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Post by 14887fan on Aug 29, 2015 10:44:35 GMT -5
There were so many rumors about what direction this album was going in -- country, blues, etc. All I know is that I can't wait to hear what she did with Phil Collins.
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Post by wavey. on Aug 29, 2015 10:46:28 GMT -5
Any predictions for what her album might sound like? Will it be more ballads or will there be some upbeat songs? Personally, I'm hoping for a more upbeat album but still with some ballads to grace our ears They've done nothing but name the producers, but have been very tight-lipped about the subject matter.
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Post by swim on Aug 29, 2015 12:30:48 GMT -5
I'm so anxious to hear something. If I got to pick, she would be a surprise guest and close out the VMAs with a new single. The album would go up for preorders right after with the single on sale (can you imagine the preorder numbers and how the Internet would break?). She could live off this one appearance for weeks. She could release a music vid a few weeks later to hold people over (though her vids aren't exciting).
Right before the album comes out she could release a new single and start doing promo. I think it was mentioned before, but even pre-taped interviews would work for her if she's not up for live appearances.
I know the "surprise" element has been rumored. While I don't think that's the way to go for the album, shit will break if even a new single just suddenly appears.
I just want new music!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 13:19:56 GMT -5
She doesn't need the VMA's.
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Post by Caviar on Aug 29, 2015 13:35:44 GMT -5
You could also make an argument that she doesn't need ANY platform.
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Post by swim on Aug 29, 2015 13:39:30 GMT -5
^ very true. also it was just wishful thinking mostly, the VMAs are tomorrow so
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Post by balletgirlmom on Aug 29, 2015 14:36:27 GMT -5
Mr. Moore I agree with you. Adele does not need any platform. Her music sells itself.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Aug 30, 2015 15:00:14 GMT -5
These producers are so unlike her. We'll see.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Sept 4, 2015 12:51:04 GMT -5
What sucks about her working with Max Martin is that with all the success she had, she probably still had to cave in to the label's desires.
Adele doesn't strike me as the type to call him and say "hey let's craft a Pop hit" just because she doesn't need him to do it. She literally defied the rules of CHR radio three times with her last album.
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Post by 14887fan on Sept 4, 2015 13:13:50 GMT -5
What sucks about her working with Max Martin is that with all the success she had, she probably still had to cave in to the label's desires. With how successful and, as you said, rule-breaking 21 was, combined with how long of a hiatus she's taken, I highly doubt the label was tough on her and made her do something that wasn't what she wanted for this next album.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Sept 4, 2015 15:01:07 GMT -5
What sucks about her working with Max Martin is that with all the success she had, she probably still had to cave in to the label's desires. With how successful and, as you said, rule-breaking 21 was, combined with how long of a hiatus she's taken, I highly doubt the label was tough on her and made her do something that wasn't what she wanted for this next album. I don't know. I just don't see her as a Tinashe going out to Pop producers, because she has her own sound and doesn't need a new one. That's why I doubt it was her idea.
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Post by allow that on Sept 4, 2015 15:21:29 GMT -5
I raised my eyebrow at Max Martin at first but 1.) I remembered she worked with the equally commercial/overused Ryan Tedder on 21 (and he adapted to her style) and 2.) Max just produced excellent results with The Weeknd (that adapted to Abel's style). I'll wait to hear the material before I assume a sellout and/or desperation situation.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Sept 4, 2015 17:30:11 GMT -5
I believe that after the success of 21 damn near every producer was trying to submit material to her and the label. I doubt Adele actively sought them out just like Rick Rubin on her last album. He approached her and they started working together and the same with Ryan Tedder who approached her first at the Grammys after she won Best New Artist. She sold over 11 million in the US alone on the backs of Paul Epworth, Fraiser T. Smith, Rick Rubin, Dan Wilson and Ryan Tedder. Let the girl get a little mainstream action if she wants it. She deserves to work with whoever she wants.
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Post by swim on Sept 4, 2015 21:30:22 GMT -5
I don't think Adele would release or settle for anything that she didn't feel would meet her standards. That's obvious since 21 came out like a million years ago and we have barely heard from her since.
However, she seems to be self aware of having a lot to live up to since releasing 21. She may be trying to bridge the gap between her previous material and appealing to a mass audience, which is fine. It's clear it would be on her terms. Her work with Ryan Tedder turned out fine, and I worry more about him than Max Martin.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Sept 4, 2015 22:41:41 GMT -5
After his writing contributions on 21 I'm not even concerned about Ryan Tedder. This will be her first "happy place" album. I want to hear how that will materialize into an album since everything up until now has been about heartbreak. Should we expect more uptempos this time around? Piano ballads based on post partum depression? An even more epic version of Blue dedicated to her son? This woman is still in her mid 20s and an anamoly to many. There are so many questions I want answered since we've been given zero confirmation on anything. For all we know Max Martin and the others could be scrapped or reworked like Rick Rubin's contributions. He could be just a songwriter since many forget that there are records out there with only songwriting contributions from him. The air of mystery is just so exciting.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Sept 4, 2015 22:55:26 GMT -5
Maybe she's working with Pitbull!
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Sept 4, 2015 23:06:51 GMT -5
Maybe she's working with Pitbull! Really. Who knows at this point and I love it... but hopefully Mr. Worldwide stays local and basic to her.
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Post by wjr15 on Sept 5, 2015 9:08:19 GMT -5
Please no Pitbull collab. I don't like it when most people collab with him, but to have Adele...
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Post by balletgirlmom on Sept 5, 2015 16:27:36 GMT -5
I'll be happy for a new Adele album no matter who she works with. Love that voice!
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Post by K. on Sept 5, 2015 17:41:22 GMT -5
Max Martin is one of the most prolific pop producers ever. Whether you like his style or not, to me it is exciting to think of these two greats collaborating together. I am very excited to see what they come up with together.
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Post by tamed09 on Sept 7, 2015 17:06:31 GMT -5
If Sia had a song on the album and found out just recently that it didn't make it I'm going to assume the track listing is set and the album ready to go
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Post by popbox on Sept 11, 2015 6:15:49 GMT -5
If Sia had a song on the album and found out just recently that it didn't make it I'm going to assume the track listing is set and the album ready to go If that's the case the single needs to hit now so it can build a lot of hype for an album release around Black Friday.
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Sept 11, 2015 9:52:23 GMT -5
There were so many rumors about what direction this album was going in -- country, blues, etc. All I know is that I can't wait to hear what she did with Phil Collins. The Phil Collins tribute was scrapped and, although I own his greatest hits and Take Me Home is one of my all time favorite songs (shoutout to JoJo for THAT cover) but yeah...I'm glad that didn't pan out. She needs to not ship herself out to pasture just yet. Meanwhile, Damon Albarn of Blur and The Gorillaz said he worked with her but doesn't know if he made the final cut. He also shaded the material he has heard, calling it "middle of the road."
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Post by Caviar on Sept 11, 2015 10:02:24 GMT -5
Yeah Damon shaded the hell out of the new album. I'm like why are you so pressed?
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Sept 11, 2015 10:25:06 GMT -5
There were so many rumors about what direction this album was going in -- country, blues, etc. All I know is that I can't wait to hear what she did with Phil Collins. The Phil Collins tribute was scrapped and, although I own his greatest hits and Take Me Home is one of my all time favorite songs ( shoutout to JoJo for THAT cover) but yeah...I'm glad that didn't pan out. She needs to not ship herself out to pasture just yet. YAS! For the JoJo shoutout. Also speaking of Phil Collins do you remember the Urban Renewal tribute album from the early 2000s? It had people like Brandy, Ray-J, Kelis, Brian McKnight, Deborah Cox, ODB and others doing revamped and Urban versions of his songs.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Sept 16, 2015 15:24:02 GMT -5
Apparently, it will be out sometime in October now.
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Post by Caviar on Sept 16, 2015 15:44:18 GMT -5
Who is she? I'm not getting excited yet.
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Post by getonthebus on Sept 16, 2015 16:09:23 GMT -5
Who is she? I'm not getting excited yet. She works for Capital FM apparently but after Lucia Cole and Manika and countless others, I trust no bitch on Twitter. I'm just hesitant to believe this isn't a Black Friday drop, unless it's a digital exclusive on iTunes/Apple Music like Beyonce originally was.
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Post by Glove Slap on Sept 16, 2015 17:03:57 GMT -5
If it's out on October, I'm expecting 10/30 as the date. The single should premiere by the end of this month, or the very top of October by the latest.
Granted she could sell truckloads without a single and could release today, but however many she'd move out of the gate then, she'd do even more with a regular campaign.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Sept 16, 2015 17:13:09 GMT -5
Who is she? I'm not getting excited yet. She works for Capital FM apparently but after Lucia Cole and Manika and countless others, I trust no bitch on Twitter. I'm just hesitant to believe this isn't a Black Friday drop, unless it's a digital exclusive on iTunes/Apple Music like Beyonce originally was. I'd be shocked if Adele went the digital-only route for the first few weeks. A large portion of her sales would come from people who still buy only CDs. It would be a HUGE benefit to her if Target stocked their shelves by the registered with the new album because people would buy it without hesitation if they saw it there. If there's ever a CD that would be an impulse buy, it's the new Adele one.
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