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Originally Posted by elle
if Christine's info is correct, Stevie was fulfilling a "contractual agreement" while the rest of the Mac was working on the new album. that signals that SN's album is under WB contract, which should solve a good number of questions about the release, marketing, etc.
Christine also anticipates FM album release some time around April 2015, so i guess SN's album this fall would make sense.
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As most of us suspected, Stevie needed to fulfill her Reprise/Warner contract, and had to do so much quicker than perhaps was planned when Christine suddenly announced she wanted back into FM. I fully expect Stevie & Reprise will meet the goal of the October release with "24Karat"/"Songs From The Vault" or whatever this project ends up being titled. I'm sure they don't even want it delayed into November, as that competes with a bunch of X-mas releases. Stevie will obviously have to cross-promote while on the road with FM, doing her usual round of mega-press interviews, and maybe one or two live promotional solo performances here or there on TV shows while in New York or L.A. Maybe FM allowed for @4-5 days off for her to promote (need to look at the tour dates closer) while on the road, as she did for "Soundstage-Live In Chicago" during FM's Unleashed Tour in 09'.
I think the majority of the FM album is done, with the exception of Stevie's input. But if Christine is indicating that her & Stevie co-wrote, there may be Stevie songs ready to go (plus a few she probably held back from her current solo sessions).So as soon as Stevie finishes up "24 Karat", which she is very close to doing - they may have mixed the remaing 4 out of 16 songs this past Sunday for all we know.
As far as the FM aiming for April 2015 to release their new record, that makes sense strategically, to capitalize on Christine being back with the European FM fan base while touring the UK. Maybe they see the UK being their best ally for commercial success (especially with Chris back in the fold) & that spreading to the U.S. instead of the reverse. If they can make it happen, I'll be VERY impressed. In the meantime, I cannot wait for Stevie's new release! We likey may be hearing a song (advance single) as soon as August (maybe sooner!!) with everything happening so quickly! What a AMAZING time to be a Stevie/FM fan!!!