ALBUMS
N FIREBIRD
By Natalie Imbruglia
September 24
Natalie Imbruglia’s first new album in six
years, ‘Firebird’ was written in an array of
international locations alongside Albert
Hammond Jr. of The Strokes, Romeo Stodart
of The Magic Numbers, KT Tunstall, Eg White,
Luke Fitton, Fiona Bevan, Rachel Furner and
more, touching on themes of independence,
vulnerability, the juxtaposition of strength
and fragility, revealing Imbruglia’s newfound
sense of confidence. In contrast, the album
was almost entirely recorded in lockdown.
Discussing the album, Natalie said, “Making
this album has been such a profound and
satisfying experience … With each session
and new collaborator, I started to gain
confidence, find my voice again and craft the
sound and style that felt authentic to me. I
just can’t wait for people to finally hear it.”
N THANK YOU
By Diana Ross
September 10
Diana Ross sings “Thank You” to the world
in her first new release in 15 years. “This
collection of songs is my gift to you with
appreciation and love. I am eternally grateful
that I had the opportunity to record this
glorious music at this time,” said Ross in a
statement. Her new album, “Thank You”
is scheduled for release this fall through
Decca Records / Universal Music Group.
Recorded in her home studio, “Thank
You” offers a powerful, inclusive musical
message of love and togetherness. With its
songs of happiness, appreciation, and joy, it
wholeheartedly acknowledges that we are in
this all together. Her family, friends and loyal
and loving audiences all around the globe
have been an integral part of her wonderful
life’s story.
N LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM
By Lindsey Buckingham
September 17
The self-titled album is Buckingham’s
first solo release since 2011’s “Seeds
We Sow” and follows his departure from
Fleetwood Mac. The new project showcases
Buckingham’s instinct for melody and his
singular fingerpicking guitar style, reaffirming
his status as one of the most inventive and
electrifying musicians of his generation. The
album was written, produced and recorded
by Buckingham at his home studio in Los
Angeles, CA. The new album is a display of
Buckingham’s instantly recognizable guitar
work and vocal layering. “I wanted to make a
pop album, but I also wanted to make stops
along the way with songs that resemble
art more than pop,” he said. “As you age,
hopefully you keep getting a little more
grounded in the craft of what you’re doing.
For me, getting older has probably helped to
reinforce the innocence and the idealism that
hopefully was always there.”
54 COBB LIFE | SEPTEMBER 2021