Posted January 6, 200916 yr http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1602086/2...105/story.jhtml After another year that saw a serious decline in record sales, the music industry is, once again, hoping that 2009 will be the one that turns around a nearly decade-long sales spiral. And, judging from the boatload of marquee talent expected to drop new discs this year, it's possible that the bleeding could at the very least be slowed down. Maybe. And with a list of heavy-hitters expected to release fresh material this year (which, like everything on this list, is subject to change) including Eminem, U2, Dr. Dre, Green Day, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, R. Kelly, Black Eyed Peas and Christina Aguilera, who knows? Spring and beyond: Christina Aguilera, TBA — The Dirrty mom has promised to go all futuristic and electro on her next one, with collaborators such as Ladytron and Goldfrapp. Here's our round-up of expected album releases: January: » The-Dream, Love vs. Money — The in-demand songwriter comes back with a sophomore album with help from Lil Jon on "Let Me See the Booty." » Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Working on a Dream — The Boss' 16th studio album is an extension of his sessions for 2007's Magic, recorded during breaks on the E Street Band's 2007-2008 tour. » Franz Ferdinand, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand — The Scottish band's third album reportedly has some African influences. » Kid Sister, Dream Date — The upstart Chicago rapper known for her "Pro Nails" will finally drop her debut, featuring production from Pharrell Williams. » LeATHERMOUTH, XO — The debut from My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero's 1990s hardcore-inspired new band. » Bobby Valentino, Rebirth — The singer's third studio album is an introspective meditation on relationships ... and sex. February: » Bow Wow, New Jack City 2 — Six albums in, Bow Wow has already set up this latest with the Soulja Boy collabo "Marco Polo." » Chris Cornell, Scream — The former Soundgarden/Audioslave singer's solo collaboration with Timbaland will finally see the light of day. » The Fray, The Fray — The Grammy-winning Denver soft-rockers finally follow up their 2005 debut, featuring the first single, "You Found Me." » Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Lonely Road — The emo-punkers' second full-length kicks off with the single "You Better Pray." » Lily Allen, It's Not Me, It's You — After a difficult year, the British pop wreck returns with a more straight-ahead pop album featuring songs about drugs, God and commercialism. B) » Lonely Island, Incredibad — The boyhood friends behind such "SNL" viral smashes as "Di-- In a Box" and "Ji-- In My Pants" offer up a full disc of sonic goodness. » Mos Def, The Ecstatic — Expect songs produced by Madlib and Chad Hugo, and collabos with Slick Rick and pal Talib Kweli. » Busta Rhymes, Back on My BS — Label drama behind him, Busta returns with songs produced by Pharrell and the late J Dilla and featuring Kardinal Offishall, Common, T.I., Lil Wayne and Akon. » 50 Cent, Before I Self Destruct — Frequently delayed, 50's fourth album will come with a movie of the same title written, produced, directed and starring Curtis himself. :D » Missy Elliott, Block Party — Speaking of long-awaited, Missy finally unwraps her latest, with expected assists from Timbaland, Pharrell and T-Pain. » Erykah Badu, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) — After busting into many critics' top lists for 2008 with the urban confusion first episode, Ms. Badu comes back with the more spiritually focused sequel. March: » Kelly Clarkson, TBA — Not much is known about the original "Idol" star's next one, other than the provocative lollipop-licking cover for the first single, "My Life Would Suck Without You," and a heavy dose of help from pop maestros Dr. Luke and Max Martin. ^_^ » U2, No Line on the Horizon — The Irish giants' 12th studio album finds them reteaming with production wizards Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno and Steve Lillywhite for what has been described as a throwback to 1991's rocking Achtung Baby. April: » Flo Rida, R.O.O.T.S. — How will the Grammy-nominated "Low" Rida follow up his first album? With songs produced by some of the same dudes who helped him on his debut. » Dave Matthews Band, TBA — Following the death of founding member LeRoi Moore, the jam heroes bounce back with a record produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance). Spring and beyond: » Paula Abdul, TBA — The "American Idol" judge has been threatening to release her first new album since 1995 for over a year. :o » Christina Aguilera, TBA — The Dirrty mom has promised to go all futuristic and electro on her next one, with collaborators such as Ladytron and Goldfrapp. :lol: » Andre 3000, TBA — The movie-loving half of Outkast has said he's working on his solo album pretty much ... solo. » Beastie Boys, TBA — After an all-instrumental affair, the pioneering New York rap trio are slated to return to the mic. » Black Eyed Peas, The E.N.D. — Described as a musical "diary," the latest from the hip-hop group will reportedly be a constantly evolving project that is frequently updated. :dance: » D'Angelo, TBA — The long-missing R&B crooner will return to the frame after more than eight hard years on the fringes. » Dr. Dre, Detox — The doc's swan song has been cooking for more than five years, but the concept album is reportedly on for 2009. » Eminem, Relapse — Speaking of comebacks, Slim Shady is prepping one after almost five years out of the game, with Dre reportedly helping out on most of the album. » Jay-Z, The Blueprint 3 — The totally not retired former music mogul will offer up a Kanye West co-produced disc as part of his final release on Def Jam. » Josiah Leming, TBA — Last season's "American Idol" crying boy will drop his heart-on-sleeve full-length debut. » Lindsay Lohan, Spirit in the Dark — The actress' third album has been described as a dance/hip-hop affair with production from J.R. Rotem, Stargate, The-Dream and Timbaland. » Green Day, TBA — How do you follow up American Idiot? We'll find out this summer when the pop-punkers-turned-concept-album-kings unleash their Butch Vig (Nirvana) produced album. » Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Eye Legacy — The posthumous album from the late TLC member includes collabos with Tupac, Missy Elliott, Bobby Valentino and Lil Mama. » Backstreet Boys-TBA -after their lacklustre response of their last album the boys are coming back with a bang with a brand new more urban pop direction with collabps from , T-pain David Jassy, Lil' Wayne, Red One, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Polow da Don, Akon, Desmond Child, Stargate and many others are previously confirmed on collaboration from the album :w00t: » Prince, MPLSOUND, Lotus Flower, Elixir — The Purple One has plans to release a trio of albums this year, with the first one reportedly evoking his "Purple Rain" salad days. » R. Kelly, 12 Play: Fourth Quarter — The first release since the singer's acquittal on child pornography charges is slated to feature songs such as "Hair Braider" and "Skin." » Lupe Fiasco, LupE.N.D. — How does a three-disc final effort sound to you? And, finally, what to do now that we don't have Chinese Democracy to kick around anymore? The long-delayed Guns N' Roses album that finally emerged with a thud in late 2008 was an album-release-story punch line for more than a decade — and now that it's out, which long-rumored albums do we look to for solace? There's always the perpetually just-around-the-corner Detox, the frequently delayed Amerie album, Because I Love It, and 50's latest ... not to mention the years-in-the-making albums from former 'NSYNC star JC Chasez and former Hole leader Courtney Love, as well as Eve's oft-bumped Here I Am, the legendary next Michael Jackson album, Ja Rule's now-you-see-it-now-you-don't comeback, The Mirror, and, of course, that Nicole Scherzinger solo album, Her Name is Nicole. Edited January 6, 200916 yr by Dinno
January 7, 200916 yr I like how Christina Aguilera always changes with every album but electro is what's in right now the bandwagon rideing hussie. :o [Nah I'm joking]. I'm most looking forward to Kelly Clarkson and Green Day if the latter ever get round to actually releasing it. Alsdo My Chemical Romance and Paramore are back at some point in the year and I hope Avril Lavigne will return to. There's also Kylie. I don't care much for any of those 'big' American acts mentioned above though.
January 7, 200916 yr » U2, No Line on the Horizon — The Irish giants' 12th studio album finds them reteaming with production wizards Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno and Steve Lillywhite for what has been described as a throwback to 1991's rocking Achtung Baby. » Backstreet Boys-TBA -after their lacklustre response of their last album the boys are coming back with a bang with a brand new more urban pop direction with collabps from , T-pain David Jassy, Lil' Wayne, Red One, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Polow da Don, Akon, Desmond Child, Stargate and many others are previously confirmed on collaboration from the album :w00t: » Prince, MPLSOUND, Lotus Flower, Elixir — The Purple One has plans to release a trio of albums this year, with the first one reportedly evoking his "Purple Rain" salad days. I am only curious about U2. I love a couple of their songs. If Prince goes back at the sparky Purple Rain era, it is possible i may end buy the CD. Does Backstreet Boys go on the NKOTB road? I absolutly hate these milliard collaborations without soul only to win the fans of the others artists and increase the selling. That has nothing to do with quality music. One or two collaborations are ok to do, even can increase the value of the album but more just show lack of self-confidence and scream desperation. * :puke2: it was a time, very long ago, i use to like some of their songs*
January 8, 200916 yr the main one i'm waiting for is Green Day but also hopefully Arctic Monkey release something next year as well
January 8, 200916 yr The only name I can say truly I am excited about from that list is Eminem. I can't even wait, it actually hurts my heart. Having him back will be like 2001 all over again!
January 9, 200916 yr I'm waiting for Christina Aguilera, Paula Abdul, Lindsay Lohan, Kelly Clarkson, BSB...for a few... :dance:
January 9, 200916 yr Kelly Clarkson's album is the one I am most anticipating :dance: I think Backstreet Boys are just gonne be a poor man's NKOTB - Yeah I didn't think you could get any worse either!
January 9, 200916 yr Oh and now I am looking forward to Jordin's 2nd Album :dance: Also Timbaland's... I am surprised they missed that off TBH! :o
January 9, 200916 yr Author I am only curious about U2. I love a couple of their songs. If Prince goes back at the sparky Purple Rain era, it is possible i may end buy the CD. Does Backstreet Boys go on the NKOTB road? I absolutly hate these milliard collaborations without soul only to win the fans of the others artists and increase the selling. That has nothing to do with quality music. One or two collaborations are ok to do, even can increase the value of the album but more just show lack of self-confidence and scream desperation. * :puke2: it was a time, very long ago, i use to like some of their songs* Well the boys are going back to their r&b roots which is how they first started out like, Before they went pop and then pop/rock. Im sure their album will be sooo much better than nkotb's and they are better singers than nkotb too.They are still goona keep it backstreet but with a more urban sound.
January 15, 200916 yr Most looking forward to off that list are Kelly clarkson and Christine Aguilla.
January 15, 200916 yr Lindsay Lohan's album I'm really interested in. Her previous 2 were really good. Obviously Xtina, U2 and B.E.P are also getting me excited but so is Paula Abdul's and Lily Allen's.
January 15, 200916 yr Well the boys are going back to their r&b roots which is how they first started out like, Before they went pop and then pop/rock. Im sure their album will be sooo much better than nkotb's and they are better singers than nkotb too.They are still goona keep it backstreet but with a more urban sound. Meh, i don't like r&b, so i am not excited. I used to like BB long time ago, they had some nice songs. And they are really better singers as NKOTB. But i still think more tham 2 colaboration on an album is a big NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! :arrr:
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