Dave mentions Stevie's "forthcoming album" in new Billboard article

[gypsy4life]

Originally Posted by wheart

Well I just felt the need to throw a little GRATITUDE into the mix. Yeah, it's somewhat disappointing that this isn't coming out in March but realistically, I never thought it was going to be released in March in the first place. Is it a bummer I'm gonna have to wait a few more months? Yeah, it is. But I've waited over 10 years for new Stevie music so a few more months isn't going to kill me. Because I know that at some point, very soon, I am going to be holding a new Stevie Nicks CD in my hands. This is a hell of a lot more than I had for the past 9 plus years. So I'm really grateful that Stevie has recorded another solo CD. I didn't think this was ever going to happen. So I cherish this knowledge and wait. And whenever it ends up coming out - April, May, June or God knows when, I'm gonna have that moment when it's just me and that new Stevie Nicks CD in my hand. And it's gonna be awesome.

Perfectly stated, and I could not agree more!

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by wheart

Well I just felt the need to throw a little GRATITUDE into the mix. Yeah, it's somewhat disappointing that this isn't coming out in March but realistically, I never thought it was going to be released in March in the first place. Is it a bummer I'm gonna have to wait a few more months? Yeah, it is. But I've waited over 10 years for new Stevie music so a few more months isn't going to kill me. Because I know that at some point, very soon, I am going to be holding a new Stevie Nicks CD in my hands. This is a hell of a lot more than I had for the past 9 plus years. So I'm really grateful that Stevie has recorded another solo CD. I didn't think this was ever going to happen. So I cherish this knowledge and wait. And whenever it ends up coming out - April, May, June or God knows when, I'm gonna have that moment when it's just me and that new Stevie Nicks CD in my hand. And it's gonna be awesome.

I definitely don't look at it in terms of gratitude... more than anything, I'm severely peeved it's been a decade. Yet Stevie loves to throw around the 'prolific' banner to describe herself. However, I am keeping in mind it's been 10 years, so what are a couple of more months? It happens when it happens. Hopefully this album will be released, period (I'm worried we don't have a title or release date due to lack of a record company)... and it'll fulfill all of our hopes and dreams when it does .

[CastleWalls]

Too many people like to complain.

[Meowi]

Originally Posted by CastleWalls

Too many people like to complain.

I agree 100%.
So what if it's a couple of months late?

At least she's giving us something.

She doesn't have to record this album (Which I am looking forward too) at all.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by CastleWalls

Too many people like to complain.

That kinda sounds like a complaint to me! Welcome to the board. We're all just a bit wound up waiting for new Stevie and Mac music. To quote Mick from the Dance: "It's been a looooong time!"

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by Meowi

I agree 100%.

At least she's giving us something.

She doesn't have to record this album (Which I am looking forward too) at all.

See? That's a train of thought I just can't subscribe to. Stevie hasn't put out new material with regularity since the 1980s. We've had the prospect of new Stevie/Mac albums waived in our faces by her for years, yet we've been neglected by her for a full decade now. Despite that, Stevie still has the braggadocio to call herself prolific. In the meantime her live performances have become increasingly indifferent, and riddled with cover songs no Stevie fan is interested in. Then Stevie lashes out at her fans saying they no longer buy her music and rails against trading her unreleased music. But when she gets around to recording something which is half written by another artist, we're supposed to just lap it up and be grateful? I adore Stevie, I truly do, but being a fan of her for decades just really pushes my personal allegiance to her.

For what it's worth, I hope this album comes out on time, I hope it surpasses all our wildest dreams, it sells remarkably well, and she finally gets the industry recognition she deserves. I really do hope we all get our Stevie cake, and can eat it too.

[Nikolaj]

I don't give up hope for a March release, at all. Maybe Dave was trying to build a little tension and drama? How's his documentary coming?
If it isn't March 1, I think we'll still see it during the month. I think she needs it out before April so that the tour can get booked well. Especially if the album is really good, and it may have potential to have legs and not peak in the first week and then decline to never rebound, they need to get it out to have it be a hit by the summer, when she hopes to tour.
Or not! I just hope for the best.
It was an entirely new way of recording an album! Ooooh!
Like hell it was
It's the same old sh*t she's pulled forever. Said with love!
She'll get it out in March. Dave dun't know everyting!
Or she won't, and he does!
Again, just hoping for the best.

[APerfectLie]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

See? That's a train of thought I just can't subscribe to. Stevie hasn't put out new material with regularity since the 1980s. We've had the prospect of new Stevie/Mac albums waived in our faces by her for years, yet we've been neglected by her for a full decade now. Despite that, Stevie still has the braggadocio to call herself prolific. In the meantime her live performances have become increasingly indifferent, and riddled with cover songs no Stevie fan is interested in. Then Stevie lashes out at her fans saying they no longer buy her music and rails against trading her unreleased music. But when she gets around to recording something which is half written by another artist, we're supposed to just lap it up and be grateful? I adore Stevie, I truly do, but being a fan of her for decades just really pushes my personal allegiance to her.

For what it's worth, I hope this album comes out on time, I hope it surpasses all our wildest dreams, it sells remarkably well, and she finally gets the industry recognition she deserves. I really do hope we all get our Stevie cake, and can eat it too.

It is pretty simple Louie, if you can't subscribe to that train of thought, then that is okay, you're opinion is just invalid. Your disappointments and skepticism will be written off as unnecessary complaints and bitterness!

On a serious note, I know Stevie doesn't owe us anything and I sure as hell am glad she is making a new album! I am grateful for everything Stevie has given us. But I have given her plenty of my money and my time and she has publicly made statements about her plans, I feel I am entitled to be disappointed when her statements become falsehoods. I'm not turning my back on Stevie and condemning her for not meeting the release date, but am I disappointed? Hell yeah! And SHE should be grateful she has fans who are disappointed they have to wait longer, she could have nobody waiting to buy it at all.

[Meowi]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

It is pretty simple Louie, if you can't subscribe to that train of thought, then that is okay, you're opinion is just invalid. Your disappointments and skepticism will be written off as unnecessary complaints and bitterness!

On a serious note, I know Stevie doesn't owe us anything and I sure as hell am glad she is making a new album! I am grateful for everything Stevie has given us. But I have given her plenty of my money and my time and she has publicly made statements about her plans, I feel I am entitled to be disappointed when her statements become falsehoods. I'm not turning my back on Stevie and condemning her for not meeting the release date, but am I disappointed? Hell yeah! And SHE should be grateful she has fans who are disappointed they have to wait longer, she could have nobody waiting to buy it at all.

Now that's a train of thought I can subscribe too!

Hey Louie, thanks for your comment - it was good to hear your views (Yes, I appreciate others thoughts). But I have one question for you: Do you think, from what we have heard that this album will feature Stevie's more 'trademark' styled work, as opposed to what you mentioned?

Count me in as one who is grateful that anything at all is coming out. Personally, I love the period before the record comes out. It's all about the anticipation. In a blink, it'll all be over before we know it. The record will be out, the tour, all the hoopla will be a thing of the past and we'll be wishing we could go back to those 6 months before the record came out.

Yes, I agree it's been too long since she's done a solo record. At the same time, her best days have been long gone (like more than 20 years). IMO, her voice has detiorated a lot even since the early 90's. I already came to peace years ago that I appreciate what she has done in her career and if she never records again it would be ok with me. She's put her time in. You have to give her that. Also, am glad that she's alive and well. I'm not a serial optimist at all and tend to look at the glass as half empty sometimes but can you imagine if she had died years ago? We'd have absolutely nothing from her.

Maybe I'm in the minority because I was a fan the minute I heard SDMHA way way back and very quickly got hooked on her. I saw the WWD concert on HBO when it premiered and everything after. So, I kinda got to enjoy that prolific period. I respect everyone's opinions and I'd probably be bitching left and right if this was 15 years ago about her absence from recording. But, let's just remember she IS older and she's earned the right to enjoy life the way she wants and to take as long as she wants to record.

Just my opinion folks...Happy Holidays everyone!!!

[RockALittle250]

I look at it this way: both Britney Spears and Lady Gaga have albums that will drop in 2011. They both have finished recording them and both have promised their lead single by either January or February. Yet, both albums do not have a release date set yet, and Britney's album doesn't have a title yet.

So my point is that it is nothing out of the ordinary that Stevie hasn't announced a title or release date yet. Dave on the other hand has announced his album title, artwork and a timeframe for release, but that's because he's releasing the album on his own label, WME. Now, it's possible that they are working out a deal to have Stevie also release her album on Dave's label, which is why he could be being so coy about the time for the release, which could also explain why he's saying "mid to late Spring".

[gypsy4life]

Originally Posted by Meowi

I agree 100%.
So what if it's a couple of months late?

At least she's giving us something.

She doesn't have to record this album (Which I am looking forward too) at all.

I agree as well!
Example: I LOVE Grace Slick and she is RETIRED!
I love Christine McVie and she is RETIRED!

I am pleased as punch Stevie is doing a new album, and I fully believe the delay is the record label's fault, considering her producer announced the finished product was laying in wait.

I have never been on here to bicker, I just love the site, and what it stands for. This is only my opinion.

[RockAlot]

I too am just gratful that there is going to be a new (Stevie) album. If asked if I thought Stevie would make another album I would of said doubtful, new FM probable. So im just thrilled she took the time to do this.

As far as covers go, as a artist I think it pays homage to other artist to do there songs and a treat for the artist to do so. More then 1-2 is pushing it I think. If I was a artist I would no doubt cover a Stevie song!

[Sahara]

^^ We should all try to remember to keep the attitude in the last two posts
We're just frustrated because we love Stevie so much!

[RockAlot]

Seriously, if this release gets pushed back any later then July there will be some pretty pissed off fans, rightly so too. This is par for Stevie's cource as we all know too well!