In her third single release ahead of her sophomore album ‘Unbroken’ (Jan. 5), Katharine McPhee touches a tender chord on the bubbly “Lifetime.”
"Lifetime" is now available to download at iTunes ($0.99). Unbroken is now available to pre-order on Amazon.com and will be released on Tues., Jan. 5.
On “Lifetime,” McPhee’s vocals sway with the breezy mood and light instrumentation, resulting in an extra sweet product. The sing-songy feeling found here could seem corny if it were to be applied to a song of another theme but it does not feel out of place in the slightest. One of six tracks co-written by McPhee on ‘Unbroken,’ “Lifetime” features lyrics that fit the song’s good-natured style to a T (“Highs and lows will come your way / there’s no need to be afraid”) and is an easy candidate for wedding playlists for years to come.
If “Lifetime” is any indication of Katharine McPhee’s songwriting ability, things are looking bright and sunny for the rest of her forthcoming project.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Track review: Katharine McPhee's "Lifetime"
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Album review: Carrie Underwood's 'Play On'
Fresh off another multi-platinum-selling record, proven country luminary Carrie Underwood delivers her most artistically viable package in ‘Play On.’ Although it is not as commercially friendly as her two previous albums, ‘Play On’ serves as a crucial maturing point in Underwood’s career.
Play On will be released on Tues., Nov. 3, and can now be pre-ordered on Amazon.com.
‘Play On’ is a more tried and true country offering than Underwood’s previous albums, and everything from the instrumentation to the lyrical material reflects this. Producer Mark Bright is responsible for a large portion of the album’s diversity, but Underwood’s unique touch plays an equal role.
Kicking the disc off with the up-tempo “Cowboy Casanova,” Underwood signals that she means business. The scorned woman-themed country rock track includes staccato phrases in the verses that show off her ability to tell a stylized story through her vocals. This is not the only track where she dabbles in this subject, however, as the Kara DioGuardi co-penned “Undo It” strikes a similar chord.
The majority of ‘Play On’ is more relaxed and “back roads country,” though, especially seen in tracks like “Someday When I Stop Loving You” and “Look At Me.” These songs are Opry-certified and definitely appeal to the country music fan of yesterday.
At the same time, there are plenty of cuts that appeal to Underwood’s younger fans like “This Time” and “Unapologize.” The former is a radio-friendly track features poppy instrumentation and a universal theme of an ode to youthfulness in its lyrics (“Life is short / love is sweet / ain’t no time like this time baby”). The latter is a mid-tempo boasting writing credits by Raine Maida and wife Chantal Kreviazuk that allows Underwood to explore a deep, tender area without coming off as another Louisville slugger-wielding maniac.
Some light-hearted fare includes the self-conscious “Quitter,” which Max Martin had a hand in writing, and “Songs Like This,” which delivers a short but salty message to guys that have made things difficult for Underwood in some way.
One of the most heartfelt tracks on the album is “Change,” which presents listeners with moral dilemmas and confronts people with the notion that anyone can make a difference in this world. The rousing bridge is one of the liveliest moments of the album and Underwood’s vocals are remarkably controlled. “Mama’s Song” is another touching lyrical offering even though the overall product is slightly boring.
But the most beautiful song on ‘Play On’ (and quite possibly Underwood’s career to date) comes eighth on the track list. “Temporary Home” is effective not only because of its simple production and tender vocals, but for its emotional lyrics as well (“This is my temporary home / it’s not where I belong / windows and rooms / that I’m passing through / this is just a stop / on the way to where I‘m going / I’m not afraid because I know / this is my temporary home”). This is the song that will win Underwood her most deserved Grammy.
On “What Can I Say,” Underwood gets a little help from Sons of Sylvia, resulting in an affectionate duet with perfectly complementary vocals. The song does a great job allowing Underwood to reach into her falsetto and display her stunning range.
To close out the album, Underwood selects its title track to tie all the diverse ends together. The message etched in the track’s lyrics is applicable to any situation in life (“Play on / when you’re losing the game / play on / cause you’re gonna make mistakes / it’s always worth a sacrifice / even when you think you’re wrong / so play on”).
Sometimes when an artist has a good thing going, it doesn’t hurt to stick on a path. Carrie Underwood demonstrates this admirably, and despite some minor imperfections, ‘Play On’ is a fusion of old time country with new styles to result in an eclectic collection for all ages.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta both reveal album titles
After Kris Allen confirmed his debut album last week to be self-titled, both Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta opted for more creative titles (that's not a knock at Kris' talent in title-picking, so don't take it that way).
Adam confirmed his post-Idol album due out Mon., Oct. 23, will be titled For Your Entertainment, while Allison's album will be called Just Like You. Both albums can be pre-ordered on Amazon.com, with Adam's currently sitting at #7 and Allison's coming in at #149. Neither albums have seen their cover art revealed yet, but those should be the next pieces of the puzzle to fall into place.
So what do you think of the titles? I think Adam's fits him to a T, while Allison's is a little on the dull side. Still, album titles mean nothing about the quality of an album's material (Carnival Ride, anyone?)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Out today: David Archuleta's 'Christmas From the Heart'
David Archuleta is the second Idol runner-up to release an album within two weeks. He is, however, the first alum to release a Christmas album for the 2009 season in Christmas From the Heart. Although Christmas seems like an eternity away, it is not uncommon to see music for the holiday season appear on store shelves in mid-October. Christmas is being released on behalf of Jive Records, Arch's label.
Also out today is Carrie Underwood's single "Mama's Song," available at iTunes as part of the countdown to Carrie's third studio album, Play On, which is due out Tues., Nov. 3.
And Brooke White's Live Session (iTunes Exclusive) EP featuring live versions of songs like "Radio Radio," "Hold Up My Heart" and "Rhiannon" was added to the juggernaut digital music retailer.
Links to purchase the aforementioned can be found below:
Albums
David Archuleta, Christmas From the Heart
Amazon.com - ($9.99) - Buy
Amazon MP3 - ($9.99) - Buy
Barnes & Noble - ($11.98) - Buy
Best Buy - ($9.99) - Buy
Buy.com - ($10.98) - Buy
CDUniverse.com - ($11.18) - Buy
iTunes - ($9.99) - Buy
Sears - ($10.79) - Buy
Target - ($13.99) - Buy
Walmart - ($12.88) - Buy
Singles
Carrie Underwood, "Mama's Song"
iTunes - ($1.29) - Buy
EPs
Brooke White, Live Session (iTunes Exclusive)
iTunes - ($4.95) - Buy
For those who are on the fence as to whether or not they should purchase it, Arch's album can now be streamed in full on AOL Music.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Amazon bragging about Adam Lambert's sales?
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This morning, many customers of Amazon.com (including yours truly) received an e-mail advocating the three Season 8 finalists whose post-Idol albums are slated for release this November in addition to Britain's Got Talent finalist Susan Boyle's debut album. Now, this is nothing new for Amazon, as it constantly sends out e-mails recommending products to certain users based on their prior purchases from the online retailer, but what was especially interesting was the accompanying bar graph that showed which finalists has been selling more.
As seen above, the obvious occupant of the first slot with 86% of sales between the three was none other than Adam Lambert, whose album recently peaked at #1 (it is currently sitting at #6). Kris Allen's album was waaaaaaay behind at 11% (his album is now at #143) and Allison Iraheta's album was unsurprisingly back at 3% (her album is at #128).
So, what was the point of including the actual percentage points breakdown of who's selling what amount in pre-orders? There's no doubt it was unnecessary, as the e-mail could have simply had a brief write-up of the three albums with links to pre-order them (which it does include). Instead, though, someone felt it was very important to point out the huge divide in sales to this point. This is tacky and in poor taste.
There's no way of knowing who in fact insisted on including this data in the alert e-mail, and it most likely was not 19E or one of the finalists' respective record labels. But then why was a link to Susan Boyle's album also included, yet her sales were not included in the breakdown chart? Who knows, but this is very interesting stuff and it will be telling if more of this type of e-mail is sent out in the future leading up to these releases.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
'2012' soundtrack shooting up Amazon thanks to Adam Lambert's fans
It looks like Adam Lambert's fans are in it to win it. Considering news of Adam's song, "Time For Miracles," which will be featured on the upcoming soundtrack of Roland Emmerich's disaster film 2012, has been circulating for a while, it was no surprise the soundtrack's sales skyrocketed yesterday after being placed on Amazon.com for pre-order.
It is already #49 at the moment, marking two Adam-related albums in the Top 50 (Adam's upcoming studio album has been sitting at #1 for days). This kind of activity is eerily similar to the fan activity seen by Clay Aiken's fan base following his narrow loss to Ruben Studdard back in 2003. Moreover, these early indicators are giving good credit to the idea that first week sales of Adam's album will be monstrous. Is it possible that this soundtrack, which releases Tues., Nov. 10, could possibly debut at #1 and Adam's album follows suit two weeks later? Probably not, since most fans will opt to download the single via iTunes if it's available, but it could happen.
Additionally, "Miracles" will reportedly play during the end credits, and if it is the first song to play during the credits, it can be nominated for an Academy Award. Not sure it will be worthy of a nomination considering no one has heard it yet, but that's just something to keep in mind.
Whether or not Adam's fans will be able to sustain consistent sales after a huge opening is another question. But as for now, all systems are a go.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Out today: Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova"
This week's major Idol-related release comes in the form of Carrie Underwood's latest single "Cowboy Casanova," which is off her forthcoming junior album Play On (Nov. 3). The single is already #11 on the country charts and its airplay is going nowhere but up fast, which bodes well for the single's digital sales potential.
Links to purchase the aforementioned can be found below:
Singles
Carrie Underwood, "Cowboy Casanova"
iTunes - ($1.29) - Buy
For a review of "Cowboy Casanova" posted two weeks ago, see here. Play On can now be pre-ordered on Amazon.com for $11.49.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Out today: Katharine McPhee's "Say Goodbye"
Katharine McPhee lets fans hear one last taste of her new material following the disheartening news that her forthcoming sophomore album, Unbroken, has been delayed until a Tues., Jan. 5 release. To help lessen the blow, her record label, Verve Forecast, releases the ballad "Say Goodbye" as a digital single at iTunes.
Links to purchase the aforementioned can be found below:
Singles
Katharine McPhee, "Say Goodbye"
iTunes - ($0.99) - Buy
Despite the fact that it will not hit store shelves until next year, Kat's album Unbroken can still be pre-ordered at Amazon.com as both a CD and CD/DVD combo.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Track review: Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova"
In true country superstar form, Carrie Underwood reinvents herself on her latest single “Cowboy Casanova,” which serves as a tool to reacquaint her with fans after taking a short break this summer. Serving as the lead single off Underwood’s third studio album, ‘Play On’ (Nov. 3), “Casanova” allows her to extend experimentation in the “country rock” arena.
Play On is due out Tues., Nov. 3, and is available to pre-order on Amazon.com.
Aided by talented songwriters Brett James and Mike Elizondo, Underwood uses metaphors and similes in abundance to help warn her friends that the “cool drink of water” is actually a “snake with blue eyes” and the verses are complete with staccato phrases that show off her ability to tell a stylized story through her vocals.
Speaking of vocals, Underwood does not disappoint on the track despite the notion that she usually stands out more on her ballad efforts than her uptempos. On “Casanova,” however, Underwood is able to fulfill the role of a woman fooled by love and so the emotion within her vocals sounds genuine, with her stunning range demonstrated especially on the final chorus.
Although it is not on the same level as “Before He Cheats” and it lacks the inspiring subject matter that has come to be expected on Carrie Underwood’s lead-off singles (“Jesus, Take the Wheel,” “So Small”), it cannot be denied that “Cowboy Casanova” is a solid country rock track that will keep her career going in the right direction.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Track lists & album covers: Katharine McPhee's 'Unbroken'; Blake Lewis' 'Heartbreak On Vinyl'
Just this week, the track lists and album covers for the sophomore albums from two Idol runners-up were released. Katharine McPhee and Blake Lewis, each of whom coincidentally have their latest albums to drop on Tues., Oct. 6, as the former's Unbroken and the latter's Heartbreak On Vinyl will each court fans of their new sounds.
Below are the track lists and album covers for the forthcoming releases, with Katharine's courtesy of Tommy2.net and Blake's courtesy of Amazon.com.
Katharine McPhee - Unbroken
01. It’s Not Right
02. Had It All
03. Keep Drivin’
04. Last Letter
05. Surrender
06. Terrified (with Jason Reeves)
07. How
08. Say Goodbye
09. Faultline
10. Anybody’s Heart
11. Lifetime
12. Unbroken
13. Brand New Key
DVD (Deluxe Edition):
01. Making of Unbroken
02. Track by track video commentary
03. Making of the "Had It All" music video
04. Photo album
Blake Lewis - Heartbreak On Vinyl
01. Heartbreak On Vinyl
02. Binary Love
03. Freak
04. Sad Song
05. Rhythm of My Heart
06. Afraid
07. Left My Baby For You
08. SuperScratchaVocalisticTurnatableLicious
09. Rebel Without A Cause
10. Our Rapture of Love
11. The Point
12. The Remedy
13. Love or Torture (Please Don't Stop)
Both albums can be pre-ordered on Amazon, with Katharine's available as a CD ($13.49) and CD/DVD ($15.99) while Blake's is only available as a CD ($13.99). Also, Katharine's lead single "Had It All" and Blake's lead single "Sad Song" are both available to download on iTunes.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Out today: Katharine McPhee's "Had It All," Phil Stacey's 'Into the Light'
For the first time in a while, a new Idol-related single sees its release as an exclusive download at iTunes in the form of Katharine McPhee's "Had It All." The song, which was penned by Mitch Allan, David Hodges & Kara DioGuardi, is the first single off Katharine's upcoming release Unbroken, which is due out Tues., Oct. 6.
Also out today is Phil Stacey's sophomore album Into the Light, which is courtesy of Reunion Records. The album, which features the lead single "You're Not Shaken," is in the Contemporary Christian genre, a departure from his previous experiments in country music.
Links to purchase the aforementioned can be found below:
Singles
Katharine McPhee, "Had It All"
iTunes - ($0.99) - Buy
Albums
Phil Stacey, Into the Light
Amazon - ($13.98) - Buy
Amazon MP3 - ($9.99) - Buy
Barnes & Noble - ($11.09) - Buy
Best Buy - ($12.99) - Buy
CDUniverse - ($11.18) - Buy
iTunes - ($9.99) - Buy
Sears - ($8.99) - Buy
Katharine has been excitedly tweeting about the single's release over the past week, and informed fans that two webisodes would be released on her official music MySpace page on the same day. Unbroken can now be pre-ordered on Amazon as a CD/DVD deluxe package as well as a traditional CD.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Album review: Jordin Sparks' 'Battlefield'
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Coming off her certified platinum debut, 19-year-old Jordin Sparks shows evidence of a transformation from a girl into a young woman on her latest disc ‘Battlefield.’ With help from veteran songwriters/producers like Ryan Tedder, Claude Kelly and Benny Blanco, Sparks proves that when you surround yourself with experienced, top-notch people, the product is very rich in quality.
Sparks chooses the bouncy, feel-good “Walking on Snow” to begin her album, which reminds listeners of what they loved about the self-titled predecessor. This makes it a little easier to swallow the more grown-up tracks that follow. But before arriving at the “Beyoncé meets Rihanna” style that Sparks described ‘Battlefield’ as consisting of, listeners are met with the album’s first single and title track.
“Battlefield” is a stylized, inspirational call to armor in the game of love complete with a ringing chorus that includes classic Tedder repetition (“Why does love always feel like a battlefield / a battlefield / a battlefield”). This track, which is different than anything that was found on ‘Jordin Sparks,’ opens the door to “Don’t Let It Go to Your Head,” a cover of the 2005 Fefe Dobson song that marks a clear departure from Sparks’ earlier material. Synths are in heavy use here, as they are throughout the album.
This new dancy, upbeat sound is a common theme on ‘Battlefield,’ as it is thread through songs such as the second single, “S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)” and the fun “Emergency (911).” On “S.O.S.” Sparks sounds mature yet immature at the same time, as lyrics like “That crazy chick don’t know who she’s messin’ with / look in her eyes she’s mentally undressing him” mark a new turn for the artist, but the Rihanna-esque sampling of Shannon’s 80’s anthem “Let the Music Play” helps keep the song youthful. “Emergency,” which was co-written by Sparks, is enjoyable (“Why don’t you call me? / aren’t you my boyfriend? / you were supposed to be here like an hour ago”) but does nothing in terms of building her musical repertoire.
In the face of this new sound, it is on the mid-tempos where Sparks’ vocals shine. “It Takes More” is a high point, as the pre-chorus transitions beautifully into a simple yet meaningful chorus. It is the seventh track, however, where Sparks delivers her best performance on ‘Battlefield.’ “No Parade” includes everything a hit song should possess, and her pristine vocals that reach amazing heights in the final chorus are the icing on the cake. The lyrics are also powerful (“There was no parade / no lights flashing / no song to sing along the way / there was no parade / no waves crashing / there was no one else around for days”).
On the ballad front, Sparks really tones it down on “Was I the Only One” and “Faith,” both of which she had a hand in writing. “Only One” remains fairly mellow throughout the song’s 3:21 length and finishes on a soft note, whereas “Faith” builds throughout the song’s duration and proves that Sparks is not only a talented singer, but she shines as a songwriter as well, as lyrics like “When the sky is darkest you can see the stars / when you fall the hardest you find how strong you are” erase the doubts raised in lyrics found in “Emergency.”
Although ‘Battlefield’ maintains a generally similar sound, Sparks experiments with a few styles that are not necessarily her forte. On the T-Pain-produced “Watch You Go,” Sparks experiments with a more urban sound that complements her vocals surprisingly well. Although it is a little different than the rest of the album’s offerings, it holds its ground against the rest of the tracks’ poppier sound. On “Let It Rain,” however, the guitar riffs just do not work out very well, and the song comes off as being more of a lamb than a lion in terms of rock edge.
In a culmination of all the sounds and styles found on ‘Battlefield,’ Sparks brings it home on “The Cure,” which is the most beautiful offering on the album. Her vocals are pure and angelic, and the simple song structure maximizes the effect felt on listeners.
The deluxe edition includes the bonus tracks “Papercut” and “Postcard,” the former of which Sparks also co-wrote. Neither song is amazing, but they are definitely an extra incentive to spend the extra few bucks.
Looking back at what Jordin Sparks has to offer on ‘Battlefield,’ it is amazing to think of how far she has come since winning ‘Idol’ back in 2007. The fact that she has been able to harness her vocal talents and mature in such a short span of time is remarkable, and her ability to conform to the style of music that’s in at the moment while maintaining her originality and individuality. Although it is not perfect, ‘Battlefield’ should be looked to as a model album for up and coming artists to draw influence from.
Battlefield drops on Tues., July 21, and is now available to pre-order on iTunes and Amazon.com.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
'Leave This Town' and 'Battlefield' album previews now up
The 30-second album previews for Daughtry's forthcoming album Leave This Town and Jordin Sparks' sophomore release Battlefield have found their way onto Amazon.co.uk weeks before they will be available to purchase.
Clips of Daughtry's second studio album, which consists of 12 songs not including the many different bonus tracks that will eventually be available, were added to the album's page on Amazon.co.uk the other day before being removed shortly thereafter.
Titles include "Life After You," "Ghost of Me" and "September," and the album is fairly ballad-heavy. Listen to the album preview of Leave This Town below:
Similarly, clips of the 12 songs from Jordin's next album are currently available to stream on its Amazon.co.uk page.
As assumed, the track "Don't Let It Go to Your Head" is a highly reworked version of the 2005 song released by Fefe Dobson, and the club-banger "S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)" has been edited to better fit Jordin's image. Listen to the clips below:
Leave This Town will be released on Tues., July 14, while Battlefield will hit stores' shelves the following week on Tues., July 21.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Jordin Sparks' 'Battlefield' track list, "S.O.S." demo leak
As the release of Jordin Sparks' sophomore album Battlefield looms only one month away, little bits and pieces of information surrounding the release have been dropping every few days. The latest tidbit is the album's track listing, which was yesterday unearthed over on the Sony Music store's Web site. The full 12-song list is as follows:.jpg)
>01) Walking On Snow
02) Battlefield
03) Don't Let It Go To Your Head
04) S.O.S (Let The Music Play)
05) It Takes More
06) Watch You Go
07) No Parade
08) Let It Rain
09) Emergency (911)
10) Was I The Only One
11) Faith
12) The Cure
Based on the track list, it looks like Jordin will really be taking a more mature musical route with titles such as "Faith" and "Walking On Snow." Some people have already picked up on the album's third track, "Don't Let It Go to Your Head," which was also the title of a single released by Canadian singer FeFe Dobson back in 2005.
Also uncovered was an unconfirmed demo of a song titled "S.O.S (Let The Music Play)" that names Jordin as the artist. Although it is definitely not her singing on the demo, the song does seem to fit the bill of one of the tracks that could find a home on the album. Listen to the demo below:
Odds are Jordin wouldn't be caught saying the word "bitch" (at least not yet) in one of her songs, so there was probably some editing that took place in the second verse. Although the song has hit potential, it seems that Jordin's effort of sampling 80's hits (see Rihanna's "S.O.S.," Flo Rida's "Right Round" and Kristinia DeBarge's "Goodbye") and sharing titles with a couple of recent hits (again, see Rihanna's "S.O.S." and The Jonas Brothers' "S.O.S.") comes off a little stale. But of course judgment should be reserved until the finished product is ready to be listened to.
Although Battlefield only has 12 songs included on the standard version of the album, it was earlier reported by Seventeen magazine that the iTunes (and most likely the deluxe) versions of the album will feature two bonus tracks.
Battlefield will be released on Tues., July 21 and can now be pre-ordered on Amazon.com.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Daughtry's 'Leave This Town' track list revealed
The official track list of Daughtry's forthcoming album Leave This Town has been released. See the full list below:
01. You Don’t Belong
02. No Surprise
03. Every Time You Turn Around
04. Life After You
05. What I Meant To Say
06. Open Up Your Eyes
07. September
08. Ghost Of Me
09. Learn My Lesson
10. Supernatural
11. Tennessee Line
12. Call Your Name
Although it was rumored that the album would include 14 songs, there are two spots that are obviously missing. One of the songs that was expected to make the final cut easily was "Long Road," a fan favorite that had been performed by Daughtry during its most recent tour, but Chris confirmed via Twitter that it in fact was not meant to be on this album:
CHRIS_Daughtry And sorry to say Long Way did NOT make the record
Leave This Town will be released Tues., July 14, and is now available to pre-order on Amazon.com.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Daughtry's 'Leave This Town' album art released
Daughtry yesterday had its album art for the upcoming release Leave This Town posted on the band's official Website.
Does the cover remind anyone of Brad Paisley's 5th Gear album art? Maybe it's the whole road thing. It's a big improvement over the band's first album cover, even though the silhouettes of the guys at the top look kind of "City of Angels"-like (you know, the Nicholas Cage movie).
Yesterday was a busy day for Daughtry, as VH1.com posted a short preview of the guys' music video for their current single, "No Surprise," which can be watched below:
Judging from the preview, it looks like the video is going for a David Cook "Light On" feel and maybe even an "It's Not Over" / "Over You" vibe as well. Translation: it looks a little bland. Regardless, the video will premiere on VH1.com at midnight on Wed., June 2.
Leave This Town will be released Tues., July 14, and is available to pre-order on Amazon.com.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Daughtry's 'Leave This Town' set for July 14 release
Chris Daughtry is increasingly finding his Twitter account to be the best way to break news, usurping the traditional press releases that his band's record label, RCA, is used to putting out. Five hours ago, he tweeted the title of Daughtry's sophomore album: Leave This Town.CHRIS_Daughtry New album "Leave This Town" in stores July 14th!!!!!!!!!
The title does scream Nickelback / 3 Doors Down, but that's what works for them and it fits pretty well. As previously reported, it is indeed set for a July 14 release and can now be pre-ordered on Amazon for $13.99.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Jordin to release "One Step At a Time" book in April
As if Jordin Sparks doesn't have enough on her plate with recording her new album and all, she apparently has put pen to paper on a new hardcover book titled "One Step At a Time," conveniently sharing a title with her platinum-selling third single.
The book, which will carry "a tremendous message of encouragement for the exciting-and sometimes fearful-new days ahead," is summarized in the following way:
This is a fresh, contemporary gift book perfect for young ladies who are about to take that huge step from home to college, or just out into the world, but also be very appropriate for all teenagers and young adults. Easily an evergreen gift for the major transitions of life-from a Sweet 16 gift from Mom, to a high school or college graduation sentiment from grandparents, to a pick-me-up from Dad. The inspirational text combines a foreword and short but powerful reflections from Jordin, the song lyrics, and other encouraging short-form writings woven throughout. Wrapped in a stunning, full-color package that includes snapshots from Jordin's journey blended into a vibrant and energetic gift book with great market appeal.
The book will be released Wed., April 1, to retailers nationwide. It is currently available to pre-order on Amazon.com for $10.87 and BooksChristian.com for $13.95. It will be released via Thomas Nelson Publishers.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
'All I Ever Wanted' track listing released
Amazon yesterday updated its page for the standard edition of Kelly Clarkson's upcoming album All I Ever Wanted with the official track listing. View it below (writers courtesy of varlums from KellyClarksonExpress):
01. My Life Would Suck Without You (Max Martin/Dr. Luke)
02. I Do Not Hook Up (Kara Dioguardi/Katy Perry/Greg Wells)
03. Cry (Kelly Clarkson/Jason Halbert)
04. Don't Let Me Stop You (Claude Kelly/Josef Larossi)
05. All I Ever Wanted (Louis Biancaniello/Samuel Watters/Aranda Dameon)
06. Already Gone (Kelly Clarkson/Ryan Tedder)
07. If I Can't Have You (Kelly Clarkson/Ryan Tedder)
08. Save You (Ryan Tedder/Aimee Proal)
09. Whyyouwannabringmedown (Louis Biancaniello/Samuel Watters/Aranda Dameon)
10. Long Shot (Glen Ballard/Katy Perry/Matt Thiessen)
11. Impossible (Kelly Clarkson/Ryan Tedder)
12. Ready (Kelly Clarkson/Aben Eubanks)
13. I Want You (Kelly Clarkson/Louis Biancaniello/Samuel Watters)
14. If No One Will Listen (Keri Noble)
Although the track listing for the deluxe edition has not yet been posted on Amazon, it is rumored to include "Tip Of My Tongue," which Kelly co-wrote with Ryan Tedder and "The Day We Fell Apart," which was penned by Sam Watters, Louis Biancianello, Vidal Davis and Andre Harris. So by our estimation, it appears Kelly had a hand in writing seven of 17 songs, which shows that RCA has a lot of faith in her despite the fact that she wrote most of My December.
In case you are one of the few that have yet to pre-order it, All I Ever Wanted will be out Tues., March 10.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Hear 30-second snippet of "My Life Would Suck Without You"
Well it's not the whole nine yards, but Amazon has put up a 30-second snippet of Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You."
This is like a much poppier version of "Since U Been Gone," and has a tinge of P!NK's "So What" in the chorus. When the final version leaks (which should be any day now). What do you guys think of the snippet?
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