Upcoming albums in 2010

I've been planning this post in my head since the beginning of the year. I was inspired by this article, 'Most anticipated albums of 2010' on Metromix. They've put together a really great list. I just wanted to highlight what I think are some albums to watch.

Lady Antebellum - 'Need You Now'

Watch the title single specifically. Now, I'm no country fan. I'm not even on team Taylor Swift. However, I was turned onto this song by a friend and she was dead on. This song will be huge! It's a classic break up song. I probably won't pick up the album still, but the song has caught my attention enough to peak my interest in the band.

Jason Derulo - 'Jason Derulo'

Potentially the next Ne-Yo? I think so. He can sing. He can dance. His first single was a massive hit. I'm a big fan of 'In My Head'. And I can't wait to see what else he pulls out of his sleeve. I saw him perform not long after 'What U say' was released and he had some great stuff then. Downfall, no release date yet. Get your act together!

Angels and Airways - 'Love'

I'm a little surprised that we have a new Angels and Airways album before a Blink-182 album. Maybe just more disappointed. Regardless, I hope Tom gets his weirdness out in order to put together a killed Blink return.

MGMT - 'Congratulations'

I've only recently discovered MGMT. Not for everyone, but they are really a great band.

Gorillaz - 'Plastic Beach'

It's been a little while. Hopefully they pull out another big single. Thinking of them brings me back to the Minnesota State Fair and hearing that song every hour for two weeks.

My Chemical Romance

I admit, I wasn't crazy about their last album. I thought they lost a little steam from the previous one, yet they still had some good stuff. I wonder where they will go with the next one.

Missy Elliot - 'Block Party'

Well you've been quiet for a while. Let's return to the style of earlier Missy, k?

Hole - 'Nobody's Daughter'

I mainly want to see if Courtney Love can pull herself together enough to finish this album. Hole was a great band and 'Malibu' is one of my all time favorite songs. Time will tell...

Korn

According to the Metromix article, Korn is moving away from their experimental stuff, and back towards the stuff that made them major rockstars. Thank God! I can barely stand that last album and have purged it from my iTunes.

Eminem - 'Relapse 2'

I didn't really give him a chance with this album. Apparently I should have because it was one of the most successful albums of 2009 (WHAT?!?) Yeah, I know. He kept showing up at all these awards shows and I was utterly confused. I'll give this a shot though.

Blink 182

YAY! I really can't wait for this album. I was kinda bummed out at the concert. They weren't what I expected, but that's okay. I would love for their album to be similar to their last album they released together.

Motion City Soundtrack is not mentioned in this article, however, I am very much looking forward to that CD next week. One of my all time favorite bands, and Minneapolis natives (SHOUT OUT!) And I'd love to see No Doubt put something out this year.

Okay, sorry that was much a long post, but I am hopeful for the upcoming year in music...Don't let me down!