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Entertainment Weekly's albums they can't wait to hear

The Rapture, In The Grace Of Your Love

Five long years after their Danger Mouse-assisted Pieces of the People We Love, the New York dance-punk maestros are back; early tracks like ''How Deep Is Your Love?'' signal an excellently jittery return. Sept.6

George Strait, Here for a Good Time

Memo to Dr. Dre, whose long-promised album we've been waiting on for 12(!) years: This is country legend Strait's 39th album, and the title track (co-written by his son, Bubba) is his 89th single. Sept. 6

Blondie, Panic of Girls

Debbie Harry & Co. reconvene for their ninth disc, bringing along some fresh production blood courtesy of studio hands who also helmed hits for the Killers and Paramore. Sept. 13

Kristin Chenoweth, Some Lessons Learned

The pint-size Broadway star and beloved Glee guest goes a little bit country, singing songs penned by Diane Warren — lead single ''I Want Somebody (Bitch About)'' — and Dolly Parton, among others. Sept. 13

Tony Bennett, Duets II

At 85, the legendary crooner's still got it. The follow-up to his 2007 Grammy winner features Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Aretha Franklin, Carrie Underwood, and more (including, sadly, Amy Winehouse’s final recording before her death in July). Sept. 20

Demi Lovato, Unbroken

Proving there's life after Disney, the teen queen recently scored big with her defiant post-rehab single ''Skyscraper.'' Her all-star production team here includes Timbaland, Ryan Tedder, Rock Mafia, and Missy Elliott. Sept. 20

Blink-182, Neighborhoods

The trio's first album in eight years (which is several decades in pop-punk time) comes two years after they got back together, and marks their first adventure in self-production. Sept. 27

The Bangles, Sweetheart of the Sun

Original bassist Michael Steele has departed, but the girl-rock icons' eternal flame still burns; they're back with their first release in seven years. The initial single, ''I'll Never Be Through With You,'' floats on pretty harmonies and slide guitar. Sept.27

Björk, Biophilia

The seventh full-length from Iceland's most beloved sprite melds the future (it will be available via a series of iPad apps) with the past (the leaked tracks suggest Björk has dusted off her copies of her own '90s benchmarks Debut and Post). Sept. 27

Mary J. Blige, My Life II

The sequel to Blige's heartache-chronicling 1994 disc finds the soul singer in a happier place. Still, expect to hear some pain and struggle over cuts produced by Kanye West and Swizz Beatz among others. Oct. 4

Feist, Metals

Thanks in part to a ubiquitous, candy-colored Apple ad, the Canadian songstress ''1234'''d her way into a major pop culture moment with 2007 breakout The Reminder. Her latest batch of delicate indie-pop mood swings is a little less buoyant, but it's lovely nonetheless. Oct. 4

Scotty McCreery, Clear as Day

The American Idol victor spreads his preternaturally resonant voice across his first full-length, recorded while on the Idols Live! Tour and produced by Mark Bright (Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts). Oct. 4

Lauren Alaina, Wildflower

She may have lost to Scotty, but Idol's 10th-season runner-up has her own thing going; she's teamed up with producer Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill) to make her debut country strong. Oct. 11

Evanescence, Evanescence

Recorded in Nashville with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains), this gothic rock set — the Arkansas outfit's first in five years —  offers a more aggressive turn for them, both musically and lyrically. Oct. 11

Joe Jonas, Fastlife

The JoBro stands alone! His Chris Brown-penned lead single, breakup cut ''See No More,'' is a slow burner. But with Rob Knox and Danja producing, Jonas promises that this dance-oriented disc will make fans forget his pop-rock past. Oct. 11

Coldplay, Mylo Xyloto

Chris Martin once joked that bands should call it quits once everybody turns 33, but the now-34-year-old frontman soldiers on. Pronounced MY-lo ZE-lo-to, their follow-up to 2008's multiplatinum Grammy winner Viva La Vida features the already-beloved single ''Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall'' and, once again, production help from avant-rock icon Brian Eno. The Oct. 25 release will also come in a limited-edition ''pop-up'' version featuring excerpts from the band's studio diary.

Michael Bublé, Christmas

The Canadian crooner's aptly titled holiday album includes ''Blue Christmas,'' ''All I Want for Christmas Is You,'' a duet with Shania Twain on ''White Christmas,'' and a new original track. Oct. 25

Miranda Lambert, Four the Record

The (yep!) fourth album from the fiery country star features guest spots by many of Lambert's friends and heroes, including her husband, Blake Shelton, but brash lead single ''Baggage Claim'' proves the lady has not been tamed by wedded bliss. Nov. 1

Nicole Scherzinger, Killer Love

After multiple false starts and an endless parade of singles, the Pussycat Doll–turned–solo artist and X Factor judge finally has her Killer slate set, featuring input from Snoop Dogg and Lady Gaga beat master RedOne. Nov. 15

Taio Cruz, Title TBA

The sauve London hitmaker (''Break Your Heart,'' ''Dynamite'') returns to shake more Top 40 booties. Dr. Luke, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, and RedOne bring their considerable production skills to the party. Nov. TBA

Florence + The Machine, Title TBA

The Brit siren's much-anticipated sophomore album was produced by Paul Epworth (Adele), who recently tweeted that it ''sounds live in ways and like a machine in others, with sensitivity and power from both the music and Flo's voice.'' In other words, as eclectic as Florence herself. Nov. TBA

Adam Lambert, Title TBA

Would you expect any less from La Glambert than guylinered, big-lunged belters with titles like ''Outlaws of Love''? Look for that and more on the follow-up to the eighth-season Idol silver medalist's brash 2009 debut, For Your Entertainment. Nov. TBA

Nickelback, Title TBA

Überproducer Mutt Lange twiddled the knobs on the Canadian powerhouse's 2008 release Dark Horse, but they'll take the reigns themselves for their seventh album, recorded primarily at frontman Chad Kroeger's studio in Vancouver. Nov. TBA

Rihanna, Title TBA

We loved last year's hit-packed Loud, so we were psyched when Ryan Seacrest announced her new fall album on his radio show in June. It turns out things aren’t quite that simple — the singer's own tweets (''The #LOUDera continues with more new music to add to ur collection!!!'') hint that the ''new'' disc may in fact be a Loud expansion, à la Lady Gaga's The Fame and The Fame Monster. But her reps confirm that she's been busy recording fresh material while on the road, so stay tuned.

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love was meant for Joe Jonas and :schocked: was for Adam. I fucked that up.

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Reply #2 posted 09/08/11 1:43am

Gunsnhalen	A NEW NICKELBACK ALBUM... NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Why for Pistols sounded like "Fuck off," wheras The Clash sounded like "Fuck Off, but here's why.."- Thedigitialgardener All music is shit music and no music is real- gunsnhalen Datdonkeydick- Asherfierce Gary Hunts Album Isn't That Good- Soulalive
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Gunsnhalen said:

A NEW NICKELBACK ALBUM... NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Why for

yeahthat

This batch of upcoming albums is so boring.

I'll def get bjork and Rihanna maybe Blondie and I'll keep my eye on Demi and Coldplay.

otherwise zzz

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Graycap23	W.E.A.K.....................list.
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I only care about Coldplay

"Climb in my fur."

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Reply #7 posted 09/08/11 8:58am

hls2000	How can one of the "can't wait" albums be a Christmas album? All those tunes are old standards, and I can certainly wait - 'til Christmas.
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Reply #8 posted 09/08/11 9:37am

Empress	The new Blondie and Mary J might be worth a listen, but I'm really looking forward to the new Tony Bennett. I've always been a fan is his even when he releases these predictable "duets". Besides, it has him singing with Amy
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Reply #9 posted 09/08/11 9:54am

HohnerCatcher

I am disappointed to learn that producers on My Life II include Swizz fucking Beatz and KanYe West.

I feel like every album she has released since My Life was promoted on some sort of promise that the new album could compare.

If she is in a happier place and using rap producers, then it will not be like My Life I which was a soul record. The instrumentation of Chucky Thompson for the duration of the album, with songs about heartbreak, was what set it apart.

The original My Life 2, Love and Life, missed the mark, and that's the album she seems to be making sequels of.

I can't wait to hear the real My Life II; this will not be it.

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Reply #10 posted 09/08/11 3:43pm

Emancipation89	Michael Buble Miranda Lambert Coldplay Mary J Blidge :yay2: Adam lambert looks like Boy George...
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Reply #11 posted 09/08/11 3:53pm

lowkey	i wish mary would have named her album something else, she cant touch my life, especially with the likes of swizz beats. i wonder what chucky thompson is doing now, do anybody know if he still produce.
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Timmy84 said:

Only feeling 4 on that list, Nicole's record has been out almost a year already overseas, but outside that, Blondie, though i have heard it already, Coldplay for sure so i can see what a-ha stuff they ripped off, sorry, were inspired by, but on this list, scary as it may seem to some, im looking forward to hearing The Bangles and also Demi Lovato the most of all, The bangles for their great musicianship and then Demi because she gets lumped in with the Kids, but this girl can freaking sing. As for Mary J, she bores me to tears, she is like Mariah now with albums, so predictable, and Rihanna, well, i might be interested if there was some growth, but lets be real.

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I used to work with a lady who wore George Strait T-shirts all the time, and she's black.

You can take a black guy to Nashville from right out of the cotton fields with bib overalls, and they will call him R&B. You can take a white guy in a pin-stripe suit who’s never seen a cotton field, and they will call him country. ~ O. B. McClinton

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http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20521258,00.html

Someone named Chase Hilton made the same comment under every one:

Kelly Clarkson? How dare you.

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MickyDolenz said:

I used to work with a lady who wore George Strait T-shirts all the time, and she's black.

well...not really

lol

"Climb in my fur."

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Reply #16 posted 09/08/11 7:29pm

wavesofbliss	Jeeez! i was hoping christ would be back bfor Coldplay made another one.... although a new nickelback release does sound very much like the end of all things ... at least i didn't see a new kings of leon on the list but why does rihanna keep making records? they all sound the same and aren't very good. has she learned to sing? and the JoeBro dude... why? Prince #MUSICIANICONLEGEND
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Timmy84	I'm more amused at the ones who still have the TBA dates.
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HohnerCatcher	I knew George Strait had a lot of albums but damn, #39?? One of my co-workers would leave her husband for him.
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Joe Jonas need to sit down somewhere he is trying so hard with this image of his you can tell it's forced I used to have a thing for him in his Jonas days too LOL. Not really checking out any albums on this list still not sure about Mary yet.

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Reply #20 posted 09/10/11 3:19pm

smoothcriminal 12	There's absolutely nothing on that list that I care to hear.
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