2007 may have come and gone, only to make room for an exciting year. We have much to look forward to in 2008, the electing of a new President (Thank God!), the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (May 22), and of course another year of great soon to be released music. Here is a breakdown of some of the year's records to keep an eye out for.
Coldplay - Still Untitled
Expected Release: Summer
Recording the record in both old Spanish churches and cramped recording studio's in England and mixing part of it in New York, one of my favorite British acts are really looking for the international appeal on their fourth record. Also calling to the table Timbaland and Brian Eno to produce the record.
U2 - Still Untitled
Expected Release: Fall
From working with Rick Rubin to the band's dynamic duo of Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. From going to Morocco to Ireland, U2 are not far behind Coldplay as far as a conglomerate of locations and people are considered for the bands 11th studio recording.
Death Cab for Cutie - Still Untitled
Expected Release: Spring
Much like another indie band hitting the studio this year, The Hold Steady, Death Cab is rumored to be channelling Jack Kerouac for their 6th disc.
Portishead - Still Untitled
Expected Release: ????
The band has been completely mum about their much awaited third release. An album that was supposed to come out last year, has fans keeping their fingers crossed that it makes it way in 08.
The Love Ones - Build and Burn
Expected Release: 2/5/08
The Philly punkers--now a four man group, will storm stages and record stores with the release of their second disc. Produced by members of the Bouncing Souls, this release is sure to kick ass.
Patent Pending - Still Untitled
Expected Release: Summer
As their myspace page will tell you, they are "Writing fresh jams," yet we all can wait to see what these Long Island punkers can crank out in the new year.
Weezer - Still Untitled
Expected Release: ???
With his graduation from Harvard and his solo recordings behind him, River's Cuomo can now relax and go back to making good music...and something better than Make Believe.
The Verve - Still Untitled
Expected Release: Spring
Probably out of all of the comeback's in 2007, this announcement was one of my favorites. I simply cannot wait for this release!
The Cure - Still Untitled
Expected Release: Spring
Originally supposed to come out this past October, the bands double disc and tour will be pushed back to this spring.
Bauhaus - Going Away White
Expected Release: June
The original Goth rockers will put out their final recording and possibly do a farewell tour after reforming only 3 years ago.
Protest the Hero - Fortress
Release: January
The craziest band to ever come out of Canada. Mixing thrash, hardcore and punk will release their sophomore disc. By the singles they have posted on their myspace page as an indication, Fortress will melt your face off.