Last Leg of the Race

Whoa...This blog is nearing its 2nd birthday this December, and yet it's been stagnant for a while. Since I changed my job title, I haven't got time to post something interesting (I'd rather not post than to post a garbage article just for filler's sake). As I am excited for this Fall's release of new albums, I think I ought to share the list of artists releasing their most-awaited albums of 2009.

Album release is set on Tuesday in the United States, and most artists follow this trend. This is going to be exciting as anticipated releases from big names like John Mayer, Norah Jones, Usher, Alicia Keys, 50 Cent, Shakira, Rihanna, Kris Allen, etc will battle it out in the Billboard 200 Charts...

November 10

Tori Amos - Midwinter Graces
Bon Jovi - The Circle
Dashboard Confessional - Alter The Ending
Flyleaf - Memento Mori
Wyclef Jean From - The Hut To The Projects To The Mansion [EP]
Switchfoot - Hello Hurricane











Who's to Bow at #1? Bon Jovi haven't released a Cd for a while, and I think the Fans miss him for that, so I bet he'll debut at number 1.


November 17

50 Cent - Before I Self Destruct
Kris Allen - Kris Allen
Justin Bieber - My World
Boyz II Men - Love [Covers album]
Fall Out Boy - Believers Never Die: Greatest Hits
Janet Jackson - Number Ones [Greatest hits]
Norah Jones - The Fall
Leona Lewis - Echo
John Mayer - Battle Studies
Snow Patrol - Up To Now













Who's to Bow at #1? I'm actually anxious on this one. The battle would be between Norah Jones and 50 Cent, as each album is highly anticipated (50's having pushed several dates). After the monstrous Come Away With Me, Norah Jones always debut's at Number 1. Though Lewis and Mayer have had their #1 1st-week sales figures on previous albums, competition is much stiffer this time.


November 24

Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream
Sean "Diddy" Combs - Last Train To Paris
Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment
Lil Wayne - Rebirth
Rihanna - Rated R
Shakira - She Wolf
Britney Spears - Britney Spears: The Singles Collection
Timbaland - Shock Value 2













Who's to Bow at #1? Ouch, this is tough too, I am really rooting for Rihanna's Rated R (well, the publicity and the sympathy works its magic). But she better release a hit single soon as Russian Roulette don’t offer much of a spank like previous lead singles Umbrella, SOS, and Pon De Replay. On the other hand, Shakira and Sean Comb's releases could snatch the top spot like a dark horse.

December 1

Allison Iraheta - Just Like You
R. Kelly - Untitled
Juvenile - Cocky And Confident
Alicia Keys - The Element Of Freedom













Who's to Bow at #1? Obviously, it's Alicia Keys, and if she debuts at number 1, it would be her fifth consecutive.


December 8

Chris Brown - Graffiti
Lifehouse - Smoke & Mirrors
Snopp Dogg - Malice N Wonderland
Robin Thicke - Sex Therapy
Usher - Raymond VS Raymond












Who's to Bow at #1? The race is between Usher and Snopp Dogg. Chris Brown is on the verge of boycott due to the Rihanna incident unless he could deliver a hit single before the album release.

The Ninja and the Fox

I'm glad that November is finally coming. Aside from the Halloween parties and visits on cemeteries, Sensible movies are about to be shown. What's really weird is that I am the movie-guy, and not watching movies for two months is chronic. There has been no flicks in the past two months that have sparked my interest. November is a good time for films, and I hope I won't be disappointed (heck, the movie tickets are quite pricey).


Jennifer's Body

Megan Fox is one of those rare females that could suck me in. She's just not hot, but look at those eyes; it's like peering through a fox's eyes. I can get along with the mediocre acting (heck, this is a feel-bad-good movie, and so an Oscar is not really in store) as long as the story had a sense. I usually read reviews first, but Megan Fox's casting is enough to cast the stars up to five. Please do not disappoint me.




Ninja Assassin

Ages ago, I have featured this movie in my blog because I am simply a ninja by heart. I love action films, and seeing the trailer for the first time spanked my instinct that this is going to be a hot sh*t. I have my expectations high for this (and so the Koreans, this is Rain's first international release). I don't care about the casting or the story, just give me slick action stunts, and we're good.