Upcoming Music: October 2014
October 2, 2014
With dozens of new albums coming out this October, fans of all different genres will have a lot of new listening material to go through.
“1989,” Taylor Swift, October 27
Taylor Swift’s upcoming fifth studio album “1989” has already gotten a lot of attention thanks to the success of the record’s leading single “Shake It Off,” which was ranked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August. With a transition from country to pop, Swift described it as her “first documented, official pop album.”
“Hozier,” Hozier, October 7
One of this year’s most highly anticipated releases, Hozier’s debut self-titled record was released in his home country of Ireland on September 19, and will be available in the rest of the world next week on October 7 by Island Records and Rubyworks Records. “Hozier” has has already gone platinum in Ireland only one week after its release.
“.5: The Gray Chapter,” Slipknot, October 21
Their first album in six years, heavy metal band Slipknot is releasing their fifth studio album, “.5: The Gray Chapter” on October 21. This will be the first to not include drummer Joey Jordison, who left last year, and bassist Paul Gray, who passed away in 2010. The album has also gotten a lot of attention due to the unknown bands’ new bassist and drummer, which has been kept hidden with the band’s iconic masks.
“It’s About Us,” Alex & Sierra, October 7
After winning Season 3 on The X Factor, indie pop duo Alex & Sierra is releasing their record “It’s About Us” next week. In preparation for the release, the real life couple has been doing some touring these past few months, opening for Colbie Caillat and Train. Alex & Sierra have recently gotten to work with stars including John Legend, Jason Mraz, and producer/songwriter Toby Gad.
“24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault,” Stevie Nicks, October 7
Following up on her 2011 release “In Your Dreams,” Stevie Nicks will be releasing her eighth solo album “24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault” next week. The album will contain new versions of songs that had been written and recorded between 1969 and 1987, along with two others from the 1990s. The Fleetwood Mac singer was inspired to make this album after finding the never released songs on YouTube. “We found all the songs that, somehow, were taken from my house… or whatever,” said Stevie. “Each song is a lifetime. They represent my life behind the scenes, the secrets, the broken hearts, the broken hearted and the survivors. These songs are the memories – the 24 karat gold rings in the blue box. These songs are for you, the fans.”
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