August
Amanda Blank-I Love You (August 4th)
After collaborating with Spank Rock, Ghostface Killah, Santigold, M.I.A. and a fair few more, Amanda Blank is ready to release her debut. Expect production from Diplo, Dave Sitek, XXXChange and more (most likely Switch, Sinden etc).
Sample Track: Might like you better
Excitedness rating: 6/10
Simian Mobile Disco-Temporary Pleasure (August 17th)
Their first album was excellent, although overshadowed by Justice's superior effort, and after first single Audacity of Huge I have high hopes for their 2nd record. Tracklisting has been released already;the album is set to feature Chris Keating, Beth Ditto, Gruff Rhys, Jamie Lidell, Alexis Taylor, Young Fathers and Telepathe.
Sample Track: Simian Mobile Disco-Cruel Intentions (feat. Beth Ditto)
Excitedness Rating: 7/10
Arctic Monkeys-Humbug (August 24th)
Arctic Monkeys release their third studio album the monday before they headline Reading and Leeds, with a change of sound again. After the brilliance of their first 2 albums, Humbug has alot to live up to, but with the songwriting talents of Alex Turner and the exciting production offered by Josh Homme and James Ford, this could well be another album of the decade. A US tour has already been announced for the autumn, I can't wait for some UK dates! tracklisting already released, titles include Dance Little Liar, potion Approaching and Dangerous Animals.
Sample Track: Album now leaked
Excitedness Rating: 10/10
Noah and the Whale-The First Days of Spring (August 31st)
I was not a fan of their first album but, only 1 year later, they have already created at least one song that is better than the whole of their debut put together. The title track is outstanding, and gives me great hope that NatW will step up significantly for their second effort. Tracklisitng here. Blue Skies is the new single, and is also very good!
Sample track: Noah and the Whale-The First Days of Spring
Excitedness rating: 7/10
Nas and Damian Marley-Distant Relatives (unknown date)
The 2009 Rock the Bells headliners combine hip-hop and reggae on this Africa inspired album. Guests are set to include K'Naan, Young Jeezy (wtf?!?!?), Stephen Marley and Stevie Wonder and predicted track titles "Africa Must Wake Up", and "Count Your Blessings". I look forward to K'Naan (Somalia) showing Nas (Queens) and Damian Marley (Kingston, Jamaica) how to rap about Africa.
Sample Track: As We Enter-sample on myspace
Excitedness Rating: 8/10
September coming soon!!
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