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Ch-ch-ch-changes

Adding a new wrinkle to the Fuzzy Thoughts webpage, I'm going to come up with previews of the album that will be released on Tuesday the day before, as well as use it as the time to serve up any other reviews/news I may have. That being said, I'm considering changing the format a bit of Fuzzy Thoughts. By that I mean, I'm considering adding on a Fuzzy Thoughts podcast. The podcast would feature all of the same news and reviews as before, with the webpage serving as more of a summarized version of what's covered on said webpage. The advantages of this switch would be that you could actually follow along with all the latest news/reviews on the go. Also, as a subscriber you'd get instantaneous updates on iTunes if you so choose, rather than having to check the RSS feed when you remember to. Of course, this is all up to you guys, the readers, so please send back your comments and let me know.

Jay-Z Officially Back

Jay-Z has officially announced that he is returning to the mic once again after a brief retirement. Despite my previous report, the new album will be entitled Kingdom Come. Look for an all-star backing as always (including a collaboration with Coldplay's Chris Martin [huh?]). A specific release date has not been given, but expect it to come out this fall.

Coming Tomorrow

The big release tomorrow is the long-awaited Food & Liquor from Chicago's own Lupe Fiasco. After several setbacks, months of waiting, and an almost complete overhaul by Lupe after having the original version pirated, the day has finally come. From the hit single "Kick Push" and his more recent release of "I Gotcha" with Pharell, I'm very confident that this will be the debut album of the year. Also coming out will be Fergie's The Dutchess, an album that should sell incredibly well based on the popularity of "London Bridge" alone. Shifting gears a bit, Ben Kweller will be releasing his latest eponymous album, and if the single "Sundress" is any indication whatsoever it should be a dandy. Kasabian will also be releasing their sophomore effort, Empire. I'm not really sure how this one will pan out-- drastically changing your sound after a first album usually doesn't work-- and the early reviews have been very lukewarm. Finally, Diana Krall will be releasing her latest album, From This Moment On.

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