Shirley Manson's Solo Album

[Anamnesis]

It was supposed to be released this month, but her record label didn't like the direction and decided to shelve it. The reason? Her music was "too noir".

Shirley Manson album release at 'impasse' over new direction - The Daily Record

And yes, I realize the article is almost a month old. I just happened to stumble across it today.

 

[sparkchaser]

"Too noir"? Like that's a bad thing?

 

[Anamnesis]

I, personally, don't think so. I guess the record execs were expecting Manson to do something similar to Gwen Stefani's solo material. Which is really silly, but that's the music industry for you.

 

[lenny nero]

She should do the non label release thing. Seems to be working pretty good for NIN and Radiohead.