Natalie Imbruglia - Firebird

xOJakeXo

xOJakeXo

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Townsend Music has what I assume the official website will have up at midnight. The artwork is pretty stunning!

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Blue vinyl, Deluxe Book CD, Deluxe Digipack CD, including a signed prints with two of the bundles.

More about the album:

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 (Adele, Dua Lipa, Sam Smith), Luke Fitton (Little Mix, Girls Aloud), Fiona Bevan (One Direction, Ed Sheeran), Rachel Furner (Little Mix, Jason Derulo, Craig David) and more, touching on themes of independence, vulnerability, the juxtaposition of strength and fragility, revealing Natalie’s newfound sense of confidence.

In contrast, the album was almost entirely recorded in lockdown, produced remotely by Natalie and My Riot with additional production from Albert Hammond Jr, Gus Oberg (The Strokes, Albert Hammond Jnr) and Romeo Stodart (Magic Numbers).

Discussing the album, Natalie says “Making this album has been such a profound and satisfying experience. Having gone through a long period of what essentially was writer’s block, it was sometimes hard to envisage getting to this place. Before the pandemic, I started the process of writing this album in London and soon after, I headed to Nashville. 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. It’s been such a privilege to work with such an array of talent on Firebird. I just can’t wait for people to finally hear it.”

1. Build It Better
2. Nothing Missing
3. What It Feels Like
4. On My Way
5. Maybe It's Great
6. Just Like Old Times
7. When You Love Too Much
8. Not Sorry
9. Human Touch
10. Change of Heart
11. Invisible Things
12. Dive to the Deep
13. River
14. Firebird
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Verandi

Verandi

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It's cute I guess. The vocal production sounds a bit metallic/cheap but not on later Shania/Kylie levels. I don't know. It sounds like a latter-day P!nk song, which might be exactly what the label wanted from her for the album launch. Maybe it'll grow on me. It's easily her worst lead single nn.
 
Verandi

Verandi

In contrast, the album was almost entirely recorded in lockdown, produced remotely by Natalie and My Riot with additional production from Albert Hammond Jr, Gus Oberg (The Strokes, Albert Hammond Jnr) and Romeo Stodart (Magic Numbers).

Discussing the album, Natalie says “Making this album has been such a profound and satisfying experience. Having gone through a long period of what essentially was writer’s block, it was sometimes hard to envisage getting to this place. Before the pandemic, I started the process of writing this album in London and soon after, I headed to Nashville. 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. It’s been such a privilege to work with such an array of talent on Firebird. I just can’t wait for people to finally hear it.
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I'm having war flashbacks. Hope the label didn't force a Golden era on her.
 
Slamb

Slamb

I enjoy it, a great re-introduction and I've missed that silky voice on new material. I have no doubt the album will become another Natalie classic. Now we wait...3 more months, grrr.
 
xOJakeXo

xOJakeXo

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It has her signature melancholy and it's reminding me of Adele's Water Under The Bridge? The melody also reminds me something Kylie might do. If this had disco pop production it could totally be Kylie song, actually. It's even more bombastic than I thought it might be. Not sure how I'd rank it amongst her other leads yet and I'm excited for the video to tie it all together.

*eta* third listen, and yes. I looove this. It doesn't try anything super new, although the piano-driven sound is new for her.
 
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MB

MB

In love with the track, it’s very good indeed. I hope it does well for her! Like everyone is saying it’s radio 2 all over. I saw her a few years back and loved finally seeing her live (even if the venue was as hot as a bloody oven) so hope she tours the album.
 
bonnieetclyde

bonnieetclyde

Slamb said:
I enjoy it, a great re-introduction and I've missed that silky voice on new material. I have no doubt the album will become another Natalie classic. Now we wait...3 more months, grrr.
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I'm so fine with that. I really feared we would get an album pre-order but have to wait until early next year for it to be released...

I heard the song this morning and the chorus was going around in my head soon after. I like it. I've pre-ordered the vinyl/CD/signed insert on her website too. Exciting times! I wonder when the video will be uploaded?
 
Little L

Little L

Very good song, sounds like HER right away. Welcome back icon! Or shall I say Queen of relatable lyrics

The piano sound is great. The chorus is memorable too.

Artwork and title make it seem worth the decade long plus wait. Creative and inspired. Here for this

Blue as vinyl is so awesome too
 
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