Top 10 albums coming in September: SuperM, Lana Del Rey and Marilyn Manson promise exciting range of new music
August has been quite the whirlwind for new music announcements, thanks to a delightful range of releases that gave us everything from rapper Aminé's experimental record 'Limbo' to Gloria Estefan's return with a nostalgic ode to Cuba, 'Brazil305'. There's still more to come with Katy Perry's 'Smile', Dua Lipa's 'Club Future Nostalgia: The Remix Album', 'The Killers' 'Imploding The Mirage' and Toni Braxton's 'Spell My Name', among so many others, but while we patiently await the release of these albums, we take a quick look at what's in store for us just around the corner.
Lana Del Rey: 'Chemtrails over the Country Club'
When Lana Del Rey drops an album, the world usually stops and listens. And that's usually because she never fails to deliver quality content, even if her music isn't always awarded despite being repeatedly nominated. Nonetheless, she returns with her seventh album, 'Chemtrails over the Country Club', out on September 5. And seeing as this release follows her recent controversial statements about the double-standards she perceives in the music industry with regards to the 'accepted' ideas of femininity, which she shared along with the release date for her upcoming album, it's understandable why this one is highly anticipated. But even without the controversy, the album reportedly includes a track titled 'Tulsa Jesus Freak', and that alone spars intrigue.
Poppy: 'Music to Scream To'
Poppy dropped her latest album, 'I Disagree', not too long ago, but she's set to return again with 'Music to Scream To', the soundtrack to her upcoming graphic novel, 'Damnation: Poppy's Inferno'. The album drops on September 8, and given Poppy's shift towards gritter, more morbid themes, we can expect to see - and hear - something unique and interesting from the YouTube-star-turned-music-artiste.
Marilyn Manson: 'WE ARE CHAOS'
Releasing on September 11, 'We Are Chaos' is the follow-up to Manson's 2017 album, "Heaven Upside Down', and given his status as a rock legend, this is one many of us have been waiting for. And with a press release that includes the note, "Making mercy is like making murder. Tears are the human body’s largest export," it's understood that Manson intends to deliver everything we've come to know and love about his music.
Ava Max: 'Heaven & Hell'
After a series of delays for a variety of reasons, Max is finally dropping her highly anticipated debut album, 'Heaven & Hell', on September 18. Since announcing the album's release the singer has shared its tracklist which includes her breakthrough single 'Sweet but Psycho', as well as the tracks 'So Am I', 'Torn', 'Salt', and 'Who's Laughing Now'.
2 Chainz: 'So Help Me God'
Rapper 2 Chainz revealed not long ago that he was working on the sequel to his 2016 album 'ColleGrove', but amidst that, he also revealed he's working on his sixth album. Appearing in a Verzuz battle with Rick Ross, the rapper ended the night on a high note with the announcement of his next album, titled 'So Help Me God'. It is set to drop on September 25. Speaking to The Breakfast Club the rapper shared, "You will be seeing a rollout from me. Videos, all that shit been shot. Content in the holster. Everything is about to start rolling out." Time to gear up, we've got a whole lot of content coming our way.
Carrie Underwood: 'My Gift'
Despite having a long and illustrious career so far, Underwood has never dropped a Christmas album. And now that she is, she has decided that it made more sense to release it in September to help ease the quarantine blues. The album drops on September 25. In a promotional video the singer shared, "Now more than ever, we need to focus on what Christmas is about and rely more on our family. Even though it has been a tough year, sometimes I feel like the greatest realizations can come at the worst times...And it makes you more thankful for the things that you do have."
Joji: 'Nectar'
Japanese singer-songwriter and Internet personality Joji releases his second studio album, 'Nectar'. He announced the album with the release of his single 'Gimme Love', which dropped to widespread acclaim, but was soon overshadowed by controversy after the singer's problematic past resurfaced once again. But it didn't last for long, as fans were soon back to enjoying Joji's music. Originally slated for a July release, the album was delayed due to the pandemic, but will now see a full release on September 25.
Machine Gun Kelly: 'Tickets to My Downfall'
Following 2019's 'Hotel Diablo', MGK is set to drop 'Tickets to My Downfall', his fifth studio album. The pop-punk rocker has developed a loyal fan following over time, but once his relationship with actress Megan Fox came to light, the interest in his music grew exponentially. It will be interesting to see where he takes his sound next on the album, which drops on September 25.
SuperM: 'Super One'
South Korean supergroup SuperM made their highly-awaited comeback with '100', and while the song itself had mixed reactions, the group's fans could not hide their excitement at seeing them return. They drop their debut studio album, 'Super One', on September 25.
The Neighbourhood: 'Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones'
One of the most beloved moody indie alt-rock groups is returning with their highly-anticipated fourth album, 'Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones'. Most fans have taken the title to mean the group is set to deliver a concept album based on the silver alien character, Chipchrome. The album's release announcement was preceded by the single 'Cherry Flavored', but very little else has been revealed about the release, which just increases excitement around it. It drops September 25.