Beyonce announces new album "Act II: Cowboy Carter"

[LaLaLand]

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On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé announced her new album and shared the new songs “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ’Em.” Upon announcement, she called the album Act II, and she has now revealed the country album’s official title: Cowboy Carter.

Beyoncé has billed her 2022 album as Act I: Renaissance. And, ahead of the LP’s release, she told fans of a “three act project” that she “recorded over three years during the pandemic.” Cowboy Carter, of course, is the project’s second act.

Cowboy Carter is out March 29. With “Texas Hold ’Em,” Beyoncé made history as the first Black woman ever to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The song also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Beyoncé’s ninth chart-topper and first since “Break My Soul.”

Not massively keen on the name "Cowboy Carter" but I'm very excited for the album. Love country music and the two songs we've heard thus far are fantastic so I have high hopes for this one. Pre-ordered my copy on vinyl earlier.

I wonder where she'll be going for Act III next year? Rock? Jazz? Who knows!

[LaLaLand]

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[Mystic Mock]

An interesting experiment from Beyonce.

I'll try to check the songs out.

[Mystic Mock]

Personally I'm not keen on either song.

I feel like Beyonce is better in her Pop lane.

I respect her for experimenting with her sound though.

[LaLaLand]

Limited edition website vinyl cover (the one I've pre-ordered):

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[Vanessa]

Personally I'm not keen on either song.

I feel like Beyonce is better in her Pop lane.

I respect her for experimenting with her sound though.

Yes I agree on that.

[LaLaLand]

Tracklist teaser released today. Alludes to collaborations/features with:

- Dolly Parton
- Willie Nelson
- Linda Martell (the first mainstream/successful African American country star)
- A cover of Dolly Parton's classic "Jolene"
- A cover of The Beatles' "Blackbird"

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[Crimson Dynamo]

Limited edition website vinyl cover (the one I've pre-ordered):

https://cdn.meadd.com/photos/full/75969726.jpg

why is she naked again??

:conf:

[LaLaLand]

why is she naked again??

:conf:

I'd rarely be clothed if I looked that good! :hehe:

[Crimson Dynamo]

I'd rarely be clothed if I looked that good! :hehe:

her figure is lumpy and clumpy

she should keep her clothes on

[LaLaLand]

her figure is lumpy and clumpy

she should keep her clothes on

Oh sorry didn’t realise you were Naomi Campbell! :hehe:

[Mystic Mock]

why is she naked again??

:conf:

Why complain?:wink:

[Ammi]

Limited edition website vinyl cover (the one I've pre-ordered):

https://cdn.meadd.com/photos/full/75969726.jpg

…it’s a gorgeous cover and I love the sound of the collabs that she’s doing…Bey and Dolly, oh my…:lovedup:…are you going to sketch an image using the cover as inspiration, LaLa…?…

[Ammi]

…do we know what the origin of the title ‘cowboy carter’ is…?..

[Niamh.]

…do we know what the origin of the title ‘cowboy carter’ is…?..Cowboy because she's doing country style music and Carter because that's her surname since she's married to Jay Z?

[jones89]

why is she naked again??

:conf:

Being naked just goes hand in hand with Hollywood these days. Even celebs who they know little kids look up to, they don’t think twice about getting their kit off

[Nicky91]

Texas Hold Em is such a great song

was the tip song of the week here few weeks ago at Omroep Brabant radio

[Zizu]

Being naked just goes hand in hand with Hollywood these days. Even celebs who they know little kids look up to, they don’t think twice about getting their kit off


It’s similar to the point I raised a few weeks ago where ANY publicity is regarded as good publicity these days .. I think Madonna was one of the first to show that is true


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[Ammi]

Cowboy because she's doing country style music and Carter because that's her surname since she's married to Jay Z?

….duh…I didn’t know that Shawn Corey Carter was his name, but yeah..I see now…it’s a cool album title…:flutter:…

[LaLaLand]

…it’s a gorgeous cover and I love the sound of the collabs that she’s doing…Bey and Dolly, oh my…:lovedup:…are you going to sketch an image using the cover as inspiration, LaLa…?…

I've actually already painted her from a promo shot for the album, here:

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Very excited for this album. I'm a big, big fan of C&W music, have been since I was a young teen, so this is right up my street. The few snippets I've heard are fantastic!

[Ammi]

I've actually already painted her from a promo shot for the album, here:

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Very excited for this album. I'm a big, big fan of C&W music, have been since I was a young teen, so this is right up my street. The few snippets I've heard are fantastic!

…I love your art so much and this one captures her beautifully, I think that Bey would love it…:love:..

…Texas Hold Em is such a nostalgic vibe, it just makes me want to get up and line dance like we did in a Saturday night …even though I never did on a Saturday night…:laugh:…it oozes that nostalgia feeling….

[Ammi]

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[Ammi]

…hello girls, hello fellas…

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[Mystic Mock]

Being naked just goes hand in hand with Hollywood these days. Even celebs who they know little kids look up to, they don’t think twice about getting their kit off

Aren't Hollywood trying to be more prudish nowadays (in general) because of the "male gaze?"

[Ammi]

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[Mystic Mock]

I've actually already painted her from a promo shot for the album, here:

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Very excited for this album. I'm a big, big fan of C&W music, have been since I was a young teen, so this is right up my street. The few snippets I've heard are fantastic!

You've captured how Beyonce looks, really well imo.

[Ammi]

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[LaLaLand]

…I love your art so much and this one captures her beautifully, I think that Bey would love it…:love:..

…Texas Hold Em is such a nostalgic vibe, it just makes me want to get up and line dance like we did in a Saturday night …even though I never did on a Saturday night…:laugh:…it oozes that nostalgia feeling….

Thank you Ammi, appreciate it. :hee:

It's a great track and a fantastic album altogether!

[LaLaLand]

You've captured how Beyonce looks, really well imo.

Thanks very much!

[LaLaLand]

There's a bit of a to-do regarding the vinyl releases.

So the album has a total of 27 tracks but all of the vinyl variants are missing five of them which has got many, including me, wondering why we weren't made aware of this before we ordered? There's been no mention of them being left out on the site or anywhere and many are demanding refunds already.

Also, it seems as though the album was renamed last minute, too. The vinyl cover's spine says "Act ii: Beyince" which correlates to the sash she's wearing on the cover. There's also a large "BEYINCE" inside the gatefold written in smoke. The only mention of "Cowboy Carter" is on a label stuck to the record.

Seems like there might have been some sort of rush/mix-up or something in the final stages which is weird considering it's been confirmed that this album was recorded first of all three acts, even before Renaissance which has been out now two years? :shrug:

[Mystic Mock]

There's a bit of a to-do regarding the vinyl releases.

So the album has a total of 27 tracks but all of the vinyl variants are missing five of them which has got many, including me, wondering why we weren't made aware of this before we ordered? There's been no mention of them being left out on the site or anywhere and many are demanding refunds already.

Also, it seems as though the album was renamed last minute, too. The vinyl cover's spine says "Act ii: Beyince" which correlates to the sash she's wearing on the cover. There's also a large "BEYINCE" inside the gatefold written in smoke. The only mention of "Cowboy Carter" is on a label stuck to the record.

Seems like there might have been some sort of rush/mix-up or something in the final stages which is weird considering it's been confirmed that this album was recorded first of all three acts, even before Renaissance which has been out now two years? :shrug:

Bungled releases do sometimes happen tbf.

At least unlike new Video Games, the Music won't glitch on you.:laugh:

[Ammi]

There's a bit of a to-do regarding the vinyl releases.

So the album has a total of 27 tracks but all of the vinyl variants are missing five of them which has got many, including me, wondering why we weren't made aware of this before we ordered? There's been no mention of them being left out on the site or anywhere and many are demanding refunds already.

Also, it seems as though the album was renamed last minute, too. The vinyl cover's spine says "Act ii: Beyince" which correlates to the sash she's wearing on the cover. There's also a large "BEYINCE" inside the gatefold written in smoke. The only mention of "Cowboy Carter" is on a label stuck to the record.

Seems like there might have been some sort of rush/mix-up or something in the final stages which is weird considering it's been confirmed that this album was recorded first of all three acts, even before Renaissance which has been out now two years? :shrug:


…yeah I did read that it was missing Soaghetti, Flamenco, The Linda Martell Show, Ya-Ya and Louisiana…which is really disappointing for you, I know…it’s sounding as though there were some final changes but they released that pre change copy also for the pre-orders…?…I know that it’s a very expensive way of doing it but I would probably want both because the copy you have now might become quite rare it the future as a ‘limited edition’…?…plus I’d want the 5 tracks as well and the full album…I’D WANT IT ALL…!!!!!!!!….:laugh:…which colour variation did you go for, isn’t there a choice…?….

[Ammi]

…I’ve seen pics of your version btw, LaLa…and it’s pretty cool…:love:…

[LaLaLand]

…yeah I did read that it was missing Soaghetti, Flamenco, The Linda Martell Show, Ya-Ya and Louisiana…which is really disappointing for you, I know…it’s sounding as though there were some final changes but they released that pre change copy also for the pre-orders…?…I know that it’s a very expensive way of doing it but I would probably want both because the copy you have now might become quite rare it the future as a ‘limited edition’…?…plus I’d want the 5 tracks as well and the full album…I’D WANT IT ALL…!!!!!!!!….:laugh:…which colour variation did you go for, isn’t there a choice…?….

True - I’m keeping a hold of this one and not opening it until something/anything gets announced maybe regarding a new release or deluxe edition or something with all of the tracks. We’ll see.

I just got the black vinyl - same as my act I, plus it was cheaper than the coloured variants! :joker:

[Ammi]

True - I’m keeping a hold of this one and not opening it until something/anything gets announced maybe regarding a new release or deluxe edition or something with all of the tracks. We’ll see.

I just got the black vinyl - same as my act I, plus it was cheaper than the coloured variants! :joker:

…crikey I hadn’t realised there was such a cost difference with the colour versions until I just looked…damn it, the white one looks pretty fine, though…:laugh:…but yeah, hang onto the one you have because it could be one of the first/more rare copies…

[Crimson Dynamo]

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53:47 - 1:04:43

Matt Walsh exposes Beyonce who will never be able to hold a candle to a real Music star like Dolly Parton


https://twitter.com/MattWalshShow/status/1774862337909903511?t=3227

[Mystic Mock]

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53:47 - 1:04:43

Matt Walsh exposes Beyonce who will never be able to hold a candle to a real Music star like Dolly Parton


https://twitter.com/MattWalshShow/status/1774862337909903511?t=3227

Matt Walsh is comparing apples & oranges.

[Ammi]

…I was thinking about your album yesterday evening, LaLa…maybe the tracks were cut down because there were too many for a vinyl…?..I just can’t recall an album back in the vinyl day that would have had 27 tracks, so….mind you, some tracks are tiny, aren’t they….so I’m not sure, it was just a thought….

[LaLaLand]

…I was thinking about your album yesterday evening, LaLa…maybe the tracks were cut down because there were too many for a vinyl…?..I just can’t recall an album back in the vinyl day that would have had 27 tracks, so….mind you, some tracks are tiny, aren’t they….so I’m not sure, it was just a thought….

Possibly! The vinyl varies slightly from the CD too apparently with different intros/outros to tracks but idk, just what I've seen online.

One of the tracks that's missing, the fantastic "YA YA", is the only song on the whole album that actually mentions the words "Cowboy Carter" (it's not mentioned anywhere on the cover neither apart from a sticker on the outside - it was 100% definitely supposed to be "act ii: BEYINCE" until very recently, for whatever reason), which is leading people to believe that that song and the four others missing in that same "chunk" were recorded later and missed the pressings (I believe it's a very long process).

My vinyl arrived today anyway - it's great to finally have a copy in my hands!

[arista]

[vinyl arrived today anyway]

24bit CD has better sound.

Japan BluSpecCD even better sound
Japan SHM CD even better sound
5.1 SACD Fantastic Multi-speaker sound.

I do buy some LP's that do not get a CD release
Copy them into 24bit sound
Sony CD Recorder.
Tascam CD Recorder Mastering.

[Ammi]

Possibly! The vinyl varies slightly from the CD too apparently with different intros/outros to tracks but idk, just what I've seen online.

One of the tracks that's missing, the fantastic "YA YA", is the only song on the whole album that actually mentions the words "Cowboy Carter" (it's not mentioned anywhere on the cover neither apart from a sticker on the outside - it was 100% definitely supposed to be "act ii: BEYINCE" until very recently, for whatever reason), which is leading people to believe that that song and the four others missing in that same "chunk" were recorded later and missed the pressings (I believe it's a very long process).

My vinyl arrived today anyway - it's great to finally have a copy in my hands!

[vinyl arrived today anyway]

24bit CD has better sound.

Japan BluSpecCD even better sound
Japan SHM CD even better sound
5.1 SACD Fantastic Multi-speaker sound.

I do buy some LP's that do not get a CD release
Copy them into 24bit sound
Sony CD Recorder.
Tascam CD Recorder Mastering.



…what a great feeling to have those vinyl copies…:lovedup:…

[Ammi]

….I thought that I recalled you making a thread, LaLa….album of the year….:lovedup:….

[UserSince2005]

why she look like mariah carey now? same surgeon?