Adele

[fercho34]

Gospel influences on this album folks!

British soul singer Adele has been hard at work on her sophomore album all year, and now she’s invited SPIN into her studio to let them know exactly what’s going on with the follow-up to her Grammy-winning debut 19.

Due for release in September/October, Adele has enlisted the legendary Rick Rubin to produce the majority of the album. She’s also spent time writing and recording closely with Jack Peñate, as well as Paul Epworth, who is most noted for his work with Bloc Party and Florence + the Machine.

“[Paul and I] came out with this bluesy, gospel sound which was, without me realizing, exactly the route I wanted to go down,” she explains. “[the songs] are about love. They’re about a shitty relationship… It is about heartbreak and my influences with soul, [but] this one is so gospelly…”

Adele also told SPIN that she’s been very influenced by Alison Krauss for the new album, as well as heavily by country music in general.

“I really got into country [while touring the U.S. with my debut album, 19],” she says. “I think they’re the best songs written, just the emotion and the lyrics, and the way that they sing them.”

News of Adele doing an album that’s influenced by country music and gospel is enough to make me die and go to heaven. I’m sure many would agree that her debut ‘19? was one of the best records of 2008/2009, and the follow-up is shaping up to be just as good, if not better.

You should also know that late last year it was reported that Adele has also worked with Ryan Tedder and Jack White from The White Stripes. Don’t worry though – Ryan promised he wouldn’t ruin her sound.

From TheProphetBlog
Sounds really interesting. I hope she won't follow the likes of Corinne Bailey Rae, Kate Nash, Amy McDonald, Katie Melua etc and have a underperforming album!

No you didn't. Amy macdonald sold 600K since march, underperforming?. UK isn't the world.

[Tom92]

Amy Macdonald has actually had the best selling Album by a British Female Artist so far this year

[fercho34]

Amy Macdonald has actually had the best selling Album by a British Female Artist so far this year

it's sad how a lot of people underestimate her just because she isn't in the spotlight. btw i can't wait for adele's album, i seriously love the first album.

[LauraBT40]

I was listening to 19 today, an absolutely gorgeous album. I can't wait for her new one; working with Ryan Tedder and possibly duetting with Laura White?? Amazing!

Laura

[robert989]

when should we expect the 1 single?

[Tom92]

Im sure this album is going to flop incredibly hard tbh.

[robert989]

If this album is going to be released in September why dont we have some confirmation about first single?

[xtofer]

If this album is going to be released in September why dont we have some confirmation about first single?

Just wait, ok?

[UKMusicLova]

Lead single will be called, "Rolling In The Deep" - a "disco influenced revenge song"

“It’s me making a bit of a statement,” she says of the new single. “People will hear it and go, wow, she ain’t muckin’ around.”

Other song titles...
Take It All (Eg White) - piano ballad
Rumour Has It (Ryan Tedder) - bluesy track

There is a song about heroin addiction which sounds like an Alicia Keys song and she is deciding whether to include a cover of The Cure's "Love Song" or INXS's "Never Tear Us Apart"

“The songs are not clever or trying to be what’s in at the moment,” she explains. “They’re the opposite: I just wanted to write good, proper songs. A Carole King vibe, not a Lady GaGa vibe.”

“The album is a story,” she says, “about meeting the love of your life and being perfect for each other, but not at that moment in time.”

“It’s such an honest record, and I’m really moved by it,” she says. “It’s not hidden behind anything, and even though that’s what I wanted, I was a little bit scared of it. It makes me want to burst out crying whenever I hear it.”

Quotes from "The Prophet Blog" extracted from Q Magazine.

Can Not Wait!

[fercho34]

OMFG now I'm excited. I'm anticipating this.

We should make a thread for the first single.

[robert989]

Finally cant wait to hear it! When should we expect it? i guess soon

[DaBoi]

WAW i can't wait for this album!!! Adele rocks!!!

[Merci]

whoa it's coming! I hope we don't wait ages though

[GlennW04]

I can't wait!!!!!

[robert989]

I can't wait!!!!!

[robert989]

7th of September and still no lead single i think this will be pushed back

[CrazyCrazy]

'Cold Shoulder' is the best song I've heard from her, never was a fan until I heard it!

[Brad]

Finally. New Adele.

[robert989]

Finally. New Adele.

???

[Brad]

Finally. New Adele.

???

I only just found out she's releasing a single sometime soon

[robert989]

This was posted on her facebook profile Adele fans! Head over to VEVO's Facebook page to submit questions for Adele to answer as part of their ASK:REPLY feature. If you've ever had a question that you've always wanted to ask Adele, now's your chance! http://www.facebook.com/VEVO i posted i question about when is her new album coming out and has she collaborated with beyonce but i dont know when are we going to get answers

[CrazyCrazy]

i question about when is her new album coming out and has she collaborated with beyonce

[fercho34]

I hope she doesn't collaborate with Beyonce. I like some Beyonce songs a bit, but I don't want her on an Adele's album

[CrazyCrazy]

I'm starting to like Adele and I definitely wouldn't buy it if it had bloody beyonce's horrible warbly messy voice all over it!

[robert989]

i question about when is her new album coming out and has she collaborated with beyonce

I meant to write I asked but i made i mistake i didnt saw until now