Some CD websites have Stevies New Cd slated to come out 9/27. But believe it when its in your hand. I spoke to a Rep at UNI the other day, basically about upcoming stuff for them and then I asked about Stevie and he said Stevie is not on the agenda for this year, basically Stevie is still not 100% on the album, its actually still not finalized, so I doubt the 9/27 is for real. As for the Rick James CD, the problem has been what Label will put it out, right now Sanctuary has the rights to it, but others are fighting it, so not really sure when that will hit either. As for Stevie I understand his delays, but he is really building people up for a Let down i think, at this point he probably should shelve the project and start over.

I've given up on this Stevie album.

I hear Axl Rose is producing it now!

fuck stevie. The guy's a genius, but at this point he's really going to need a flawless album to really impress people and show that the wait was worth it.

Look at Invincible by MJ. He was doing the same thing as Stevie by changing release dates for about two years, and while there are some brilliant trax on there, the fact that there's also some stinkers on the album proved to be a major let down to the music community. Had he put out the album quicker and cheaper, it might have gotten a bit more of a positive reception then it did.

And dont even get me started on the new Axl Rose, I mean GNR, album. That's just a lost cause.

The point I'm trying to make is that the more Stevie spends holding back the album from the streets, the more peoples expectations are going to increase, and eventually he's going to set himself up lock stock and barrel for a disappointment,

Anxiety said:

hahahaa Chinese Democracy

CinisterCee said:

That's a good song

Stevie is my favorite artist of all-time,but how much more time does he need?! This situation is beyond ridiculous.They've already released TWO singles,and still there is no album!! I really think Stevie is putting himself under too much pressure,and the record label has unrealistic expectations as well.Stevie is clearly trying to make another 'SITKOL',but how can he (or any artist) top an album like that?

DavidEye said:

frankly, I'll be happy if he betters Characters. Not looking for a classic here.

Sony website says october.

CinisterCee said:

I never thought I'd ever say that but, hell, I have to agree.

BET played two videos from the album. Both songs are great.

Ain't this a...

The releases on sept 27 has no mention of stevie wonder

I guess its delayed for another time


upcoming releases for 09/27/05

artist/label last major release 1st week sales U.S. OTC
Adams, Ryan
Lost Highway 11/04/03 40,000 191,000
Abandoned Pools
Universal 09/25/01 100 86,000
Braxton, Toni
Blackground 11/09/02 98,000 434,000
Bloodhound Gang
Geffen 02/28/00 80,000 1,285,000
Blackalicious
Epitaph 04/30/02 23,000 232,000
Bizzy Bone
SMC 10/19/04 7,900 49,000
Biology
Vagrant no previous LP debut debut
Crow, Sheryl
A&M/Interscope 04/16/02 185,000 2,078,000
Default
TVT 11/25/03 23,000 139,000
Hinder
Universal no previous LP debut debut
Ill Nino
Roadrunner 09/30/03 28,000 166,000
Joggers, The
Vagrant no previous LP debut debut
Lil' Kim
Atlantic/Atl G 03/04/03 166,000 1,063,000
Mack 10
Capitol 12/04/01 59,000 388,000
Merchante, Natalie
Elektra 09/18/03 4,100 89,500
Nicholson, Jon
Warner Nashville no previous LP debut debut
Paul, Sean
VP/Atlantic 09/02/03 60,000 2,560,000
Rent (O.S.T.)
Warner Bros. n/a n/a n/a
Roberts, Emma
Columbia no previous LP debut debut
Supergrass
Capitol 02/11/03 7,300 45,000
Scaggs, Boz
Virgin 09/11/01 8,100 145,000
Three 6 Mafia
Columbia/Sony Urban 04/19/05 57,000 147,000
Wynonna
Curb 08/05/03 54,000 439,500
Wilson, Gretchen
Columbia Nashville 05/11/04 227,000 3,631,000
Young, Neil
Reprise 08/19/03 42,000 226,000
Adams, Ryan
Lost Highway 11/04/03 40,000 191,000
Abandoned Pools
Universal 09/25/01 100 86,000
Biology
Vagrant n

2freaky4church1 said:

I agree.The two singles ("So What The Fuss" and "From The Bottom Of My Heart") are great,so I don't see what the problem is.If the other songs are as good as these two tracks,then I say "bring it on!"

CinisterCee said:

Stevies last album took 4 years and no offence, that album ain't too good.

newskin69 said:

I think its already at that point for him on this new album...