今秋最值得期待的歐美新專輯
Bright lyrics and infectious hooks define the summer music season, while music released in the autumn tends to dabble in the season’s nocturnal vibe. There are different sounds for different seasons, and it looks like this fall will breeze along to a promising soundtrack all its own. More than a few big acts are readying new music for release within the next few months.
歡快的歌詞、富有感染力的音符都是夏季音樂的代表，而秋季音樂則帶着更多秋夜的氛圍。不同的季節有着不同的音樂，而這個秋季也將擁有自己值得期待的聲音。很多樂壇大腕都打算在接下來的幾個月發佈新作。
Here, 21st Century’s Darnell Gardner Jr. previews what the change in seasons has in store for music fans this time around.
下面，就跟隨世紀君的同事Darnell Gardner Jr.一起來看這個秋季有哪些音樂值得樂迷們收藏。Four
專輯名稱：Four
Artist: One Direction
表演者：單向樂隊Release date: Nov 17, 2014
發行日期：2014年11月17日Label: Columbia Records
唱片公司：哥倫比亞唱片公司Genre: Pop, pop rock
音樂類型：流行、流行搖滾With three hit albums under their belt, One Direction has displayed a career longevity akin to some of history’s greatest boy bands. On their fourth LP (Long Play), aptly named Four, the group of Brits is poised to continue crooning their way into the hearts of audiences the world over. On Sept 8, when the band announced the album, they also released a free single titled Fireproof. After a whirlwind of touring and recording, it will be interesting to see if One Direction can rally together for a solid fourth effort.
擁有3張主打專輯的單向樂隊，其音樂生涯壽命堪比史上最強男子組合。在他們的第四張LP《Four》中，這隻英國樂隊也將繼續保持其輕吟淺唱的風格，走進全球聽衆的心。9月8日，他們宣佈新專輯的同時發佈了免費新單《Fireproof》。經過一系列的巡演與錄音，單向樂隊到底能否齊心協力帶來精彩的第四張專輯？我們拭目以待吧～The Pink Print
專輯名稱：The Pink PrintArtist: Nicki Minaj
表演者：妮琪•米娜Release date: Nov 24, 2014
發行日期：2014年11月24日Label: Young Money
唱片公司：Young MoneyGenre: Hip-hop, rap
音樂類型：嘻哈、說唱After weathering scrutiny for her music veering too far into the pop genre, one of hip hop’s hottest MC’s is returning with The Pink Print, an album that promises to satisfy pop fans and rap critics alike. Minaj has compared the album to Jay Z’s legendary The Blueprint, saying her latest will lay the groundwork for the female rappers of the future. Hopefully this album will be Minaj’s return to form, as I’m ready to welcome back her frenetic spin on hip-hop.
在風格大轉，轉向流行音樂之後，這位嘻哈界知名主持人攜新專輯《The Pink Print》迴歸，並承諾這張專輯將同時滿足流行樂迷和說唱樂評人。米娜認爲這張專輯堪比Jay Z的傳奇之作《The Blueprint》，自稱她的新專將奠定女性說唱藝人的未來。希望她在這張專輯中能回到曾經的風格，我已經迫不及待想聽她那瘋狂的嘻哈了！Art Official Age/Plectrumelectrum
專輯名稱：Art Official Age/PlectrumelectrumArtist: Prince
表演者：普林斯Release date: Sept 30, 2014
發行日期：2014年9月30日Label: NPG Records
唱片公司：NPG唱片公司Genre: Soul, R&B
音樂類型：靈魂、節奏布魯斯Prince is the undisputed champion of sensual R&B in the US, and he’s held this title for more than three decades. The royally named musician has currently released Art Official Age, his 34th studio album. He has simultaneously released Plectrumelectrum, another LP, with his touring band 3rdEyeGirl. After decades of writing and performing, it’s encouraging to see that Prince still has a clear enough artistic vision to continue producing music this late in his career.
毫無疑問，普林斯是美國感性R&B的霸主，並且已稱霸30多年。這位德高望重的音樂人最近剛剛發佈了自己的第34張錄音室專輯《Art Official Age》。同時，他還發布了另一張與女子樂團3rdEyeGirl合作的LP《Plectrumelectrum》。寫歌、表演數十載，普林斯依舊擁有清晰的藝術洞察力，使他得以在藝術生涯的後期依舊能創作出音樂作品，這正是鼓舞人心之處。Sweet Talker
專輯名稱：Sweet TalkerArtist: Jessie J.
表演者：婕西Release date: Oct 14, 2014
發行日期：2014年10月14日Label: Lava Records
唱片公司：Lava唱片公司Genre: Pop, R&B, hip-hop
音樂類型：流行、節奏布魯斯、嘻哈Jessie J’s hit song Price Tag, almost four years after its initial release, still regularly gets airplay, proving that the star is here to stay. The pop songstress will follow up on the success of 2013’s Alive with Sweet Talker. In recent years, Jessie’s music has struggled to break into the tough US market. Pop stars are a dime a dozen, and this new album represents an opportunity for Jessie J. to set herself apart from her more popular stateside peers.
婕西的主打歌《Price Tag》發佈了近4年，至今依舊擁有穩定的播放量，這足以證明她的“江湖地位”。繼2013年《Alive》與《Sweet Talker》兩張專輯成功之後，近年來，婕西的音樂逐漸打進美國市場。面對衆多流行歌手，婕西的新專將成爲她從美國其他流行歌手中脫穎而出的契機。1989
專輯名稱：1989Artist: Taylor Swift
表演者：泰勒•斯威夫特Release date: Oct 27, 2014
發行日期：2014年10月27日Label: Big Machine
唱片公司：Big MachineGenre: Pop
音樂類型：流行Taylor Swift has always teetered on the fringes of country music, but this time she’s stepping entirely into the pop limelight. With 1989 (named after her birth year), Swift is hoping to attract a broader fanbase with music that sounds more like the city than the countryside. Lead single Shake it Off debuted at number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Swift has always possessed undeniable talent for catchy writing, and I’m looking forward to getting her lyrics stuck in my head this fall.
泰勒•斯威夫特總是遊走在鄉村音樂的邊緣，而這一次她直接走上了流行音樂的舞臺。斯威夫特希望藉由新專《1989》（以泰勒出生年份命名）用遠離鄉村、更具城市風格的音樂獲得更多粉絲。該專輯的主打歌《Shake it Off》一經發布就榮登公告牌百強單曲榜冠軍。斯威夫特總能寫出朗朗上口的歌詞，而我也打算在這個秋天被她的歌詞洗腦！
