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With the end of 2009, a whole stream of new ideas and items appear. With that, artists of all genres prepare to try and make the biggest album of the year. In 2009 many musicians had success and failures. The new year looks exciting. The star-studded line up of musicians that are ready to unveil their new product in the months to come looks very promising. With so many to choose from here are 5 that are sure to please everyone.
5. Kings of Leon
With the success of their 2008 Only by the Night, the Kings of Leon upcoming album is set to be one of the best impending rock albums of the year. Drummer Nathan Followhill stated in recent interviews that their new album will be “more audacious.” He has also been said that most of the new songs will sound like Thin Lizzy meets Radiohead and Elvis Costello.
4. Game
The Game, or Game (his new name as of 2010) has been on the quiet side of the spectrum when it comes to rap. But as we all know, when there is a great slumber, a great awaking is expected. West Coast rap for the most part will make a triumphant return thanks to Game’s newest album The R.E.D. Album which is expected to drop this March. Thanks to world renowned producers Dr. Dre and Timbaland, Game’s new album is set to be the most anticipated rap album of the West Coast. It boasts features with Chris Brown, Pharrell and Justin Timberlake. The R.E.D. Album looks to be an instant classic.
3. Arcade Fire
Magazines across the country have been raging on the news that Arcade Fire is back in the studio to follow up their successful Neon Bible album. Though the album is rumored to come out May 2010, Arcade Fire has been keen to keep the album ideas to themselves. Many fans and music reviewers hope that they find themselves enjoying the beautiful lyrics and melodies when they revisit the new album.
2. Eminem
It was quite difficult choosing between both the second and first most anticipated albums in 2010, but the choice had to be made. Eminem takes the number 2 spot with his highly anticipated Relapse 2. Eminem has stated that Relapse 2 will have more emotionally driven songs with his hard hitting “take me for who I am” flow. Working with hit producers Just Blaze and Mr. Porter, Em believes this will be his best album. It has also been mentioned that Dr. Dre and 50 Cent are set to join the ensemble. This is sure to become the work of lyrical geniuses.
1. Drake
And of course the most anticipated album of 2010 is Drake’s Thank Me Later. Fueled by the full force of today’ s hottest rap ensemble and label Young Money, Drake is set to own the year 2010 in the world of music. Great things are expected from the young money’s shining star thanks to his So Far Gone mix-tape, which launched him to the forefronts of stardom. Being featured on almost all the hottest songs of 2009, Drake’s all-star lineup for his album which is set to include Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Jay-Z and others just waiting to get their shot to be featured on his album. Thank Me Later is soon to become an album to remember.
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