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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Oct 25, 2014 16:35:35 GMT -5
Both Lady Gaga and Pink recently released albums that can be considered side projects in genres different from what they're known for. Who are some other artists who have released an album, whether an entire collaborative album like Gaga and Pink, or a solo album, that was completely out of the blue for what they were known for? (we can leave holiday albums out)
Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett - Cheek To Cheek (jazz)
Pink & Dallas Green - rose ave. (folk)
Tori Amos - Night Of The Hunter (classical)
Sondre Lerche - Duper Sessions (jazz)
This one could count maybe:
Michelle Branch (in the Wreckers) - Stand Still, Look Pretty (country)
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Oct 25, 2014 16:36:50 GMT -5
Chris Gaines.
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Post by Glove Slap on Oct 25, 2014 17:01:37 GMT -5
Madonna - I'm Breathless
Linda Ronsdadt - Trio and those traditional pop albums from the 80s
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Post by Luckie Starchild on Oct 25, 2014 17:05:24 GMT -5
^^ I was just about to post about Linda Ronstadt⦠she also did Mariachi and lullaby albums.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Oct 25, 2014 17:14:30 GMT -5
Chris Gaines is a great example too.
And in going with the lullabies theme, Jewel did two of those as well. I had thought about Jewel's country albums but I feel like those are more in line with where she was turning musically anyway, rather than just doing a side album of country tunes.
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Post by Glove Slap on Oct 25, 2014 17:34:36 GMT -5
Celine Dion also did a kinda side project with Miracle.
Also, speaking of Jewel, where would 0304 fit in this conversation?
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Oct 25, 2014 17:45:42 GMT -5
Celine Dion also did a kinda side project with Miracle. Also, speaking of Jewel, where would 0304 fit in this conversation? I'd say it continues on with her discography since it was released as a regular album for her, and not as a side project. Kind of like Taylor's 1989 probably wouldn't count as a side album even though it's (mostly) different from her country records. |
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Post by josh on Oct 25, 2014 17:47:28 GMT -5
Is Christmas music a genre?
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Post by Glove Slap on Oct 25, 2014 17:55:00 GMT -5
Is Christmas music a genre? I always considered Holiday albums to be their own thing. They kinda count as a side project I guess, but not in the same vein as some of the things mentioned here because so many people do them. |
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Post by Agent YoncΓ© on Oct 25, 2014 18:08:22 GMT -5
Lionel Richie
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Post by josh on Oct 25, 2014 18:16:43 GMT -5
Is Christmas music a genre? I always considered Holiday albums to be their own thing. They kinda count as a side project I guess, but not in the same vein as some of the things mentioned here because so many people do them. Yeah, I was gonna say, if they count, there's a huge list of people to add. |
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Post by Juanca on Oct 25, 2014 18:19:07 GMT -5
Paul McCartney's classical albums
Sting "Songs from the labyrinth"
Metallica "S&M"
Elton John "Aida"
Olivia Newton John "Gaia"
Gustavo Cerati "11 episodios sinfΓ³nicos"
Christina Aguilera "Mi Reflejo"
Jennifer LΓ³pez "Como ama una mujer"
Nelly Furtado "Mi Plan"
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Oct 25, 2014 18:43:59 GMT -5
Coeur de Pirate's side project soundtrack to the video game Child of Light. Sort of in the same vein as her own releases, but definitely with a more orchestral flare
Also her english cover album for the soundtrack to the TV show Trauma
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Oct 25, 2014 19:00:24 GMT -5
Is Christmas music a genre? (we can leave holiday albums out) |
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Post by Green Baron on Oct 25, 2014 19:12:37 GMT -5
Fort Minor of Linkin Park
Foxboro Hot Tubs of Green Day
Puscifer of Maynard James Keenan
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Oct 25, 2014 20:55:27 GMT -5
And Billie Joe Armstrong's duet covers album with Norah Jones.
And most of Norah Jones' discography tbh
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Post by Glove Slap on Oct 25, 2014 21:02:39 GMT -5
Yeah Norah's had a lot of different projects in the last few years. Her first 3 were similar in concept and goal and then she just started experimenting around.
Katie Melua had that album she did with William Orbit as well that comes to mind.
Kelis' Flesh Tone also comes to mind.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Oct 25, 2014 22:18:00 GMT -5
Katie Melua's album (The Flood) was an interesting step but only a few songs were different enough from her usual. I was expecting more along the lines of the title track so I did expect more from that since The Flood was such an awesome sounding mix for her.
Jack White's many side projects are another example.
Zwan, Billy Corgan's one-time (?) thing.
Liam and/or Noel from Oasis have had a bunch.
Gnarls Barkley's two albums for both Cee-Lo Green and Danger Mouse. I think it was intended to be a one-time thing that ended up being a two-album dealie.
And with that in mind, the Gorillaz, who are coming back in 2015 with a new album.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 22:29:50 GMT -5
Great catch with The Wreckers, Max. :)
Although, I'm not sure I'd be inclined to call their album a "side project" since all signs did point to them releasing a few more albums and continuing in the Country world before their falling out.
A few more examples:
Miranda Lambert- Pistol Annie's
Jennifer Nettles- Her solo album sounds like a side project until the fate of Sugarland is known
Dave Grohl & Zach Brown Band- The Grohl Sessions Vol.1
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Post by Glove Slap on Oct 25, 2014 22:31:53 GMT -5
I'd personally put an asterisk next to Gorillaz, cause Blur dissolved between the first and second albums so that kinda became Damon Albarn's main musical outlet. Blur did regroup eventually, but they've yet to release a new project, while Gorillaz has since then.
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Post by mkarns on Oct 25, 2014 23:31:17 GMT -5
Queen Latifah shifted from hip-hop to jazz, blues, and standards with "The Dana Owens Album" and "Travelin' Light".
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Post by halo19 on Oct 26, 2014 5:41:53 GMT -5
SinΓ©ad O'Connor - Am I Not Your Girl? - Big Band
Passengers - Original Soundtracks 1 - not so much a Brian Eno departure, but U2's least contemporary stuff for sure.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Oct 26, 2014 10:25:21 GMT -5
Lil Wayne - Rebirth
Patrick Stump - Soul Punk
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2014 13:03:57 GMT -5
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Post by inclinations on Oct 26, 2014 16:57:04 GMT -5
I would consider Back To Basics one as well.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 26, 2014 18:57:00 GMT -5
Martina McBride - Everlasting
Dierks Bentley - Up on the Ridge
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Post by horchata on Oct 26, 2014 19:09:39 GMT -5
Jason Feathers (ie Bon Iver) - De Oro
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Post by popstop on Nov 7, 2014 17:06:23 GMT -5
Gwen Stefani - her solo projects have been pop and her band more ska
Scott Wieland - 12 Bar Blues (and his Xmas album, even though they don't count)
Pat Benatar had a blues album - I forget the name.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 18:44:17 GMT -5
I'd consider "The Sound Of Music" a side project for Carrie, and Burlesque for Christina.
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Post by johnm1120 on Nov 7, 2014 19:29:49 GMT -5
Celine Dion, Jewel and Nick Lachey have all done Children's albums.
Donny Osmond did a Broadway album.
Course any artist who does a "standards" album (Gloria Estefan, Annie Lennox more recently).
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