http://www.billboard.com/...1003558663

Grammy-winning songwriter-producer Glen Ballard is putting the final touches on Annie Lennox's first album in four years, which will be released in the fourth quarter.

"It's a very intense record," he says. "It's very personal to her. We spent a lot of time making sure the music was the way she wanted it."

The former Eurythmics vocalist's previous set, "Bare" (J Records), her follow-up to 1995's "Medusa," debuted at No. 4 on The Billboard 200 in June 2003.

damn, it's been four years since "Bare"?

Yep. It came out in Summer(June) 2003.

I remember it came out the same day as Luther's "Dance With My Father" CD.

wow, I love Annie. I'm looking forward to it

looking forward to this!

Please God NOOOOO!!!!!
Please save me from Annie on the promo trail for her new album. I don't wanna see her smug, self important face every time I turn on the TV. She thinks she's a saint or Mother Teresa with her fake displays of compassion on a miriad of televised charity concerts.

pacey68 said:

Annie Lennox is anything but fake...

In any case, I'm super excited for this as you can all imagine. I absolutely adore Bare and hope she brings the same intensity.

Moonbeam said:

I really don't understand that impression either. She's totally modest and sweet!

GangstaFam said:

Pacey better be careful about incurring the wrath of Le Sinistre...

Moonbeam said:

Even I'm scared of that!

I remember really loving "Bare"...can't wait for this new one but if it's almost done, why are we waiting until the fourth quarter?

Annie ruled in the 90's IMO. I love the Eurythmics but they sometimes were too far left and amelodic for my tastes. "Diva" and "Medusa" rule. I wish she would have toured during that decade for one of those albums.

"Bare"...love it and hate it. I feel like I need a Klonopin after listening to the first three tracks. Though "Honestly" and "Wonderful" are among her best ever.

GangstaFam said:

messages from le cinistre

CinisterCee said:

I can handle those ones.

badujunkie said:

I feel you!

badujunkie said:

What about "Pavement Cracks"? I think that's the best Lennox solo effort.