Vanessa Carlton checked in with fans on her official web site's forum on Sunday (October 1). "Hi my sweet peeps," V writes. "So I go back into the studio in LA in October to do another batch of songs for the record. Very refreshed and ready. I anticipate a spring release. I recently signed with Irv Gotti at The Inc at Universal. Doug Morris and Jolene Cherry are also overseeing the project. I'm working with amazingly passionate, MUSICAL people. I love that it's such an unexpected move too. No my name has not been changed to 'V', but V is my nickname for some and has been for a while. Will check in from LA. xo v"

So I guess her "goth" makeover for her second album didn't give her much success?

Some people will do anything for the spotlight.

I knew I hated the bint the moment I heard her whiny, bleating diary-driven piano drivel the first time. I would walk 1,000 miles just to not hear her again!

I wonder if "60 Minutes" will do another profile on her, given this dizzying range of turns...

She won't get real press until she goes the Britney/Christina route...


Let's pray that she never does...

Moonbeam said:

Yeah, that song's piano hook seemed like a blatant rip-off of Copeland-style music... and it reminded me of a wildlife show's theme song... Can't recall the title...

ThreadBare said:

And the way she prononuces "time" drives me crazy.

Do you think TSIME will pass me by

ThreadBare said:

I hope she never does either. There are enough wannabe heirs to the Britney/Christina throne.

Moonbeam said:

Yeah, it seems pretty affected.


"Aren't I cute? I'm this itty-bitty gamine seated behind this great, big piano..."

ThreadBare said:

That's exactly it!

I'm just an angsty lass. Protect me from the big bad monsters of the world by purchasing my latest diary entries set to the appropos teenage "ironic" backdrop.
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Moonbeam said:

Yeah. The "60 Minutes" piece, done a few years ago, mentioned the marketing muscle that was behind her image, as i recall.

Who knows? In 50 years, she might be everyone's favorite torchsong singer...

G'night, dude. That sig still cracks me up. Poor Pluto.

This is what I guess we would call the "Nelly Furtado" effect.
You better belive any artist that is unable to have succesful sophmore album will be pushed into the "urban" market

Hell even Bjork recorded 8 tracks with Timbaland for her new record ( Although I have feeling this Bjork album will be the benchmark for all cross over hip hop albums)

I could actually see Bjork doing "Maneater"

ThreadBare said:

Pluto got the raw deal.

ThreadBare said:

The hook came from a commercial that was on about 20 years ago. It was about "Beef". It showed a group of cowboys, roping a set of cattle. She took the hook from the begining music of this commerical.

shorttrini said:

Yeah, that's the music of Aaron Copeland I was referencing earlier. The piece is called "Rodeo."

ThreadBare said:

why shouldn't she? damnit i think everyone should sell out!

twink69 said:

When is that supposed to be released?

Too funny! I can't even imagine what type of music this
pairing will produce

Is she the new Ashanti, to be singing hooks on every
"hip-pop" the Inc. puts out

Moonbeam said:

BTW, I also give a thumbs down on the fake-ass Norah Jones-wannabe myself.

damn forgot her songs....

twink69 said:

That would be dope.