed formerly known Starlight, as you can imagine it's a sweet, disco leaning, uplifting banger with lots of space references, definitely one of my favorites. Dua is singing quite fast is this one, there is also some heavy vocal layering especially in the nearly acapella bridge (flawless moment right before the strike of the final chorus). "I got you, moonlight, you're my, starlight, I need you, all night, come on dance with me! I'm levitating!"

 

Pretty Please - probably my most unexpected moment of the record, if I had to choose one indie-baiting song on FN it would be this one. From the beginning it's rather minimalistic with just bare bassline and Dua's high, though sometimes nearly whispery, vocals, but as the song goes we witness a fantastic build up featuring lots of production tweaks, crystalish synthy swirls, random cow bell sounds, the more you listen the more details you hear. Felt sorta fillerish on first listen, but now I can't imagine the album without it. "Put my mind at ease, pretty please, I need your hands on me, sweet relief, pretty, please".

 

Hallucinate - if Physical was to have a sister track on the record it would absolutely be this one. Massive, upbeat pop perfection I already see as an absolute fan fave. Those who love Ava Max can expect a mixture of Torn and Sweet But Psycho at once from it, but totally elevated. Lyrically it gets really close to Levitating, I actually always seen this one as a stronger single contender than Physical. The hook is so catchy, you're not ready!

 

Love Again - the most straight up disco influenced track, starts off with a cinematic intro full of beautiful strings, but just a moment later it completely switches to kicks-filled upbeat instrumentation that just grows on till the very end where we come back to intro-like ending. It reminds me of Gaga's I Want Your Love so once again I'm surprised Nile Rodgers did not touch its production. Another one of my highlights as if there weren't enough already.

 

Break My Heart - masterpiece I originally wanted to be the lead single, so glad it's getting a single treatment and hopefully it will get heavily pushed as it's absolute perfection and I can't imagine GP sleeping on it.

 

Good in Bed - piano/bass driven mid tempo, a bit Doo-wop inspired but with some hip-hop influences I would say? Lyrics are the most interesting part as we finally step off the streak of love/infatuation glorifying bops. It was my least favorite track at some point, but rapidly grew on me due to its insane catchiness. The bridge features Dua's juicy: "Yeah we don't know how to talk, but damn we know how to ****". Might be a polarizing track.

 

Boys Will Be Boys - as the title suggests the song is a feminist statement, it's really well written so I don't want to spoil anything, but the bridge, partially sung by a bunch of kids which is an interesting touch, follows: "If you're offended by this song, you're clearly doing something wrong", very telling. Production wise it's a grand closer reminiscent of Selena's Lose You To Love Me, but far more orchestral.

So the last track is a ballad after all?

 

That review has me very excited indeed! I don't know if I've been this excited about a pop album since E•MO•TION.

I think the production of "Boys Will Be Boys" will be similar to the Live In LA remix of "Don't Start Now". I mean, I doubt there's a ballad in the album, despite this description seems to be like that. :unsure:

 

Either way, I'm excited about the album too, especially for "Hallucinate" because of SG Lewis's input.

The Japanese edition of the album is going to have three bonus tracks, but all of them are remixes.

 

12. "Don't Start Now" (Live In LA Remix)

13. "Don't Start Now" (Purple Disco Machine Remix)

14. "Physical" (Leo Zero Disco Remix)

 

The Leo Zero Disco remix of "Physical" hasn't been released yet, so I assume this remix, alongside a remix package, will be released soon.

I’m really excited to hear this!

 

Two weeks to go :heart:

 

Second album is always a tricky one but I think she’s gonna pull through and not fall foul of the second album curse. #1 debut coming here in the UK and I imagine she’ll have a good debut world wide too.

The back cover was revealed by Juno Records.

 

The entire albums leaked

Kinda need the link but can’t find it anywhere!

Give her AOTY at the Grammys as well as at the Brits please