Category: Pop Music

What to Expect in New Music for 2024?

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2024 is upon us and it is always fun anticipating what new albums will come out in the year. Since today would normaly be a Friday New Release post, let’s look at the new releases coming our way in 2024. There are quite a few we already know about, but some haven’t been officially announced or even a date set yet.

Last year, there were a few artist I was hoping would release an album that might have or might not have released one.  It is always fun to hope for new music from these bands, but sometimes there are disappointments.  Here are the ones I was hoping to get new albums from last year and what actually happened…

  • Def Leppard – Too soon for a new album, but give us The Collection Vol. 4!!  We still didn’t get The Collection Vol. 4, but we got a new album…sort of. We got ‘Drastic Symphonies’ which was a compilation with a symphony orchestra added and no, not good.
  • Kiss – I will keep this on the list until I die!!  At least give us another Soundboard LP.  We did get a new Soundboard LP, but only one this year and for the Poughkeepsie show in 1984 with Mark St. John and that is really cool!!
  • Guns ‘N Roses – Rumors, Rumors, Rumors!!  Will we ever get a new album!  Nope, but some singles…nothing yet.
  • Aldo Nova – He keeps talking about a 2CD set for over 3 years and still nothing much, but will he get around to releasing the full Life & Times of Eddie Gage? I hope so.  And again, more talk but no 2 CD album for The Life & Times of Eddie Gage…when Aldo?  When?  But he did start touring again.
  • Ace Frehley – It is time for a new album…no Origins, Vol 3…a new album!!  No new album, but one was announced and will be here in early 2024!! YEAH!!
  • Bon Jovi – A new album WITH RICHIE SAMBORA!!!  Nope, still nothing. A lot of talk about a Reunion, but no new album. Something’s brewing though as their 40th Anniversary gets ready to roll around.

Okay, are there albums I want to see this year from some of my favorite bands that haven’t been announced or in some cases even rumored?  Of course there are.  These are the bands I want new albums from this year…but it might not happen.

  • Def Leppard – It is time for The Collection Vol. 4!! Come on boys, give it to us!! Or a new album…whichever you want.
  • Kiss – I will keep this on the list until I die!!  Time to start up more Soundboard LPs or another box set…give us something!
  • Guns ‘N Roses – Rumors, Rumors, Rumors!!  Will we ever get a new album!
  • Aldo Nova – He keeps talking about a 2CD set for over 3 years and still nothing much, but will he get around to releasing the full Life & Times of Eddie Gage? I hope so.
  • Bon Jovi – A new album WITH RICHIE SAMBORA!!!
  • Robbie Williams – Hey Robbie, time for a new pop album…no more Trance please!!

From what I have gathered around the internet, here are the bands that should have new albums out in 2024 or are rumored, but no dates announced yet. The ones I would give a try will be highlighted in Blue. The ones with Dates Announced are at the bottom of this post. The list is building up nicely!!

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Billy Idol – ‘Idol Songs: 11 of the Best’ (1988) – Album Review (The Billy Idol Series)

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While I was recording a show on Grant’s Rock Warehaus, we were discussing the Billy Idol Chrysalis Years and as I was gathering my vinyl for that show, I realized that I was missing the ‘Idol Songs: 11 of the Best’ from my collection. I could’ve sworn I had bought that one before as I remember holding it in my hand at one time. But, I apparently didn’t buy it. So, I told Grant I would remedy that situation and so I head over to discogs to see if I could get one and what the best one to get. Well, it turned out the best version to get was the UK 1988 version which came with a 12″ Limited 4 Track E.P. exclusive to this set. Sold. I bought it from someone in Sweden and a week later, it was in my hands. It still had the stickers on the front and back cover talking about the 12″ Exclusive 4 Track E.P. and it was in pristine shape.

The album was released on June 20, 1988 on Chrysalis Records and contains 11 tracks from his first three studio albums as well as the E.P. and includes a live version of “Mony, Mony” which wiki says comes from the ‘Don’t Stop’ E.P. but my E.P. does not have a live version, it is the studio track. You can get another limited edition version with 2 bonus tracks, but why do that when you get one like I have with the the 4 bonus tracks. The album went to #2 on the UK Charts and was certified Platinum. I don’t really remember this album here in the States as it came out after Vital Idol and I felt that was pushed way more than this compilation. But I have one now, so all is good. In 2003, they did reissue this album with a different cover and called it ‘Essentials’…I like my version better.

The opening track is the title song “Rebel Yell” which actually opened the ‘Rebel Yell’ album.  It is a scorcher of a song, high energy and attitude.  The opening of the song is all done with the guitar even though it sounds like both a guitar and a keyboard.  Steve is showing off right out of the gate.  Vocally, Billy is on fire and you can see his lip curling up while he is signing which is amazing as it is on vinyl.  “Rebel Yell” was actually inspired by the Rolling Stones according to Billy on VH1 Storytellers.  Billy was at a party thrown by the Stones and everyone was drinking Rebel Yell Bourbon Whiskey.  I guess he loved that whiskey (along with a lot of drugs at the time).

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Friday New Releases – December 15, 2023

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Welcome to the final Friday New Release Post!! Well, the last one of 2023 at least. We will be back around January 12, 2024 with the first of 2024. For now, we only have a handful of releases for you and one cool Super Deluxe Set from The Black Crowes for ‘The Souther Harmony And Musical Companion’ album. That is the one I want. Hopefully you can find something that you will like and let us know what it might be. Also, let us know if we missed anything that people should know about. Thanks as always for stopping by and for always supporting the site. I hope you hall have a wonderful and rocking Weekend!!

  • The Black Crowes – The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion (Super Deluxe) – (Universal Music / American Recordings)
  •    Sarah Silverman – Someone You Love – (Oh Us) – CD & Vinyl Only
  • Various Artists – Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 – Live at the Hollywood Bowl – (Legacy Recordings)
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Friday New Releases – December 8, 2023

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Happy Friday! We are almost done with New Release posts for 2023. Only one more week to go after this so enjoy it while it lasts. This week there are a handful of releases and only one for me I want to hear and that is the Bryan Adams release ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’. Should be awesome. But there is a lot more out than that so I hope you can find something. Let me know what you want to hear this week or what we may have missed. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

  •    Bryan Adams – Live at the Royal Albert Hall – (BMG Rights Mgmt)
  • Blue Oyster Cult – 50th Anniversary Live: First Night – (Frontiers Records)
  • Kylie Minogue – Extension: The Extended Mixes – (Darnote / BMG Rights Mgmt)
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Friday New Releases – December 1, 2023

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We are now in December. Christmas is fast approaching and the year is almost over. Man time flies. Speaking of flying, if I’m not responding to comments it is because I am heading to New York City for a very special show tomorrow night. You can read all about it on Monday (I hope I can get it done by then). For now, we have a batch of new releases for you. There is nothing for me although I do want to hear the new Peter Gabriel and I will try out Mike Shinoda’s new one. Otherwise too busy. Let me know what you want to hear this week or if we missed anything so everyone can see it. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a great weekend. I plan doing just that!!!!

  • Peter Gabriel – I/O – (Peter Gabriel Ltd)
  • Mike Shinoda – The Crimson Chapter – (Fort Minor Inc / Warner Records)
  • Dove Cameron – Alchemical: Vol. 1 – (Disruptor Records / Columbia Records)
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Friday New Releases – November 24, 2023

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It is the after Thanksgiving in the States and it is known as Black Friday. Because of that, there are not many new releases unless you are being released on Record Store Day – Black Friday…that list is at the bottom of the regular album releases. And for the regular releases there is nothing for me, but for Black Friday Record Store Day I would like the Collective Soul and my daughter wants the Olivia Rodrigo one. I also wouldn’t mind getting the Limp Bizkit one on CD but don’t tell anyone. Let me know what you want to pick up this week or what we may have missed. Thanks and have a great weekend.

  • Take That – This Life – (EMI / Universal Music)
  • Busta Rhymes – BlockBusta – (Conglomerate Ent. / Epic Records)
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Friday New Releases – November 17, 2023

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The Wait is over!! Dolly Parton’s Rock album has arrived. When she was elected in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she said she would make a rock record so she would belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!! I’m really interested in to hear what she put together because the guest list is really impressive. And I am also interested in the new Micheal Sweet project called Soledrive with Alessandro Del Vecchio. The man is always working on new music. What are you most interested in the week? Let us know and what we may have missed as well. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

  • A1oDnZJp9KL._AC_UY436_FMwebp_QL65_  Dolly Parton – Rockstar – (Butterfly Records / Big Machine Label Group)
  • Soledriver – Return Me To Light – (Frontiers Records)
  • Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Dirt on my Diamonds, Vol. 1 – (Mascot Label Group / Provogue)
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Friday New Releases – November 10, 2023

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As fall sets in, and the time has fallen back an hour earlier so the sunsets way too earlier, I need something to pick me up and new music always does that for me. What about you? We have a bunch of releases and a wide variety of choices so something for everyone hopefully. I’m looking forward to Chris Stapleton as he’s one of the few country artists I actually dig. I might even pick up the Bush greatest hits album. I’m also intrigued by the new Missing Persons album with Steve Stevens on guitar. Let me know what you want to hear this week or what we may have missed. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

  • 61c-KwoKdCL._AC_UY436_FMwebp_QL65_  Chris Stapleton – Higher – (Mercury Nashville / Sound Records / UMG)
  • Bush – Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994-2023 – (Round Hill Records / Zuma Rock Records)
  • Soul Asylum – The Complete Unplugged NYC ’93 – (MTV Networks / Sony Music)
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Friday New Releases – November 3, 2023

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Welcome to November and another week of Friday New Releases. As has been the case for weeks now, we have around 70 new releases for you this week. There are some killer ones coming this week, so strut your stuff over to the record store and pick something up. I want to here The Struts new one as well as Dirty Honey as they don’t disappoint. There is a new Jimmy Buffett which was planned before his death so they aren’t capitalizing on that fact. He was an icon for sure. This week there is some Jason Aldean for you country folds and Bad Wolves for you rockers out there. I am sure there is something for everyone. Let me know what you want to hear this week or what we may have missed. Thanks so mcuh for stopping by and I hope you all have a great weekend.

  • The Struts – Pretty Vicious – (Big Machine Label Group)
  • Dirty Honey – Can’t Find the Brakes – (Dirt Records)
  • Jimmy Buffett – Equal Strain On All Parts – (MailBoat Records / Sun Label Group)
  • Van Morrison – Accentuate the Positive – (Exile Productions)
  • Johnny Marr – Spirit Power: The Best of Jonny Marr – (New Voodoo Ltd / BMG Rights Mgmt)
  • Jason Aldean – Highway Desperado – (Macon Music / This is Hit / Broken Bow Records)
  • Toby Keith – 100% Songwriter – (Universal Music)
  • Cody Johnson – Leather- (CoJo Music / Warner Music)
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Friday New Releases – October 27, 2023

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Halloween is almost upon us and we’ve scared up over 80 releases for you this week. No tricks, only treats!! There are so many bands, so many genres and so many great things to hear there should be something for everyone. I’ve got a few I want to hear with James Blunt, Duran Duran, Dokken and probably Black Pumas as well. Let me know what you want to hear this week and/or what we may have missed as well so everyone knows. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a scary good weekend!!

  • James Blunt – Who We Used to Be – (Atlantic Records / Warner Music)
  • Duran Duran – Danse Macabre – (Tape Modern / BMG Rights Mgmt)
  • Dokken – Heaven Comes Down – (Silver Lining Music)
  • Motley Crue – Shout at the Devil (40th Anniversary) – (BMG Rights Mgmt)
  • A19s4Jx1ArL._AC_UY436_FMwebp_QL65_  Mark Tremonti – Mark Tremonti Christmas Classics New & Old – (Mark Tremonti Music)
  • Black Pumas – Chronicles of a Diamond – (ATO Records)
  • King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard – The Silver Cord – (KGLW)
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